Certifications. Job Alike Training 8/13/15 and 8/19/15. Presenter: B. Renee Zuelke, Director, CTE Programming, Career Readiness Department

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1 Certifications Job Alike Training 8/13/15 and 8/19/15 Presenter: B. Renee Zuelke, Director, CTE Programming, Career Readiness Department

2 Agenda: By the Numbers Update Accountability Measures What is a Certification, Licensure? Where Are the Resources? Why Should Teachers Have a Certification? How to Request Certifications and Document Results Activity: Conversation Roundtable 2

3 All Certifications: Reported 4,559 4,332 95% Number of certifications taken by students in a coherent sequence of courses Number of certifications passed by students in a coherent sequence of courses Percentage of coherent sequence taking students who passed their certifications 3

4 Certifications: End of Program or Industry Recognized (reported to TEA) % Number of industry recognized certifications taken by students in a coherent sequence of courses Number of industry recognized certifications passed by students in a coherent sequence of courses Percentage of coherent sequence taking students who passed their certifications 4

5 Graduation Requirements Performance Acknowledgement For outstanding performance (in one of the following) 1. In dual credit courses 12 college hrs, GPA 3.0) 2. In bilingual and bi-literacy (in two or more languages) 3. AP test score of 3+ or IB exam score of On the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT 5. For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or licensure 5

6 Campus and District Accountability Beginning in 2017, the percentage of students who earn an industry certification will be part of campus and district accountability ratings under Domain IV 6

7 Terms & Definitions Industry Certification An industry certification is a credential that validates the ability to perform certain basic tasks essential to a particular industry. These certifications are usually created by a particular company such as ACA (Adobe Certified Associate). License A license is a Texas government issued certificate which indicates completion of a training program with a minimum number of hours and successful acquisition of basic skills essential for specific trades or professions. Examples would be a state issued Cosmetology license or a Licensed Pharmacy Technician Trainee. Occupational Competency Assessment An occupational competency assessment is a technical skills assessment created by groups such as the A*S*K Business Institute which indicates successful occupational competency for various industries. For example the A*S*K Business Fundamentals test that indicates basic skills in Human Resources or NCCER Welding. 7

8 Resources HISD/Career Readiness Website: Prepare > Certifications Prepare > Career and Technical Education Programs of Study Available in HISD (individual program icons) 8

9 Teacher Preparation Professional Development Teachers should become trained (certified) in at least one credential. Industry certification with related training expands a teacher s content background in the skill set areas and job roles for which they train students. Industry certification enables teachers to explain the requirements of specific jobs in related career pathways as well as to put into perspective for their students the relative market value of industry certifications as well as other credentials. 9

10 Requesting Vouchers Process and Timeline Requests for vouchers and assessments should be made at least 30 days prior to the administration of the exam. Find the form for requesting vouchers here: If the vouchers that are not used within the 15 days, they may be recovered and made available for use by other CTE teachers. Certification results should be entered into Chancery within five business days after the receipt of the student results. 10

11 Data Reporting Process Process and Timeline Log into Chancery Select the Student Certification link at the bottom of your screen below the list of classes From the drop-down link at the top of the new window, select the certification type Enter a check beside the student names Select Save or Enter Please access and take the online training SP

12 Conversation Roundtable Use the handout titled Recommended Industry Certifications to begin the discussion on certifications offered for entry level and end-of-program courses. After completing the Conversation Roundtable, summarize your group s discussion and make recommendations to improve current practices. 12

13 @HoustonCCR facebook.com/houstonccr Thank you Contact : B. Renee Zuelke: bzuelke@houstonisd.org