2008-2009


Objective 1:

Expand and strengthen TechEd Monterey Bay, a collaborative partnership of all Tech Prep programs in district feeder schools offering a minimum of two years of secondary education and two years of postsecondary education in a nonduplicative, sequential course of study.

1.1 Strengthen partner relationships and connections between secondary and postsecondary education.

Outcome: 1.1.1 Signed Memorandum of Understanding with each school, including clearly defined procedures for tech prep students pursuing studies at MPC.

1.2 Update TechEd Monterey Bay website and investigate the possibility of using it as an interactive site for faculty and counselors to post information (reports and articulation updates) and ask questions. 

Outcomes:  1.2.1        Easily navigated website hosted by Monterey Peninsula College and accessible by all consortia members and local businesses.  1.2.2        Accessible accurate information will result in increased enrollment in tech prep programs and support from the community.

1.3  Hold a minimum of three regular consortium meetings during the year, hosted by MPC.

Outcome:  1.3.1   Increased collaboration and advanced planning time for new programs of study.

Objective 2:

Complete articulation agreements between high schools and community college/universities for all existing and future pathways and academies that represent nonduplicative sequential programs of study.

2.1  Complete articulation agreements for new programs and annual updates for existing programs and courses.

 Outcomes: 2.1.1  Annual update forms will be signed and on file.  2.1.2  New programs and course will be added offering more options for students.

2.2  Use Statewide Pathways templates for all new articulation agreements.

 Outcome: 2.2.1  Courses will be transferable to other institutions with more uniform agreements that accepted across the state.

2.3 Work toward getting update forms available online so work can be done electronically.

 Outcome: 2.3.1  Reduced volume of meeting time for overworked faculty

2.4  Hold an articulation event based on the State Academic Senate template.

Outcome:  2.4.1  Increased efficiency, better communication between schools, timely creation of templates.

2.5  Working through the shared governance system at the college, clarify procedures for obtaining articulated credit and publish them in the college catalog.

Outcomes:  2.5.1  Meet Tech Prep requirements.  2.5.2  More students will obtain credit with a simplified, clear process.

Objective 3:

Work with county ROP and local high schools to sequence programs of study and determine new programs of study.

3.1  Meet with county ROP director and complete listing of programs of study from each high school that lead to a certificate or degree at MPC

Outcome: 3.1.1  More opportunities for students and awareness of programs of study that are available locally. 

3.2  Complete course “maps” for each consortium partner program of study that leads to a postsecondary certificate and/or degree, beginning at 9^th grade.

Outcomes:  3.2.1  Students will have a clear educational plan with career courses available earlier in their high school career.  3.2.2  Fewer students will drop out with a well defined plan and a cohesive approach to their education.

3.3  Keep an updated list of articulated courses available on the TechEd website.

Outcomes:  3.3.1  Timely availability of information will provide better resources for student decision making.  3.3.2  Counselors will have accurate information at all times.

Objective 4:

Provide inservice education and professional development opportunities for teachers, faculty, administrators and counselors to keep them informed about career technical education, tech prep program requirements, industry needs and concerns, and programs of study.

4.1  Provide opportunities for staff to participate in local tech prep related inservice activities.

 Outcome: 4.1.1  Increased collaboration and sharing of information among consortium partners.

4.2  Participate in activities of the Bay Area Regional Tech Prep Collaborative to share information and to develop regional programs of study.

 Outcomes: 4.2.1 Staff will be aware of more options to recommend to students.  4.2.2  Expanded opportunities for students to study in areas not offered at the local college.

4.3  Provide funding for faculty and counselors to attend professional development activities within their disciplines to update technology skills, and to integrate contextual and applied curricula and instruction.

 Outcome:  4.3.1  Faculty will be better prepared for instruction and will keep curriculum updated and relevant.

4.4  Incorporate inservice for counselors and administrators into annual articulation event.

Outcome:   4.4.1  Economy of scale and time will motivate greater participation.

 Objective 5:

Provide equal access to Tech Prep programs (including pre-apprenticeship) to individuals who are members of special populations. This would include the development of Tech Prep program services appropriate to address the needs of special populations.

5.1  Provide tech prep program information to campus services accessed by special populations such as reentry and multicultural center, supportive services, ESL center.

 Outcome: 5.1.1  Students who need additional services will learn of programs that offer high skill, high wage jobs for which they can receive training.

5.2  Work with admissions and registration staff to identify procedures that will assist individuals with special needs to access services that will address their needs when they first matriculate.

 Outcomes:  5.2.1 Removing some of the barriers to registration will allow more students access to programs suited to their interests and abilities.  5.2.2  Providing guidance to individuals with special needs improves their chances of success.

5.3  Reinforce systems such as early alert and counseling that will follow up with students who are not succeeding in the classroom.

Outcome:  5.3.1  Improving retention and success of students.

Objective 6:

Provide for preparatory services to assist participants in Tech Prep programs.

6.1  Plan and implement a career event for high school students who are exploring careers.

 Outcomes: 6.1.1  The Career Event will have attendance by 160 students, 3 business partners, and 10-15 counselors/teachers.  6.1.2  Career exploration activities will be completed and students will be introduced to www.bacareerguide.org  as a resource.

6.2  Host a meeting between secondary and postsecondary career center staff to assess services provided and to achieve better sequencing and integration of services to students.

Outcome:  6.2.1        Initiatives will provide for a smoother transition from secondary to postsecondary and less confusion in career assessment.

Objective 7: Coordinate with activities conducted under CTEA, Title IC basic grant funding.

7.1    Assemble CTE faculty at regular meetings to hear updates on college initiatives to work with business and industry and to assess use of data in improving programs.

 Outcomes: 7.1.1        Promote feeling of teamwork and demonstrates to business that the college is serious about meeting their needs.  7.1.2  Faculty empowerment to be involved in decisions regarding CTE and Tech Prep programs.

7.2  Host annual advisory committee meetings as a major college event with breakout sessions for individual programs.

 Outcomes:  7.2.1  Support for CTE programs trying to operate with one or fewer faculty.  7.2.2  Building goodwill among the business community.  7.2.3  Being considered as a serious contributor to solving industry problems.

7.3  Promote concurrent enrollment in at least one Tech Prep/CTE program such as Auto Technology or Hospitality.

 Outcome:  7.3.1  Students will gain college credit.

Objective 8:

Provide meaningful work-based education to expose students to all aspects of an industry.

8.1    Provide job shadowing and worksite visits for 75 percent of students enrolled in a Tech Prep Program of Study.

 Outcomes: 8.1.1  Students will determine early in their academic career if they want to pursue a certain field of study by experiencing a day on the job.  8.1.2  Businesses will influence and educate students who participate in job shadowing and mentoring.

8.2  Review tech prep curriculum to ascertain that all courses contain contextual or project-based learning opportunities and appropriate student learning outcomes and assessments.

Outcome:  8.2.1  Curriculum review will compete part of program review requirements.

8.3  CTE faculty and Cooperative Work Experience instructor will work together to create a system for implementing internships that will work for each Tech Prep program.

Outcome:  8.3.1  Students will benefit from industry internships and potential employment opportunities.

8.4  Tech Prep programs of study will address workplace needs for improved customer service skills and basic math and English skills by using assessments and working with Basic Skills faculty.

Outcome:  8.4.1  Employer concerns will be addressed to the extent possible in Tech Prep programs.

Objective 9:

Development of the consortium plans in consultation with business, industry, institutions of higher education, and labor organizations.

9.1 Institute consortium advisory meetings to provide more opportunities for input.

Outcome: 9.1.1 Efficiency of time will be achieved, reduction of redundancy for business partners, and greater output of ideas due to synergy created.

9.2  Develop an annotated master list of business partners using contributions from each consortium school.

 Outcomes:  9.2.1  A pool of business partners will be available for use as advisors, internship sites, guest speakers, field trips, and mentors.

9.3  Create a training presentation to orient new business partners prior to planning or advisory committee meetings.

Outcome:  9.3.1  Receiving background information about CTE and Tech Prep will allow business partners an opportunity for informed input and reduce the time used for questions and explanations at meetings.