Transcript Building a Rigorous Educational Program Through AP and CTE

Building a Rigorous Educational
Program Through AP and CTE
WA-ACTE Conference 2016
Barbara Dittrich, WA Office of Superintendent of
Public Instruction
AP/CTE Connection
 38 AP Courses
 16 Career Clusters
 Complementary
rather than
competitive
 Many curriculum
connections
Relevance + Rigor = Advanced
Student Achievement
CTE
Computer Programming
CTE
Commercial Art,
Advertising/Illustration
AP
Computer Science A
AP
Studio Art Drawing, 2D, 3D
CTE
Natural Resources
AP
Environmental Science
CTE
Family Systems
AP
Psychology
CTE
Economics
AP
Macroeconomics,
Microeconomics
CTE
Business
Marketing
AP
Statistics
History of AP/CTE Connections
in Washington State
 OSPI initiative promoted by WA-ACTE
 2007 WAVA presentation: Administrators
expressed interest
 2008 SSSB 6377 passed by Washington
Legislature
 2008 Gave administrative and teacher
workshops through WA-ACTE conferences
 2009 Survey - tremendous potential for
growth
 AP/CTE Pilot Programs 2009-2016, a
Mentor/Mentee model including professional
development from College Board trainers
AP/CTE Courses in pilots
 AP Environmental Science
 AP Studio Art, 2D, and 3D
 AP Psychology
 AP Computer Science A
 AP Macro and Micro Economics
AP Pilot Courses in 2016-17
 AP Macro Economics
 AP Micro Economics
 AP Computer Science Principles
College Board Requirements to
Label a Course “AP”
 Return subject
specific AP Course
Audit form
 Submit course
syllabus for each
teacher of an AP
course
Washington State Requirements to
Label a CTE Course “AP”
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Course meets state WAC for CTE including common
core alignment and 21st century leadership standards
 Program Specific Advisory Committee
 Career and Technical Student Organization or
equivalent
Submission of a course framework to OSPI for
approval
 Four-Year Rotation
CTE Teacher Certification
 Area Specific College Concentration
 Business and Industry
Framework Template
Blank Framework Template
Course: Name of Course
CIP Code:
Career Cluster:
Exploratory
Preparatory
Total Framework Hours:
Date Last Modified:
Cluster Pathway:
To duplicate this blank table (for additional units), select the table, select copy, place cursor below the first table, and select paste.
COMPONENTS AND ASSESSMENTS
Performance Assessments:
Leadership Alignment: Leadership activity embedded in curriculum and instruction. This includes the leadership skills that are being taught and assessed within the
class for all students – and should be tied to 21st Century Skills, and should be specific to the unit of instruction. The event/activity/or project and the associated 21st
Century Skill should be clearly articulated.
Example: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly through their group project presentation.
Or – Safely Research Project – Analyze Media
CTSO activities may be appropriate if all students, within the course, are taking part in the specific event.
Standards and Competencies
Unit:
Competencies
Total Learning Hours for Unit:
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Aligned Washington State Standards
Arts
Educational Technology
Health and Fitness
Language
Math
Reading
Science
Social Studies
Speaking and Listening
Writing
Framework Template, cont.
The 21st Century Skills should be taught and assessed throughout the course.This table should be included at the end of this document.
21st Century Skills
Check those that students will demonstrate in this course:
LEARNING & INNOVATION
INFORMATION, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
LIFE & CAREER SKILLS
Creativity and Innovation
Think Creatively
Work Creatively with Others
Implement Innovations
Information Literacy
Access and /evaluate Information
Use and Manage Information
Flexibility and Adaptability
Adapt to Change
Be Flexible
Media Literacy
Analyze Media
Create Media Products
Initiative and Self-Direction
Manage Goals and Time
Work Independently
Be Self-Directed Learners
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Reason Effectively
Use Systems Thinking
Make Judgments and Decisions
Solve Problems
Communication and Collaboration
Communicate Clearly
Collaborate with Others
Information, Communications and Technology
(ICT Literacy)
Apply Technology Effectively
Social and Cross-Cultural
Interact Effectively with Others
Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Productivity and Accountability
Manage Projects
Produce Results
Leadership and Responsibility
Guide and Lead Others
Be Responsible to Others
Framework Example
Statewide Framework Document for: 030104- AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Standards may be added to this document prior to submission, but may not be removed from the framework to meet state credit
equivalency requirements. Performance assessments may be developed at the local level. In order to earn state approval, performance
assessments must be submitted within this framework. This course is eligible for 1 credit of laboratory science. The Washington
State Science Standards performance expectations for high school blend core ideas (Disciplinary Core Ideas, or DCIs) with scientific and
engineering practices (SEPs) and crosscutting concepts (CCCs) to support students in developing usable knowledge that can be applied
across the science disciplines. These courses are to be taught in a three-dimensional manner. The details about each performance
expectation can be found at Next Generation Science Standards, and the supporting evidence statements can be found under Resources.
AP Environmental Science
Course Title: AP Environmental Science
CIP Code: 030104
Exploratory
Preparatory
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Eligible for Equivalent Credit in:
Math
Science
Total Framework Hours: 180
Date Last Modified: 4/11/2016
Cluster Pathway: Environmental Service System
Total Number of Units: 8
Course Overview
Summary:
A course that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of
environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and
the natural environment; alternative energy, and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology,
statistics, and mathematical modeling.
As with all agriculture courses, instruction and assessment in the Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement. The Supervised Agriculture
Experience includes placing a student in a position where he or she will learn the practices of entrepreneurship and the fundamentals of research and
experimentation in the agricultural field. Participants in the SAE will conduct exploratory projects with the purpose of learning about and improving practices in
their surroundings.
SAE.01. This course will include instruction in and Student involvement in Supervised Agriculture Experience Projects (SAE).
Two for One
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Class of 2016 and beyond
One CTE course may satisfy two graduation
requirements
One credit earned for course
Example – AP Studio Art (commercial photography)
course for 1.0 credit can meet graduation requirements
for Occupational Education and Art
The policy will permit the second course to be “checked
off” as a “met requirement” by local counseling staff.
Which course is put on the transcript and which one is
locally “checked off” will continue to be determined by
the student, based on their post high school goals/HSBP.
Dual Credit Coding on HS Transcript
– Course Designators
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“A” for Advanced Placement
“C” for College in High School
“I” for International Baccalaureate
“K” for Cambridge International
“R” for Running Start
“T” for Tech Prep
Co-Delivering Dual Credit Courses
For Advanced Placement (AP) and CHS courses:
 Each course must have distinct course title on student
schedule and in master schedule with course code and
course designator in high school transcript.
 A student must choose to enroll in only one dual credit
course, if offered at the same time in the same
classroom.
 It is the responsibility of the high school to confirm CHS
course with student’s enrollment status with the higher
education institution.
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Resources
• AP Central
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf
• Advanced Placement Resources for Students,
Parents, and Educators
http://www.k12.wa.us/AdvancedPlacement/resources.aspx
• Advanced Placement (AP) Programs Brochure
http://www.k12.wa.us/AdvancedPlacement/pubdocs/APBrochureFinal.pdf
• The Promise of High-Quality Career and
Technical Education http://www.careertechnj.org/wp-
content/uploads/2013/11/Georgetown.BR_.CB-CTE-report-11.2013.pdf
AP Potential
 PSAT test
 AP Potential
Report
 My College Quick
Start
Teacher Professional Development
 AP Summer Institutes sponsored by the
College Board
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Bellevue School District
Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma
Spokane School District
Vancouver School District
 Funding Sources
 Carl Perkins
 Title II
 CTE
National Interest in AP/CTE
• Washington State presentation to Association for
Career and Technical Education National Conference
in 2011
• Western Regional Forum 2012
• Advanced Placement Annual Conference 2013
• AP Across Career Clusters Webinar 2013
• National ACTE Conference 2016
National Interest in AP/CTE
• National Association of State Directors of Career
Technical Education Consortium
• Collaboration to identify AP courses that are
relevant to the 16 Career Clusters
• Document intended to be used by students,
parents, counselors and teachers to establish
pathways of study for CTE students that lead to
readiness for careers and postsecondary
education
Substitute House Bill 1472
• Enacted into law 2013 to improve and expand
access to computer science education
• AP Computer Science A credited as science or
math
• Encourage support from industry mentors
including via synchronous video
• Priority given to schools in rural areas with
substantial enrollment of low-income students
AP Computer Science Statewide
• 2010-11 school year
– 20 public high schools
– 517 students enrolled in course
• 2014-15 school year
– 63 public high schools
– 2,080 students enrolled in course
iGrants 656
• Purpose: to increase the capacity of high
schools to offer AP Computer Science
• Due date: Friday, September 23, 2016
• Awards: up to $10,000
• Competitive grant
• Valid program activities
– Teaching
– Instructional professional development
– Instructional technology
Contact Information
 Barbara Dittrich - [email protected]