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District presentation highlights growth in CTE, dual enrollment and AP participation
Summary
Blair presented district data showing growth across Career & Technical Education (CTE), dual enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) pathways, reporting the class of 2026 at 576 students, widespread participation in CTE and dual enrollment (47% of seniors), job‑shadowing placements and partnerships with the Academy of Craft Training and post‑secondary institutions.
Blair, the presenting district administrator, told the board that Career & Technical Education (CTE), dual enrollment (dual credit) and Advanced Placement (AP) operate best when coordinated and that the district has expanded offerings across those pathways.
Blair said the district placed almost 200 students in nearly 40 job‑shadowing sites in the greater Birmingham area and highlighted a partnership with the Academy of Craft Training (ACT) that places students on‑site in industry pathways. Blair said the district currently expects 12–13 students in the ACT program next year and described strong employer outcomes for program graduates.
On dual enrollment, Blair said the district offers face‑to‑face dual credit courses through a partnership with Jefferson State (four courses in English and math to date) and that other partnerships (Auburn First, UA Early College, UAB, Troy, Lawson State) have increased access. Blair reported that, among the graduating class of 2026 (576 students), about 47% had dual enrollment experience, amounting to about 410 course enrollments among seniors.
Blair stressed that dual enrollment and AP are not mutually exclusive: some CTE courses currently incorporate AP offerings (for example, AP Computer Science Principles) and the district added AP Computer Science A this year. Blair said AP and CTE participation have both grown and that 47% of the graduating class earned a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam.
Blair also flagged barriers to further expansion: offering college‑level biology on campus requires lab facilities that meet college standards and credentialed instructors; Blair said personnel credentialing and facility reviews are necessary steps before expanding some dual enrollment science offerings.
Board members asked about costs for Jefferson State courses; Blair said the district covers reduced on‑campus course costs for families, while independently pursued dual enrollment courses are typically not at a reduced rate. Blair said the district will continue to analyze participation data and consider staffing and facilities needs as pathways expand.
