LA-21 Birmingham Charter: Targeted Engagement and Data Driven Systems to Enhance CTE Pathways

Pathways Improvement Scope

Increase and retain student enrollment and completion in CTE pathways to prepare them for the specific needs of industry in our region.

Goals & Priorities

Monitor student engagement and progress by tracking their progress through the first year of chosen post-secondary options. | Use student data system to identify and target outreach and recruitment efforts to underachieving students from specifically underrepresented populations. | Develop alignment between career aptitude and inventory surveys and CTE course enrollment. | Create benchmarks aligned to the 12 elements of High Quality CTE programs to collect accurate data on student progress and use that data to inform program decisions. | Implement customized academic and career counseling and other supports (networking events, mentorships, workshop series.