Posts Tagged ‘leave behind’

CTE and Common Core Standards

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Forty-eight states, two territories and the District of Columbia have signed onto the Common Core State Standards Initiative, which has been developed by NGA and CCSSO. These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have to be ready to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing, academic college courses and in workforce training programs.

Check out our latest publication about the common standards and the role that CTE could play in implementation.  You can access a copy of it here.  This leave behind explains the process NGA, CCSSO, and states have gone through to develop the standards, how and when states are expected to adopt the standards, and how states could align CTE to the common core standards.

Please feel free to use this document to inform and educate teachers and administrators in your state about the common core standards and the intersection with CTE.

By Nancy in Publications
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Return on Investment Advocacy Tool

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

State and federal policymakers are making tough decisions on where to direct scarce funding, but outcomes of some studies suggest that CTE is a wise choice if they are seeking a positive return on investment.

Check out our latest leave behind about the return on investment in CTE that we will use to inform legislators and their staff on the Hill about financial benefits to the government, the individual, and the economy.  You can access a copy of it here.  This leave behind highlights return on investment studies conducted in the three states — Oklahoma,  Tennessee, and Washington.

Please feel free to use this document to inform policymakers and legislators in your state about the benefits of CTE!

By Nancy in NASDCTEc Resources, Publications
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Adult Career Pathways Advocacy Tool

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

As the nation grapples with the economic recession, more and more adults are enrolling in some form of education or training class to upgrade or diversify their skills.  Adult career pathways offer a flexible way for adults to gain technical, academic and ESL skills that lead to a degree or credential.

Check out our latest leave behind about adult career pathways that we will use to inform legislators and their staff on the Hill about the link between CTE and adult education.  You can access a copy of it here.  This leave behind explains what an adult career pathway is, the benefits of an adult career pathway, and gives a sampling of adult career pathway programs in the states.

Please feel free to use this document to inform policymakers and legislators in your state about the benefits of CTE!

By Nancy in NASDCTEc Resources, Publications
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Dual Enrollment Advocacy Tool

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Postsecondary access is a major focus of the President’s education agenda – he has called on every American to commit at least one year of college or career training.  Dual enrollment is one way to give high school students a head start on their postsecondary goals.  It is important for lawmakers to see the connection between CTE and postsecondary access.

Check out our latest leave behind about dual enrollment and CTE that we will use to inform legislators and their staff on the Hill about the link between CTE and postsecondary success.  You can access a copy of it here.  This leave behind explains the different forms of dual enrollment, the benefits of dual enrollment, and gives a sampling of dual enrollment programs in the states.

Please feel free to use this document to inform policymakers and legislators in your state about the benefits of CTE!

By Nancy in NASDCTEc Resources
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Green Jobs Advocacy Tool

Monday, July 20th, 2009

As we all know, green jobs are a hot topic in the media and on Capitol Hill.  Check out “Green Jobs and CTE”, a leave behind that we will use to inform legislators and their staff on the Hill about the link between CTE and green.  You can access it here.

This leave behind looks at the possible definitions of a green job, links green jobs to economic growth, and outlines the ways in which CTE programs prepare students to compete in the green economy.  Please feel free to use this document to inform policymakers and legislators in your state about the benefits of CTE!

By Nancy in NASDCTEc Resources
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CTE: Education for a Strong Economy

Friday, June 26th, 2009

We collaborated with ACTE to produce “CTE: Education for a Strong Economy,” a leave behind that we will use to inform legislators and their staff on the Hill about the benefits of CTE and how CTE can help build and sustain our economy.  You can access it here.

It begins with a brief overview of the beginnings of CTE and how the 2006 reauthorization changed the landscape of CTE.  It then delves into the benefits of CTE – both for students and for the economy.  These include dropout prevention, better career prospects, preparation for 21st century careers, and helping the unemployed.   Please feel free to use this document to inform policymakers and legislators in your state about the benefits of CTE!

By Nancy in NASDCTEc Resources
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