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Issues and Concerns Facing State Departments
of Education
-Secondary and Postsecondary-
(Washington and Florida)
May 16, 200310:30 – 11:30
Presentation Format
Two state’s perspectives/initiatives Washington - secondary Florida - postsecondary
Discussion contributes to next year’s NACTEI conference agenda
Purpose of CTE in Washington (secondary)
Supports state’s education reform initiative 4 Ps = Motivation and Transition
Plans – required by SBE - 2008 Pathways – mandated in HB1209 Portfolios – a proven tool for students Projects – required by SBE – 2008
New Emphasis: a fifth P = Parents WASL Certificate of Mastery
Apply education – learning in context Explore career options Prepare for employment upon graduation from high school,
and/or Prepare for further education related to training received in
high school
Washington StateCommon Foundations of CTE
An active local advisory committee guides the relevance and updating of the program.
The instructors hold valid CTE Certification, distinguished by industry experience.
Student leadership skills are integrated into all CTE courses – CTSO participation encouraged.
Occupationally specific skills are developed in each class.
Washington StateProgram Standards
Development
Substitute Senate Bill 5940 – 2001 Legislature Authorized OSPI to establish standards for
CTE programs Supports Education Reform Based on industry-validated skill standards “Defines the What”
Exploratory and Preparatory Outputs vs. Inputs
Washington StateCTE Program Standards
Exploratory Develop and support “motivation” EALRs in context of work Explore pathway fully Initial occupation-specific skills Employability and leadership skills
Preparatory Focus on “transition” Industry certification Articulation to postsecondary Entry-level employment
Washington StateWork-Based Learning
Operative word is Learning New SBE rules – implement in September
2003 New WBL Coordination Manual/Guidelines
Florida Environment
K-20 Educational System 6-12 Career Education in 67 School Districts Postsecondary Tech Centers (34 School
Districts) 28 Community Colleges
Constitutional Amendments Reduce Class Sizes to Established Standards Universal Access to Pre-Kindergarten
Purpose of CTE in Florida (postsecondary)
Prepare Employees for High-Skill/HighWage Occupations
High-Wage/High Skill List of Occupations Occupational Forecasting Conference Uses Labor Market Supply/Demand Data Local Workforce Boards Can Add Local Needs
Continuing Workforce Education Primarily for Incumbent Workers
Performance-Based Funding
Florida Challenges
Finding Money Driving Coordination Between
Postsecondary Career and Technical Providers in School Districts and CCs
Demonstrating Workforce Education Complements State Workforce Board
Responding Quickly to Change Putting a Face on Our Students
Issues/Concerns
Legislation Perkins, ESEA, WIA, IDEA, HEA, other State
Funding State Federal Other
Relationship with Others Articulation between secondary/postsecondary Business/Labor partnerships
Accountability Outputs vs. Inputs
Issues/Concerns, cont.
Data Collection and Reporting Capacity Social Security numbers Graduate follow-up studies Use of technology and related training
Industry Standards Staffing
Teacher certification Teacher shortage Professional development
Curriculum Development Other Issues/Concerns?
Contact Information
Walt Wong, AdministratorWorkforce Training and Education Coordinating [email protected]
Rob Fieldman, DirectorOffice of the Superintendent of Public [email protected]
Lynda Hartnig, DirectorOffice of Budget and Accountability, Workforce [email protected]
