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CWPJAC Agenda January 11, 2019

The California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory Committee (WPJAC) will address college and career pathways that target California’s regional economies.

California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory Committee Members

State Board of Education Representatives
  • Feliza Ortiz-Licon
  • Patricia Rucker
  • Ting Sun, Vice Chair
Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Board of Governors Representatives
  • Amy Costa
  • Jolena Grande, Chair
  • Man Phan
Ex-Officio Members
  • Kristin McGuire, Young Invincibles
  • David Rattray, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Schedule of Meeting Location
Friday, January 11, 2019
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ±

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Boardroom
Sacramento, CA 95815
Telephone: 916-322-1762

Chancellor's Conference Room
333 East 8th Street
Oakland, CA 94606

Please see the detailed agenda for more information about the items to be considered and acted upon. The public is welcome. This meeting will not be broadcast, interested parties should plan to attend the meeting in person.

All meeting materials are available at this meeting. Interested parties that are not able to attend this meeting in person may request to receive all meeting materials by contacting Tara Neilson, by e–mail at tneilson@cde.ca.gov, or by telephone at 916-322-1762.

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
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE

The California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory Committee will hold a one-day meeting on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the location indicated above. The meeting may include some activities involving the Committee as a whole and others involving one or more of the Committee’s sub-committees. The following outline of activities is provided for convenience only. The actual order of business may be changed without notice by the Chair, or designee, 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, January 11, 2019. Timing and order of activities may change. The full Committee and its various sub-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 Committee 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 programs (CTE) and workforce pathways in the state including strengthening, improving, expanding, and evaluating programs and services. The Committee is comprised of equal members from the SBE and the BOG. The Committee reserves the right to consider specific matters and take action within the full scope of its responsibilities.

Time is set aside for individuals 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, or designee, reserves the right to impose time limits on presentations as 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 Committee 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 the California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory Committee

  • Welcome (10:00–10:20 a.m.)
    • Introductions
    • Approval of Meeting Minutes
    • Purpose of Committee Meetings
  • Guiding Policy Principles to Support K–14+ Pathways (10:20 a.m.–10:50 a.m.)
    • History of the Guiding Principles
      • Vice Chair Sun will present the history and development of the Committee’s Guiding Policy Principles to Support K–14+ Pathways.
    • Guiding Principles
      • Student-Centered Delivery of Services
      • Equity and Access
      • System Alignment
      • Continuous Improvement and Capacity Building
      • State Priorities and Direction Lead the State Plan
    • Summary of Public Feedback on the Guiding Principles
      • A summary on the public feedback received for the Guiding Policy Principles to Support K–14+ Pathways and potential recommendations.
      • Lisa Reimers, Education Programs Consultant, Career and College Transition Division, California Department of Education (CDE)
  • California Initiatives Update (10:50 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
    • Update of the Metrics Discussion
      • An update to Committee members on the timeline and activities targeting the metric recommendations for the two California initiatives.
      • Donna Wyatt, Director, Career and College Transition Division, CDE
    • Career Technical Education Incentive Grant
      • An update to Committee members on the timeline and activities on the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG).
      • Michelle McIntosh, Administrator, Career Technical Education Leadership Office, Career and College Transition Division, CDE
    • K-12 Strong Workforce Program
      • An update to Committee members on the timeline and activities, including the engagement meetings, on the K-12 Strong Workforce Program (K12SWP).
      • Matthew Roberts, Dean, Workforce and Economic Development Division, CCCCO
  • Lunch (12:00–12:30 p.m.)
  • Break (2:20–2:30 p.m.)
  • Public Comment (2:30–2:40 p.m.)
  • Discussion and Next Steps (2:40–3:00 p.m.)
    • Guiding Principles
      • Student-Centered Delivery of Services
      • Equity and Access
      • System Alignment
      • Continuous Improvement and Capacity Building
      • State Priorities and Direction Lead the State Plan
  • Schedule of Future Meetings
    • Partial Listing of Meeting Dates for 2019:
      • Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*
      • Monday, March 11, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*
      • Monday, April 22, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*
      • Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*
        * These meeting dates are tentative and may be updated throughout the year.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Questions: Tara Neilson | tneilson@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-5568 
Last Reviewed: Friday, March 01, 2024
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