Updated as of Oct. 8, 2012

This is a preliminary, potential AAFR that is under consideration for potential action at the December 17, 2012 regular Board meeting. To facilitate the involvement of stakeholders, AISD staff members have developed a detailed community engagement plan that targets various community service organizations and specific AISD communities that may be impacted by the potential AAFR. The Administration will continue to vet the potential AAFR with parents, community members, and staff. Continue to visit this site for up to date information about this proposal.

AAFR: Career and Technical Education

  • Determine facilities expansion needs for Career and Technical Education in order to provide equitable access to programming in all regions of the district.
  • Develop and vet viable scenarios to determine a feasible strategy. Based on preliminary estimates, the scenarios brought forward are anticipated to require significant capital investment. 

Scenario 1

Develop CTE regional hubs serving students in grades 9-12, with enrollment to begin for the 2014-15 school year. 

Facility: 

Two existing facilities adapted for hubs  – North and South (adaptive reuse)

Projected Opening:

Fall 2014

Students:

Grades 9-12

Admission:

Application process for admittance:

  • Open to all students grades 9-12 based on career interest, satisfactory attendance, satisfactory conduct, and a commitment to complete a sequence of courses.
  • Admissions policies would have to be established to include attendance boundaries for each CTE hub.
  • Students choose a program of study that would allow them to complete up to six credits in a career pathway.  Courses may lead to an industry certification and/or college credit linked directly to a career pathway.
  • Students attend the CTE hub for a half-day, while taking the balance of their core classes at their home campuses.

Enrollment Projection:

5,000 students

 

 

Scenario 2

Develop magnet CTE programs.

Facility: 

Current school(s) or facilities

Projected Opening:

Fall 2014

Students:

Grades 9-12

Admission:

Application process for admittance:

  • Open to all students grade 9-12 based on career interest, satisfactory attendance, satisfactory conduct and a commitment to complete a sequence of courses. 
  • Admissions policies would have to be established.
  • All core academics would be a part of the magnet school(s).
  • Students attend all day.
  • The district would provide transportation.

Enrollment Projection:

TBD

 

Magnet school models include:

  • School-Wide Magnets—provide a specialized program that is added to the school's regular curriculum.  Every student in the school receives instruction in the specialty area taught by teachers qualified in that area. 
  • Dedicated Magnets— provide a unique curriculum and single educational focus for all students attending the school.  Every student in a dedicated magnet is a transfer student since this type of school has no attendance zone.
  • School-Within-A-School Magnet—provides instruction in a specialized area to a specific group of students in an existing school.  Although these students meet separately for the specialty classes, they may join with the rest of the student body for studies not related to the area of specialization.

 

A combination of the School-Within-A-School and Dedicated Magnets is recommended. 

 

Examples of possible magnet programs of study:

  1. Agriscience Magnet Program - Agribusiness Systems, Animal Systems, Environmental Service Systems, Food Products & Processing Systems, Plant Systems, Power, Structural & Technical Systems, Natural Resources Systems and Biotechnology.
  2. Fine Arts and Technology Magnet (Add Technology at McCallum HS) - Audio, Video Technology, and Film, Journalism and Broadcasting, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts.
  3. Architecture and Construction Magnet - Design/Pre-Construction,  and Maintenance/Operations Construction.
  4. Comprehensive Career Magnet to include multiple Programs of Study from all 16 Career Clusters and core academics (High Schools That Works model).
  5. Health Careers Magnet - Biotechnology Research & Development,  Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, and Therapeutic Services.
  6. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Magnet - Engineering and Technology, Engineering and Technology--Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Version, Science and Math.
  7. Teaching Careers Magnet - Teaching and Training, Professional Support Services, and Administration and Administrative Support.
  8. Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice - Correction Services, Emergency and Fire Management Services, Law Enforcement Services, Legal Services, and Security and Protective Services.
  9. Hotel & Restaurant Management Magnet - Restaurants and Food/ Beverage Services, Lodging, Travel and Tourism, Recreation, Amusements and Attractions.
  10. Information Technology and Computer Programming Magnet - Information Support and Services, Web & Digital Media, Network Systems, Programming and Software Development.
  11. Business Administration Magnet (Locate at International Baccalaureate campus) - Administrative and Information Support, Business Analysis, Business Financial Management and Accounting, Human Resources, Management, and Marketing.
  12. Automotive Technology Magnet - Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management, Logistics Planning and Management Services, Sales and Service, and Transportation Operations.
  13. Government, Public Administration and Human Services Magnet - Foreign Service, Governance, National Security, Planning, Public Management and Administration, Regulation, Revenue and Taxation, Consumer Services, Counseling & Mental Health Services, Early Childhood Development & Services, Family & Community Services, and Personal Care Services.

  

Scenario 3

Enhance two existing high school campus facilities to house CTE hubs South – Crockett HS and North  – Lanier HS. 

Facility: 

Renovate and remodel Crockett HS and Lanier HS

Projected Opening:

Fall 2014  with phase in of programs

Students:

Grades 11-12

Admission:

Application process for admittance:

  • Open to all students grade 11-12 based on career interest, satisfactory attendance, satisfactory conduct and a commitment to complete a sequence of courses. 
  • Students would choose a program of study that would allow them to complete up to six credits in a career pathway.  Courses may lead to an industry certification and/or college credit linked directly to a career pathway. 
  • Designing two Career and Technical (CTE) hubs using existing facilities at Crockett High School (South) and Lanier High School (North) would include remodeling and renovations of current CTE program facilities/shops and or classrooms.
  • Space for additional programs would be required.   Each school would remain a comprehensive high school.

Enrollment Projection:

4000 students

 


Scenario 4

Create a CTE center serving grades 11-12 with enrollment to begin 2014-15. 

Facility: 

Adapt an existing facility in Central Austin for Career and Technical Education programs (adaptive reuse)

Projected Opening:

Fall 2014

Students:

Grades 11-12

Admission:

Application process for admittance:

  • Open to all students grades 11-12 based on career interest, satisfactory attendance, satisfactory conduct and a commitment to complete a sequence of courses. 
  • Courses may lead to an industry certification and/or college credit linked directly to a career pathway.  Introductory CTE courses may be offered at home campuses with the intent that students would complete the career pathway at the CTE center. 
  • Students would attend the CTE center for half a day while taking the balance of their core classes at their home schools.
  • Programs offered would be similar to those listed in Scenario 1.

Enrollment Projection:

4000 students

  

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