CTE Mission
The mission of Career and Technical Education is to provide offerings that meet student needs, interests, abilities, and aspirations and respond to actual or anticipated opportunities for employment, advanced education, and practical life application. The Career and Technical Education Section promotes best practices that enhance teacher effectiveness to improve student achievement and encourage responsible career choices.
CTE Goal
By 2008, 95% of WCPSS CTE students will perform at
or above Level III on VoCATS postassessment tests.
CTE 95% in 2008 - Goal Attainment Formula
To determine each school's intermediate goals to reach the WCPSS CTE Goal 2008 of having 95% of our CTE students performing at or above Level III on VoCATS postassessment tests:
- Start with school's 2004 performance level.
- Subtract that number from 95 to determine the difference between your school's performance level and the goal.
- Divide that number by 4 to determine the yearly rate of growth needed to reach the goal.
- Add that growth rate to your school's 2004 performance level and each year thereafter to establish your yearly goals.
The example for the school system's goal is as follows:
- 2004 performance level = 64.2
- Difference to the 95% goal 95 - 64.2 = 30.8
- Yearly rate of growth 30.8 / 4 = 7.7
- Therefore:
- 2004 level = 64.2%
- 2005 goal = 71.9%
- 2006 goal = 79.6%
- 2007 goal = 87.3%
- 2008 goal = 95.0%
This formula can be used to set goals for the school system, your school, a particular content area, and even a specific teacher. Set your goal today!
This page was last updated on August 28, 2007