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Delaware Department of Education Career & Technical Education (CTE) and STEM Office 2015 DLC Online Conference. Luke Rhine CTE and STEM Workgroup, DDOE. Framing Our Conversation. Our Goals for Today: Discuss labor market information in the State of Delaware;
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Delaware Department of EducationCareer & Technical Education (CTE)and STEM Office2015 DLC Online Conference Luke Rhine CTE and STEM Workgroup, DDOE
Framing Our Conversation • Our Goals for Today: • Discuss labor market information in the State of Delaware; • Identify the target audience and students who are served through CTE; • Provide an overview of the Department’s goals for CTE; • Discuss a model of CTE that includes state and locally developed programs of study; and • Discuss next steps and opportunities for feedback.
The Need for Career & Technical Education • The Skills Gap in Delaware: Source: National Skills Coalition, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics by State, 2012
The Need for Career & Technical Education • 43% of young workers with Licenses and Certificates earn more than those with an Associate’s degree • 27% of young workers with Licenses and Certificates earn more than those with an Bachelor’s degree • 31% of young workers with an Associate’s degree earn more than those with an Bachelor’s degree Source: Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce, 2012
The Need for Career & Technical Education • Fastest Growing Career Areas in Delaware: Source: Delaware Department of Labor, 2014
Our System of Career & Technical Education Source: Delaware Department of Education, 2014
Our System of Career & Technical Education Source: Delaware Department of Education, 2014
Our System of Career & Technical Education Source: Delaware Department of Education, 2014
Roadmap for the future • Career & College Readiness: • Comprehensive pathways (7-14+) for delivering academic and Career & Technical Education (CTE) that prepare all students for career advancement and continuing education • Shared Accountability: • Programmatic support and evaluation from kindergarten through career • Professional Learning: • Robust partnerships with business and industry as well as higher education to support teachers and school system leaders
Roadmap for the future • The Career Pathway Model: Rigorous Academics System Outcomes: Financially sustainable, aligned and integrated 7-14(+) career pathway systems Increased number of skilled young professionals with credentials of value to the labor market State and regional economies develop talent pipelines in key industry sectors Secondary Pathways Postsecondary Pathways Stackable Credentials AA/AAS Acceleration & College/Career Readiness through Dual Enrollment, Integrated Instruction, and WBL BA/BS Advanced Skilled Jobs Intern-ships, WBL Low SkilledJobs Semi-Skilled Jobs Middle Skilled Jobs Career and Technical Ed. Sources: Pathways to Prosperity, Jobs for the Future, 2014
Career & College Readiness • Defining CTE in Delaware: • Policies & Procedures for CTE Program Development, Implementation, and Continuous Improvement • Innovation Grant & Competitive Funding Structure • State-model Programs for LEA Consideration: • Biomedical Sciences • Culinary & Hospitality Management • Computer Science • Engineering • Manufacturing Logistics Technician • Manufacturing, Production Technician
Shared Accountability • Defining CTE in Delaware: • Delaware State Plan for Career & Technical Education • Revised Definitions for Perkins Accountability • CTE Dashboard Development and Real-Time Snapshot of Student and School System Progress • Process of Comprehensive Program Review
Professional Learning • Defining CTE in Delaware: • Aligned Curriculum and Assessments with the Expectations of Post-Secondary Institutions and Business Partners • Course and Program Specific Professional Learning Opportunities for Teachers • Structured Technical Assistance for LEA Leaders, School Counselors, and Teachers
Contact Information • Luke Rhine • CTE and STEM Workgroup • Delaware Department of Education • 401 Federal Street • Dover, DE 19901 • luke.rhine@doe.k12.de.us