session leaders: kristin pierce, cte specialist kelly amy, cte specialist elluminate session #2...

Session Leaders: Session Leaders: Kristin Pierce, CTE Specialist Kelly Amy, CTE Specialist ElluminateElluminate Session #2Session #2

Volusia County SchoolsVolusia County Schools200 N. Clara Ave.200 N. Clara Ave.

DeLand, FL 32721DeLand, FL 32721

Targeted Professional Development

Four proactive sessions to take directors through the Academy Progress Monitoring cycle.Specific standards are discussed in each meeting.

• September• NovemberNovember• January• March

Final academy evaluation takes place in May.

12 Standards

Professional Development: Session 2

Standard 5: EnrollmentStandard 12: MarketingStandard 9: ArticulationStandard 3: Program of StudiesStandard 1: Integrated Curriculum

Professional Development Session 1 – REVIEW

What should be posted to the Career Academy Wiki?

Standard 1: Integrated Curriculum• What units have been delivered?

Standard 2: Career Focus• What types of career activities have your students

completed?

Professional Development Session 1 – REVIEW

What should be posted to the Career Academy Wiki?

Standard 4: Advisory Board• Post agendas & minutes of meetings held.

Standard 5: Enrollment• Post the list of current academy students.

Professional Development Session1 – REVIEW

What should be posted to the Career Academy Wiki?

Standard 7: Collaboration• Post agendas & minutes of teacher team

meetings.

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Standard 5: Enrollment / Application Database

Definition: Goal of 90+ students in all grades with less than 50% of students from out-of-zone

• Application Timeline• District Student Career Academy Application• Application Database Program

• Application Input • Access a Student Record

• Application Review Process

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Career AcademyApplication Timeline

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Career AcademyStudent Application•Page 1

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Career AcademyStudent Application•Page 2

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Standard 12: Marketing – High School

Definition: Academy awareness is promoted through a variety of activities.

High School Showcase: December 8, 2011High School Showcase: December 8, 2011• Review & update all academy marketing materials:

• HS Website • HS Recruitment Plan• Academy Brochures• Academy PowerPoint Presentations/Videos

Standard 12: Marketing – Middle School High School Showcase: High School Showcase: December 8, 2011December 8, 2011• Middle School Marketing Plan/

Guidance Counselors• Targeted Recruitment/ Career Connection

Coach• Posters and Flyers• PowerPoint Presentations• 4-Page Parent Mailer• CTE Video

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HS Showcase Recruitment Career Connection Coach

MS Marketing/ Career Connection CoachHS Showcase Recruitment PowerPoint Presentations, Career Cluster Information, CTE Video

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MS MarketingHS Showcase Recruitment 4-Page Parent Mailer – page 1

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MS MarketingHS Showcase Recruitment 4-Page Parent Mailer – page 2

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Standard 9: Articulation

Definition: Academy articulates with middle schools via at least 3 career academy activities.

• Middle School Feeder Programs• Virtual Field Trips using Skype• Team with Administration• Recruiting begins Dec. 9, 2011 (post HS Showcase)

Standard 3: Program of Studies

Definition: A rigorous and relevant POS is defined for grades 9-12.

• Meet with Curriculum Assistant Principal to review what is in the program of studies.

• Discuss courses offered in academy with AP and academy team.

Standard 1: Integrated Curriculum

Definition: A minimum of 25% of at least 1 out of 4 of the academic courses integrated with the career area. Unit Reflections to be completed at the conclusion of each integrated unit. A minimum of 2 Curriculum in Action visits per school year.

• Success stories from directors• Unit Reflection• Curriculum in Action (CIA) visits to be scheduled prior

to Winter Break

Breakout Sessions

•New Academy Director Session•Career and Professional Education Act (CAPE) Session•Wiki Posting

Question & Answer

Contact Information:386-734-7190 x20640Kelly Amy – klamy@volusia.k12.fl.usKristin Pierce – kcbowle1@volusia.k12.fl.us

www.career-connection.org www.volusiaacademies.wikispaces.net

Volusia County SchoolsVolusia County Schools200 N. Clara Ave.200 N. Clara Ave.

DeLand, FL 32721DeLand, FL 32721