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Warren Township HSD 121 expands CTE pathways, adds dual-credit courses and new media offerings
Summary
District teachers described a curriculum realignment to meet state pathway endorsement, expand dual-credit partnerships with College of Lake County and Rochester Institute of Technology, and add new courses (social media production, digital video) and industry-recognized credentials.
District instructional leaders presented a multi-pronged redesign of career and technical education (CTE) pathways at the April 21 board meeting aimed at meeting state pathway-endorsement requirements and improving postsecondary readiness.
Mike Schuman, industrial technology lead teacher, described a two-year realignment built from industry and higher-education input that consolidates courses to make them more "breathable" for students while preserving hands-on learning. Schuman said the redesign includes expanded dual-credit partnerships; the district expects seven College of Lake County…
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