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: [email protected]
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