Discuss goals for Florida’s Adult Education Career Pathways System

State policies to support career pathways

Highlight elements for successful AECP

Projected that more than 70% of jobs created from 2006-2020 will require more than a high school diploma.

More that 1.7 million adults in Florida have reading skills below the 8th grade level.

Adult Education is one of the building blocks for Florida’s economic and workforce development efforts.

OPPAGA Reports Completing adult education

programs improves students’ employability

Some programs implementing Transition to Postsecondary Programs

Program completion rates low

Students enrolled in any adult general education program must pay tuition

Co-enrolled students in adult high school do not pay tuition

Non-Residents pay tuition plus an out-of-state fee

State funds cannot be used to fund prison inmate education

Strategic vision for Florida’s Adult Education System

Adult education students will be prepared for success in postsecondary education and will develop the skills necessary to succeed in 21st century careers.

Building an Adult Education Career Pathways System - Career Pathways Strategic Plan – http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/adulted/resources.asp

Goal - To increase the number & percentage of adult education students who enter postsecondary education & earn a degree, certificate, and/or industry credential.

Goal - By 2015-16, at least 50% of all adult general education students who earn an adult high school diploma or GED will successfully transition, by the end of the following academic year, into post-secondary education.

Goal - Students are career & college ready, not needing remediation.

Students are considered college and career ready when they have the knowledge, skills, and academic preparation needed to enroll and succeed in introductory college credit-bearing courses within a postsecondary without the need for remediation.

K-20 longitudinal student data system Data review – Students passing state test

(FCAT) not passing college placement tests Postsecondary Education Readiness Test

(PERT) Placement Tests (3 sub-tests)

▪ Identifies appropriate course placement (developmental education through college credit)▪ Reading▪ Writing▪ Mathematics

Diagnostic Tests▪ A diagnostic test to identify specific competencies

where deficiencies exist

Florida’s College Readiness Reform

Florida’s College Readiness Reform Adult Education Benefits

Not a separate program but a systemic framework

Framework that weaves together existing adult education programs, work, training, and postsecondary education

Streamlines the path to postsecondary education and credentials

Contextualized curriculum Career exploration & planning

component Roadmaps with multiple entry & exit

points with vertical & lateral movement within an occupation or career cluster

Transition or bridge programs Strengthen postsecondary, community,

& business partnership arrangements High school diploma or GED not the end

goal Analyzing data & using for program

improvement

Increased retention and persistence Increased number of AE learners that

enter postsecondary and earn a certificate, degree, and/or industry credential.

Reduced number of AE learners that need remedial college prep classes

Increased number of prepared workers in the workplace

All students will have a career & education plan

Core mission is work readiness & preparation for postsecondary education & training

Building an Adult Education Career Pathways System Grants Professional development

Adult Education Career Pathways Grant Students develop a career and education plan Establish a steering committee to oversee

development and implementation of strategic plan

5-year strategic plans Strategic plans approved by internal review

team Provide technical assistance

Develop skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.

Identify interests, skills, ability to learn, and personal preferences that influence career and education choices.

Identify career cluster and related pathways that match career and education goals.

Develop and manage a career plan.

Even if you're on the right track, you'll

get run over if you just sit

there.

Will Rogers

Career Pathways Orientation (CORD)CHOICES TrainingUsing Data for Program

ImprovementTechnical assistance – Model Career

Pathway Program Webinars Site Visits Regional Training

Review areas of focus Identify areas for improvementReview data

Enrollments Separations Learning gains Completions Assessment results

Program DesignCurriculum & InstructionProfessional DevelopmentStudent Support ServicesAssessmentPartnershipsMarketing Accountability

Establish basic skill levels students must attain to transition to postsecondary education without remediation

Include an orientation to career pathways for students Overview of required and optional courses How to progress through the program Early identification of interests/career goal Process for students to develop career plan

Regardless entry point, students receive extensive & on-going career guidance

Accelerated pathways for students to move forward as quickly as possible High-Intensity Programs – number of hours per

week Managed enrollment Strategies for increasing accessibility

Alternative locations Times that accommodate working and non-working

adults Develop road maps

Partnership with postsecondary

Roadmaps are visual diagrams that Illustrate multiple entries and exit points and depicts vertical and lateral movement within an occupation or career cluster. These graphics assist students and

workers as they navigate pathways to better jobs and increased earnings.

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Example:

Adult Career Pathway

Adult Basic Education 8.9

Level Math Reading Language

6.0 – 8.9

4.0 – 5.9

2.0 – 3.9

0.0 – 1.9

Pre-GED6.0 – 8.9

ESOL

6 NRS Levels

CAREER PLANNING COURSE

(Student Career Plan)

Earn GED Diploma

Earn Standard High School

Diploma

Earn CNACertificate

EXITEarn CNA Certificate

EXIT

Enroll in GED Prep course

Enroll in an Adult Secondary

High School

Enroll in CTE program CNA

Applied Academics(VPI)

Earn Postsecondary

Degree(BS, AS, AAS, AA,CTE Certification)

Earn RNPEXIT

Earn RNEXIT

Earn LPNEXIT

Earn RNP EXIT

Earn RN EXIT

Earn LPN EXIT

Enroll in CTE program CNA

Applied Academics(VPI)

CAREER

LADDER

CAREER

LADDER

Analyze Curriculum Review student outcomes Success of different lessons Instructor’s observations on

students’ skill gaps and grasp of different topics

Feedback from students about the course

Translate standards into curriculum Instructional methods to teach work

readiness skills Problem solving Critical thinking Team work Following instructions Good work habits

Modify curriculum Goal setting Note taking & study skills Employability skills Career pathways provide context for

students to learn how academic concepts are used in the workplace

Contextualized Curriculum Programs incorporate content from

the occupational curriculum

Allows individuals to prepare for challenges they might face in the training program or on the job.

Career exploration including: Discovering their interests and aptitudes Identify career goals Investigating career options Learning from professionals in different

fields Learn how to analyze and use labor market

information Bring workplace experiences through videos

and contacts/presentation from employers

• Local Labor Market Information (LMI)• Targeted Industry Clusters• High Priority Occupations• Learner Self-Appraisal

• What skills do I have? • What areas am I deficient?• What are my abilities?

What support services are available to ensure students are aware of the career pathways program?

What services are available to assist students to develop a career plan? When and who?

What support services do students need to enter, stay in the program and complete or move to the next level?

What support services to identify & remove barriers that prevent students from entering, completing levels, and exiting

Review data Enrollments Separations Learning gains Completions Assessment results Transitions to postsecondary

education

Completion and Posttest Goals

PERFORMANCE MEASURESOne Year

2011 - 2012State Goals

Five Years2014 - 2015 State Goals

2009-2010 Posttest

Rates

Five Year 2014 - 2015

State Posttest Goals

ABE Beginning Literacy 30% 38% 45% 58%

ABE Beginning 38% 46% 42% 66%

ABE Low Intermediate 44% 52% 52% 72%

ABE High Intermediate 46% 50% 57% 70%

ASE Low 57% 62% N/A N/A

ASE High N/A N/A N/A N/A

ESL Beginning Literacy 39% 47% 47% 67%

ESL Low Beginning 36% 48% 54% 74%

ESL High Beginning 35% 51% 55% 75%

ESL Low Intermediate 34% 46% 57% 77%

ESL High Intermediate 32% 44% 51% 71%

ESL Advanced 29% 33% 47% 67%

Entered Employment 39% 48% N/A N/A

Retained Employment 56% 59% N/A N/A

Obtained Diploma/GED 25% 52% N/A N/A

Entered Postsecondary Ed/Training 51% 59% N/A N/AAverage 39% 49% 51% 70%

Participation in DOE sponsored workshops CHOICES, TABE & CASAS, Accountability CORD Orientation for Adult Career Pathways

On-site career pathways orientation for staff

Instructor training for contextualized instruction and curriculum development

On-going professional development for teachers and administrators to keep career pathways vision

Follow assessment guidelines for pre and post testing

PERT– college ready without taking remedial courses – remediation before exiting adult education

Lack of counseling staff – partner with local colleges or One-Stop Career Centers, volunteers

Workforce Board – Understands workforce conditions, local labor market , high-growth sectors, skill requirements of employers

Postsecondary partners Employers – Provide internships,

shadowing, class presentation on job opportunities and skills needed, contextualized curriculum support

Social service agencies, community-based organizations