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CWPJAC Agenda May 12, 2017

The California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory Committee (CWPJAC) plans to address workforce pathways to address California’s regional economies.

California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory Committee Members

State Board of Education Representatives

Feliza Ortiz-Licon
Patricia Rucker
Ting Sun, Chair

Community College Board of Governors Representatives

Joseph Bielanski
Pamela Haynes, Vice Chair
Valerie Shaw

Ex-Officio Members

Gustavo Herrera, Young Invincibles
David Rattray, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

Schedule of Meeting Location

* Friday, May 12, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ±

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California 95814

Tel: 916-322-1762

Please see the detailed agenda for more information about the items to be considered and acted upon. The public is welcome.

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
ALL ITEMS MAY BE HEARD IN A DIFFERENT ORDER THAN HOW THEY ARE LISTED ON THE AGENDA ON ANY DAY OF THE NOTICED MEETING
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY. ALL ITEMS MAY BE RE-ORDERED TO BE HEARD AT ANY TIME OF THE NOTICED MEETING

The California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory will hold a one-day meeting on Friday, May 12, 2017, at the location indicated above. The meeting may include some activities involving the Advisory as a whole and others involving one or more of the Advisory’s various committees. The following outline of activities is provided for convenience only. The actual order of business may be changed without notice by the Chair to accommodate the needs of members, invited presenters, and key staff. Anyone interested in a particular matter should plan on being in attendance for the whole meeting, May 12, 2017. Timing and order of activities may change. The full Advisory and its various committees may commence, recess, and reconvene as necessary throughout the scheduled meeting.

THE AGENDA LISTING IS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT IT IS NOT NECESSARILY EXHAUSTIVE

The agenda for the California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory meeting will involve the full scope of its statutory responsibilities, which serves as the joint policy recommending body that makes recommendations to the State Board of Education (SBE), and the Board of Governors (BOG) of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) regarding all aspects of the coordinated delivery of career technical education in the State including strengthening, improving, expanding, and evaluating programs and services. The Advisory is comprised of equal members from the SBE and the BOG. The Advisory reserves the right to consider specific matters and take action within the full scope of its responsibilities. The list that follows is illustrative of the matters to be considered, but it is not necessarily exhaustive.

Time is set aside for individuals so desiring to speak on any topic not otherwise on the agenda. Please see the detailed agenda for the Public Session. In all cases, the Chair reserves the right to impose time limits on presentations as may be necessary to ensure that the agenda is completed.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability or any other individual who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory may request assistance by contacting the Career and College Transition Division Office, Attn: Lisa Reimers, 1430 N Street, Suite 4202, Sacramento, CA, 95814, by telephone at 916-322-1762 or by facsimile at 916-327-3879, at least seven days prior to the meeting.

Agenda of California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory Committee
  1. Welcome and Plan for the Day
    • Introductions
    • Approval of March 10, 2017 meeting minutes
    • Housekeeping
    • Essential Questions
      • How well are we serving our students?
      • What are the high quality elements of a college and career pathway?
      • What longitudinal data sharing infrastructure is needed to understand student progress
  1. Why Alignment?
    • Marty Alvarado, Jobs for the Future
    • Ana Gutierrez, Jobs for the Future
  1. Data Alignment Panel
    • Kathy Booth, WestEd
    • Cindy Kazanis, Division Director, Analysis, Measurement and Accountability Reporting Division, CDE
    • Jenny Singh, Administrator, Academic Accountability Unit, CDE
    • Ken Sorey, Senior Executive Vice President, Educational Results Partnership
    • Donna Wyatt, Division Director, Career and College Transition Division, CDE

Break

  1. System Alignment From the Student Perspective
    • Oakland Unified School District
      Presenters have been invited
    • Sacramento County Office of Education
      Presenters have been invited

Lunch

  1. System Alignment From a Systems Perspective
    • Kern County Superintendent of Schools
      • Dr. Robert Arias, Chief Deputy, Local and Statewide Initiatives, Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office
      • Dr. Kristen Barnes, CEO/President, Kern Community Foundation
      • Dr. Janet Fulks, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Bakersfield College
      • Dr. Jacqueline Mimms, California State University, Bakersfield
    • Orange County Department of Education
      • Stephanie Feger, K-14 Pathways Regional TA Provider, Coast Community College District
      • Steve Glyer, Orange County Department of Education
      • Amy Kaufman, Orange County Department of Education
  2. Public Comment
  1. Discussion
    Essential Questions
    • How well are we serving our students?
    • What are the high quality elements of a college and career pathway?
    • What longitudinal data sharing infrastructure is needed to understand student progress?
  1. Next Steps
    • Goals
    • Proposed Areas of Focus:
      • Career Guidance / Counseling
      • Dual Enrollment
      • Data Sharing
      • Work-based Learning
      • System Alignment
      • Defining and Promoting Quality Career Pathways
    • Proposed Meeting Dates for 2017:
      • Friday, July 14, 2017 – 9:00-2:00
      • Friday, September 15, 2017 – 9:00-2:00
      • Monday, November 6, 2017 – 9:00-2:00
      • Proposed meeting dates for 2018 are yet to be determined.
    • Types of Meetings
    • Staff Support
    • Travel and Per Diem

***ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING***

Questions: Tara Neilson | tneilson@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-5568 
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