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Engage, Inspire, and Engage, Inspire, and Challenge: Rigorous CTE Challenge: Rigorous CTE Curricula and Academic Curricula and Academic
IntegrationIntegrationBy Jill Ranucci, Ph.D.By Jill Ranucci, Ph.D.
Catalina Foothills DemographicsCatalina Foothills Demographics◊ Number of students – Approx. 1650
(increased CTE participation over 100%)
◊ Graduation Rate/Socioeconomics ◊ CTE & State Tests ◊ Challenge All students!
◊ Number of students – Approx. 1650 (increased CTE participation over 100%)
◊ Graduation Rate/Socioeconomics ◊ CTE & State Tests ◊ Challenge All students!
CTE Programs of Study (POS) Include
Academic Credit, Common Core &
21st Century Skills• 21st Century Skills – Scientific Inquiry • Global competitiveness (partnerships)• Accountability• Technical skills assessments• Dual credit opportunities
CFHS CTE includes engaging and differentiated instruction!
• Hands On/Authentic Experiences• Build From Solid Foundation• Accountability –
evidence/supported claims• PARCC type assessment• Seamless transitions to post
secondary or certification
STEM and CTE Programs of Study at CFHS
Biosciences – Chemistry & Science Elective
Agri-science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics-based 3rd year science & AP
Engineering – Science ElectivePerforming & Graphic Arts – Fine ArtsJournalism – English Elective Rigor, Relevance
Questions To ConsiderQuestions To Consider
1. Why should rigorous CTE courses be integrated or embedded into the general curricula?
1. Consider impact on course selection if your CTE courses also offered academic credit
1. Why should rigorous CTE courses be integrated or embedded into the general curricula?
1. Consider impact on course selection if your CTE courses also offered academic credit
Questions To ConsiderQuestions To Consider
Does integrating common core into your CTE courses make sense? Consider the enduring possibilities.
Does integrating common core into your CTE courses make sense? Consider the enduring possibilities.
Students’ ViewpointsStudents’ Viewpoints What is the added value for
your student population of providing/integrating rigorous academics into your CTE curricula?
What is the added value for your student population of providing/integrating rigorous academics into your CTE curricula?
Students’ ViewpointsStudents’ Viewpoints
How does CTE affect students’ career plans?
How can we guarantee a viable, career and college ready curriculum?
How does CTE affect students’ career plans?
How can we guarantee a viable, career and college ready curriculum?
Agriscience Course SequenceEnvironmental Biology (Biology)Environmental Chemistry (Chemistry)
Environmental Science (3rd year – physics based lab science)
AP Environmental – (AP credit)
Engineering - PLTWIntro to Engineering Design (science elective)
Principles of Engineering (science elective)
Digital Electronics (science elective)
Senior Engineering Capstone (U of A 3 Engineering Credits)
Bioscience Course Sequence
Chemistry – Forensics (ChemistryForensics – Biological and Chemical Applications (Science elective)
Anatomy & Physiology (Science elective)
Advisory Boards/CTSO’s/Certification
Teachers, Industry leaders/businesses, Administrators, Students/Parents, Local Colleges and Universities
Integrate and collaborate for students success Opportunities for internships, coop, and
workplace experience Opportunities for industry certification and
academic foundations to transition to post-secondary
Strengthen with counselors (secondary & post-secondary) the transition to post-secondary education
County wide advisory boards – advantages
Advantages of Academic Integration
Advantages: Academic credit – Common Core Rigorous curriculum/assessment Cross-walked standards Collaboration between math, science,
administration, counseling and CTE department
Industry standard skill acquisition Post-secondary recognition/credit
AZ State Framework for AZ State Framework for Program of Study (POS)Program of Study (POS)
Legislation and policiesLegislation and policies
PartnershipsPartnerships
Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
Accountability and Evaluation SystemsAccountability and Evaluation Systems
College/Career Readiness StandardsCollege/Career Readiness Standards
Course SequencesCourse Sequences
Credit Transfer AgreementsCredit Transfer Agreements
Guidance Counseling/Academic AdvisementGuidance Counseling/Academic Advisement
Teaching and Learning StrategiesTeaching and Learning Strategies
Technical Skills AssessmentsTechnical Skills Assessments
ChallengesChallenges
Faculty - availability and Faculty - availability and preparednesspreparedness Stipends/Professional development Stipends/Professional development
for curricular development and for curricular development and revisionrevision
Equipment/Supplies/Equipment/Supplies/
Marketing programs to district and Marketing programs to district and communitycommunity
Graduation restrictionsGraduation restrictions
Dream BIG !Dream BIG !Take advantage of financial/professional Take advantage of financial/professional
development opportunities to expand development opportunities to expand Revise former curriculums - 21st Revise former curriculums - 21st
Century skillsCentury skillsCreative Curriculum for Common Core Creative Curriculum for Common Core
and Programs of Studyand Programs of StudyProposals need to include data/rationaleProposals need to include data/rationaleCollaborate with your school and Collaborate with your school and
surrounding communitysurrounding communityDon’t be afraid to askDon’t be afraid to ask
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?Contact InformationJill Ranucci, Ph.D.
JTED/CTE CoordinatorCatalina Foothills High School4300 E. Sunrise Dr.Tucson, AZ 85718(520) [email protected]
Contact InformationJill Ranucci, Ph.D.
JTED/CTE CoordinatorCatalina Foothills High School4300 E. Sunrise Dr.Tucson, AZ 85718(520) [email protected]