Identified Strategies for Successful Implementation of a New Energy Course

Strategies for Energy Course Implementation


Characteristics of Success

1. Trained, willing instructor
2. Exemplars that demonstrate success and can be replicated 
3. Promote equitable access to academic success
4. Links to STEM education strategies (interdisciplinary connections, PjBL and PbBL)
5. Certifications and Licenses
6. Support from the business community, unions, others
7. Community College pathways (including dual enrollment)
8. Strong interest/support from the principal(s)
9. Support and investment of the CTE Director, T&I and T&EE supervisors
10. Coordination among CTE Directors
11. Academy link
12. Replace or enhance and under-enrolled program

Obstacles

1. Change to CTE course scheduling
2. Perception of overabundance of CTE courses
3. Need to replace something else
4. Under-appreciation of CTE
5. Guidance counselors - awareness and perceptions