Thomas Edison High

School of Technology/
Wheaton High School

Roundtable Advisory
Committee

Meeting #3
Information
1. Information Requested
from Meeting #2
 Edison HS of Technology and Wheaton HS
Roundtable Advisory Committee

Website Information Requested from Meeting 2

Maryland State Career and Technology Education

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/careertech/career_technology

Reauthorization of Perkins VI 2006-2012 http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-

bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=109_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ270.109.pdf

Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Information and Research
http://www.acteonline.org/cteresearch.aspx

CTE information http://www.acteonline.org/content.aspx?id=224

Federal Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/

Adult Educational Opportunities

http://montgomerycountymd.gov/content/rec/RECord/articles/july2006/adulted.html

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/careertech/adult_ed/

The correct website where all of the Roundtable information will be posted is:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/planning/CommunityInfo_Roundtable.shtml
 Edison HS of Technology/Wheaton HS
Roundtable Advisory Committee
Meeting # 1— November 9, 2010

Possible Criterion Criterion #
Program
High end distinct programs at Wheaton High School to draw students
  1, 2
Equitable programs with other high schools and ability of new building to fit multiple 
1,7
models
All programs open to all students; students can attend regardless of home school 1, 6

Max DCC kids in Career and Technology Education (CTE) 1
High appeal program at Wheaton High School to attract highly able students 1
Do the programs meet the needs of students linked to workforce, connected to 
2
current infrastructure
All programs in the county open to all students throughout the county without 
3
limitations
The programs available give students every opportunity to be beyond successful in a 
1, 2
21st century world
That special education continue to stay in their home schools and attend Edison 
1, 6
programs as they do now
The identities of the two high schools maintained in the new building 5
CTE  that prepares students for work postsecondary education 1, 2

Each program should have a college course that supports the respective CTE program 1

CTE programs are available for students at all ability levels, including special 
2
education and English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL) students
 CTE programs at Edison HS (Down County) are available to all MCPS students if they 
2
are not exactly offered the same program at co‐enrolled high schools.
Allowing all MCPS students to attend TEHST without home school stipulation that 
1, 6
would cause them not to be able to attend
 Programs reflect job opportunities 4
 Variety of CTE programs available that have state‐of‐art equipment/resources to 
4, 7
appeal to students and for industry standards
 Increase enrollment at both schools but do not want to lose other school 5

 Ability to evolve with change in industry, technology, and postsecondary demand 4

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 Possible Criterion Criterion #
Program
Students
All Montgomery County students can come to Edison and still have a home school 6

 Are all kids with an interest going to be served? 2

Include electives in students’ schedules.  Variety of classes/opportunities/excitement 3

All students throughout the county have access to Edison 1, 6
Opportunity to attend which school we want, not having to accept the reputation 
5
that comes with attending Wheaton HS
That special education/ESOL and all students are fully included 1, 2
Our kids at Wheaton and Edison high schools deserve the best MCPS can 
1, 7
offer—programs and new building
The children/students have the opportunity to attend base school of choice with the 
opportunity to study in a focused career‐oriented program with other students  4, 6
equally interested in attaining highest level of career training
Students need to be proud to attend both schools 5
That advanced students have access to upper level/magnet classes 2
Flagship facility with very large spaces that allows for the program to grow with 
4, 7
future trades/world
Inviting space for all students—ESOL, Special Education, Honors, Tech 7
More roads to access new building—bus lane, drop‐off lane, faculty lane 7
Roll‐up/Summary
 All students – access to CTE 1, 2
 Students decide 3
 Home schools 6
 Open, evolving space 7
 High quality programs 1
 Retention/recog 2
 School student identity 5
 Best for kids 2

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 Thomas Edison HS for Technology/Wheaton HS Program Information
Montgomery
Specialty O*NET O*NET Green
County
Program Certification Available Articulation Agreement Lab Bright Occupation*
Future Job
Required Outlook** **
Growth*
Thomas Edison HS of Technology
Automotive Services Montgomery College, Community
Automotive Services Excellence Certification College of Baltimore County Lincoln Yes Yes Yes Yes
SP2 Exam Tech, Universal Technical Institute

Automotive Services Montgomery College, Community

Automotive Body Excellence Certification College of Baltimore County Lincoln Yes
SP2 Exam Tech, Universal Technical Institute

Automotive Services Montgomery College, Community

Automotive Technology Excellence Certification College of Baltimore County Lincoln Yes Yes Yes Yes
SP2 Exam Tech, Universal Technical Institute
NCCER Core Exam
Building Construction Sediment Control License Montgomery College Yes Yes Yes Yes
ABC Apprenticeship
OSHA Safety Certification
Carpentry NCCER Core/Level Montgomery College Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sediment Control
ABC Apprenticeship
Maryland State Board of
Cosmetology Cosmetology Licensing Exam Yes Yes Yes
for Cosmetologists
Sediment Control
Architecture Montgomery College No Yes Yes
ABC Apprenticeship
Montgomery County Electrician
Apprentice Registration
Electricity NCCER Core/Level Montgomery College Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sediment Control
ABC Apprenticeship
Print Technologies and
Digital Graphics PrintED Certification Planned Montgomery College Yes Yes
(PrintED)
Sediment Control
Heating, Ventilation, and NCCER Core/Level 1
Montgomery College Yes Yes Yes Yes
Air Conditioning ABC Apprenticeship
CFC Refrigeration Certification
Hospitality/Tourism ServSafe Certification Montgomery College No Yes
ProStart Certification
*Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Office of Workforce Information and Performance, July 2009.
**The O*Net program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. O*Net In-Demand occupations are found in Industry Clusters that are
economically important, projected to have long-term growth, or are being transformed by technology and innovation.
***Green occupations will likely change as a result of the green economy. Green economy activities and technologies are increasing the demand for
occupations, shaping the work and worker requirements needed for occupational performance, or generating new and emerging occupations.

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 Thomas Edison HS for Technology/Wheaton HS Program Information
Montgomery
Specialty O*NET O*NET Green
County
Program Certification Available Articulation Agreement Lab Bright Occupation*
Future Job
Required Outlook** **
Growth*

Interior Design (Not an Articulation pending with

MSDE approved CPP to Montgomery College, Mary Mount
No
date. Approval pending University, and George Washington
for March 2010) University
Sediment Control
Masonry NCCER Level 1 Montgomery College Yes Yes
ABC Apprenticeship
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Careers Geriatric Nursing Assistant Montgomery College Yes Yes Yes
CPR
Maryland State Board of
Nail Technology Cosmetology Licensing Exam Yes Yes
for Nail Technician
Montgomery College, Capitol
College, Community College of
CompTIA A+, Network +,
Network Operations Baltimore County, DeVry University, No Yes Yes
Server +, Security +
Hagerstown Community College,
Penn College
On the Job
No
Training/Interns
Sediment Control
Plumbing TracPipe Certification Montgomery College
NCCER Core/Level 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Montgomery County Plumbing
Apprentice Registration
ABC Apprenticeship
ServSafe Certification Montgomery College
Restaurant Management ProStart Certification Baltimore International College Yes Yes Yes
Certified Junior Culinarian Johnson and Wales University
Wheaton HS
Academy of Information
Adobe certification Montgomery College Yes Yes Yes
Technology
Stevenson University -pending
Biosciences No certification Montgomery College (dual Yes Yes
enrollment)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Engineering No certification Montgomery College (dual Yes Yes Yes
enrollment)
*Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Office of Workforce Information and Performance, July 2009.
*The O*Net program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. O*Net Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow
rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emergin occupations.
***Green occupations will likely change as a result of the green economy. Green economy activities and technologies are increasing the demand for
occupations, shaping the work and worker requirements needed for occupational performance, or generating new and emerging occupations.

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2. Description of
Approaches and Site
Options
 Edison HS of Technology and Wheaton HS
Roundtable Advisory Committee

Roundtable Approaches
December 16, 2010

Approach 1—One Comprehensive High School and One CTE Center on Current Site
A. Status Quo
• Maintain existing relationship between Wheaton and Edison
• Program improvements as needed for Wheaton and Edison

B. Edison and Wheaton in one building

• Buildings are attached and located on the current site
• Keep Edison and Wheaton separate and add an application-based magnet program at
Wheaton
• Expand enrollment in the CTE center programs at Edison
• Upgrade programs and expand partnerships at Edison and Wheaton
• No redundancy in CTE programs between Edison and Wheaton

C. Two separate buildings for Edison and Wheaton

• Keep Edison and Wheaton separate and add an application-based magnet program at
Wheaton
• Expand enrollment in the CTE center programs at Edison
• Upgrade programs and expand partnerships at Edison and Wheaton
• No redundancy in CTE programs between Edison and Wheaton

Approach 2—One Comprehensive High School that Includes the CTE Programs of Edison and
Wheaton
A. One Comprehensive High School on the site that serves the needs of all students
• School offers graduation requirement courses, current Wheaton CTE programs, and current
Edison CTE center programs are in one school in Grades 9–12.
• School serves the whole continuum of students (for example, special education, ESOL, GT,
AP)
• Expand the time period to acquire credits for CTE programs from 2 years (grade 11 and 12)
for most programs, to four years
• Add CTE preparatory courses as needed in Grades 9 and 10
• Provide two enrollment patterns:
• For DCC students: Enroll in the comprehensive high school without designating a specific
CTE program or chose to apply to the CTE center programs
• For students outside DCC: students across the county apply to the CTE programs

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 B. One Comprehensive High School on the site that serves the needs of all students and allows
students to enroll after Grade 9.
• Same as 2.A. but allows additional students to enroll in CTE programs in Grades 10, 11, or
12.

C. One Comprehensive High School on the site that serves the needs of all students and allows
students to enroll in CTE programs for part of the day while remaining enrolled in their home
high school
• Same as 2.A. but allows additional students to enroll in CTE programs in Grades 10, 11, or 12
for part of the day while remaining enrolled in their home high school

Approach 3— Wheaton HS Remains on the Current Site and CTE Center Programs are
Relocated to Another Site
• Move Edison CTE center programs to another location
• Upgrade CTE programs at Edison and create additional partnerships with businesses
• Make Wheaton a high tech high school and expand partnerships

Approach 4—Multiple Locations for CTE Programs

• Create three comprehensive CTE centers throughout the county.
• Students would attend the center for CTE programs and their home high school for most
graduation requirements
• CTE programs that are packaged together by industry/subject matter and divided among
separate comprehensive high (Would allow student to have more access to programs
(disperse Edison CTE center programs to comprehensive high schools across the county)
• Roll the CTE/magnet programs into other modernization projects and offer an upcounty
and downcounty CTE center

Approach 5—Charter school with business involvement

• CTE programs would be run by a charter school with business involvement

Implementation Strategies

1. Create a middle school connector or overview programs that lead to CTE programs Middle
school pipeline/ courses

2. Create more MCPS foundation courses to help develop CTE programs and magnet programs

3. Create introductory classes at home school for Grade 9 students that introduces students to CTE
programs

4. Make CTE facilities available for adult education

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 Committee Developed Approaches
November 23, 2010

Table 1
• Status quo Approach 1A
• One school with instructional and CTE programs Approach 2A
together
o whole school serves the whole continuum of
students (low functioning to high flyers)
o lengthen the time period to get credits in for
CTE program
o all students could apply to the program from
the county
• One CTE center or some location where the Approach 3
equipment and facilities would be available for adult
education and MCPS students
• Charter school with business involvement Approach 5
• Career academy Approach 4
o Industry or occupational themed approach to
academics and CTE
o Spread out over longer period of then current
CTE programs at Edison
o Pro: Offers pathways to post secondary and
career opportunities
o Pro: Provides contextual learning
o Con: Eliminates split time between home
school and technical offering
Table 2
Looked at the student day to minimize travel time/distance for students-options are future vision for
CTE programs; need date on county and neighborhood career demands to line up programs with need;
can’t offer all of the programs everywhere because many of the programs have lots of equipment is
expensive; there is a necessity for a program like Edison and We can’t offer all of the program
• Three comprehensive schools/magnets throughout Approach 4
the county and students would attend one building for
CTE and academics
• One building with academy and CTE pathways and Approach 2A
students choose within one year
• Middle school pipeline/ courses Implementation Strategy
• Concern with signature programs that are very Concern
attractive in the county like Blake HS-do these
programs pull away students from CTE programs

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 Table 3
• Combine Edison and Wheaton as a comprehensive Approach 2A
program with programs that appeal to all students
(comprehensive magnet)
• Keep Edison and Wheaton separate and give Wheaton Approaches 1B and 1C
its own magnet program and expand programs at CTE
• Status Quo-not enough data; don’t do anything that Approach 1A
would harm Edison
Table 4
• Two different buildings Approaches 1C and 3
o Move Edison to a more central location such
as Peary
o Upgrade CTE programs at Edison HS and
create partnerships with businesses
o Make Wheaton HS a high tech high school and
partner up with corporations (WHS remains a
comprehensive HS)
o No redundancy between the two schools
o Programs should not compete with each other
at the two schools
o Programs should complement
• One building two programs Approach 2A, 2B, and 2C
o the buildings are attached on located on the
current site
o upgrade programs and create partnerships
o no redundancy
o programs should not compete
Table 5
• CTE programs that are packaged together by Approach 4
industry/subject matter and divided among separate
comprehensive high
o Would allow student to have more access to
programs (disperse Edison programs)schools
in the county
Table 6
• Create a magnet plus IB school on the current site Approaches 1B and 1C
• Create a middle school connector or overview Implementation Strategy
programs that lead to CTE programs
• Comprehensive magnet school that allows late Approach 2B
students to enroll in the school after 9th grade
• Current program-central model with home schools Approach 1A
• Charter school with business involvement Approach 5
• Create more MCPS foundation to help develop CTE Implementation Strategy
programs and magnet programs
• Create 100 level classes at home school for freshman Implementation Strategy
that introduces students to CTE programs
• Roll the CTE/magnet programs into other Approach 4
modernization projects and offer an upcounty and
downcounty program with CTE

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 Table 7
• Stand alone building for each school; Edison could be Approach 3
located at another location
• Maintain Wheaton HS and Edison HS Approaches 1A, 1B, and 1C
• Keep engineering program at WHS Approach 1A
• Status Quo Approach 1A
• Integrate the two programs Approaches 2A, 2B, and 2C
• Create a magnet and/or IB program at Wheaton HS. Approaches 1B, 1C, and 3

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 Thomas Edison HS of
Technology/Wheaton HS
Roundtable Advisory Committee

Site Options
December 16, 2010

Date
Existing

Wheaton

Edison

Date
Two Schools New
P
Option A Edison

Wheaton

New
P

Two Schools
Option A
2 Schools /
1 or 2 Bldgs.
Date
One School
Option A New
P
P

Wheaton

New
P

One School
Option A
1 School /
1 Bldg.
Date
Two Schools
Option B

New
P New
P

Wheaton Edison

Two Schools
Option B
2 Schools /
1 or 2 Bldgs.
Date
One School
Option B

New
P

Wheaton

Two Schools
Option B
1 School /
1 Bldg.
Date
Two Schools
Edison
Option C New
P

New
P

Wheaton

Two Schools
Option C
2 Schools /
2 Bldgs.
Date
One School
Option C
New
P

Wheaton

One School
Option C
1 School /
1 Bldg.
Date
3. Committee Member
Evaluation Form
 Thomas Edison High School of Technology/Wheaton High School
Roundtable Advisory Committee Evaluation Form
January 2011

Representative Name Organization Name

Approaches
Evaluation Criterion that Meet Narrative Evaluation of Advantages and Disadvantages of the Approaches
Criterion

1. Provides high quality

programs for students

2. Meets the best

interest of all students

3. Allows students to
make program choices

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 Thomas Edison High School of Technology/Wheaton High School
Roundtable Advisory Committee Evaluation Form
January 2011
Approaches
Evaluation Criterion that Meet Narrative Evaluation of Advantages and Disadvantages of the Approaches
Criterion

4. Provides for evolving

program development
in the future

5. Encourages school and

student identity

6. Allows students to
maintain home school
and enroll at TEHST

7.Creates open and

evolving facilities
and space

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