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What is Programs of Study?
The primary purpose of Programs of Study is to provide successful student transitions between scondary and postsecondary education. The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 called upon states and local education agencies to create secondary-to-postsecondary sequences of academic and career education coursework that lead students to attain a postsecondary degree or industry recognized certificate or credential. At a minimum, Programs Of Study must:
- incorporate and align high school and college/post secondary education elements;
- include academic and career and technical education content in a coordinated, non-duplicative progression of courses;
- offer the opportunity, where appropriate for high school students to acquire college credits; and
- lead to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the college/postsecondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Why Programs of Study?
- Smoother transitions for students as they move from high school to college education and into the workforce.
- Keep students on track and from derailing from their career plans.
- If students stay on track, parents will not waste money on tuition and become frustrated.
- Teachers at the high school and college levels can collaborate on curriculum, methods and desired outcomes of instruction.
- Students who have goals are more likely to achieve their goals and invest in their studies.
| Who is Involved in the Programs of Study Process with Mineral Area College? |
| Arcadia Valley Career Technology Center |
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center |
Perryville Area Career and Technology Center |
Arcadia Valley High School
Bunker High School
Clearwater High School
Viburnum High School
Lesterville High School
Marquand-Zion High School
South Iron High School
Valley High School |
Advance High School
Central Senior High School
Chaffee Senior High School
Delta High School
Jackson Senior High School
Leopold High School
Oak Ridge High School
Scott City High School
Thomas W. Kelly High School
Woodland High School |
Meadow Heights High School
Perryville Senior High School
Ste. Genevieve Senior High School |
| UniTec Career Center |
Bismarck High School
Central High School
Farmington High School
Fredericktown High School
North County Senior High School
Potosi High School
West County High School
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What has happened in our area with the Programs of Study Process?
- A Review and alignment of curriculum in order to identify any unneccessary gaps or duplication in programs/courses
- A Discussion of strategies to improve student remediation (courses such as elementary algebra, basic writing, etc.)
- A Discussion and collaboration to expand/develop programs and educational opportunities
- Establishment of professional and educational presentations based on the career clusters for high school students
- Working with MCCE Area 5 Coordinator, Tanya Degonia, to assist high schools with the development of Programs of Study Templates and Personal Plans of Study
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