Problem Statement and Objectives
Presented by �K14 Pathways Regional Joint Venture �a project of the �Strong Workforce Program
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Problem Statement
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Turn note: Dual Enrollment into question: �How does dual enrollment support post-secondary transition?
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Problem Statement
Name the LEA and any relevant demographics or facts
Central City School District (CCSD) is an urban district comprised of six high schools, serving primarily Latino students (48%). Central City has two primary industries, Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation, and Information Communication Technologies (ICT). The Covid crisis caused Central City to experience a serious economic downturn. The Central Workforce Development Board identified more than 20% of hotels and restaurants closed permanently and those that remain open have suffered income losses of nearly 50% and more than 25% of the workforce was laid off during 2020. The ICT sector in Central City continued, though most employees worked from home during 2020 and are only now beginning to return to work.
What is working in this statement? What is redundant or missing?
Describe issues in the LEA. Identify equity gaps. What is the subgroup? What data? What are current access issues? What is the high school completion rate average and subgroup. What is the HS completion rate for STEM courses or other CTE relevant courses?�
CCSD has operated a robust hospitality Pathway for more than a decade, but, with the economic hit from Covid, and with data that has shown our hospitality students are not obtaining high wage positions, we want to expand our ICT Pathway opportunities and ensure equitable program participation. Examining our CTE enrollment and completion data, we found of the 411 students enrolled in the Hospitality Pathways, 64% were Latinx; of the 222 students enrolled in ICT Pathways, only 18% were Latinx. The Hospitality Pathway completion rate for 2019 was 89% for all students, 78% for Latinx. The ICT Pathway completion rate for 2019 was 77% for all students, 61% for Latinx.
Using rubric, what could strengthen this statement?
The following access issues were identified: 1) disproportionate enrollment rate for Latinx in Hospitality Pathway (64% enrolled; 48% total demographic) and ICT (18% enrolled with 48% total demographic); 2) disproportionate completion rate for Latinx. Hospitality completers who continued to the Hospitality Pathway at Central Community College (98 students) only 33 students completed at least one CCC course. Only 3 Latinx students continued to the ICT Pathway at CCC.
Issues: mixing up access at the HS level with completion at CC level. Solve by changing first sentence:
Latinx students face challenges accessing and completing Pathways at both the high school and community college level.
The Central CCC Regional Plan identified three goals aligned with our plan. These include providing students with a livable wage, continuing to post-secondary training and certification and program completion. Labor Market Information indicates there will be significant growth in the Cybersecurity field, which is a high paying wage. Industry leaders have indicated a need and commitment to diversify the workforce.
To meet student and industry need, we will establish a new Cybersecurity Pathway at Urban High School. Cybersecurity is a high-wage, high need field that will provide students with a livable wage. We will align our program with Central Community College (CCC) which has a Cybersecurity program with stackable certificates.
A priority for CSD and the BACCC Regional Plan is program completion. To support post-secondary transition, our senior year course will be dual enrollment which will help our program completers enter CCC with completed credits. (Room to say how dual enrollment helps? Could add in workplan?)
This Pathway will focus on ensuring equity in enrollment, completion and employment. We will work with CCC to determine strategies for rapid, successful program completion that results in employment.
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Strayed from outline; did not use Regional Plan info in a strong way; did not have a strong closing statement
Objectives
Crafting Objectives
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Objective Analysis
Establish Cybersecurity Pathway at Urban HS
By Spring 2022, an 0.5 FTE Cybersecurity Teacher will be hired to teach the first year of Cybersecurity Pathway and plan for Year 2 (plan to hire existing UHS math teacher who meets ICT CTE credential requirements). Teacher will recruit students for the course, with a goal of enrolling 70% Latinx, 50% male/female. Teacher will identify and prepare strategies to support the completion of all students, with a focus on strategies to support Latinx students. Strategies will address any academic needs and put structures in place to ensure successful completion.
By Fall 2022, curriculum for the courses will be identified and purchased, a minimum of 30 students will be enrolled in the Pathway, with an additional 30 joining Fall 2023.
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Enrollment goal: 70% Latinx
Objectives – Practice Together
Problem Statement & Objectives
The Many Roles of Grant Writing!
Cat Wrangler – Create Clarity from Chaos
Analyst – Streamline & Strengthen
Champion – Creating Equity & Employment
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