District 11 Educational Support Services
Career & Technical Education


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"The Career and Technical Education Program supports schools in increasing and sustaining high student achievement by providing quality career and technical educational programs emphasizing core academic content, workplace competencies, and technical skills needed for employment and/or transition to further education."
~ Teina McConnell
Director of Career and Technical Education   mccontl@d11.org  Tel: 719-520-2351



 
Career Pathways - describes the 16 Major Career Pathways including:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Administration
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales and Service
Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics








 

Career Pathways - describes the 16 Major Career Pathways including:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Administration
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales and Service
Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics








 

Career Pathways - describes the 16 Major Career Pathways including:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Administration
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales and Service
Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

News

College In Colorado - As part of the College In Colorado campaign, the Colorado Department of Higher Education has joined with partners across the state to develop resources and collaborations to assist Colorado students to plan, apply and pay for post-secondary studies. These pre-collegiate resource Web pages are designed to promote, facilitate and celebrate cooperation between all of these stakeholders.

 Career Clusters Overview - presentation to District 11 School Board March12, 2008. Additional information is provided in the Extended Presentation. Additional information on how Career Pathways are implemented can be found in the Bridges to Opportunity Through Career Pathways document. The Career Cluster Research Brief - describes how changing demographics, development and use of technology, generational differences in the workforce are challenging our education and economic systems.

Newsletters - includes the current and archived versions.

What We Believe

Mission: The Mission of the Career and Technical Education Program is to support schools in increasing and sustaining high student achievement by providing quality career and technical educational programs emphasizing core academic content, workplace competencies, and technical skills needed for employment and/or transition to further education.

Family Consumer Science Courses Grades 6-8

Beginning Consumer and Family Studies A  B Intermediate Consumer & Family Studies A  B Advanced Consumer & Family Studies A  B

Business Courses Grades 6-8

Keyboarding 1  2  2A  2B Consumer Awareness A  B IBMYP Information Technology 6 1   6 2
Introduction to Computers 1  2 Computer Literacy 1  2 IBMYP Information Technology 7 1   7 2
Integrated Applications of Technology 1  2 IBMYP Information Technology 8 1   8 2

Pre-Engineering Courses Grades 6-8

Gateway to Technology:
Magic of Electrons		 Gateway to Technology:
Automation Robotics		 Gateway to Technology:
Science of Technology
Gateway to Technology:
Design and Modeling		 Drafting Technology  2 Energy & Power 1  2
Industry Basics

Industrial Technology Courses Grades 6-8

Introduction to Technology Exploratory Woods 1  2 Wood Technology 1  2
Beginning Exploration of
Industrial Technology 1  		Intermediate Exploration of
Industrial Technology 1   		 Advanced Exploration of
Industrial Technology 1 
Exploratory Metals 1  2 Metals Technology 1  2 Construction Technology 1  2

High school courses are organized into the following categories. Additional information on selecting the appropriate course is available from the Career & Technology Education Virtual Counselor.

Business Education   Computer Education   Engineering   Family Consumer   Industrial Technology  JROTC

Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE) Program

ACE 1 ACE 2 ACE 3 ACE 4

Business Education

Accounting 1  2 Marketing and Advertising 1  2 Introduction to Business  Advanced Video Production 1  2
College Accounting
Honors 1  2 		Sports Entertainment
Marketing 1  2		  Business Internship 1  2  Video Production
Internship 1  2  3  4
Career Link  Advanced Marketing 1  2  Business Law Video Production 1 2
CISCO 1H 2H  3H  4H  Marketing Internship 1  2 Business Math 1  2 Website Design Internship 1 2
Advanced Technology Marketing Education
Store Lab 1 2		 Entrepreneurship 1 Website Design
Introduction to Computers Game Programming 1  Principles of E-Commerce Word Processing Keyboarding 1  2

Computer Education

Computer Applications Hypermedia Applications Multimedia
Development Applications 1  2		 Technology in the
Information Age 1 2
Computers in a High Tech World IB Computing Standards 5 SL  6L IBMYP Technology & Design  

Pre-engineering Project Lead the Way

Principles of Engineering 1  2 Civil Engineer & Architecture 1  Engineering Drawing 1 2  3
Engineering Design Development 1  2 Introduction to Engineering Design 1  2 Aerospace Engineering 1
Digital Electronics 1  2 Biotechnical Engineering Computer Integrated Manufacturing 1  2

Family & Consumer Sciences

Catering 1  2 Interior Design 1  2 Early Childhood Professions 101 102H
Creative Cookery Relationships Child Development
Food Science (2009) Teen Choices Child & Adolescent Development
Prostart Food Service
Field Experience 1  2   3  4 		Independent Living Introduction to Teaching
Through Teacher Cadet P1H   P2H
Today's Foods Nutrition and Wellness Teacher Cadet Internship 1

Industrial Technology

Introduction to Careers
in Technical Education		 Electronics 1  2  Architectural Drawing 1  2  3  4 Automotive Technology 1
Smart Homes: Wired for Life  Small Engines Technology Drafting Advanced 1   2  Auto Body Technology 1  2
Desktop Publishing Drafting Technology Drafting 1  2 Auto Metals 1  2
Technical Drawing 1  2 Computer Integrated
Manufacturing 1  2		 A+ Computer Repair 1  2  3  4 Construction Technology 1 2 3 4
Woodwork 1  2  3  4  5  6 Wood Manufacturing Technology  Engineering Drawing 1  2  3  

JROTC

JROTC Air Force 1 2 3 4 5 6 Offered at Mitchell  JROTC Navy 1 2 3 4 5 6 Offered at Wasson

Career Preparation and Certification Course Category Listing For District 11
 

Programs

  • A+ Certification (Computer Repair)

  • Automotive Tech

  • Building and Construction (Wheels of Learning)

  • Business, Marketing, Finance

  • Career Link (Intern Program)

  • Computer Networking (Cisco)

  • Drafting/Architecture

  • Interior Design (Computer Assisted Design)

  • Medical Prep (Learning Link)

  • Oceanography and Environmental Sciences

  • Pre-Engineering (Project Lead the Way)

  • Restaurant and Hotel Management (Pro Start)

  • Teacher Cadet

  • Technology and Industry

  • Early Childhood Professions

  • Video Production/Multimedia

  • Work Study

ACE Scope and Sequence

  • Junior Year ACE 1-First Semester

  • Interviewing

  • Cover Letters/Resumes

  • Communication Skills

  • Vocational Interest Inventories

  • Choosing Educational Goals

Senior Year ACE 3 – First Semester

  • Introduction to ACE

  • Planning for Success

  • Budgeting Your Money

  • Savings/Checking Accounts

  • Using Credit Wisely

  • Understanding Insurance/Investments

  • Economics and the Consumer

  • Buying a Car

  • Renting an Apartment

  • Responsibility for Citizenship

  • Legal Matters

Articulation Program: High School Courses for College Credit

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Brochure
Architecture and Construction Brochure
Arts, A/V Technology & Administration Brochure
Business Management & Administration Brochure
Education & Training Brochure
Finance Brochure
Health Science Brochure
Hospitality & Tourism Brochure
Human Services & Public Administration Brochure
Information Technology Brochure
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Brochure
Manufacturing Brochure
Marketing, Sales and Service Brochure
Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics Brochure
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Brochure

School-Specific Programs - Each high school provides a core CTE curriculum and offer additional courses unique to the needs of that school. The following information describes the comprehensive CTE courses offered at each high school.

Career Technical Education D11 Schools - Vocational Program Offerings   Spreadsheet View

Coronado - Automotive Tech (Certification Program), Work Study, Business, Marketing, Finance, Career Link (Intern Program), Early Childhood Professions, Computer Networking (CISCO Certification Program), Pre-Engineering (Project Lead the Way and Area of Emphasis)), Fine and Performing Arts, Interior Design - CAD, Restaurant and Hotel Management (Pro Start), Teacher Cadet, Technology and Industry, Video Production - Multimedia

Doherty - Automotive Tech (Certification Program and Area of Emphasis), Work Study, Business, Marketing, Finance, Career Link (Intern Program), Early Childhood Professions, Computer Networking (CISCO Certification Program), Pre-Engineering (Project Lead the Way - Planned for 2004-2005), Fine and Performing Arts, Interior Design - CAD, Oceanography/Environmental Science, Teacher Cadet (Planned for 2004-2005) Technology and Industry, Video Production - Multimedia

Mitchell - Automotive Tech (Certification Program and Area of Emphasis), Work Study, Building and Construction (Wheels of Learning), Business, Marketing, Finance, Career Link (Intern Program), Early Childhood Professions, Computer Networking (CISCO Certification Program), Pre-Engineering (Project Lead the Way and Area of Emphasis), Fine and Performing Arts, Junior ROTC (AF), Oceanography/Environmental Science, Pre-Law, Restaurant and Hotel Management (Pro Start), Teacher Cadet, Technology and Industry

Palmer - Work Study, Career Link (Intern Program), Early Childhood Professions, Fine and Performing Arts, Medical Preparation (MedLink Certification), Restaurant and Hotel Management (Pro Start), Teacher Cadet (Planned for 2004-2005), Technology and Industry, Video Production - Multimedia (Area of Emphasis), Drafting and Architecture

Wasson - A+ Certification (Auto Shop), Automotive Tech (Certification Program), Work Study, Building and Construction (Wheels of Learning), Business, Marketing, Finance, Career Link (Intern Program), Early Childhood Professions (Area of Emphasis), Fine and Performing Arts (Area of Emphasis), Junior ROTC (Navy), Oceanography/Environmental Science (Area of Emphasis), Restaurant and Hotel Management (Pro Start), Teacher Cadet, Technology and Industry (Area of Emphasis), Video Production - Multimedia (Area of Emphasis)

  • Doherty Night - Work Study
  • Palmer Night - Work Study
  • The Bijou School - Work Study, Career Link (Intern Program)
  • EOP Tesla - Work Study
  • Community Prep - None
  • CIVA - None
  • GLOBE - Work Study
  • Life Skills - Work Study
  • Jr. R.O.T.C. Program

Bijou High School Welcome Video
Coronado High School Welcome Video
Doherty High School Welcome Video
Palmer High School Welcome Video
Mitchell High School Welcome Video
Tesla High School Welcome Video
Wasson Principal's Welcome Video

Parent & Community Member Resources

 

Teacher Resources

Partnership for 21st Century Skills - Bill Gates said that the nation's schools must take steps to ensure that curricula are engaging and relevant to students' current needs. He cited the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, of which Microsoft is a member, as a model.

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