Career & Technical Education (CTE)and STEM Office

Program Advisory Committee Engagement

April 21, 2015

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Breakout Session Goals

• Review current practice from Sussex Tech

• Overview of Program Advisory Committee

• Discuss guiding questions• Review next steps• Q & A

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Program Advisory Committee

Background:• Delaware Administrative Code 525

Section 2.8

• Designed to assist in the development and operation of CTE programs

• Typically includes representatives from all stakeholder groups

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Framing Our Conversation

By the end of the meeting, we will have discussed:– the role of the PAC and organizational

structure;– the need for a communication plan and

plan of work; and– how the PAC is included in program

improvement and evaluation.

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The Process

• Break into small groups• Choose one speaker• Choose one scribe• Engage in a 10-minute facilitated

conversation per topic• Participate in a 2-minute report out

and general Q & A–What are your greatest need(s)–What are best practices

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Role & Organization of the (PAC)

• What two/three activities or supports does the PAC help to accomplish? How are expectations for the PAC established and communicated? Is there an annual charge and outcome statement for the PAC?

• How is the PAC organized? How are PAC members recruited? How is the number of representatives determined? Does your PAC have appointed officers? Does the PAC have a constitution and/or by-laws that communicate these expectations?

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Communication Plan & Plan of Work for the PAC

• How is the number of meetings determined? How is the location of meetings established? Are minutes recorded and distributed? Is there a process for follow-up after PAC meetings? Is there a communication plan that documents this process?

• What is the most important function of the PAC? Are there specific accomplishments for the PAC? If so, what are they and are there goal statements associated with this work? Does the PAC have an established plan of work for each academic year?

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Continuous Improvement & Evaluation Plan for the PAC

• Is the PAC involved in evaluating programs? How do the members of the PAC support teachers or the LEA to improve programs? Are LEA or program data presented to the PAC? If so, what data and in what frequency are the data presented?

• How is the PAC evaluated? What measures of success are identified for the PAC? Does the PAC have a plan for reflection and evaluation? How are the members of the PAC recognized for their work?

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Next Steps

Draft Program Advisory Committee Guidance Document

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Contact Information

Lisa WilsonCTE & STEM Workgroup

Delaware Department of Education401 Federal StreetDover, DE 19901

lisa.wilson@doe.k12.de.us