Year of Planning Program
Confirm the career pathway meets the local community businesses and workforce needs.
Review NAF Future Ready Learning for career-pathway curricula and online resources in Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, and Information Technology.
Develop a program of study that provides career-pathway options that include advanced academic and early college options.
Consider how to use authentic project learning experiences to integrate the career content in other subjects.
Start soliciting support from industry professionals and postsecondary partners to inform curriculum and program of study development.
Does the academy’s program of study ensure every learner is eligible for NAFTrack Certification (NTC)?
Who participates in developing a NTC implementation plan?
How will the core and career-pathway educators collaborate to help learners make real-world connections across the curriculum?
How can educators increase learner engagement through collaboration on authentic project learning experiences?
What blended learning strategies will the academy use to increase learner engagement?
How will educators work with industry professionals to keep informed of current industry trends in the career pathway?
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