Tech Prep Evaluation the Arizona Way

Presenters Annette Bunch, Mohave Tech Prep

Rhonda Douglas, Cochise Tech PrepDonna Green, Yavapai Tech PrepLois Lamer, Yavapai Tech Prep

Arizona Tech Prep Structure

State DirectorArizona Consortiums/DirectorsConsortium Boards of Directors

Secondary and Post-secondary InstitutionsEducational Institution Site Coordinators

Business RepresentativesCommunity Representatives

Under Carl Perkins III

No Consistent Reporting Numerous Variables

Lack of national/state identity Lack of common definitions Lack of common theme Lack of common process Lack of common data gathering

To Show Effectiveness and Make Improvement

NATPL (National Association for Tech Prep Leadership) was born

Arizona chose to develop their own self-evaluation instrument Site Team Assessment Review (4-Star)

Our first attempt

Under Carl Perkins IV

Realigned and Designed the 4-STAR Based on the new law Without personal interpretation Kept it simple

Used new Tech Prep definitions Built on 8 components of a Tech Prep

program.

Tech Prep DefinitionsSecondary Tech Prep Student

A student who has enrolled in two courses in the secondary education component of a Tech Prep program.

Postsecondary Tech Prep StudentA student who has completed a

secondary component of a Tech Prep program and has enrolled in the postsecondary component of a Tech Prep program.

Eight Components of aTech Prep Program

1. Articulation2. Program of Study3. Development of Tech Prep Programs

for Secondary and Postsecondary Education

4. In-service Professional Development for teachers, faculty, and administrators

Components (continued)

5. Professional Development Programs for counselors designed to enable counselors to be more effective

6. Equal access to the full range of Technical Preparation (including apprenticeship)

7. Provide preparatory services8. Coordinate with activities conducted

under Title I

Lessons Learned from CP III to CP IV

Provide consistent definitions Provide instructions on how to

proceed through the document Provide tips Provide a uniform scoring mechanism Strengthen post secondary piece

Purpose of the 4-Star

Instrument for program improvement Self-study that allows each individual

consortium school site to evaluate their progress in meeting Tech Prep statewide goals.

Describes an ideal Tech Prep program/site

Technical Assistance Tool only and will not affect funding

Parts of 4-STAR

Components listed State Goals align with Perkins IV (law

citing next to goals and indicators) Quality Indicators Scale to indicate the level of

implementation/achievement Score – 0-4 stars Tips –directions on how to rate sites on

each individual component

Who Completes the Document? This assessment applies to Tech Prep students

and programs at both secondary and post-secondary sites

Don’t work in isolation - bring in a wide range of staff/faculty to give input into this assessment. – Talk to CTE teachers, CTE local directors, counselors, administrators and school data sources. This tool can be used to help others understand more about Tech Prep

Questions – talk to your Tech Prep Consortium Director

Advice for Successful Completion of the Assessment

Be thoughtful in assessment completion Share this information with others and

make a plan for improvement if you fall below 4-stars – this gives an indication of where to target Tech Prep funds and/or efforts

Use the 4-star to identify best practices/programs to share with others

New 4-STAR Document Articulated Programs of Study Professional Development Partnerships PIE2 (Providing Information on Education and

Employment) ACCESS (A Comprehensive Commitment to

Equality for Student Success ) CIA (Continuous Improvement Accountability -

Evaluation)

Resources

The Tech Prep Guide to Perkins IV Michael Brustein and Sheara Krvaric

Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)

Perkins Act of 2006 – The Official Guide (Assoc. for Career and Technical Education - ACTE)

National Association for Tech Prep Leadership (NATPL)

Arizona Tech Prep: www.aztechprep.org

Contact Information

Arizona Tech Prep Website Directory www.aztechprep.org

For an electronic version of the 4-STAR, contact Donna Green at dgreen@vacte.com