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Transforming Lives Through Career and Technology Education

Maryland’s System of CTE

2017 Willging and Erickson School Workforce Development Summit

Nina S. Roa Lead Specialist, Career and Technology Education Division of Career and College Readiness

A ¡Key ¡Component ¡of ¡the ¡ High ¡School ¡Experience

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10 CTE Career Clusters

• Arts, Media, & Communication
• Business, Management & Finance
• Construction & Development
• Consumer Services, Hospitality, &

Tourism

• Environmental, Agricultural, &

Natural Resources Systems

• Health & Biosciences
• Human Resource Services
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing, Engineering &

Technology

• Transportation Technologies

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MDCTEPROGRAMS.ORG

CTE: High Quality Pathways Leading to Career & College Readiness

• Programs must include a sequence of courses (at

least 4 credits) leading to advanced career entry and further study.

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• All programs must be state-approved. Local

school systems adopt/develop and administer programs in partnership with community colleges and industry/business.

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• Federal funding is used for new program

development, improvements, and professional development.

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CTE Programs in the Health and Bioscience Cluster

• Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Sciences

– Nationally recognized STEM program – Four (4) course sequence, culminating with an in-depth research project – Focused on preparing students to be successful in science, engineering and biotechnology programs at the four and two year college levels – 20 out of MD’s 24 school systems offer the BMS program in 50 high schools; as of 2016 3,804 students enrolled; growing enrollment – Transcripted college credit through Stevenson University

• Academy of Health Professions

– Two core courses and then choose from multiple specialty courses that prepare students for industry certifications (e.g. CNA/GNA, CCMA, Pharm Tech) – 22 out of MD’s 24 school systems offer the AHP program in 45 high schools; as of 2016 3,336 students enrolled; growing enrollment – Transcripted credit through Stevenson University

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P-20 System of Education

Every step along the pathway is crucial to making each student’s future a success

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K–5: Career Awareness

Learning about the world of careers and the ways in which people make a living

6–8: Career Exploration

Discovering interest areas, identifying an educational path aligned with interests

8: Transition

Choosing a program of study and a career major (can change as a student matures)

9–12: Career Preparation

Participating in academic and technical courses with guidance on graduation plans

Post-secondary: Career Preparation

Achieving credentials: college, certifications, apprenticeships, military

Employment: Career Advancement

Continuing education and lifelong learning

• 98,857 or more than one third

(38.7%) of all high school students enrolled in 148 CTE programs in 237 high schools

• 22.8% of the class of 2016

completed a CTE program of study (13,258)

• 58% of the CTE graduates also

completed the coursework for entrance to USM, this is a “Dual Completer” (7,703)

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Quick Facts About Maryland CTE - 2016

Academy of Health Professions: CNA/GNA Preparation

• CNA/GNA is as specialty course within the Academy
• f Health Professions Career and Technology

Education program of study

• 33 high schools are approved to offer the CNA

content

– MD Board of Nursing must approve the CNA/GNA portion

• f the program
• 20 of those high schools also prepare students for

GNA

– Almost 400 students sat for the GNA exam; 90% passed

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English ¡-­‑ 4 English ¡9 English ¡10 English ¡11 English ¡12 AP ¡Language AP ¡Literature Social ¡Studies ¡-­‑ 3 Us ¡Govt. World ¡History US ¡History Government AP ¡European AP ¡US ¡History AP ¡Government Mathematics ¡-­‑ 3

Required ¡each ¡year

Algebra ¡I Geometry Algebra ¡II Trigonometry ¡or Pre-­‑Calculus ¡or Calculus ¡or AP ¡Calculus Science ¡-­‑ 3 Earth ¡or ¡Physical ¡ Sci. Biology ¡or Chemistry ¡or Physics ¡or AP ¡Biology AP ¡Chemistry AP ¡Physics Phys ¡Ed. ¡-­‑ .5/ ¡Health ¡Ed. ¡

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.5 ¡Phys ¡Ed. .5 ¡Health Fine ¡Arts ¡-­‑ 1 .5 ¡Fine ¡Arts .5 ¡Fine ¡Arts Tech ¡Ed ¡-­‑ 1 Intro ¡to ¡Eng. ¡ Design CTE ¡Completer-­‑ 4 CTE ¡Program ¡Sequence

Foundations ¡of ¡ Medicine ¡and ¡Health ¡ ¡ (1) Structure ¡and ¡ Functions ¡of ¡the ¡ Human ¡Body ¡(1) CAN ¡Theory ¡and ¡ Practical) ¡(2) ¡

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Benefits to the Academy of Health Professions CNA/GNA Pathway

• CTE and College Prep Academic Curriculum

– Graduate with industry certifications and college credit

• Work-Based Learning Experiences/Mentorships/Internships/Clinical

experiences

• Leadership and employability skills – CTE Student Organizations
• Standardized/scalable program design and delivery (student mobility issues)
• Industry partnership support for program implementation and improvement

– Local program advisory committees

• Funding support from MSDE

– Federal Perkins funds to support teacher professional development and program improvement and expansion.

• Statewide professional development opportunities/professional learning

communities

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Challenges to the Academy of Health Professions CNA/GNA Pathway

• Recruitment and retention of teachers

– For CNA/GNA teaches must possess an RN – Must also become a certified MD teachers

• External restrictions on program

– 8:1 student teacher ratio for CNA clinical rotations

• Finding clinical partners for high school programs
• Costs for assessments leading to industry certifications (e.g.

background checks)

• Expanding professional school counselors’ knowledge of career
• ptions in today’s global economy
• Lack of parent understanding of CTE (Social Media Campaign) 11

Employer ¡Involvement

• State ¡Advisory ¡Groups
• Career ¡Technology ¡Student ¡Organizations

– SkillsUSA – FFA – FBLA ¡(Future ¡Business ¡Leaders ¡of ¡America) – DECA

• Program ¡Advisory ¡Committees

Questions?

Nina S. Roa Lead Specialist, Career and Technology Education Division of Career and College Readiness Maryland State Department of Education nina.roa@maryland.gov 410-767-1904