Education for Employment 2009

1. Education for Employment 2009

2. Ensure that all students, regardless of career objective, are provided with opportunities and access to gain the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for future employment PURPOSE OF E4E

3. HISTORY OF E4E 1981-Parker Project 1985-Passed by Legislature as part of school district standards 121.02 (1) 1988-Districts were to have E4E Programs 1990-DPI issues its first resource guide 2001-Amendments to the administrative rule were passed 2003-DPI issues its second resource guide 2004-E4E plans were completed by September 1 2009-E4E plans are due by September 1

4. E4e Vision • Collaboration and Partnerships • Relationships and Leadership • Enriched curriculum and experiences • Modest and meaningful • Flexibility by DPI

5. OVERVIEW 2004 2009

6. Organization OF the PLAN COMPONENTS • Title • Administrative Rule PI 26, as it relates to each plan requirement, cited in italics • Key idea • Throughout the document, hints on developing quality responses are designated with this icon: • This includes numerous resources that can be used in the development of these sections.

7. A. Introduction to the Plan An introduction to the plan frames the process used to review, develop and revise the E4E plan with the goal of assisting all stakeholders in an understanding of the plan. The development team, key stakeholders, resources, and evaluative instruments or procedures utilized may be included. • Use to plan approach to development of plan • May be written last, similar to an abstract

8. B. Education for Employment Coordinator Identify who will lead and coordinate the district education for employment program and how it will be coordinated. • Properly licensed – LVEC or CTEC • Position Description • Communication within and outside the district

9. C. Tech Prep Council Representative Identify who will represent the district on the regional Tech Prep Council. • Consortium • Communication back to the district • May reference the WTCS Tech Prep Webpage

10. Discussion Responses Questions Section A-C Discussion

11. D. Community Profile Describe the community, the school district, and the structure under which the school district operates. Include in this profile any factors which may be relevant to the district Education for Employment program. • Labor Market Information • Economic and workforce development data

12. E. Collaboration and Partnerships List the names of and purposes of the school/business/community partnerships in which the district is currently engaged, and describe the associated goals and activities of each. • Business and education partnerships • Economic and workforce development partners • Coordination of E4E with other entities

13. Discussion Responses Questions Section D-E Discussion

14. Description/Plan Template

15. sample Template

16. F. Career & Technical Education Program Discuss the integration and practical application of academic skills, applied technologies, and work-based learning opportunities in Career and Technical Education programs throughout the district. • Types of programs with descriptions of current programming • Career Clusters/Pathways implementation • Understanding of entire CTE programming

17. G. Work-based Learning Describe the work-based learning experiences available to students at every grade level, including specialized programming, how it is coordinated, and participation levels. • District-wide approach • Vision, mission • Involvement and coordination

18. H. Tech Prep Programs Discuss how current and planned tech prep programs are provided in the district. • Integration of academics and CTE • Participation levels • Technical proficiencies and industry certifications • Current articulation agreements

19. Discussion Responses Questions Section F-H Discussion

20. I. Career Development & School Counseling Describe how the district addresses career awareness, career exploration, and career planning and preparation at appropriate developmental levels. • Quality components of comprehensive counseling program • PK-12 career awareness, exploration, planning and preparation programming

21. J. 21st Century & Employability Skills Describe how educators from all grade levels and through numerous disciplines use 21st century and employability skills to align instruction and create curriculum and activities designed to infuse and assess such skill proficiency within the PK-12 Education for Employment Program. • Global awareness, financial literacy, entrepreneurial literacy, civic literacy

22. Discussion Responses Questions Section I-J Discussion

23. K. Program Access, Nondiscrimination, and Closing Achievement Gaps Describe how the district provides every student at each grade level PK-12 access to the appropriate components of the Education for Employment Program; as well as, how the district prepares students to actively participate in diverse work settings. • Diversity and multicultural competence

24. L. Coordination of Related District Resources Identify other educational resources that are currently in or will become part of the Education for Employment program. Discuss how each is coordinated and evaluated for appropriate impact on the E4E program. Include the following: • school district standards (s121.02 (1)) • vocational skills • high school graduation requirements • programs for children at risk • Tech Prep programs • Youth Options • Youth Apprenticeship • other local district requirements

25. M: Professional Development Needs & Opportunities Describe professional development opportunities to be developed both inside and outside the district, staff involved, and a development timeline that assists the district in providing direction, substance, and quality to the implementation of the goals of the Education for Employment Plan. • May not be necessary if addressed elsewhere • Has or will conduct, purchase, or make available to staff

26. N: Student Transcripts, Reporting, AND Accountability *Describe how the district Education for Employment program will be evaluated to measure program effectiveness and the process for modification and improvement. *Identify, through a narrative explanation or through example, how coursework completed outside of the normal high school curriculum (articulation agreements including advanced standing and transcripted credit agreements, advanced placement, industry certifications, and the like) will be documented on the high school transcript.

27. Discussion Responses Questions Section K-N Discussion

28. Submission • Transmittal Form • One copy for district • One print copy of plan + original transmittal form to DPI • Digital copy of plan + digital transmittal form to DPI • One copy of plan to Tech Prep Council

29. Extensions • May be requested by… • Using the E4E website • Auto loads email account • Including reasoning • Expected reasonable submission date

30. Resources

31. What is Important!? • Authentic planning process occurs, not a report developed/submitted • Not a stand-alone plan; aligned with other district priorities and strategic plans • Develop relationships that support meaningful coordination and collaboration • Incremental change is appropriate; keep goals realistic • Issues of format are not critical

32. Sources of Assistance • Department of Public Instruction-request through www.dpi.wi.gov/cte/e4eindex.html • LVEC/CTE Coordinators • Tech Prep Councils and Coordinators • Economic and Workforce Development Organizations • Collaborative Business and Community Partners

33. Discussion Responses Questions Final Discussion THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!