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Enter the Path
Enter the Path
Help students choose and enter their pathway
Help students choose and enter their pathway
Require these supports to make sure students get the best start:
Use of multiple measures to assess students’ needs
First-year experiences to help students explore the field and choose a major
Full program plans based on required career/transfer exploration
Contextualized, integrated academic support to help students pass program gateway courses
K–12 partnerships focused on career/college program exploration
Source: Guided Pathways: Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Key questions to consider when planning a new CTE pathway
Key questions to consider when planning a new CTE pathway
School and Community Needs
School and Community Needs
Which pathways are interesting to students and families?
Are pathways equitably serving students or are there students being left out?
How are students learning about different careers and pathways?
Industry Needs
Industry Needs
Which pathways lead to careers that are in high demand and pay over living wage in your region?
Which skills and competencies are employers most looking for in prospective employees?
Are there employers in the region who are willing to support the development of a pathway?
Funding and Logistics
Funding and Logistics
Are there teachers on staff who are qualified to teach in CTE pathways?
What sources will be used to sustainably fund the pathways?
How will the pathway fit with student schedules and graduation requirements?
How do the pathways align with the programs available at your local community college? What early college credit opportunities might be available to students?
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