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1 High Schools That Work (HSTW) + Programs of Study (POS) Southern Regional Education Board

2 KWL Strategy What I Know about HSTW and POS What I Want to know about HSTW and POS What I ve Learned about HSTW and POS Complete Column 1 Complete Column 2

3 HSTW and POS What Do I Know and What Do I Want to Know KWL- Handout 1. Find a Partner 2. Introduce Yourself and Tell Where You Are From 3. Share What You Know and Want to Learn About HSTW and POS Add to your chart. 4. Report Out Time Limit: 5 Minutes

4 What about Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) High Schools That Work (HSTW)

5 American Institute for Research High Schools That Work is one of only three research-based school reform designs that has significant data supporting effectiveness in raising student achievement. That quote is based upon the state network of schools.

6 HSTW States

7 HSTW Goals Students have the academic knowledge and skills needed to meet local, state and HSTW achievement goals. Eight-five (85) percent of graduates complete the HSTW-recommended core curriculum and a concentration of four courses in an academic or career area.

8 HSTW Goals Cont. Ninety (90) percent of students who enter ninth grade complete high school four years later. All students leave high school demonstrating readiness for further study or careers by 1) earning postsecondary credit; 2) passing college placement examinations; or 3) earning employer certification or state licensure.

9 HSTW Key Conditions A clear, functional mission statement Strong leadership Plan for continuous improvement Qualified teachers Commitment to goals Flexible scheduling Support for professional development

10 HSTW Key Practices High Expectations Program of Study Academic Studies Career/Technical Studies Work-based Learning Teachers Working Together Students Actively Engaged Guidance Extra Help Culture of Continuous Improvement

11 HSTW Recommended Academic Core for All Students Four credits in college-prep/honors English Students read 8-10 books a year Students write weekly Students complete at least one major research paper Four mathematics credits Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and above Three lab-based science credits at the college-prep level; four credits with a block schedule Three credits of social studies; four credits with a block schedule Mathematics and Science in the Senior Year

12 HSTW Recommended Concentrations Career/technical concentration four credits in a planned sequence of courses within a broad career field pre-engineering, health/medical science, etc. Mathematics and science concentration four credits in each field, with at least one at the Advanced Placement level Humanities concentration four credits each in college-prep level language arts and social studies, with at least one at the college level and four additional credits from foreign language, fine arts, journalism, debate, music, etc.

13 KWL Strategy What I Know about HSTW and POS What I Want to know about HSTW and POS What I ve Learned about HSTW and POS Done Done Complete Column 3

14 What Have I Learned About HSTW KWL- Handout Activity 1. Turn to Your Neighbor Think, Pair Share 2. Talk About Something You Learned About HSTW That was Answered from Your Want List (or anything new) 3. Add to Your Chart Time Limit: 3 Minutes

15 What about The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Rigorous Programs of Study 10 Framework Components

16 The Spirit of Perkins Leading CTE into the 21 st Century Global competition Program improvement Ensuring modern, durable and rigorous CTE programs Focus on high skill, high wage, high demand occupations

17 Themes In Perkins Accountability for results and program improvement at all educational levels Coordination within the CTE system Integration of academic and technical education Connection between secondary and postsecondary education, including baccalaureate level Involvement of business and industry

18 Career Clusters Career Clusters are groups of occupations and industries that have in common a set of foundational level knowledge and skills. Organizer of knowledge and skills needed by a broad industry There are 16 nationally recognized clusters, within which are multiple career pathways.

19 Career Pathways Career Pathways are multi-year programs of academic and technical study that prepare students for a full range of postsecondary options within each of the 16 clusters. Organizer of knowledge and skill statements shared by professions. Currently, there are ~79 nationally recognized pathways, each with specific pathway level knowledge and skills.

20 Programs of Study Programs of Study are sequences of courses that incorporate: a non-duplicative progression of secondary and postsecondary elements both academic and CTE content opportunities to earn dual credit curriculum alignment to challenging standards and rigorous content opportunities to earn an industry recognized certificate or credential

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23 OVAE - POS 10 Framework Components Legislation and Policies Partnerships Professional Development Accountability and Evaluation systems College and Career Readiness Standards Course Sequence Credit Transfer Agreements Guidance Counseling and Academic Advisement Teaching and Learning strategies Technical Skills Assessments

24 KWL Strategy What I Know about HSTW and POS What I Want to know about HSTW and POS What I ve Learned about HSTW and POS Done Done Complete Column 3

25 Integration of HSTW Key Practices and Programs of Study KWL Handout Activity 1. Turn to Your Neighbor 2. Review the Handout on POS 10 Framework Components and HSTW 10 Key Practices 3. Share What You Think is the Strongest Integration of HSTW Key Practices and POS Add to Your Chart 4. Report Out Time Limit: 5 Minutes

26 Resources Illinois State Board of Education: Illinois Community College Board: OCCRL Programs of Study Website: High Schools That Work Website: Career Clusters, Pathways, and POS The States Career Cluster Initiative:

27 Questions

28 Illinois State Board of Education Career and Technical Education Contacts Mark Williams, Division Administrator at: or Dora Welker, Principal Consultant for at: or

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