OER4CTE.org is a repository of CTE OER materials created and published by Downey Unified School District in partnership with 2 Degree Shift.
DUSD Vision
All students graduate with a 21st Century education that ensures they are college and career ready, globally competitive, and citizens of strong character.
DUSD Mission
Downey Unified School District is committed to developing all students to be self-motivated learners and productive, responsible, and compassionate members of an ever-changing global society. Our highly qualified staff foster meaningful relationships with students, parents, and the community while providing a relevant and rigorous curriculum in facilities that advance teaching and learning.
The project is led by the DUSD College and Career Readiness Department. Key contributors include:
- Allan Tyner – Director of DUSD College and Career Readiness
- Kelly Cooper – Educator and Collaborative Partner 2 Degree Shift OER Team
- Daniela Sanchez – Administrator in DUSD College and Career Readiness
- Nancy Valdez – Senior Secretary in DUSD College and Career Readiness
- John M. Harris – emeritus Director of DUSD College and Career Readiness
DUSD Administration
Superintendent John A. Garcia, Jr., Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent Roger Brossmer, Ed.D.
Director, College and Career Readiness Allan Tyner Ed.D.
DUSD Board of Education
Giovanna Perez-Saab, President and Trustee Area 3
Nancy A. Swenson, Vice President and Trustee Area 5
Linda Salomon Saldaña, Clerk and Trustee Area 4
Tyrone Conde, Trustee Area 1
D. Mark Morris, Trustee Area 6
Jose J. Rodriguez, Trustee Area 2
Barbara R. Samperi, Trustee Area 7
Additional Support
California Community College K12 Strong Workforce Program Round 3 award: Open-Source Downey taps into DUSD’s existing ecosystem and builds a culture of open education resources (OER) and industry collaborative work-based learning to be shared with high schools across the state.