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Program improvement is a central part of all of the Essential Elements and is included as an activity in many areas, including Career Exploration & Student Supports, Leadership at All Levels, and High Quality Curriculum & Instruction. Even though this element does not stand alone in CTIEG, it comes into play in most areas and is explicitly included in Industry Partnerships & Labor Market eligibility standards. Perkins discretely evaluates program improvement.
Program improvement is a central part of all of the Essential Elements and is included as an activity in many areas, including Career Exploration & Student Supports, Leadership at All Levels, and High Quality Curriculum & Instruction. Even though this element does not stand alone in CTIEG, it comes into play in most areas and is explicitly included in Industry Partnerships & Labor Market eligibility standards. Perkins discretely evaluates program improvement.
Essential Element of High Quality CTE:
Essential Element of High Quality CTE:
Appropriate Use of Data and Continuous Improvement should continue to drive CTE through relevant accountability that is outcomes-based, is supported both vertically and horizontally across systems, and ensures equity and access for all students. Continuous improvement ensures students can access the best pathways possible. Focusing on students’ and employers’ needs will allow for identification of capacity building, refinement of programs, and elimination of inefficiencies to meet the existing and emerging needs of regional economies. Through intentional sharing of specific data elements that are actionable across systems will help to showcase student attainment, including mastery of standards, and be informed by industry needs to achieve relevant system outcomes. Responsible data use is to inform practice and improve programs, not to track students.
Essential Elements: CDE Guiding Policy Principles to Support Student-Centered K-14+ Pathways
How to Plan and Implement Continuous Improvement in Schools
How to Plan and Implement Continuous Improvement in Schools
Continuous improvement touches on many aspects covered in this toolkit. This section breaks down the parts of this element with links to relevant resources on this site.
Relevant accountability that is :
Supported both vertically and horizontally across systems, and
Focused on sharing of data across systems to meet:
Employer needs (through use of data and input from advisory boards) focused on achieving relevant system outcomes
Appropriate use of Data to:
Showcase student attainment, including mastery of standards
Allowing for:
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
KQED Article: How to Plan and Implement Continuous Improvement In Schools
California Department of Education: Continuous Improvement Resources
HQ CTE Program Evaluation Form Template (Example from Sequoia Unified High School District)
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