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CCTE 2020-2021 OverviewCertified Tennessee Pathways Project DescriptionSince the inception of the Drive to 55 and TennesseePromise, the Tennessee Board of Regents and thedepartment of education have been closely investedin the goal to increase economic opportunity for allTennesseans by increasing credential attainment andworkforce readiness. Since the launch of TennesseePathways in July 2018, the coordination among K-12and the higher education system is more strategic,collaborative, and innovative than ever before.During this challenging time battling a pandemicand an economic recession, the partnershipbetween the department of education and TBR ismore important than ever. 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Launched for postsecondary education and high-quathe Tennessee Boarditiesopportunwithhigh schoolstudent can graduate2019 Participation2020 in both cycles4,000 EARLYPOSTSECONDAOPPORTUN Pathways@tbr.p Impact on TennesseeSeamless education-to-career pathways helpstudents, families, and educators understand how tomove from education to high-quality careers in theircommunities. By driving partnerships and alignmentamong districts, postsecondary, and industrypartners, this work supports our goals of equitableaccess to postsecondary education and access toupward economic mobility. 2020-21 Highlights MilestonesSupporting the launch of the:Innovative High School Modelsgrant opportunityTEC Project federal grantto expand rural computerscience and STEM pathwaysTNSySTEM federal grant projectto create innovative high schoolmodels that offer work-basedcourses--courses that offerpostsecondary credit and workbased learning simultaneouslyIn spring 2021, PATHWAYS REGIONAL COORDINATORS WILL SUPPORT 20 DISTRICT-POSTSECONDARY PARTNERSHIP EVENTS to smooth the transitionfrom high school to college for seniors attending local community college or TCAT5

CCTE 2020-2021 OverviewUSDOE Grants Project DescriptionOur division is overseeing two federal grants, TNSySTEM and Tennessee Expansion of ComputerScience Career Pathways (TEC) Project.TN SySTEM will develop, implement, and test the feasibility of STEM work-based courses (WBC)structured as EPSOs with a focus on computer science for students in grades 11-12. WBC willintegrate classroom and WBL in courses that are co-taught by academic faculty and employerinstructors with content taught both in classroom settings (remote and in-person) and throughapplied learning that uses the workplace as a laboratory.The TEC Project will demonstrate an exceptional approach to expanding STEM pathways in ruralcommunities. TEC will support the expansion of computer science (CS) out-of-school programs inrural Tennessee (TN) schools by ensuring that rural districts have qualified instructors, industryendorsed curriculum and materials, and innovative career exploration and experiences so thatunderrepresented rural students gain the skills, postsecondary credentials, and experiencenecessary to embark on high-wage, high-quality CS pathways.p Impact on TennesseeTNSySTEM and the TEC project will expand STEM and Computer Science opportunities to studentsacross the state, while breaking down barriers in rural areas by allowing students to experience andhave access to WBL, EPSO, and IC opportunities. 2020-21 HighlightsN E A R LY 7M AWARDED to EXPANDSTEM & COMPUTERSCIENCE across the state MilestonesDISTRICTS RECEIVING FUNDINGthrough the TEC GRANT White County Schools Trenton Special School Hamblen County Schools District (SSD) Cocke County Schools Gibson County SSDOpen up a RFP to awardup to 20 schools fundingthrough the TNSySTEMgrantBegin support of5 districts identifiedfor the TEC project6

CCTE 2020-2021 OverviewCTE Instructional Resources Project Descriptionp Impact on TennesseeBest for All Central (BFAC) is an online tool designedto provide school leaders, educators, and families anextensive collection of high-quality, optional resourcesto support teaching and learning, as well as featuresfor locating specific resources quickly and easily.The resources in the online tool aredesigned to accommodate various levels ofWi-Fi and technology accessibility in mind,and many of them can be utilized online,downloaded, or printed for later use. 2020-21 Highlights Milestones150 RESOURCESExpand developmentof resources for BFACthrough the CTE DynamicInstructional Resources(DIR) project.SPECIFIC to CTE CAREER CLUSTERS CREATED8,204 BFAC PAGEVIEWSCTE instructionalresources in NOVEMBER 2021since launching2,000 UNIQUE USERS in TNData as of 7/18/21Establish a strongfoundation to expand CTEDIR into the CTE MasterProgram for Educators.Institute for CTE Educators Project Descriptionp Impact on TennesseeThe Institute for CTE Educators, commonly referredto as simply the Institute is designed to engageattendees through sessions, workshops, and industrytours. Attendees will have opportunities to exploreinstructional and resource best practices, network,and grow their professional focus on preparingstudents to meet the demands of the postsecondarypathway of their choosing.This professional development conferenceprovides CTE educators will access tonetwork and creates opportunities forbusiness and industry to interact with CTEeducators. CTE educators, administrators,and counselors are equipped to establishand/or continue high-quality CTE programsthat reach all Tennessee students. 2020-21 Highlights Milestones100% VIRTUALCONFERENCE2,033 ATTENDEES95% SATISFACTION RATE(PER ATTENDEE SURVEYS)Transition to a hybridconference that allowsfor in-person careercluster specific toursMaintain recordings ofall recorded sessionsfor future use152 SESSIONS(LIVE & RECORDED)7

CCTE 2020-2021 OverviewSECTION 3: CCTE Impact on StudentsIndustry Credentials Project DescriptionThis year, the industry credential process was revisedto establish clear criteria to promote an industrycredential statewide. This new process allows forindustry credentials to be submitted for review byrepresentatives of the secondary, postsecondary,workforce, and other governmental agencies. Thestatewide promoted list can be utilized by all districts,and not just specific to some. If the credential is on thelist, it is applicable for all students in all districts, makingthem easier to obtain and met Ready Graduate criteria.p Impact on TennesseeIndustry credentials can be used as a measure of qualityand validate the technical skill and competencies students have acquired through their chosenCTE program of study. Additionally, industry credentials factor into Tennessee’s school and districtaccountability framework under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) as part of the college andcareer readiness indicator, “Ready Graduate. 2020-21 Highlights157 MilestonesINDUSTRY CREDENTIALPROMOTED LISTINGSFOR THE 2021-22SCHOOL YEARESTABLISHED ATIER RATING SYSTEMTO DISTINGUISH CREDENTIALSCREATED MULTIPLEAgreement)orandum ofof MOA’s (MemCurrent ListCertificationsfor Industryst 30,(expires AuguASEAWSCompTIACP CIWDANB NELDA2020)RESOURCESESCO GroupLevel 1CC – SiemensMotlow StateicianProduction TechnMSSC Certifiedntry 1Curriculum CarpeNCCER CoreNETAacy Techican Cert PharmNHA EKG TechnNIMSSafeNRA AHLEI ServenderOSHARespoalgency MedicTDH D&S EmerringTN Cosmo Barbeercial Pesticidelture – CommTN Dept. of AgricuIndustry CredentialInformationGUIDANCEDOCUMENTS& RESOURCESTO AID IN CREDENTIALSUBMISSION FORVENDORS, DISTRICTS,& POSTSECONDARYINSTITUTIONSMAY-JULY 2021Opening up the submissionfor to allow the public theopportunity to submitcredentials for programs ofstudyAUG. 2021Review submitted industrycredentialsNOV. 2021Release the Industry CredentialPromoted Listing for the 202223 school yearUpdate the conversion chart toalign industry credentials withthe current Ready GraduateIndicators8

CCTE 2020-2021 OverviewCTE Programs Project DescriptionTennessee’s career clusters are organized into 16 broadcategories that encompass virtually all occupations fromentry through professional levels and are aligned withthe U.S. Department of Education’s structure of careerand technical education (CTE). Career clusters identify theknowledge and skills needed to follow a pathway towardcareer goals and provide a context for exploring the manyoccupational options available.Career clusters are reviewed every three years throughthe Comprehensive Career Cluster Review (C3R).Through this review, program managers engage withCTE educators, postsecondary partners, and business/industry partners to review various research and labordata points to determine improvements needed within thecareer cluster, program of study, and/or course standards.p Impact on TennesseeThis project ensure that course standards are aligned to current labor market needs to supportworker pipelines across industries in Tennessee. This project also creates opportunity for studentsto engage in career pathways with experiences such as work-based learning, early postsecondaryopportunities, and industry credential attainment. 2020-21 Highlights19PROGRAM(S)OF STUDY(POS)REVIEWEDRECOMMENDATIONS9ALL STANDARDS REFORMATTEDTO FOCUS ON KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS& LEAVE METHOD OF INSTRUCTION TO THEPROFESSIONAL DECISION OF THE TEACHER3 NEWCOURSESRECOMMENDEDfor DEVELOPMENT:1REVISING TORETIREMENTALIGN WITH(PUBLICINDUSTRY & MANAGEMENT &LABOR NEEDS ADMINISTRATION)FLORAL DESIGN& OPERATIONSEQUINESCIENCE MilestonesConduct needsassessment, includingdata review, and reviewcurrent course standardsMeet with all advisorycouncil groupsMake recommendationsfor course changes toState Board of EducationDevelop and deliverprofessional developmentto CTE educators,adminstrators, andcounselorsINTRO TO TEACHING STATEWIDE DUALCREDIT (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TBR)9

CCTE 2020-2021 OverviewSTE(A)M Project DescriptionAt its foundation, STEM and/or STE(A)M education is focused on building critical and creative thinkingand analysis skills by addressing how students view and experience the world around them. StrongSTEM and/or STE(A)M teaching and learning opportunities rest on inquiry-, technology-, and projectbased learning activities and lessons that are tied to the real world; a diverse, interdisciplinarycurriculum where activities in one class complement those in other classes; robust partnerships thatreach beyond the walls of the classroom to include higher education and business; and strong schoolleaders who understand the “STEM approach” and fully use it to transform the delivery of education.p Impact on TennesseeThis project strives to providesolutions to students who are ofteninadequately prepared to take onthe challenges that STEM positionsdemand; lacking critical thinking,problem-solving, and collaborativeskills; and/or also face challengesinvolving real-world applicationslike problem-solving, conductingindependent research, andproactively seeking solutions. 2020-21 Highlights MilestonesCREATED K8 COMPUTER SCIENCESTANDARDS TRAININGSUSTAINABILITY GRANTStoSTEM DESIGNATED SCHOOLSSTREAM SUMMER MINICAMP SUPPORTS LEARNINGLOSS REMEDIATION &STUDENT ACCELERATION ACTCreation of a Rual STE(A)M AllianceAnnual STEM School Designationapplication to conveningLaunch of STREAM CampInterventions through learningloss initiative supportsDesigning Computer ScienceMicrocredentials and IntegrationModelsSCALED THE STE(A)MRESOURCE HUBto SUPPORT ng program10

CCTE 2020-2021 OverviewCareer and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) Project DescriptionCareer & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) recognizeand promote the concept of well-rounded students as beingessential for all students to assume successful roles in societyand the labor market. In general, CTSOs help to improvethe quality and relevance of classroom instruction, developstudent leadership, enhance citizenship responsibilities, andserve students of special populations. As such, each CTSOmust support a career cluster. Currently, the departmentrecognizes the following seven CTSOs that support careerand technical education programs in Tennessee:DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, & TSA.p Impact on TennesseeCTSOs provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned in theclassroom in a competitive environment. Students who participate meet judges from industry andpostsecondary and develop relationships thatcan lead to internships, sponsorships, scholarships, and hiring. When advisors affiliate with CTSOs,they gain access to classroom resources, lesson plans, and professional development events makingthe connections between CTSOs and CTE education all the more seamless. 2020-21 HighlightsTHE 100% FFA AFFILIATION PROGRAM OFFERS ALL AGRICULTURESTUDENTS ACCESS to the resources, career development, & leadershipdevelopment events made available through the organization6CTSOSOFFERED VIRTUAL STATE CONFERENCES, providing opportunities forstudents statewide to demonstrate skills they have learned in the classroomCONFERENCE REGISTRATION COSTSMINIMIZED to reduce the financialstrain on families as possible as theyrecover from the impacts of covid -193 CTE STUDENTS, 1 of whichis the2021-22 skillsusa state officerpresident,AWARDED OPPORTUNITYTO SPEAK DIRECTLY WITHSECRETARY OF EDUCATION,DR. MIGUEL CARDONA,to provide insight and feedbackon the school reopening process MilestonesEstablish conference dates,locations, and formats for theupcoming school yearEngage in more professionaldevelopment opportunitiesspecific to CTSO advisorsExpand access to CTSOs inmiddle grade levels11

CCTE 2020-2021 OverviewSECTION 4: Looking to the FutureInnovative High School Models Project DescriptionIn May 2021, Innovative High School Modelgrant awards were announced for 21 districtsacross Tennessee. The goal of the program is toencourage strategic and innovative partnershipsbetween Tennessee public scho

receive CTE services. Project Description The Perkins V 4-year plan, Strengthening Career and Technical Education in Tennessee, includes specific statewide strategies to "rethink CTE" focusing on three major priorities: expanding equitable access to comprehensive CTE; increasing participation in aligned career