DACUM: Closing the Gap between Industry and Education in Fire Investigation

Presentation Category: 
Curriculum Integration
Presentation Description: 
Pratical application of using the DACUM (Developing a Curriculm) process to assist in the creation of a certificate path for Fire Investigation. This workshop will provide the participant with information and methods for creating industry driven and data supported courses and curriculum for CTE programs.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
50%
Interactive Style: 
50%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Elizabeth Harvey
Title: 
CTE Specialist

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance