Table Time: 15 minutes

EXAMPLE CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAY

Grade English Mathematics Science Social Studies Health, Computer

and Elective Career Cluster

9 English I Algebra I Biology Health/ PE/

Wellness

2 Career

Management Success

Fou

nd

ati

on

10 English I I Geometry U.S. History

2 Programming Logic or other

Computer Science

1 Engineering Design and

CAD

11 English I I I Algebra I I Chemistry World History

3 Principles of

Machining and Manufacturing

Care

er

Clu

ster

Co

re

12 English IV or Applied

Communication

Optional: 4th Year of

Mathematics

Applied Physics

½ unit each U.S. Gov. and

Economics

Manufacturing Applications

13

1st Semester English

Composition

College Algebra and

Trigonometry

1 Engineering

Design Orientation

2 Computer

Applications in Manufacturing

3 Principles of Machining I

13

2nd Semester Humanities

Elective

Advanced CAD

Communication Elective

Career Cluster Elective

Materials and Manufacturing

Processes

Ad

ult

L

ea

rne

rs

14

1st Semester

Statistical Process and

Quality Control

General Physics I

Principles of Economics

Electromechanical Devices

Career Cluster Elective

Care

er

Clu

ster

Sp

eci

aliza

tion

14 2nd Semester

Metrology and Quality Control

Career Cluster Elective

Tool Design Career Cluster

Elective Career Cluster

Elective

1,2,3: Secondary courses eligible for postsecondary (dual) credit, allowing early graduation or allowing opportunities for advanced

career cluster electives

1.Outline the format for an “egg crate”

1. Outline the format for an “egg crate”

2. Insert the required courses

1.Secondary graduation requirements

2.PS General ed; core

EXAMPLE CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAY

Grade English Mathematics Science Social Studies Health, Computer

and Elective Career Cluster

9 English I Algebra I Biology Health/ PE/

Wellness

Fou

nd

ati

on

10 English I I Geometry U.S. History

11 English I I I Algebra I I Chemistry World History

Care

er

Clu

ste

r C

ore

12 English I V or Applied

Communication

½ unit each U.S. Gov. and

Economics

13

1st Semester English

Composition

College Algebra and

Trigonometry

Orientation

13

2nd Semester Humanities

Elective

Communication Elective

Ad

ult

L

ea

rne

rs

14

1st Semester

General

Physics I Principles of Economics

Care

er

Clu

ste

r S

pecia

lizati

on

14 2nd Semester

1,2,3: Secondary courses eligible for postsecondary (dual) credit, allowing early graduation or allowing opportunities for advanced career cluster electives

1. Outline the format for an “egg crate”

2. Insert the required courses: Secondary graduation requirements; PS General ed; core

3. Design/Select 9th & 10th grade career related courses (Foundation courses)

4. Sort the required courses into the technical core and the technical specialty courses

5.Complete the “egg crate”1.Electives

EXAMPLE CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAY

Grade English Mathematics Science Social Studies Health, Computer

and Elective Career Cluster

9 English I Algebra I Biology Health/ PE/

Wellness

2 Career

Management Success

Fou

nd

ati

on

10 English I I Geometry U.S. History

2 Programming Logic or other

Computer Science

1 Engineering Design and

CAD

11 English I I I Algebra I I Chemistry World History

3 Principles of

Machining and Manufacturing

Care

er

Clu

ster

Co

re

12 English IV or Applied

Communication

Optional: 4th Year of

Mathematics

Applied Physics

½ unit each U.S. Gov. and

Economics

Manufacturing Applications

13

1st Semester English

Composition

College Algebra and

Trigonometry

1 Engineering

Design Orientation

2 Computer

Applications in Manufacturing

3 Principles of Machining I

13

2nd Semester Humanities

Elective

Advanced CAD

Communication Elective

Career Cluster Elective

Materials and Manufacturing

Processes

Ad

ult

L

ea

rne

rs

14

1st Semester

Statistical Process and

Quality Control

General Physics I

Principles of Economics

Electromechanical Devices

Career Cluster Elective

Care

er

Clu

ster

Sp

eci

aliza

tion

14 2nd Semester

Metrology and Quality Control

Career Cluster Elective

Tool Design Career Cluster

Elective Career Cluster

Elective

1,2,3: Secondary courses eligible for postsecondary (dual) credit, allowing early graduation or allowing opportunities for advanced

career cluster electives

5. Complete the “egg crate”1. Electives

6. Identify and develop appropriate standards

1. Academic; skill; and Employability skills standards

2. Review, revise and adapt to local conditions (through advisory committees)

5. Complete the “egg crate”6. Identify and develop appropriate

standards1. Academic; skill; and Employability skills

standards2. Review, revise and adapt to local conditions

(through advisory committees)

7. Map Standards to the courses1. Where are the gaps?2. Where are the overlaps

(redundancy)

Communities for Industry Recognized Skills

• Industry & Professional Organizations

• Workforce & Training Initiatives

• Employers

• Certifiers

• Unions

• Other Partnerships: Industry clusters to match the Career Pathways/Cluster

From Curriculum Frameworks to Curricula: Course Development

• What and HOW

• Are all the standards in existing courses?

• New course? Organize the standards in a logical sequence– Create content outline

– Break content into Units• Determine specific learning objectives; List

activities/experiences that address the objective• Prepare individual lesson plans