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Basic Skills Icons and Classifications in Graphic Arts Program

Posted on Author webadminCategories Online Learning Tools & Resources

Rubric for Formative Assessment in Culinary Arts Butler County Area Vocational Technical School At a Glance The culinary instructor at the Butler County Area Vocational Technical School (BCATVS) uses a rubric to assess various student performance and skills every day. Overview Mike Barczak, the culinary instruction at BCATVS created a rubric that he uses daily … Continue reading Basic Skills Icons and Classifications in Graphic Arts Program

Rubric for Formative Assessment in Culinary Arts

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Online Learning Tools & Resources

Basic Skills Icons and Classifications in Graphic Arts Program Butler County Area Vocational Technical School At a Glance The graphic arts instructor at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School (BCATVS) uses a system of icons to help his students identify the skills required for certain assignments. Overview Instructor John Spaulding created a system of icons … Continue reading Rubric for Formative Assessment in Culinary Arts

Student Recognition at Bucks County Technical High School

Posted on Author webadminCategories Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance Each month, nine students receive recognition for outstanding performance in academics, technical programs, and school and community service or support. Overview To be considered for this highly competitive recognition, a teacher’s letter of recommendation is required. Before selecting students, administrators check their discipline and attendance records; nominees may be eliminated for even … Continue reading Student Recognition at Bucks County Technical High School

Special Education Live Binder

Posted on Author webadminCategories English Learners, Individuals with Disabilities

At a Glance The Beaver County Career and Technology Center (BCCTC) created an online reference site to organize and give access to documents that may be needed by its special education students and their families. Overview The Beaver County Career and Technology Center is using technology to give special education students and their families’ access … Continue reading Special Education Live Binder

Data Reporting to the Joint Operating Committee

Posted on Author webadminCategories Accountability & Data Use

At a Glance A.W. Beattie Career Center’s executive director provides a written and verbal annual report to the center’s Joint Operating Committee. Overview Every January, the executive director of the A.W. Beattie Career Center makes a presentation to members of the Joint Operating Committee (JOC), many of whom may be new and not fully aware … Continue reading Data Reporting to the Joint Operating Committee

PA-PIN Virtual Pathways Expo: Berks Technical Academy

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Video & Webinars

On behalf of the PA Department of Education’s Bureau of Career and Technical Education, NC3T facilitates the Pennsylvania Pathways Innovation Network. Membership in the PA-PIN is open to educators and other stakeholders who are working to expand or develop career awareness and pathways that help prepare today’s students fortomorrow’s careers. Toward this mission, NC3T is … Continue reading PA-PIN Virtual Pathways Expo: Berks Technical Academy

Promising Practice Upper Bucks County Technical School

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Employability Skills, Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Work-based learning

AT A GLANCE The Careers in Construction Alliance is a collaborative effort between Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS), Associated Builders and Contractors Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter (ABC), 500 regional commercial construction employers, and local high schools to promote careers and employment opportunities within the construction industry. This collaboration is funded by ABC. UBCTS was one … Continue reading Promising Practice Upper Bucks County Technical School

Promising Practice A.W. Beattie Career Center

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Employability Skills, Work-based learning

AT A GLANCE With grant funding available for the 2015-2016 school year, the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (TRWIB) supported A.W. Beattie Career and Technical Center’s Career Preparation for Success program. RESULTS/IMPACT The Career Preparation for Success program aimed to expand high school students’ college and career readiness through three initiatives: increase students’ attainment of … Continue reading Promising Practice A.W. Beattie Career Center

Promising Practice Mercer County Career Center

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Employability Skills, Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Work-based learning

AT A GLANCE In an ongoing effort to increase alignment between its career and technical education programs and the stated needs of regional employers, Mercer County Career Center (MCCC) staff leveraged funds obtained through the West Central Workforce Development Board. Resources, including those from a Business Education Partnership (BEP) grant awarded by the Pennsylvania Department … Continue reading Promising Practice Mercer County Career Center