1. NeXtGeneration CTE Aligning District Priorities

2. ACTIVITIES Enhance Tech Prep Opportunities Grant applications/revisions MCC Articulation Meetings monthly Articulation agreements with MCC, USF, Keiser University, Johnson & Wales Status: ongoing review, annual revisions Development of additional A.S. programs at MCC in Venice Status: beginning meetings Alignment of HS programs with SCTI, MCC, and other postsecondary institutions Status: HS programs complete, undergoing review/revision of programs at SCTI and MCC, with minimal impact on HS QUALITY Goals Addressed: Provide all students with instructional pathways that support development of a career interest. Provide technical training opportunities that culminate in a gold seal endorsement or certificate. CTE Priority: Articulated career pathways enable seamless transition from one educational level to the next while maximizing dual enrollment and advanced placement opportunities.

3. ACTIVITIES District Advocacy Council meeting every other month Purpose: Provide advisory and community partnerships for OJT, internships, program alignment with business expectations, curriculum resources and support Program Advisory Committees – SCTI Status: well established, regularly meeting District Cluster Advisory Committees –by career cluster (aligned with SLCs) Status: Beginning with Business/Marketing/Finance Current Partnerships (including representation on Boards and Committees) Suncoast Workforce Board, Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Construction Technology Careers, Junior Achievement, YoungBiz, Economic Development Corporation, USF Stavros Center SERVICE Goals Addressed: We will frequently ask our customers how we are doing. Our employees will consistently receive marks for excellent service and for warm and welcoming climate. RESOURCES Goals Addressed: Continue to spend money wisely and efficiently with community oversight. Build state-of-the-art school facilities to strengthen instructional programs. Enhance access to technology tools for instructional and operational improvement. Tap community volunteers to serve as mentors for all at-risk students, support small learning communities and foster “real world” learning. Increase collaborative planning and shared services with community partners. CTE Priority: Community partnerships provide advisory and supporting roles for all CTE programs.

4. ACTIVITIES Middle School Developed Career Exploration and Planning curriculum for approved integrated courses Status: being pilot tested by MS CTE teachers, minor revisions in progress Need to expand comprehensive MS CTE programs High School Need to develop standards-based curriculum for all CTE programs QUALITY Goals Addressed: Provide all students with instructional pathways that support development of a career interest. Provide technical training opportunities that culminate in a gold seal endorsement or certificate. CTE Priority: Curriculum at all levels integrates core academic requirements with career and technical content.

5. ACTIVITIES Increase student and teacher participation in career and technical student organizations Status: increase in 2006-07 from 2 active chapters to 8 active chapters; goal: 100% Provide professional development and support for new chapters Status: 1-day training conducted, ongoing on-site support as needed, funding support for new chapters QUALITY Goals Addressed: Reduce the dropout rate and increase the graduation rate through the creation of a smaller, personalized learning environment responsive to individual needs. Infuse rigor, relevance and relationships into all aspects of K-12 instruction. Provide all students with instructional pathways that support development of a career interest. CTE Priority: Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) as integral components of CTE programs enhance leadership opportunities and provide the opportunity to showcase student work.

6. ACTIVITIES Identification of new HS programs/equipment & facilities needed for SLCs Status: Programs identified, equipment surveys completed, facilities modifications/layout in progress in coordination with other departments Identification of MS program needs Status: equipment surveys completed, researching equipment and curriculum options Identification of SCTI High School program needs Status: equipment surveys completed, researching equipment and funding options RESOURCES Goals Addressed: Build state-of-the-art school facilities to strengthen instructional programs. Enhance access to technology tools for instructional and operational improvement. CTE Priority: Facilities and equipment upgrades and planning ensure that student experiences develop skills employers need.

7. ACTIVITIES Instructional materials identification for existing and new programs Status: Research in progress, meeting with teachers to determine appropriate materials for new courses Targetted professional development for CTE instructors Status: Implemented Reading in CTE, Mathematics in CTE, Communicating the Value of CTE to a variety of stakeholders, Implementing CTSOs in Your CTE Curriculum; planning of summer institute to enhance teacher ability to implement new CTE courses and programs PEOPLE Goal Addressed: Research-based professional development opportunities for staff aligned with the goals of the district. CTE Priority: Instructional techniques enable teachers to actively monitor, adjust, and engage students in the learning process.

8. ACTIVITIES District Marketing/Public Relations campaign for CTE (2-year RFP) Includes “branding” of CTE through a variety of media and target audiences, anticipated deliverables include logo, web site, newsletter template, promotional products, advertisements (television, radio, print) Status: Proposal review in progress, anticipated contract awarded in April SERVICE Goal Addressed: Technological advances will allow schools to keep parents better informed and more involved in their children’s education on a daily basis. CTE Priority: Marketing efforts effectively communicate CTE program benefits and successes to a variety of target audiences.

9. ACTIVITIES CTE Content Area professional development program Implemented training for four of the eight priority areas Survey teacher needs for implementation of new content and/or retraining for critical needs certification areas Status: in progress, as a component of developing 5-year CTE staffing plan Define professional development needs for implementation of new courses/programs for HS SLCs Status: in progress, will be developing in conjunction with Curriculum, a summer institute for teachers to target specific training needs QUALITY Goal Addressed: Infuse rigor, relevance and relationships into all aspects of K-12 instruction. PEOPLE Goal Addressed: Research-based professional development opportunities for staff aligned with the goals of the district. CTE Priority: Professional development for all career and technical staff is systemic, appropriate and timely.

10. CTE 3-month Activities

11. CTE Ongoing Major Tasks