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Home Economics Careers and Technology Senate Bill 1832 Incentive Grant Schools Take Action.

Senate Bill 1832, Home Economics Careers and Technology Vocational Education, was passed by the California Legislature and chaptered into law. This legislation included an incentive grant program for the purpose of improving, expanding and establishing programs in Home Economics Careers and Technology Education in order to improve academic achievement and career preparation of students. The Senate Bill 1832 Incentive Grants were awarded to four middle and twenty-three high schools. A listing of the school sites receiving grants and the Home Economics Careers and Technology (HECT) programs that were expanded and/or improved follows. The grants were awarded to sites to implement an exploratory or a career pathway program to include a sequence of courses linking the Consumer and Family Studies (CFS) and the Home Economics Related Occupations (HERO) programs. FHA-HERO, the national leadership and career development organization, for students enrolled in HECT programs in California is integral to each instructional program.

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The Incentive Grant Sites are located all across the state and have a student body representative of the diverse population and ethnicity of California. The middle grade and junior high schools implemented exploratory CFS programs focusing on life management skills and career development activities to provide a solid foundation for the transition to high school comprehensive and/or specialized CFS programs. The high school programs developed a sequence of articulated courses linking the CFS and the HERO capstone courses. The CFS course/program emphasizes life management skills and balancing personal work and responsibilities as well as content in information related to the career pathways. The HERO programs offered in grades 11-12 focus on career knowledge and skills based on industry standards that reflect the labor market needs of California's economy. The HERO courses/programs are funded by the school district and/or the ROCP.

The grants totaling $200,000 impacted 18,368 students at the 27 incentive grant sites. The schools improved or expanded 27 CFS programs and 24 HERO programs including preparation for high demand careers in Food Service and Restaurants; Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation; Fashion Design, Manufacturing and Merchandising, and Child Development and Education. With a modest investment, the sites were able to redirect programs to focus on the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in these career paths as well as contribute to academic achievement. All 51 of the incentive grant programs presented in this document participated in the Program Improvement and Certification process and were certified as Programs of Excellence by the Home Economics and Technology Unit in August 2000.

List of Schools -

School/ROCP	County/Area	Programs/Career Pathway(s)
Brookhurst Junior High Anaheim	Orange Urban	Consumer and Family Studies
Laguna Middle School San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies
Morada Middle School Stockton	San Joaquin Rural	Consumer and Family Studies
Roosevelt Junior High School Modesto	Stanislaus Urban	Consumer and Family Studies
A.B. Miller High School Fontana	San Bernardino Urban	Consumer and Family Studies
Amador Valley High School Tri Valley ROP Pleasanton	Alameda Urban	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education
Capuchino High School San Bruno	San Mateo Urban	Consumer and Family Studies Food Service and Hospitality
Chino High School Chino	San Bernadino Urban	Consumer and Family Studies Food Service and Hospitality
Eisenhower High School Rialto	San Bernadino Urban	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education
Golden West High School Tulare Country Organization for Vocational Education Visalia	Tulare Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education
Katella High School Anaheim	Orange Urban	Consumer and Family Studies Food Service and Hospitality
Las Plumas High School Butte County ROP Oroville	Butte Rural	Consumer and Family Studies Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
Linden High School San Joaquin County ROP Linden	San Joaquin Rural	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education
Livermore High School Tri Valley ROP Livermore	Alameda Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education
Los Molinos High School Tehama County ROP Los Molinos	Tehama Rural	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education
Peter Johansen High School Yosemite ROP Modesto	Stanislaus Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education
Pleasant Valley Sr. High School Butte County ROP Chico	Butte Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education Food Service and Hospitality Fashion Design, Manufacturing and Merchandising
Porterville High School Tulare County Organization for Vocational Education Porterville	Tulare Rural	Consumer and Family Studies Food Service and Hospitality
Rio Linda Sr. High School Rio Linda	Sacramento Rural	Consumer and Family Studies Fashion Design, Manufacturing and Merchandising
Rio Vista High School Sacramento County ROP Rio Vista	Sacramento Rural	Consumer and Family Studies Food Service and Hospitality
Roseville High School Roseville	Placer Rural	Consumer and Family Studies Food Service and Hospitality
Rubidoux High School Riverside	Riverside Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies
San Luis Obispo High School Santa Lucia ROP San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education
Scripps Ranch High School San Diego County ROP San Diego	San Diego Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
Turlock High School Yosemite ROP Turlock	Stanislaus Rural	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education Food Service and Hospitality
Valley View High School Moreno Valley	Riverside Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education
Woodland High School Yolo County ROP Woodland	Yolo Suburban	Consumer and Family Studies Child Development and Education

Home Economics Careers and Technology Education Selected School Sites

Las Plumas High School
2380 Las Plumas Avenue
Oroville, CA 95966
Melody Mayfield, Lead

Located in the northern California community of Oroville, Las Plumas High School serves 1,490 students, and offers a three course sequence in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (HTR) career pathway. The courses include Introduction to Home Economics Careers and Technology, Consumer/Foreign Foods, and a double period of HTR. All students enrolled in the program are FHA-HERO members and participate in leadership and career development activities. Work-based learning is provided at marinas, fish hatcheries, travel agencies, bed and breakfasts, restaurants and motels.

Porterville High School
465 W. Olive Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
Gloria Reece, Lead

This large, 1,957 student campus, provides a career pathway in Food Service and Hospitality in a redesigned laboratory with a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. The Oasis Restaurant provides on-campus work-based learning to include the serving of full-scale luncheons and dinners. The growing three-teacher department is well supported by the district and the ROCP. A large, active steering committee provides input for program expansion and improvement. An articulation agreement allows students to earn 3 units of college credit. An interdisciplinary team executes quality learning through successful interdisciplinary action-based projects. A refurbished Fashion and Textiles laboratory and the HERO Partnership Academy will be highlighted during the day.

Eisenhower High School
1321 North Lilac Avenue
Rialto, CA 92376
Judy Malody, Lead

With 3,222 students, Eisenhower High School features the Child Development and Education career pathway and provides work-based learning at community pre-schools and teen parenting programs. In this four-teacher department, the career pathway begins with the Daily Living Skills and Singles Living courses. Students may select Child Development 1 and 2, prior to enrolling in the capstone course, Careers with Children. Articulation agreements with local community colleges include the Child Development and Careers with Children and Fashion, Textiles and Apparel courses. Classrooms have recently been remodeled and equipped with current technology. One classroom is designated as a model technology classroom with eight stations.

Rio Linda High School
6309 Dry Creek Road
Rio Linda, CA 95673
Kay Carlile, Lead

This career pathway focuses on strong business and industry connections to provide students with work-based learning experiences locally and in San Francisco’s fashion centers. Students begin the three year sequence of courses with Independent and Adult Living, followed by the capstone course, Advanced Textile Careers. Students operate an on-site business. They use computer-based programs, scanners, and digital cameras to create designs. The embroidery business is utilized by local sports, school and community organizations. The program enrolls 280 students per year of the 1,780 student population at Rio Linda High School.

Johansen High School
641 Norseman Drive
Modesto, CA 95357
Cynthia Elledge, Lead
Nina Hanna, Roosevelt Junior High School

This site will feature sessions especially for middle grade as well as high school teachers! Johansen, a suburban high school, serves 2,500 students. The Mayris Baddell Child Development Center, located on campus provides a unique work-based learning center for students enrolled in the Child Development and Education (CDE) Career Pathway. This four teacher department offers a variety of courses in addition to the career pathway sequence. The capstone courses, funded by Yosemite ROCP, include Early Childhood and Elementary Education. An interdisciplinary team will present cross curriculum projects designed to enhance learning for students enrolled in the CDE Academy. The technology rich classrooms provide internet access.

Rio Vista High School
410 South Fourth Street
Rio Vista, CA 94571
Cheryle Apple, Lead

Rio Vista High School serves 374 students and is located near Sacramento. The Food Service and Hospitality career pathway begins with a Survey of Careers course followed by Essential Living Skills. The capstone course, Food Service Related Occupations, is a two-period, year long program, where students gain work-based learning experiences in local restaurants, cafeterias and in a student operated on-site restaurant. All courses feature strong reinforcement in math, science, and English/Language arts. Student projects and reports are developed using Power Point and graphic design programs. A unique activity of the Home Economics Careers and Technology Department is the development of a Career Fair by the FHA-HERO chapter for the entire student body.

Scripps Ranch High School
10410 Treena Street
San Diego, CA 92131
Bonnie Kau, Lead

Scripps Ranch High School, located in a large urban area, serves a school population of 2,100 students. In this career pathway, the first course, Independent Living, is followed by Food Preparation and Nutrition. The capstone course, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, provides entry-level preparation for careers in hotels, restaurants, or recreational facilities, and is supported by the San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego County ROCP. The classroom includes a simulated hotel facility for classroom training. Internships in hotels, theme parks, or food service facilities are completed by students. Businesses and industries show strong support by providing numerous internship sites.

Amador Valley High School
1155 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Debbie Harvey, Lead

This expanding three teacher department features a Child Development and Education Career Pathway. There are 325 students per semester enrolled in Home Economics Careers and Technology courses at this suburban 1,838 student school. Courses in the career path include Life Management, Child Development and Parenting, followed by the capstone course, Careers with Children. Articulation agreements have been developed with two local community colleges and with California State University, Hayward. Work-based learning experiences are provided to career pathway students at day-care facilities, pre- and elementary schools in the community. In the remodeled facilities, a wide variety of Consumer and Family Studies courses are offered.

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