At a Glance One teacher is using student results from the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) to develop state-required student learning objectives (SLOs) and to inform decisions on maintaining or changing instructional practices aimed at improving student achievement. Overview While all teachers at the Steel Center for CTE, under the supervision of one or … Continue reading Data Mining of NOCTI Test Results
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Showcasing Your CTE Program
Posted on Categories Communications, Recruitment and Retention, Student EngagementAt a Glance Staff is working to expand the program information it provides to students, parents, and building visitors. Overview To better articulate a wide variety of information specific to each program, Counselor Shannon Hinkle suggested that CTE teachers identify strengths and highlights in the following categories: Postsecondary articulations Postsecondary student spotlights Alumni spotlight Cooperative … Continue reading Showcasing Your CTE Program
Curriculum Plan
Posted on Categories Curriculum Planning, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance New and existing professional staff are given a comprehensive Curriculum Plan that provides specific examples of curriculum documents required for planning and preparation for each of the career and technical education programs. Overview The 2015-2019, 37-page Curriculum Plan, developed by school administrators for both newly hired and veteran teachers, includes a wealth … Continue reading Curriculum Plan
Internship/Apprenticeship Program with City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance Philadelphias Office of Fleet Management Internship and Apprenticeship Program trains and pays students to repair and maintain the citys fleet of automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles. Overview Starting in the summer after their sophomore year, students accepted into the program are paid while learning how to repair and maintain the citys police … Continue reading Internship/Apprenticeship Program with City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management
Using Technology to Improve Health Related Vocabulary and Concepts
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement, Technology IntegrationAt a Glance Students use classroom response technology to complete lessons and give the instructor immediate information about the efficacy of a lesson. Overview The Health Occupations instructor at North Montco Technical Career Center uses instructional technology to improve students understanding of health related vocabulary. By incorporating the use of clickers as a student response … Continue reading Using Technology to Improve Health Related Vocabulary and Concepts
Curriculum Resource Binder
Posted on Categories Curriculum PlanningAt a Glance The Fayette County Career and Technical Institute (FCCTI) offers teachers a curriculum resource that walks them through the process of lesson and unit planning in order to ensure that lessons meet school and state requirements for academic and technical standards. Overview The assistant director at FCCTI created a curriculum resource for new … Continue reading Curriculum Resource Binder
Early Childhood Care and Education: Using Assessment Data to Target Letter Recognition Skills
Posted on Categories Employability Skills, Project-based LearningAt a Glance Early Childhood Care and Education students are using assessment data to target childrens letter recognition skills through a project-based activity that involves parent participation. Overview Students enrolled in the Early Child Care and Education program use data collected from preschoolers to guide curriculum and teaching strategies. At the start of the school … Continue reading Early Childhood Care and Education: Using Assessment Data to Target Letter Recognition Skills
Community Day and 5K Tech Run
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and Retention, Student EngagementAt a Glance The addition of a 5K run to its already successful annual Community Day resulted in greater attendance, sponsorship, and scholarship donations at Chester County Technical College High School Pennocks Bridge campus. Overview The annual Saturday Community Day offers residents a close get to know the Chester County Technical High School where attendees … Continue reading Community Day and 5K Tech Run
Central Montco Technical School Teacher Domain Analysis
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance A spreadsheet was created to analyze teachers performance levels and identify targeted professional development needs. Overview Improving teachers instructional practices leads to an increase in student achievement. With this in mind, administrators at Central Montco Technical School utilize data gathered through the state-adopted Charlotte Danielsons Framework as a roadmap for professional development. … Continue reading Central Montco Technical School Teacher Domain Analysis
Lunch n Learn
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance Teachers use their lunch break to learn new technology. Overview Once a week, the technology coordinator invites teachers to participate in lunch n learn, an opportunity to expand their understanding of education-related technology. Some sessions showcase particular software such as Rubistar, Quizlet, or Google Docs. Other sessions offer teachers an open … Continue reading Lunch n Learn