21st Century Skills

CTE – Washington believes a comprehensive education culminates in readiness for college, careers and civic responsibility. We believe in students prepared to flourish in a dynamic, global economy.

Over the next two years, CTE – Washington will incorporate 21st century skills as outlined by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. State CTE courses will exemplify the intentional synthesis of technical knowledge and skills, traditional academics, and 21st century skills.

CTE programs are aligned with rigorous industry and academic standards. Integrating 21st century skills into all curricula positions CTE as a premier course of study for career and college readiness for all students, and places more students on the path to success.

The Framework for 21st Century Skills gives a holistic view of teaching and learning that combines a focus on 21st century student outcomes (a blending of specific skills, content knowledge, expertise and literacies) with support systems to help students master the multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st century.

Learn more about 21st Century Skills at www.p21.org.

21st Century Skills Templates

• 21st Century Skills Standards Program Area Distribution Chart Template
• 21st Century Skills Standards Rubric
• 21st Century Skills Student Self-Assessment Form Template
• Steps to Complete 21st Century Skills Standards Integration Program

21st Century Template Samples

• 21st Century Skills Leadership Alignment Curriculum For Ellensburg High School
• CTE 21st Century Skills Framework
• Plan for Student Leadership for Career Health and Human Services
• Student Leadership in the Classroom 2012-13

21st Century Equivalency Template Sample

• Student Leadership in the Classroom 2012-13
• Plan for Student Leadership for Career Health and Human Services
• CTE Equivalent Leadership Template

21st Century CTSO Templates

• 21st Century Skills Template-Agriculture (FFA)
• 21st Century Skills Template-Business (FBLA)
• 21st Century Skills Template-Family, Career and Consumer Pathway (FCCLA)
• 21st Century Skills Template-Marketing (DECA)
• 21st Century Skills Template-Sports Medicine (WCTSMA)
• 21st Century Skills Template-Technology (TSA)
• 21st Century Skills Template-Trades (Skills USA-VICA)

21st Century Resources

• Implementation Timeline for 21st Century Skills and Common Core State Standards
• 21st Century Skills Tri-Fold
• CTE 21st Century Skills Crosswalk, Part 1
• CTE 21st Century Skills Crosswalk, Part 2
• CTSO Activities and Resources Aligned to 21st Century Skills
• 21st Century Skills Framework Definitions
• 21st Century Skills in CTE Resource Manual