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The Synergy of Tech Prep and ATE

The Synergy of Tech Prep and ATE. National Tech Prep Network NSF-ATE Preconference October 14, 2004 Daniel M. Hull President and Chief Executive Officer, CORD 601 Lake Air Drive, Waco TX 76710 Phone (254) 772-8756; E-mail hull@cord.org.

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The Synergy of Tech Prep and ATE

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  1. The Synergy ofTech Prep and ATE National Tech Prep Network NSF-ATE Preconference October 14, 2004 Daniel M. HullPresident and Chief Executive Officer, CORD601 Lake Air Drive, Waco TX 76710Phone (254) 772-8756; E-mail hull@cord.org

  2. Technicians in Science, Engineering, and Technology Require • Solid base of mathematics and science • Systems orientation • Combination of skills—interdisciplinary • Electrical Mechanical • Fluid Thermal • Optical Computers/Software • Strong technical base • Capable of learning new specialties as the technology changes • Interpersonal/Communication skills

  3. Why Tech Prep Needs ATE • Path to High Skill/Rewarding Jobs • Curriculum Content/Design • Connecting High Schools with Colleges • Applications of Math/Science

  4. Why ATE Needs Tech Prep? • High Schools Attracting Students to Technical Careers • More High School Grads Entering Postsecondary with a Technical Focus • Reduced Need for Remediation in Math and Science

  5. What Should This Marriage Produce? • Tech Prep (4+2) Curriculum Framework • Technical Training for High School Faculty • Dual Enrollment Opportunities • More AAS Degree Technicians in Emerging Technical Occupations

  6. Career Cluster • A Grouping of Occupations According to Common Knowledge and Skills for the Purpose of Organizing Educational Programs and Curricula • One of Sixteen Clusters defined by OVAE in 1999 • A student interest area

  7. Career Pathway • A 4+2(+2) program of study leading to employment in an occupational field and/or continued education/training • Not a “Track” to narrow student choice • A Cluster will have many Career Pathways • The high school portion of a Career Pathway is sufficiently broad to support postsecondary education/training for other occupations within the cluster

  8. The High School Role • Provide context for academic achievement • Provide motivation (and desire) to remain in school • Provide a “level playing field” for students with diversified learning styles • Provide guidance for career selection and a foundation for career pursuit • Use career preparation to provide interdisciplinary problem-solving and critical thinking • Provide a basis for lifelong learning…and lifelong earning

  9. In the New System Secondary CTE is All About Focus Foundation Context

  10. An Example: Photonics • STEP II ATE • Model Curriculum • Tech Prep Model in Albuquerque

  11. The High School Component of aTech Prep Curriculum for Photonics Technology • Career Management Success Examine engineering careers & learning basic engineering technology skills • Computer Applications Specific software & data acquisition for engineering technicians • Introduction to Photonics • Electronics • Dual Credit Courses

  12. Find a Tech Prep Consortium Near You • 976 Tech Prep Consortia in U.S.A. • To find one near you to work with, contact: David Bond, NTPN (254) 772-8756 x269 dbond@cord.org

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