A “View from the Field”: Practical Implementation Strategies for Colleges and High Schools
The work reported herein was supported under the College and Career Transitions Initiative (V051B020001) as administered by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education.
However, the contents do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education or the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.
Panelists . . . . .
Ray A. OstosDirector of Community Partnership ProgramsNational Center for Teacher EducationMaricopa Community Colleges
Steve LongDirector of Workforce DevelopmentSt. Louis Community College
Kathleen BeaumanDirector, Business Education PartnershipsAnn Arundel Community College
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CCTI Site Partnerships1-Miami Dade College 6-Corning Com. College 11-St. Louis Com. College2-Northern Virginia Com. College 7-Maricopa Com. Colleges 12-Lehigh Carbon Com. College3-Ivy Tech State College 8-Anne Arundel Com. College 13-San Diego Com. College Dist.4-Central Piedmont Com. College 9-Lorain County Com. College 14-Prince George’s Com. College5-SW Oregon Com. College 10-Sinclair Com. College 15-Fox Valley Technical College
Purpose of CCTICCTI will contribute to strengthening the
role of community and technical colleges in –
Easing student transitions between secondary and postsecondary education as well as transitions to employment, and
Improving academic performance at both the secondary and postsecondary levels.
CCTI OutcomesOUTCOME #1
Reducing the need for remediation of students entering postsecondary education
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Increasing enrollment and persistence in postsecondary education
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Improving academic and skill achievement at secondary and postsecondary levels
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Increasing the number of postsecondary degrees, certificates, and licensures
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Improving entry into employment and/or further education
Strategies “From the Field”1. Partnerships2. Parent & Student Information3. Career Awareness & Exploration4. Early Assessment & Remediation5. Career Pathways
A Career Pathway is a coherent, articulated sequence of rigorous academic and career courses, commencing in the ninth grade and leading to an associate degree, and/or an industry-recognized certificate or licensure, and/or a baccalaureate degree and beyond. A Career Pathway is developed, implemented, and maintained in partnership among secondary and postsecondary education, business, and employers. Career Pathways are available to all students, including adult learners, and are designed to lead to rewarding careers.
Career Pathway “Template”COLLEGE: CLUSTER:
HIGH SCHOOL(S): PATHWAY: PROGRAM:
Grade English Mathematics Science Social Studies Other Required and
Recommended Academic Courses
Recommended Career and Other Elective Courses
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After 10th or 11th grade, assess for college readiness; provide academic/career advising and apply appropriate enrichments
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Administer college placement exams (reading, math, and writing) and other assessments to determine academic readiness and career skill preparedness; provide academic/career advising and additional preparation
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Recommended Elective Courses Career and Technical Education Courses
Credit-Based Transition Programs (e.g. Dual/ Concurrent Enrollment, Articulated Courses, 2+2+2
Mandatory Assessments, Advising, and Additional Preparation
Contact us for more information….
Kathleen M. BeaumanDirector, Business Education PartnershipsAnne Arundel Community CollegePhone: [email protected]/techprep
Ray A. OstosDirector of Community Partnership ProgramsNational Center for Teacher EducationMaricopa Community CollegesPhone: [email protected]
Steve LongDirector of Workforce DevelopmentSt. Louis Community CollegePhone: [email protected]
Our CCTI National Leaders :Laurance J. WarfordCCTI Project DirectorPhones: 541.687.1952480.705.8200 [email protected]/ccti
Jean PettyCCTI Assistant Project DirectorPhone: 623.476.7092Cell: 602.920.2225 [email protected] www.league.org/ccti