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8. Working with Educational Services and the campuses, work will begin preparing for April
All School Testing. The plan will include the staff, students, room locations, and testing
schedule for April 14.

9. As we continue to strengthen our partnership with Governor State University, work
continues to create a computer science endorsement path for our staff in alignment with
ISBE’s standards.

10. Partnering with Prairie State, we are at the beginning discussions of creating a possible early
college option for our seniors in the area of construction trades. Students will have the
opportunity to enroll in courses at PSC and continue their experience by working on a job
site in Park Forest, where renovations are currently happening.

From the Coordinator for Career and Technical Education

1. LNA – Worked very closely with regional EFE Director and Educational Services to complete
the Local Needs Assessment due February 15. This process includes an overall assessment in
consultation with stakeholders, how our overall CTE offerings measure upon:
o Student performance by subgroup on Perkins core indicators
o Alignment to labor market needs
o Size, scope, and quality of CTE programs offered
o Progress toward implementing CTE programs and programs of study
o Recruitment, retention, and training for CTE educators and support professionals
o Progress toward implementing and improving equal access and equity to CTE for all
students

2. Dual Credit Conversations – Classroom dual credit conversations were held at each of the
campuses to support students enrolled in our dual credit courses. We have a total of 287
students enrolled in our dual credit courses and 64 students who have the opportunity to earn
proficiency credit as a result of certification.

3. CTE Advisory Council – Facilitated our first CTE Advisory Council meeting, which was held
at District Office on Monday, February 10. The council is comprised of industry
stakeholders, collegiate faculty, instructors, administration, and students.

4. UIC Pharmacy Summer Camp – Working closely with the University of Illinois – Chicago in
partnership for Summer Pharmacy Camp for up and rising seniors. The camp will be held on
campus June 29 through July 16. Rich Township has been given 15 slots for this student
opportunity.

5. Early College Institute/STEM 2020-21– Working with our counselor liaisons from each
campus and Dr. Bournes, identification of students for Early College Institute/STEM for the
2020-21 school year is underway. In an effort to increase student enrollment, working with
the campuses and J. Bonomo to support students who need additional support in mathematics
via the ALEKS placement platform.

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