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Career pathways and OSHA-10: 200+ students earn certifications, department seeks stronger PLC alignment

Washington Community High School Board of Education Curriculum Committee · April 23, 2026
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Summary

Business/Tech/FCS reported four career pathways created this year and implementation of OSHA-10 with over 200 students certified in programs including welding and auto; staff cited staffing and cross-subject coverage as challenges and called for increased PLC collaboration.

Tara Fillman, presenter for the Business/Tech/Family & Consumer Sciences Department, said the department developed four career pathways this year and added Math, Science and English alignment across curriculum maps. She reported that the OSHA-10 certificate was implemented this year with over 200 students receiving certification in areas such as welding and automotive programs.

Fillman identified departmental challenges in navigating PLCs because teachers in the department teach different subject matter, and she said the department plans to continue strengthening PLC collaboration and assessment practices to support career-pathway students.