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HB 5 Career Pathway FrameworkFrom Dual Courses to Career OpportunitiesAcademic Year 2016-2017

Table of Contents3Dual 2 Degree4House Bill 5 Requirements5STC Dual 2 Degree Program- HB 5 Career Pathway Framework6Independent School District Operational Plan Chart: Independent School District Plan8Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Operational Plan Chart: Student Affairs: Operational Plan10Academic Affairs Career Pathway Framework Chart: Academic Affairs: From Dual Coursework to Career Opportunities15Workforce Advisory Committee Guidelines for Instructional Programs in Workforce Education17South Texas College Programs Dual Credit Certificate Programs Dual Credit Associate Degrees: Academies & Early College High Schools21Stackable Credentials Introduction to Stackable Credentials Chart Stackable Credentials32Faculty Approval Process Dual Credit Faculty Approval Process (4-Step)35Contact Information

Dual 2 DegreeSouth Texas College leads the state in providing dual credit opportunities to over 15,000high school students. STC partners with numerous area high school sites, middle schools,and elementary schools to aggressively promote a “college-going” culture through dualcredit courses and academies, dropout recovery programs, early college high schools, andcollege enrollment initiatives.South Texas College’s Dual 2 Degree designation encompasses many activities and DualCredit Programs all in support of transitioning dual credit students from high school toSouth Texas College.Dual 2 Degree ActivitiesSouth Texas College Student Affairs & Enrollment Management have designed activitiesto support the transition of dual credit high school students to South Texas College.Activities include:b Dual Credit Admissions Application Drivesb Dual 2 Degree Advising/Registrationb Student Success Workshopsb College Readiness & Preparationb Career planning/Degree Works/Campus Toursb Orientationb Dual 2 Degree: Fast TracksDual Credit ProgramsSouth Texas College Academic Affairs Division has developed dual credit programs tohave a direct impact on student success from “at-risk” students to high achieving Juniorsand Seniors. Programs such as:b Dual Credit Courses (Academic and CTE)b CTE Certificate Programsb Dual Credit Academies (Middle College)b Early College High Schoolsb High School Recovery ProgramDual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements 3

House Bill 583rd Texas Legislature, Regular SessionHouse Bill 5 (HB 5), enacted by the Texas Legislature during the 83rd session, madesubstantial changes to the State’s graduation requirements, moving from the current“4x4” graduation plans to a 22-credit Foundation High School Program. In addition,HB 5 allows students to earn endorsements in specific areas of study by completing fouradditional credits for a total of 26 hours toward a post-secondary degree. HB 5 was votedinto law on June 10, 2013 and took effect with the beginning of the 2014-2015 schoolyear.With the adoption of the Foundation High School Program, HB 5 eliminates theMinimum Recommended and Advanced High School graduation programs, whichhave been in place for over a decade. Additionally, the bill creates the concept of“endorsements” based on student choice and the conferral of a diploma for thecompletion of courses reflecting career interests.The Five Endorsements are:b Public Servicesb Business & Industryb Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathb Arts & Humanitiesb Multidisciplinary Studies4 Dual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements

South Texas CollegeHB 5 Career Pathway FrameworkShortly after HB 5 was passed, South Texas College began its collaboration with areaindependent school districts to develop a framework to support the HB 5 requirements andalso to create a seamless pathway for students entering 8th grade. The pathway providesopportunities for students to begin taking dual credit courses in their area of career interest(endorsements) and have the opportunity to earn a credential (Certificate or AssociateDegree) while in high school, and make progress toward earning a Bachelor degree.The following pages show the frameworks that were developed to support the HB 5requirement. As of Fall 2015, South Texas College supports 22 Independent SchoolDistricts in its service area.Career Pathway Frameworkb Independent School District Operational Planb South Texas College Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Operational Planb South Texas College Academic Affairs - Dual Coursework to Career OpportunitiesSouth Texas College ISD Partners:b Donna ISDb Mercedes ISDb Roma ISDb Edcouch-Elsa ISDb Mission CISDb Sharyland ISDb Edinburg CISDb Monte Alto ISDb South Texas ISDb Hidalgo ISDb Pharr Oratory Athenaeumfor University Preparationb Valley View ISDb La Joya ISDb La Villa ISDb Juan Diego AcademyCharter McAllen ISDb McAllen ISDb Premier Charter High Schoolb Progreso ISDb Vanguard Academyb Weslaco ISDb PSJA ISDb Rio Grande City CISDDual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements 5

Dual 2 Degree:Career Pathway FrameworkIndependent School DistrictOperational Plan6 Dual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEStudent Affairs and Enrollment Management Operational PlanHB 5 Career Pathway FrameworkIndependent School DistrictCareer ExplorationCareer PlanningPathwayCollege Readiness Self Directed ComputerExplorationAssignments Career Cruising CareerAptitude / InterestAssessment Job Shadowing Student Identifyingand Selecting CareerPathway TSI Assessment Fees Develop High SchoolCareer Pathway Plan College Prep Courses- College Success- Math Academies- Writing Academies STC Advisor willuse Degree Works inDeveloping a StudentCollege / UniversityCareer Degree Plan Workshops- Student / ParentCollege Planning College/UniversityGraduates GuestSpeakers College/UniversityMentors Career Fairs Texas Success Initiative(TSI) AssessmentTutorial for CollegeReadiness- DE Instructors“Incorporating STCTools into theCurriculum” (ie:jagmail, GraduationProgress Meter,Degree Works, On-lineRegistration, discover.southtexascollege.edu)College Transition College SummerAcademies / BootCamps Workshop- Time Management- Study Skills- College Success College Nights Financial AidWorkshops College Visits/ToursEmployerEngagementStaff Development Workplace Mentorships Dual Credit TuitionProgram Guest Speakers Dual Credit Job Shadowing Counselor Workshops Career Fair Participation Academic LeadershipAlliance (Teaching Job Partnership withShadowing)Chamber of Commerce,McAllen Development District-Wide HB 5Corporation, STCCareer PathwayPlacement Office, andand HB 5 EndorsementWorkforceWorkshopsDevelopment Student Scholarships Internships andExternships Counselor/PrincipalSummer LeadershipAcademies Building a PortfolioAll activities will be planned in collaboration with STC. A College/ISD calendar will be posted on each High School Website.Dual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements 7

Dual 2 Degree:Career Pathway FrameworkStudent Affairs & EnrollmentManagement Operational Plan8 Dual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEStudent Affairs and Enrollment Management Operational Plan HB 5Career Pathway FrameworkSouth Texas College8th GradeSOUTH TEXAS COLLEGECareer Planning:Fall: Parent Orientation: The CollegeJourney9th GradeSOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEDual 2 CareerActivities:Fall:10th GradeSOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEDual 2 CareerActivities:Fall: STC Career Expos and Events College Readiness andPreparation for College Dual Credit AdmissionsApplication Drives Campus Tours Dual Credit Opportunities Parent Conference Understanding Federal StudentFinancial Aid Program Campus Tours Career Planning Degree Works11th GradeSOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEDual 2 CareerActivities:Fall: Dual 2 Degree Advising Registration for Spring College Experience Activities Graduation ProgressMeter/Degree Works Career/College PlanningDegree Work Jagnet User Training/Workshops Blackboard Training/Workshops12th GradeSOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEDual 2 CareerActivities:Fall: Financial Aid for SummerEnrollment Graduation ProgressMeter/Degree Works Student/Parent CollegePlanning Workshops Campus Events Student/Parent Workshops Campus ToursSpring:Spring:Spring:Spring: Dual Credit Opportunities Registration for Summer/Fall Registration for Summerand Fall Preparation for STC Graduation Understanding Federal StudentFinancial Aid Program Student Parent Orientation College Readiness andPreparation for College Campus Tours Dual 2 Degree Advising beforeRegistration Budget Planning Jagnet User Training/Workshop Blackboard Training/Workshop Campus ToursSummer: College Prep Summer CampEmployer: Business PartnershipsWorkplace Mentorships(Collaboration with high school)Summer: Dual 2 Degree Advising Graduation ProgressMeter/Degree Works Jagnet User Training/ Workshop Blackboard Training/Workshop Register for STC Summerand Fall Classes Senior Clearance Events Financial Aid for Enrollment Campus Events Student/Parent Workshops College Nights/Fair Campus ToursSummer:Summer: College/Parent Boot Camps College/Parent Boot CampsEmployer:Employer:Employer:Employer: Work Place Mentorships(Collaboration with high school) Summer Paid Internships Mentorships Program Advisory Committee Program Advisory Committee Program Advisory Committee Scholarships Summer Paid Internships Part-time Employment College/Parent Boot Camps Business Partnerships Dual 2 Career Week Dual 2 Career Week Business Partnerships Business PartnershipsSummer: Enroll in STC College Classes Business Partnerships Career Expos for DC Seniors DC Capstone/Internships (Credit)Dual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements 9

Dual 2 Degree:Career Pathway FrameworkAcademic AffairsCareer Pathway Framework10 Dual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEAcademic AffairsHB 5 Career Pathway Framework8th Grade 9th Grade10th GradeStudents SelectEducational PathwayHB 5EndorsementHealthSciences andOccupations11th Grade12th GradeDual2DegreeSTC Certificate Programs- Patient Care Assistant- Licensed Vocational Nursing- Emergency Medical Technology-Basic- Emergency Medical Technology-Intermediate- Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic- Electronic Health Record Specialist- Medical Coding Specialist- Medical Information / Transcription Specialist- Medical Assistant Technology- Medical Office SpecialistEducation andTraining3rd & 4th YearSTC Associate Degree OptionsSTC AppliedBachelor’s Degree- Associate Degree Nursing, AAS- Emergency Medical Technology, AAS- Health Information Technology, AAS- Medical Assistant Technology, AASMedical &Health ServiceManagementDegree- Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS- Pharmacy Technology, AAS- Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS- Radiological Technology, AAS- Respiratory Therapy, AAS- Pharmacy TechnologyPUBLICSERVICE1st & 2nd Year- Infant and Toddler- Pre-School- Administration of Early Childhood Programs- Child Development, AASAssociate of Arts in Teaching- Early Childhood - 6 Generalist- 4-8 Generalist- 8-12Culinary Arts - Commercial Cookingand Hospitality - Commercial Baking- Culinary Arts, AAS- Basic Firefighter- Basic Peace OfficerSTC Associate Degree Academy ProgramsPublicSafety, Law,Corrections and- Dual Enrollment Criminal Justice AcademySecurity(DECJA)- Fire Science, AAS- Law Enforcement, AASTransfer toOther 4-YearHigher nizationalLeadership DegreeTransfer toOther 4-YearHigher EducationInstitutionDual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements 11