There is general confusion regarding the essential requirements of implementing the Certificate of Advanced Mastery and its alignment with Professional Technical Education. There is expressed anxiety on the difficulty of CAM implementation with the pressing demands of the Certificate of Initial Mastery. Regional research and planning have resulted in a clear course of action toward the full implementation of Oregon s Education Act for the 21 st Century and companion initiatives. The following assumptions guided the identification of long-term outcomes.
Collaboration is no longer optional.
The combined pressures of school funding and high standards are driving regional high schools toward shared programs, staff and equipment. Thoughtful planning and agreement on priorities will contribute to our mutual success or our mutual failure. Quality, meaningful partnerships with business and industry are required for full implementation of Oregon s Educational Act for the 21 st Century. Shared programs, distance learning, online education and dual credit articulation are effective strategies to maximize learning opportunities. Interdistrict agreements regarding student transfers and program participation are essential to meet student needs.