Message from Dr. Treviño - Austin ISD

followed by a discussion on why particular studentswere chosen or rejected. On the third day, studentswatch a trial on video and the student jury weighsthe evidence and renders a verdict. Everyone whowasn't chosen for the jury is considered the"shadow" jury and also pronounce their verdict. The"Pick Me!" program provides an excellentopportunity for students to learn about theimportance of juries in our justice system and why itis so important to respond to jury summons. Theprogram is the perfect fit in the third Six Weeks ofeach semester when the Judicial Branch is beingaddressed in the Government curriculum.The sign-up process for the "Pick Me!" program isnow underway for Government teachers whoseclasses will be participating this semester during theweeks of April 23 - May 11. Teachers may contactthe AISD Social Studies Curriculum Department(tloessin@austinisd.org) or the Austin BarAssociation directly(TMcCormack@law.utexas.edu).Special ProgramsCareer and Technical EducationCTE: Learning That Works for AmericaNational Association of State Directors of CareerTechnical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc)www.careertech.orgCTE (Career Technical Education) is helping ournation address key challenges-from workforcedevelopment to student achievement, fromeconomic vitality to global competitiveness.With more than 14 million students nationwide(1), CTE programs in high schools andpostsecondary institutions are leading change,

transforming expectations and making adifference by:• Developing a skilled, sustainableworkforce that is well prepared for thehigh-demand, high-skill and high-payingjobs of today and tomorrow.• Improving the educational experience formillions of students in high school andcollege, providing an engaging, relevanteducation that reduces dropout ratesand improves student achievement.• Helping students discover the widerange of career options available tothem-and chart the most effective andefficient educational pathways throughhigh school and postsecondaryeducation for optimum value andsuccess.• Working directly with business andindustry to ensure that CTE programsare developing people with the skills,credentials and technical knowledgenecessary to keep America on theleading edge of innovation and globalcompetitiveness.CTE is learning that works for America:employers, community leaders, economicdevelopment professionals, schools andcolleges, policy makers, students, parents, andlocal economies. For all of us, CTE is having aprofound and positive impact on America.Read More...About UsThe AISD Office of Academics develops and systematically supports high quality, rigorous curriculum,programs and resources for school communities through collaboratively planning, communicatingcleary roles and expectations, and by building capacity for professional learning so that each and everystudent is college, career and life ready for global citizenship.For more information about Academics e-News, contact the Office of Academics at (512) 414-9662.Visit us online >