Guam § 4114 - College and Career Readiness (CCaRe) Act.

§ 4114. College and Career Readiness (CCaRe) Act.

This Section shall be known as the “College and Career Readiness (CCaRe) Act.”

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The Guam Education Board (Board) shall develop and implement rigorous and relevant curriculum

for:

(a) Public elementary and middle schools that integrate the Department of Education required

academic subjects and career awareness and exploration. Prior to enrolling into high school, students

shall participate in a career interest inventory, enabling them to enter high school ready to identify and

select career pathway options; and

(b) Public high schools that align and integrate the Department of Education required academic

subjects and Career and Technical Education (CTE) methods to prepare every student for a higher

education and a broad career field. In conjunction with academic assistance and guidance, students

will be able to effectively identify, select, plan, and prepare for a career of choice and/or the pursuance

of a post-secondary education. Such curriculum shall teach and develop competency levels of various

academic and technical skills, both current and projected, to meet the demands of Guam’s social and

economic growth. The curriculum shall adhere to the guidelines of the various associations of colleges

and universities of the United States.

(1) Career and Technical Education Guidelines. The Department of Education shall deliver

curriculum to K-12 students that develops their academic and technical skills, knowledge and

training necessary to succeed in future post-secondary education and careers. Grades K-5

curriculum shall include career awareness. Grades 6-8 curriculum shall include in-depth exposure

to career exploration utilizing Career and Technical Education. Grades 9-12 curriculum shall

include opportunities to participate in Career and Technical Education programs.

(2) For the purpose of this Section, “Career and Technical Education” means the method of

instruction that prepares students for the world of work by introducing them to workplace

competencies, and makes academic content accessible to students by providing it in a hands-on

context.

(3) The goals of Career and Technical Education are to:

(A) increase student academic achievement and graduation rates through integrated

academic and career curricula;

(B) prepare graduating high school students to make appropriate choices relative to

employment and future educational experiences;

(C) raise student’s aspirations and commitment to academic achievement and work

ethic through relevant coursework; and

(D) support the local economy by meeting industry needs for skilled employees in high

demand occupations.

Upon enactment, the Board, in collaboration with the Superintendent of Education, the local workforce

investment board, the economic development agencies of the government of Guam, the Guam Community

College, the University of Guam, and a trades academy recognized by the National Center for Construction

Education and Research, shall establish a strategic plan for developing and adopting the new integrated

curriculum in conjunction with the District Action Plan. This strategic plan shall be completed by June 30,

2012, and shall be implemented no later than School Year 2014-2015, but may be implemented prior to the

School Year 2014-2015 by Board approval.