MY POLICIES
Policies Menu
Education and Workforce Development Plan
- I. Excellence in Education Grant (EEG):
- Curriculum Innovation Fund: Provide grants to schools for developing cutting-edge curriculum programs, such as coding bootcamps, entrepreneurship training, and financial literacy workshops.
- Technology Integration:
Grants to incorporate technology into the curriculum, supporting initiatives like tablet-assisted learning, interactive software for science and math, and virtual reality experiences for immersive learning.
- Entrepreneurship and Business Skills:
Develop courses that teach students business fundamentals, encourage innovative thinking, and prepare them for startup environments.
- Financial Literacy:
Implement comprehensive financial education programs to equip students with essential skills, like budgeting, investing, and understanding credit.
- Project-Based Learning Opportunities:
Integrate project-based learning into the curriculum where students can work on real-world AI problems, potentially in partnership with local businesses or community projects.
- Teacher Development Series: Fund professional development days focused on modern pedagogical techniques, including differentiated instruction, inclusive education, and technology integration in the classroom.
- Continuing Education Subsidies:
Build upon subsidies for teachers pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in their subject areas or in education methods. Increase the average Teacher salary by $10,000 for any teacher employed for more than 5 Years.
- Collaborative Learning Communities:
Foster communities where teachers can share best practices and resources, benefit from peer review, and obtain support for innovative teaching initiatives.
- II. Workforce Readiness Initiative (WRI):
- Career Pathway Partnerships: Form partnerships with local industries to develop career pathway programs in high schools and community colleges, offering mentorship and internship opportunities in fields like biomedicine, engineering, and digital arts/designs.
- Industry Advisory Councils:
Establish councils comprising local business leaders to advise on industry needs and curriculum relevance, ensuring students acquire in-demand skills.
- Apprenticeship Programs:
Promote registered apprenticeship programs that offer students on-the-job training with potential for long-term employment.
- Tech-Enabled Trade Skills:
Address the skills gap in trades by incorporating modern technology training, like CNC machining and 3D printing, into vocational programs.
- Adult Re-Skilling Vouchers: Offer vouchers for adult education and training programs to help the existing workforce pivot to new careers or upskill in current ones, with a focus on digital fluency and adaptability to industry trends.
- Targeted Training Programs:
Support tailored training programs in collaboration with local businesses that are designed to meet the specific needs of the district’s economy.
- Life-Long Learning Accounts:
Encourage the establishment of savings accounts with matching funds for adult learning that can be used for continuing education at any stage of a career.
- Career Transition Support:
Offer career counseling services that help adults understand their transferable skills and navigate career transitions effectively.
My Policies Menu
Education and Workforce Development Plan
- I. Excellence in Education Grant (EEG):
- Curriculum Innovation Fund: Provide grants to schools for developing cutting-edge curriculum programs, such as coding bootcamps, entrepreneurship training, and financial literacy workshops.
- Technology Integration:
Grants to incorporate technology into the curriculum, supporting initiatives like tablet-assisted learning, interactive software for science and math, and virtual reality experiences for immersive learning.
- Entrepreneurship and Business Skills:
Develop courses that teach students business fundamentals, encourage innovative thinking, and prepare them for startup environments.
- Financial Literacy:
Implement comprehensive financial education programs to equip students with essential skills, like budgeting, investing, and understanding credit.
- Project-Based Learning Opportunities:
Integrate project-based learning into the curriculum where students can work on real-world AI problems, potentially in partnership with local businesses or community projects.
- Teacher Development Series: Fund professional development days focused on modern pedagogical techniques, including differentiated instruction, inclusive education, and technology integration in the classroom.
- Continuing Education Subsidies:
Build upon subsidies for teachers pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in their subject areas or in education methods. Increase the average Teacher salary by $10,000 for any teacher employed for more than 5 Years.
- Collaborative Learning Communities:
Foster communities where teachers can share best practices and resources, benefit from peer review, and obtain support for innovative teaching initiatives.
- II. Workforce Readiness Initiative (WRI):
- Career Pathway Partnerships: Form partnerships with local industries to develop career pathway programs in high schools and community colleges, offering mentorship and internship opportunities in fields like biomedicine, engineering, and digital arts/designs.
- Industry Advisory Councils:
Establish councils comprising local business leaders to advise on industry needs and curriculum relevance, ensuring students acquire in-demand skills.
- Apprenticeship Programs:
Promote registered apprenticeship programs that offer students on-the-job training with potential for long-term employment.
- Tech-Enabled Trade Skills:
Address the skills gap in trades by incorporating modern technology training, like CNC machining and 3D printing, into vocational programs.
- Adult Re-Skilling Vouchers: Offer vouchers for adult education and training programs to help the existing workforce pivot to new careers or upskill in current ones, with a focus on digital fluency and adaptability to industry trends.
- Targeted Training Programs:
Support tailored training programs in collaboration with local businesses that are designed to meet the specific needs of the district’s economy.
- Life-Long Learning Accounts:
Encourage the establishment of savings accounts with matching funds for adult learning that can be used for continuing education at any stage of a career.
- Career Transition Support:
Offer career counseling services that help adults understand their transferable skills and navigate career transitions effectively.
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