Implementing CTE Pathway Programs of Study through

Career Clusters

Jeanne-Marie S. Holly,Program Manager, CTE Systems BranchMaryland State Department of Education

Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201Office: 410-767-0182

Fax: 410-333-2084E-Mail: jmholly@msde.state.md.us

www.marylandpublicschools.org

Presentation Objectives• Provide an Overview of Maryland’s Career

Clusters and Career Technology Education (CTE) Programs

• Highlight Model CTE Pathway Programs

• Discuss implementation strategies for CTE Pathway Programs within Career Clusters

• Link secondary and postsecondary levels through CTE Pathway Programs

Maryland CTE Today

• Nearly half (134,650) of all Maryland high school students in grades 10 - 12 enroll in CTE

• 25% (13,919) of the class of 2006 completed a CTE program of study

• 51% of the CTE completers also completed the coursework for meeting the University System of Maryland; in 1993, it was only 14%

• 55,546 postsecondary students enroll in CTE throughout 15 of Maryland’s 16 community colleges

• 4,293 postsecondary students received an occupational degree or certificate

Development of Maryland’s Career Clusters

• Educators and Employers partnered to develop ten Career Clusters

• Based upon Maryland’s unique employment needs• Career Pathways and Pathway Programs were

identified within each Career Cluster• Over 350 employers were involved in the

validation and design process• Focused on the breath, depth, and value added

in CTE programs• Moved from Procedural Knowledge to focus

on Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Maryland’s Ten Career Clusters

1. Arts, Media, & Communication2. Business, Management & Finance3. Construction & Development4. Consumer Services, Hospitality, & Tourism5. Environmental, Agricultural, &

Natural Resources Systems6. Health & Biosciences7. Human Resource Services8. Information Technology9. Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology10. Transportation Technologies

An initiative of the Maryland State Department of Education, The Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, the Maryland State Department of Business and Economic Development, and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.

Career Cluster Frameworks

• Clusters & Pathways

• Industry Insights

• Define the Scope of the Industry– Core business functions/

economic activities– Cross cluster skill areas

• Full range of career options

Clusters & Pathways

Information Technology

Engineering/Manufacturing

Business Management

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Maryland’s System of Career Clusters is used to:

• Revise or develop model program sequences• Organize comprehensive high schools into

Smaller Learning Communities• Identify Career Development Content

Standards• Link learning levels with joint Advisory

Committees• Provide sample career options within each

pathway

CTE Pathway Programs Development/Implementation Plan

• State staff organized into Career Cluster Teams

• 48 CTE Pathway Programs – “Fast Tracks”/Model Programs

• Stakeholder/Partnership Involvement

• Multi-year plan

• Targeted investments

Benefits of MD’s “Fast Tracks”/Model CTE Pathway Programs

• Standardized program design and delivery

• Partnership support for program implementation and improvements

• State-wide professional development opportunities

• Industry recognized certifications/licenses

• College credit and program articulation

Policies & Procedures for theDevelopment & Continuous Improvement

of Career and Technology Education Programs

Maryland State Department of EducationDivision of Career Technology and Adult Learning

Effective January 2006www.marylandpublicschool.org

CTE Program Requirements

• Supported by a Program Advisory Committee

• College Preparatory Academic Curriculum

• A minimum of 4 credits in a Career Pathway

• Work-based Learning Opportunities

• End of Course &/or End of Program Assessments

• Industry Recognized Certifications/Licenses

• Grades 9-16 Tech Prep Program Articulation

• Career Technology Student Organizations

Criteria for “Fast Track”/Model CTE Programs

• Standards-Based Curriculum

• Curriculum Development & Dissemination

• Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Value-Added Opportunities

• Professional Development for Teachers & Counselors

• Program Sustainability

CTE Fast Track Programs

• Printing Technology (PrintEd) • Finance Academy (NAF)• Culinary Arts (ACF)• Careers in Cosmetology• Civil Engineering (PLTW)• Construction Trades (NCCER) • Building Maintenance (NCCER)• Business Management and

Finance (X-MOS)• Horticulture Services (CPH)

• Fire Science (MFRI)• Academy of Info Tech (NAF)• Database Academy (Oracle)• IT Networking Academy (Cisco)• Pre-Engineering (PLTW)• Auto Collision Repair (NATEF)• Auto Tech (NATEF)• Teacher Academy of Maryland

(ParaPro)• Homeland Security and

Emergency Preparedness (GIS)

Arts, Media and Communication

Pathway:

Mass Comm. /Broadcast

Pathway:

Graphic Comm.

Pathway:

MultimediaCommunications

Pathway:

Visual andPerforming Arts

College CreditAdobe Suite

PrintingTechnology(PrintED)

Digital and MultimediaProduction

N/A

Web (WOW)Adobe Suite

Portfolio Review

BroadcastTechnology

Business, Management and Finance

• Finance Academy

• Finance and Accounting

• Marketing

• Business Administrative Services

• Business Management

Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism

• Culinary Arts (ACF)

• Food and Beverage Management (ProStart)

• Hotel Management

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Career in Cosmetology

Construction and Development

2 PLTW programs with

Civil Engineering/Design

12 Construction Academies

NCCER Certification

Environmental, Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Agricultural Production - Horticulture Services

• Agricultural Production - Animal Systems

• Environmental Sciences

• Natural resources / Conservation

Health and Biosciences

• Academy of Health Professions

• Biomedical Sciences

• Bioscience Engineering

Information Technology

• Software / Hardware Development & Operations

• Database Academy (Oracle)

• IT Networking Academy (Cisco)

• IT Systems Engineer

Human Resource Services

• Human Services Associate

• Protective and Emergency Services

• Homeland Security and Emergency Prepardness

• Fire Science / Firefighting (MFRI)

• Childcare and Guidance

• Teaching Academy of Maryland

Manufacturing and Engineering Technology

• Manufacturing Production

• Pre-Engineering (PLTW)

• Manufacturing Process / Production Support

Transportation Technology

• Automotive Technology (NATEF)

• Autobody / Collision Repair

• Medium/Heavy Truck

TEACHER ACADEMY OF MARYLAND

Value Added Options

•Industry Certification (ParaPro)•Articulation

Pathway Courses

•Human Growth and Development through Adolescence•Teaching as a Profession•Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction•Education Academy Internship

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Geospatial Application Project

Advanced Skill-Based Training for Geographic Information Systems

and Remote SensingAdministration of Justice II

Homeland Security Science Research Methods and

Applications

Skill-Based Training for Geographic Information Systems

and Remote Sensing

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Remote

Sensing

Administration of Justice IHomeland Security Science

Information/ Communications Technology Pathway

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Pathway

Homeland Security Sciences Pathway

Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Internship/Capstone Experience

Maryland’s Incentives for Implementing CTE Pathway

Programs within Career Clusters

• State sponsored curriculum development• State sponsored professional development• Industry partner professional development• CTE Pathway Program Incentive Grants• Industry certification for program and

instructor

CTE Pathway Program Incentive Grants

• Program accreditation/certification and teacher industry certificationPrintEd

ACF

NATEF/ASE

• Equipment and Equipment Match Grants

• Development and implementation of National Academy Foundation Programs

State Sponsored Curriculum Development

• Funding of curriculum development on a state-wide basis

Business Management and FinanceTeacher Academy of MarylandAcademy of Health Professions

• Funding of an assessment tool kit on a state-wide basis

Business Management and FinanceTeacher Academy of Maryland

State Sponsored Professional Development

• Teacher Academy Institute with four year partner

• NATEF summer workshop with community college partner

• Certified Professional Horticulturist with MD Ag Ed Foundation

Industry Partner Professional Development

• Printing and Graphics Association Mid-Atlantic

• American Culinary Foundation

• National Center for Construction Education and Research