At a Glance Somerset County Technology Center (SCTC) implemented a school-wide positive behavior intervention support program (SWPBIS) that uses positive reinforcement strategies rather than negative interactions to help reduce the number of student discipline referrals. Description SCTC administrators in collaboration with a three-member team IU8 developed the SWPBIS to improve student and staff morale by … Continue reading School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Program.
Category: Instruction
Weekly Enrichment Period
Posted on Categories At Risk Students, Instruction, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, Students NeedsAt a Glance At Lenape Technical School, a comprehensive technical high school, all academic and CTE teachers must provide enrichment activities, makeup work, or other assistance to students during a set weekly time. Description To reduce the number of students with failing grades and the number of failing grades per student, Lenape Technical School (Lenape … Continue reading Weekly Enrichment Period
Workshops to Develop a Curriculum
Posted on Categories Administrator Leadership, Curriculum Planning, Instruction, Misc. Lesson Plans & IdeasCorry Area School District’s Career & Technical Center: Workshops to Develop a Curriculum At a Glance Corry Area School District’s Career & Technical Center (Corry CTEC) conducts Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) workshops to align the CTE program curricula with the state task lists and the needs of the local economy. Description Corry CTEC uses a … Continue reading Workshops to Develop a Curriculum
PA Career Ready Index Activities
Posted on Categories Assessment, Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Career Information and Exploration, Classroom Assessments, Employability Skills, Online Learning Tools & ResourcesAt a Glance Greene County Career and Technology Center (GCCTC) implemented several student-centered strategies to support students and provide evidence of their progress as they complete the required Pennsylvania Career and Education Work (CEW) standards. Description To meet the state requirements for schools and school districts to maintain student evidence through Grade 11 for the … Continue reading PA Career Ready Index Activities
Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center: Career Portfolio Contest
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, Postsecondary Transitions, Student EngagementAt a Glance Seniors at Seneca Highlands CTC participated in a career portfolio contest that supported the development of the Career Education and Work Standards (CEW). Description Seneca Highlands CTC facilitated the Career Portfolio Contest from October 2017 to the beginning of March 2018. Open to seniors, the contest aims to address CEW and to … Continue reading Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center: Career Portfolio Contest
Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center: Keeping it Simple but Effective, Incorporating Literacy and Numeracy into the CTE Classroom
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum Planning, Math T Charts, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance At Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC), instructors integrate CTE and academic content to help students learn and develop trade-specific literacy and numeracy skills and help them understand the connection between academic coursework and the CTE curriculum. Description Several SCCTC instructors attended SREB- and TAP-related professional development to learn CTE/academic integration … Continue reading Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center: Keeping it Simple but Effective, Incorporating Literacy and Numeracy into the CTE Classroom
Mercer County Career Center: Preparing Students for the National Career Readiness Certificate
Posted on Categories Employability Skills, Industry Certifications, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Postsecondary TransitionsAt a Glance Mercer County Career Center (MCCC) students may use the World Wide Interactive Network (WIN), an online, self-paced curriculum designed to prepare students for the WorkKeys Assessments. Description According to ACT’s website for the NCRC, the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is awarded to individuals who demonstrate achievement and a certain level … Continue reading Mercer County Career Center: Preparing Students for the National Career Readiness Certificate
Keystone Central CTC: Penn College NOW Dual Enrollment
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, College and Career Pathways, Postsecondary Transitions, Student EngagementAt a Glance Keystone Central Career and Technology Center (KCCTC), and other schools in Keystone Central School District (KCSD), participate in the Penn College NOW program, which provides high school students the opportunity to take dual enrollment courses and earn college credit. Description As a rural school district, KCSD has focused on providing students opportunities … Continue reading Keystone Central CTC: Penn College NOW Dual Enrollment
Mercer County Career Center: STRIVE Positive Behavior Program
Posted on Categories At Risk Students, Classroom Management, Recruitment and Retention, Student EngagementAt a Glance Mercer County Career Center (MCCC) implemented STRIVE, a Positive Behavior Expectations program for all students, to create a supportive environment for learning. Description The MCCC administration wanted to help students develop the behaviors needed to become more employable, increase their self-esteem, and improve attendance. With these goals in mind, it collaborated with … Continue reading Mercer County Career Center: STRIVE Positive Behavior Program
Motivating Students to Succeed
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Postsecondary Transitions, Student EngagementAt a Glance Parkway West Career & Technology Center (PWCTC) partners with Guardian Storage, a local company, to implement The Challenge Program, Inc. The program aims to support education and business partnerships and to motivate and reward students for developing strong work habits. Description Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, PWCTC and the local company … Continue reading Motivating Students to Succeed