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Bettendorf High School proposes new electives, dual‑credit and CTE expansions for 2026–27
Summary
Principal Christie Clovey outlined proposed 2026–27 course changes at Bettendorf High School, including expanded dual‑credit options, new CTE pathways (welding, CNC/machining, health sciences) and curriculum adjustments in language arts, math and science to close learning gaps.
Christie Clovey, identified in the meeting as the Bettendorf principal, presented proposed course offerings and curriculum updates for Bettendorf High School for 2026–27, framing changes around postsecondary readiness and the district career and academic plan.
Clovey described updates across departments: language arts added blended foundation courses, T‑level scaffolding and more dual‑credit/AP options with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; math gained a "Math for Liberal Arts" option and intermediate algebra to shore up gaps; science combined some honors sequences into semester formats to maintain continuity; and social studies added criminology and an Intro to Sociology dual‑credit option. Clovey said several of the changes respond to student needs and industry feedback collected by department advisory boards.
The district plans to expand electives and career‑technical education pathways, including a three‑level welding sequence reworked with industry input, CNC/machining progressions, a health‑science pathway with CNA offerings, and new courses such as digital music and art history. Clovey referenced student experiences (e.g., JA BizTown for fifth graders and middle‑school Inspire Expo) to illustrate the pipeline that feeds high‑school CTE participation.
Clovey and Haley Hoyt discussed certificate and apprenticeship programming: some certificate programs (automotive technology, culinary arts, CNA, small‑business management) will continue, while the district has proposed a new STEM/engineering apprenticeship and plans to align course prerequisites with four‑year planning in Kuder. The presenters noted constraints for offering certain college‑level credentials when the community college sunsets a program or when staffing limits sections.
Clovey said course proposals proceed through department review, curriculum chairs and central office before reaching the board; this meeting provided an overview and staff will return with formal proposals where needed. Questions from board members covered classroom locations, staffing, and how new offerings support students who are college‑bound, workforce‑bound, or in need of additional interventions.
The board did not vote on course approvals at the meeting; items were informational and will return later in the year for formal consideration.
