Guiding Students into STEM…
Camille Clay, Leander ISD
Jill Siler, Lake Travis ISD
Guiding Students into STEM…
Now is
the time
TODAY’S SESSION:
–
Importance of STEM
–
Overview of PLTW
–
Marketing & Registration
–
Recruitment
–
Articulation Agreements
–
Student Panel
The Facts…
More than 2/3 of New Jobs Require Some Postsecondary Education
Now is the time
For
www.achieve.org
The Facts…
Students Are Dropping Out of Education…
Now is the time
For
www.achieve.org
The Facts…
Employment in science and engineering will increase 70% faster…
Now is the time
For
http://www.tap2015.
org/resource/index.
html
The Facts…
China graduates more than 4 times as many engineers as the US
Now is the time
For
http://www.tap2015.
org/resource/index.
html
The Bottom Line…
We need to better prepare
our students for post
-
secondary work…
Now is the time
For
PLTW Engineering
Now is
the time
Project Lead The Way
•
Contextual Project / Problem Based
•
Integrates National Standards in Math, Science,
Technology, and English Language Arts
•
Has Breadth & Depth of Content
•
Supported by Comprehensive Professional
Development for Teachers
PLTW Engineering Coursework
Now is
the time
LEANDER ISD
•
Principles of Engineering
•
Introduction to Engineering Design
•
Digital Electronics
•
Engineering Design and Development
PLTW Engineering Courses
Now is
the time
LAKE TRAVIS ISD
•
Principles of Engineering
•
Introduction to Engineering Design
•
Digital Electronics
•
Civil Engineering and Architecture
•
Engineering Design and Development (09
-
10)
MARKETING & REGISTRATION
Now is
the time
LEANDER ISD
•
Career Pathways
•
Transition Through and Beyond Graduation
Rationale For Career Development
System
•
We needed to recognize that
students have a
need to know and understand
what they are
learning and how it relates to the world.
Goals of a Career Development
System?
•
Broad and flexible
•
Developed during the student’s four
years in high school
•
Provides cumulative performance
based assessment of the student’s
achievements
GOALS
•
Design the new curriculum structure for workforce
education.
•
Break the mold in teaching and learning.
•
Establish a new role for employers in education.
•
Encourage family and business support.
Transition Coordinator
Makes the system happen!
Transition Coordinator
•
Coordinate school/business relationships
•
Coordinate Career and Technical Education
•
Oversee Career Passport program
•
Facilitate Community College initiatives
•
Coordinate senior exit surveys and follow
-
up
Career
Passports
A.C.E.
Academic &
Career
Excellence
COOL
Week
Senior
Project
Rigorous
Core
Academics
Academic & Career Excellence Class
ACE
ACE is a state innovative
elective credit. All Freshmen
take this ACE during first
semester. Students are
scheduled into Health second
semester.
.
COOL
Week
COOL Week is a week
-
long, work
-
based
experience for all 12th
grade students at
Leander ISD high
schools.
Senior Project
•
English IV assignment
•
Components
–
Research Paper
–
Product reflecting research topic
–
all products must have a
mentor
–
Presentation of topic before a panel of adult judges
(Judge recruiting takes
place early in Fall
semester.)
Senior
Project
Career Passport Program
Career
Passports
Provides a system that teachers can use to
confirm that students have job readiness
competencies and skills to be successful.
Career
Passports
Career Passport Program:
Career
Passports
Career Passport Program:
•
Provides focus for student energy and source
of student pride.
•
Provides a coherent sequence of courses and
skills consistent with their career goals.
•
Provides cumulative, performance
-
based
assessment of student achievement.
Course Selection
32 Possible Credits - A/B Block Schedule
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
9
SPEECH 1/2
FINE ARTS 1
OTHER LANGUAGES
2
ACE-SL
1/2
HEALTH 1/2
P.E.
1 1/2
TECHNOLOGY
APPLICATIONS
1
SCIENCE
4
SOCIAL STUDIES
4
MATHEMATICS
4
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ARTS
4
What is a Career Passport?
A Student’s Perspective
Guidance
–
Enrolling in a coherent sequence of courses (3
-
5 course concentration) within one of four
pathways
Career
Passports
Marketing
–
Upon graduation, receipt of Career Passport
document designed to market student skills,
competencies and attributes to potential
employers
Human Services,
Health &
AgriScience
Engineering &
Industrial
Technology
Arts &
Communication
Business &
Computer
Technology
Current Leander ISD
Career Pathways / Career Academies
Career Clusters
Arts & Communication
Communications
Journalism/Publications
Languages Other Than English
Photojournalism
Speech Communication
Visual Communication
Humanities
Advanced Humanities
General Fine Arts
Performing Arts
Band
Choral Music
Dance
Technical Theatre
Theatre Arts
Visual Arts
Interior Design & Architecture
Photography
Visual Arts
Business & Computer Technology
Finance, Business Management
& Administration
Business: Accounting
Business: Finance Management
Business: General
Hospitality & Tourism
Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management
Hospitality: Hotel Management
Information Technology
Business: Software Applications
Computer Technology
Electronics
Internetworking Technology
Marketing, Sales and Services
Marketing and Management
Public Relations
Career Clusters
Engineering & Industrial Technology
Architecture & Construction
Architectural Design Graphics
Construction Electricity
Construction Systems
General Technology
Manufacturing
Agricultural Mechanics
Engineering Design Graphics
General Agriculture
Machining
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Advanced Math Science
Computer Science
Engineering Sciences
Project Lead The Way: Engineering
Transportation
Automotive Technology
Human Services, Health & AgriScience
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Animal Science
Horticulture & Landscape
Veterinary Science Technology
Education & Training
Early Childhood Education
Education
Health Science
Biotechnology
Fitness & Wellness
Health Science Technology
Medical Sciences
Sports Medicine
Human Services
Cosmetology
Human Relations
Law, Public Safety & Security
Criminal Justice Technology
Military Service
3 credits required
•
Prerequisites:
Biology
•
Required
:
Biotechnology, Chemistry
Choose remaining credit from the following:
Medical Microbiology*, Introduction to Horticultural
Sciences*, Horticulture Plant Production*, Plant and
Animal Production*, AP/IB Biology, AP/IB Chemistry
•
Recommended:
Communication Applications*,
Exploring Aquaculture/Environmental Technology,
Business Computer Information Systems,
Research/Technical Writing*
Biotechnology
4 YEAR PLANNING DOCUMENT
Name: ___________________________________ Date: _____
___
_______________
Career Passport:
Engineering Sciences
&
Adv. Math/Science
&
Language Other than English
-
Spanish
I.D. # __________
9th
10th
11th
12th
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
Math
Geometry
Math
Algebra II
Math
*Pre
-
AP/IB
Precalculus
*AP Calculus
Science
Pre
-
AP/IB Biology
Science
*Pre
-
AP/IB Chemistry
Science
*Pre
-
AP
Physics
*AP Physics
World Geography
World History
U.S. History
Government/Economics
ACE / Health
*Introduction to CAD
*Computer
Science
Pre
-
AP/IB
Communication
Application/Leadership
P.E.
Athletics
P.E./Elective
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
*Spanish I
*Spanish II
*Spanish III
Art I
Recommended Program
(26 Credits
)
: Students must add 1 credit in Technology Applications, ½ credit in Communication Applications, 2 credits of the
same foreign language, and 1 credit in fine arts. Math must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Science must incl
ude
Biology and 2 credits
from a) IPC, b) Chemistry and c) Physics or Principles of Technology.
Advanced Program
(26 Credits
)
: Additional requirements (over Recommended) include a 4
th
credit in Mathematics, to include Precalculus; Science credits
must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics; and as part of the 26 credits, a minimum of 2 credits must be from advanced cour
ses
(i.e. Pre
-
AP, AP, and/or IB).
Distinguished Achievement Program
-
DAP
(26 Credits
)
: Additional requirements (over Recommended) include a 3
rd
credit in the same foreign language & 4
advanced measures as explained in course catalog.
A Minimum High School Graduation Plan (26 credits)
is available, however, this requires that you see your counselor for discussion of this plan.
Pre
-
AP/IB, College Board Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate
courses may be substituted for requirements in appropriate areas.
Texas Scholars Program:
Texas Scholars Program:
Gold = Advanced/DAP Program along with a completed Career Passport
Silver = Recommended Program along with a completed Career Passport Bronze = Recommended without a completed Care
er Passport
What does the Career Passport
documentation look like?
There are 3 components:
•
Certificate
•
Letter of Introduction
•
Course Competencies
Career
Passports
Course Competencies
•
Every course gets a skill
-
based description using
action verbs.
–
TEKS help to guide skill sets.
•
Word documents are produced to use as merge
items for competency page.
Career
Passports
Course Competency
Example
•
Architectural Graphics
Demonstrates
proficiency in manual and compute
architectural drafting;
Adjusts
dimension variables for
correct architectural dimensioning;
Understands and
draws
site layout and plot plans;
Draws
floor,
foundation, framing and roof plans;
Draws
exterior
elevations, perspective views, building sections, wall
sections, and details;
Draws
lighting and electrical
layouts;
Properly uses
architectural symbols and
abbreviations;
Assembles
the correct elements for a
complete set of residential working drawings.
Career
Passports
CAREER PASSPORT
in
Biotechnology
LEANDER HIGH SCHOOL
Presented To
«First_name» «Last_Name»
<<Graduation Date>>
______________________
__________________
________________
Sandra MacLachlan
Todd Washburn
Marjorie Palmer
Transition Coordinator
Principal
Passport Manager
Leander Independent School District
3301 S. Bagdad Road
Leander, Texas 78641
(512) 435
-
8000
Todd Washburn
Tom Glenn
Principal
Superintendent
Sandra MacLachlan
Camille Clay
Transition Coordinator
Transition Administrator
Leander High School
<<Graduation Date>>
Leander High School introduces «First_name» «Last_Name», as a recipient of the Biotechnology Career Passport. LISD’s Career
Pa
ssport
System sets our graduates apart by asking them to complete a career
-
focused major while in high school. By completing this pass
port, «First_name»
has acquired basic knowledge of biotechnology topics as well as safety and laboratory skills while completing all of the acad
emi
c courses required for
graduation.
In
the
Biotechnology
Career
Passport,
students
focus
on
knowledge
and
skills,
such
as,
DNA
and
protein
structure
and
function
;
applications
of
biotechnology
;
lab
techniques
including
pipetting,
electrophoresis
and
column
chromatography
;
and
maintenance
of
a
lab
notebook,
which
are
documented
in
the
Career
Passport
Competencies
page
enclosed
.
Our
hope
is
that
you
will
find
«First_name»
has
the
skills
it
takes
to
become
an
asset
to
your
organization
.
Please
review
the
enclosed
Career
Passport
Competencies
page,
which
lists
the
courses,
competencies
and
skill
level
attained
by
«First_name»
.
These
specific
courses
and
active
involvement
in
the
career
focus
area
offer
the
applicant
the
tools
for
success
.
In
addition
to
passport
-
related
competencies,
students
practice
businesslike
work
habits,
effective
communication
and
problem
solving
skills
.
We
are
pleased
to
present
«First_name»
«Last_Name»
with
the
enclosed
Biotechnology
Career
Passport
Certificate
.
Consideration
and
the
opportunity
for
employment
with
your
organization
by
this
graduate
would
be
greatly
appreciated
.
Sincerely,
Marjorie Palmer
Austin Community College Adjunct Faculty
Career Passport Manager
Enclosures:
Career Passport Certificate
Career Passport Competencies
Leander High School
Career Passport Competencies
in
Biotechnology
«F_Name» «L_Name»
Skill Level «SK»
Skill Level indicates a student's overall performance on the competencies listed for classes taken to attain this career pass
por
t:
1 Skilled 2 Moderately Skilled 3 Limited
Biology
Understands and demonstrates proper laboratory safety procedures; Demonstrates manipulative laboratory skills through classif
yin
g, measuring
and acquiring data through problem solving by sequencing an investigation, organizing and evaluating data, and communicating
the
information;
Recognizes the importance of living organisms and their relationships with one another and their surrounding environments; Un
der
stands the
basic concepts of scientific investigation, cellular biology, genetics, and human anatomy and physiology.
Biotechnology
Identifies and uses proper safety procedures and equipment in the laboratory; Describes the structure of DNA, its role in pro
tei
n synthesis, and
the techniques of DNA and protein manipulation; Examines the field of biotechnology from historical, career and bioethical pe
rsp
ectives;
Produces a lab notebook following industry guidelines; Follows standard operating procedures in all laboratory work; Demonstr
ate
s proficiency
in the use of the equipment associated with biotechnological procedures (i.e. micropipettes, centrifuge, balances, electropho
res
is chambers,
thermocycler, meters, etc.); Identifies, gathers, and prepared materials needed for a given protocol (i.e. solutions, dilutin
g,
gels, enzymes);
Explores the applications of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, forensics and the environment.
Chemistry
Demonstrates knowledge of the structure of matter and chemical reactions. Can solve quantitative problems dealing with amount
s o
f substances.
Utilizes laboratory equipment safely; demonstrates a variety of laboratory techniques for both qualitative and quantitative a
nal
ysis. Analyzes
data and draws sensible conclusions.
Introduction to Horticulture Sciences
Understands employment and entrepreneurship skills needed in horticultural business; Identifies horticultural structures and
equ
ipment; Identifies
common pests and applies safe control practices; Describes methods of plant propagation, growing components, and plant growth
; D
emonstrates
horticultural marketing and management skills.
Medical Microbiology
Demonstrates techniques and safety standards associated with medical procedures and pathological conditions as they relate to
mi
croorganisms.
COOL
Week
Exploration and preparation through the
Career Development System will help
students transition with a clearer focus on
their future.
Senior
Project
Career
Passports
ACE
Rigorous
Core
Academics
MARKETING & REGISTRATION
LTISD INSTITUTES OF STUDY
•
Advanced Science & Medicine
•
Veterinary & Agricultural Science
•
Math, Engineering & Architecture
•
Business, Finance & Marketing
•
Humanities, Technology & Communications
•
Fine Arts
Foundation
Course of
Study:
What all
students
must take…
Career
Exploration
Emphasis:
Courses that
will allow
students to
study the area
in
-
depth.
Post
-
Secondary
Preparation:
Advanced
Certifications,
Licensures, etc.
for students
Selective
Course of
Study:
Recommendations for other courses to
take to enhance this area of study.
Corresponding
Career Clusters
Institute of Advanced
Science & Medicine
Institute of Veterinary &
Agricultural Science
Institute of Math,
Engineering & Architecture
Institute of Business,
Finance & Marketing
Institute of Humanities, Technology &
Communications
Institute of Fine Arts
LEANDER
•
Summer Camps in Engineering & Media Productions
•
Incoming 7
th
and 8
th
Grade
•
$150 per student
•
Parent Showcase
RECRUITMENT
–
MS CAMPS
LAKE TRAVIS
•
Engineering Camp for Middle School Students
•
Funded by grant from SME
•
Designed & tested bottle rockets, sumo robotic cars
•
50+ students
–
42% GIRLS!
–
29% Minority
•
Six Flags Trip
RECRUITMENT
–
MS CAMPS
2008 Middle School Camps:
–
Engineering
–
Web Page Design & Computer
Programming
–
Film Production
~ 70+ Students
~ Parent Showcase
~ Unbelievable Reviews!
A Week At the Institutes 2008…
LAKE TRAVIS & LEANDER
•
First Lego League (Middle School)
•
Robotics (High School)
–
B.E.S.T.
RECRUITMENT
–
FLL / ROBOTICS
Articulation Agreements
•
2007
-
2008 Articulations:
–
Digital Electronics @ ACC
•
2008
-
2009 Articulations:
–
ACC
: Digital Electronics & Principles of Engineering
–
Texas State
: Intro to Engineering Design & Digital
Electronics
–
Texas Tech
: Intro to Engineering Design & Principles of
Engineering & Digital Electronics
Student Panel
•
VISTA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
–
Zach Esau, Senior
–
Michael Graczyk, Senior
–
Jackie Greer, Senior
Questions & Comments…
Jill Siler ~
silerj@ltisdschools.org
Camille Clay ~
johnsona@ltisdschools.org
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