Programs of study

Selecting and Identifying Programs of StudyDivision of School and Community Academic ProgramsCamden County College

Camden Pathways Professional Development Tuesday, April 30, 2013Perkins IV Programs of StudyState approved programs, which may be adopted by local education agencies and postsecondary institutions to be offered as an option to students when planning for and completing future coursework, for career and technical content areas.

Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 Concept of Career ClustersCareer Clusters are groupings of occupations and industries with similar training.Career clusters provide the knowledge and skills students need as they follow a PATHWAY towards their career goal.A Career Pathway represents a grouping of occupations within a cluster based on commonalitiesA Program of Study is the plan to get students from high school entry to success in careers and postsecondary education.

Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 16 Career Clusters

Why Programs of Study?Federal RequirementsCarl D. Perkins IV requires the development and implementation of Programs of Study (POS).State RequirementsApplication for Approval of Perkins FUNDED Programs!Ensures compliance with the law;Works with feds to set state performance targets;Works with locals to set local performance targets which ensure program improvement and lead to meeting state targets;Ensures valid and reliable data;Uses data to drive program decisions;Provides technical assistance for program improvement

Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 Program of Study:Incorporates secondary education and postsecondary education elements Includes coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant career and technical content in a coordinated, non-duplicative progression of courses that align secondary education with postsecondary education to adequately prepare students to succeed in postsecondary education;May include the opportunity for secondary education students to participate in dual or concurrent enrollment programs or other ways to acquire postsecondary education credits; and Leads to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the postsecondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.

Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 PROGRAM OF STUDY (POS) COMPONENTS1. LEGISLATION AND POLICIES2. PARTNERSHIPS3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT4. ACCOUNTABILITY AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS5. COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARDS6. COURSE SEQUENCES7. CREDIT TRANSFER AGREEMENTS8. GUIDANCE COUNSELING AND ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT9. TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES10. TECHNICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENTShttp://www.nj.gov/education/voc/study/components.pdf

Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 Program of Study Development FlowchartCareer BasicsCareer ClusterKnowledge and SkillsCareer PathwayRigorous and Relevant CourseworkProgram of StudyCollege and Career Ready!Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 CTE Program vs. CTE Program of StudyCTE ProgramIncludes academic and CTE content and courses.Primarily prepares students for entry-level job in a specific occupation or for further education.Is aligned with business and labor, and may incorporate postsecondary elements.Can lead to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the secondary level. CTE Program of StudyIncludes academic and CTE content and courses.Prepares students for postsecondary training, apprenticeships, postsecondary education, or a postsecondary field of study related to the programs content.Course alignment that leads to Articulation Agreements for Dual/Concurrent Enrollment.Leads to an industry recognized credential or certificate at the secondary or postsecondary level or an associate or baccalaureate degreeCamden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 Why have Articulation Agreements?Articulation agreements promote the conversation between high schools and postsecondary schools in order to identify common curricular objectives. Articulation agreements allow high school elective coursework to be accepted for credit within a specific college major at a specific institution. Enrolling in high school courses that have been defined by articulation agreements, gives students a head start on completing a postsecondary program of study.

Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 Types of CoursesFoundational CTE: A course that could apply across all 16 clusters, taught by any certified CTE teacher.

Cluster CourseA course that could fit more than one pathway within a cluster. The skills taught in such a course would be applicable in all the pathways.

Pathway CourseA course particular to a specific pathway within a cluster.

Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 Implementing a Program of StudyThere are five basic areas of work in implementing a CTE Program of Study. Lay the GroundworkAssemble a Team Design and BuildImplement the Program of Study--Make it Happen!Evaluate Challenges and Opportunities.Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013

CTE Program of Study. . .a student viewSecondaryAcademic and technical preparationCareer development and guidance using an educational planPostsecondaryCTE Program of StudySELF-SUFFICIENCY & CAREER SUCCESSSeamless continuation from high schoolCareer pathway to occupational preparationCommunity, employer & industry engagementPOS Continuous Improvement Camden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 GOAL: Quality Programs of StudyCamden County College-Division of School and Community Academic Programs -2013 Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives. William A. Foster

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