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b. 2. H. How Such Programs Will Prepare Career and Technical Education Students, Including Special Populations, Academically and Technically for Opportunities in Postsecondary Education or Entry into High-skill, High-wage, or High-demand Occupations in Current or Emerging Occupations, and How Participating Students Will Be Made Aware of Such Opportunities;
Current Narrative:
The review and analysis of labor market information (LMI) is required for CTE programs of study to be approved. The DDOE has partnered with the Delaware Department of Labor to make available labor market projections and related LMI to LEAs through the EDEPS website (http://www.edeps.org/CppDeCluster.aspx). Additionally, the DDOE has developed a policy tool and review document that can be used to analyze LMI. These tools are available on the DDOE website (http://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/435) and are required for CTE program of study approval.
Programs at the secondary level will be an integral part of a program of study that provides students, including special populations, effective academic and technical preparation for entry into high–skill, high–wage, or high–demand occupations and/or related opportunities in postsecondary education. Instruction will reflect use of approved academic and CTE standards. LEAs will have easily accessible publications listing currently approved CTE program of study available in hard copy and on the district and/or school website that clearly outline the opportunities for entry into high–skill, high–wage, or high–demand occupations and/or related postsecondary education with the related occupations for postsecondary completers. The DDOE has also implemented statewide Student Success Plans for all secondary students. These Student Success Plans engage students, their parents, counselors and other individuals in the process of developing an individual learning plan for each secondary student which will continue beyond high school. To assist schools with the implementation of these Student Success Plans, the State of Delaware has purchased career software, at no cost to the LEAs. The software allows the plan to be completed online while providing career exploration tools. It allows students to research occupations in which they may be interested, including average starting salaries, type of work, career ladders, and preparation necessary to be successful in securing such a position upon graduation. In addition the software allows the student to select a course of study to assist in reaching their postsecondary goals.