(ATTACHMENT 2) REPORT AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS An Update on Career and Technical Education Gregory E. Thornton, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Tina Flood, Chief Academic Officer Presenter: Eric Radomski February 12, 2013 2-1
Career Clusters (12) CTE: Mission Career Pathways (18) To provide high-quality programs of study: that respond to labor markets, are of sufficient size and scope so as to be impactful, and that provide multiple pathways for student college and career success. www.wicareerpathways.org Programs of Study Individualized Learning Plan 2-2
CTE in MPS Is: Project-based problem-solving teaching and learning 21 st Century technology in classrooms Programs of study in high-wage, high-demand or highskill fields Workplace learning connected to classroom instruction Professional development for teacher effectiveness and content expertise Workforce, community, and postsecondary collaborations 2-3
CTE by the numbers 12 high schools with Programs of Study in 18 different Career Pathways 22 schools in middle grades have PLTW 6,089 CTE participants/5,050 CTE concentrators 85.7% graduation rate for CTE concentrators 63% of concentrators in post secondary 1-year later 23% employed or in military Almost 300 industry recognized certificates awarded 40.27% Non-traditional Participation Rate 2-4
CTE Programming in MPS Urban Agriculture Business, Marketing & IT in 7 schools Family and Consumer Science in 2 schools PLTW Biomed in 6 schools Career Clusters (12) Career Pathways (18) Career Clusters Career Pathways Programs of Study Programs of Study Individualized Learning Plan Individualized Learning Plan 2-5
CTE Programs Technical Education Construction Trades PLTW engineering Advanced Manufacturing Media/Graphics/Communication Transportation 2-6
Project Lead the Way 5,557 students: 9 high schools, 22 middle schools/k-8s; 45% girls and 85% children of color PLTW over three years appears to reduce and eliminate gaps in educational achievement and attendance at entry into middle school (White) High school PLTW students have higher attendance rates than non-pltw peers (Phelps) PLTW students are more likely to score proficient than peers on 10th grade WKCE tests (Phelps) PLTW students take more math credits as seniors than non-pltw peers (Phelps) 2-7
PLTW Data: Spring, 2012 Juniors 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% STATE PLTW-ENG MPS 10% 0% Language Arts Math Reading Science STATE 72% 71% 75% 74% PLTW-ENG 54% 65% 62% 44.40% MPS 34% 30.10% 39.00% 31.50% 2-8
CTE Data: Attendance Rate, 2011-2012 2-9
CTE Data: Suspension Rate, 2011-2012 2-10
CTE Data: WKCE, 2011-2012 2-11
Work-Based Learning Youth Apprenticeship Automotive Technician Drafting and Design Financial Services Information Technology Printing/Graphic Arts Health Services CNA, Pharmacy Tech Manufacturing (Welding, machining) Printing/Graphic Arts Co-operative Education Other WBL includes teacher externships, Job shadows, interview prep & mock interviews 2-12
CTE Partnership Examples STEM Partners Team Advisory Boards construction, business, IT, etc. WTCS Articulation & dual credit Milwaukee Area Health Education Center Water Council: Building the Water Generation Apprenticeship Community/trades City of Milwaukee Earn and Learn Jobs for America s Graduates 2-13
CTE Partnership Examples 2-14
Current Challenges Low number of certified CTE teachers No new Computer Science/IT teachers Overcoming years of funding challenges Winning public hearts and minds Messaging to parents and schools Marketing materials Aging facilities for tech ed 2-15
Response to Challenges Teacher recruitment and professional development Increased collaboration with postsecondary and business/community partners Show value through articulations and certifications Develop quality comprehensive Programs of Study Broaden career exploration Maintain Tech Ed in middle grades Expand Career Academies Support for schools/programs w/o CTE teachers Improve Data collection & use 2-16
Milwaukee Public Schools An Update on Career and Technical Education MPS Board of School Directors Dr. Michael Bonds, President Larry Miller, Vice President Mark Sain, District 1 Jeff Spence, District 2 Annie Woodward, District 4 Dr. Peter Blewett, District 6 David Voeltner, District 7 Meagan Holman, District 8 Terrence Falk, At-Large Senior Team Dr. Gregory Thornton, Superintendent Naomi Gubernick, Chief of Staff Darienne Driver, Chief Innovation Officer Tina Flood, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Karen Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Michelle Nate, Chief Operations Officer Gerald Pace, Esq., Chief Financial Officer Anita Pietrykowski, Chief School Administration Officer Denise Callaway, Executive Director of Community Engagement Patricia Gill, Executive Director, Family Services Sue Saller, Coordinator to the Superintendent 2-17