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*Tech Prep.___ (Continued trom Page 1A) Municipal Tech Prep Pilot School is using the described approach in its Algebra I, English I and biology classrooms. In describing the recently signed agreement between ECCC and Scott County schools, Mrs. Sanders said, the articulation process can be. characterized "as a process, an atti– tude and a goal." "As a process, it is the coordina– tion of policies and practices among sectors of the education system to produce a smooth flow of students from one sector to another. As an attitude, it is exemplified by the willingness of educators in all sec– tors to work together to transcend the individual and institutional self– interest that impedes the maximum development of the student. As a goal, it· is the creation of an educa– tional system without artifical divi– sions, so that the whole educational period becomes one unbroken flow, which varies in speed for each indi– vidual, and which eliminates loss of credit, delays and unnecessary du– plication of effort," she said. Officials at East Central and Scott County said they look forward to working together and continuing to provide the best education pos– sible for all students. For more information contact Mrs. Maudean Sanders, TECH PREP Coordinator, East Central Community College at 635-2111, ext. 282.

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Frank McCurdy (left). Scott County Superintendent of Education and Dr. Eddie M. Smith. president of East Central Community College. have signed a cooperative articulation agree– ment pertaining to the new Tech Prep Initiative. Purpose of the articulation component is to provide linkage between educational systems which assist all students in making a smooth transition from one level to another without experiencing delays. duplication of coursework. or loss of credit . The relatively new program is first being offered at Lake Attendance Center with assistance provided by the Forest/Scott Vocational-Technical Center and ECCC. Lake to offer Tech Prep program Officials from East Central

Vocational/Technical Center and ECCC. Mrs. Maudean Sanders, Tech Prep Coordinator at East Central, said the articulation component of Tech Prep focuses on creating a smooth transition from secondary schools to a post-secondary setting for the workforce. This compone!nt involves identification of articula– tion linkage points, establishment of action teams to link secondary and post-secondary components of the total Tech Prep program, and the creation of sequential courses of study for all students enrolled in the Initiative programs.

What exactly is Tech Prep? Mrs. Sanders explained Tech Prep means . PREParation for TECHnologies. The program is de– signed to help students receive training needed for rewarding ca– reers in technical, industrial, busi– ness, ·allied health and public ser– vice areas. Tech Prep means taking specially designed high school courses that "teach" students how English, math and science concepts are used in different careers. "By using this method, students learn the 'why' as well as the 'how,"' said Mrs. Sanders, who added the Union (Continued oo Page SA)

Community College and Scott County Public Schools have entered an agreement that provides smooth transition from high school to col– lege for students enrolled in various t<'Chnica l p rograms. ECCC President Dr. Eddie M. Smith and Frank McCurdy, Scott County Superintendent of Educa– tion, oHicially signed the Coopera– tive Articulation Agreement during a meeting held on the Decatur campus. The relatively new pro– gram will be offered at Lake Atten– dance Center with assistance pro– vided by the Forest/Scott County

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