At a Glance The COVID-19 Pandemic presented many challenges to career and technical centers seeking to recruit students from their local sending schools. Students were unable to visit the career and technical center to learn about their programs and the benefits of enrolling in career and technical education. To address this issue, the leadership team … Continue reading Central Westmoreland Career and Technical Center: Central Westmoreland CTC Road Show
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Lawrence County Career and Technical Center: Collaboration Between Commercial and Culinary Arts Programs
Posted on Categories Adult CTE, Instruction, Project-based Learning, Promising Practices in Adult CTEAt a Glance During the 2021-2022 school year, Commercial Arts instructor, Anthony DeRosa, and Restaurant Trades instructor, Jennifer Price, partnered to create a real-life learning experience for their students. The Restaurant Trades students were challenged to create their own recipes for soups that would appeal to customers. The students then collaborated with the Commercial Arts … Continue reading Lawrence County Career and Technical Center: Collaboration Between Commercial and Culinary Arts Programs
Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center: Retention Program
Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance The leadership team at Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center recognized the need to support incoming students of the Career and Technology Center. The Retention Program has provided keys to supporting at-risk students in their selected CTE programs. Description The administrative team at Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (EWCTC) believes that … Continue reading Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center: Retention Program
Creating and Implementing a Curriculum Plan
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance The administrative director of Greene County Career and Technology Center (GCCTC) provided instructors with opportunities for professional development and coaching to help them plan and develop curriculum that meets the requirements of the Danielson Group Framework for Teaching. Overview At Greene County Career and Technology Center (CTC), the administrative director created and … Continue reading Creating and Implementing a Curriculum Plan
Parent Appreciation Dinner
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance Chester County Technical College High School Pennocks Bridge Campus (TCHS-PB) hosted a free Parent Appreciation Dinner to connect with parents, inform them about the opportunities offered their students, and to show the schools appreciation for their support. Overview TCHS-PB hosted a Parent Appreciation With Staff and Administration (PAWSTA) Night for all … Continue reading Parent Appreciation Dinner
Protocol to Assure Special Population Students Succeed in CTE Programs
Posted on Categories Accountability & Data Use, Individuals with Disabilities, Recruitment and Retention, Student EngagementAt a Glance Beaver County Career & Technology Center administrators and staff created and implemented a Special Education Communication Protocol that addresses CTE and Local Education Agency responsibilities to ensure that students with IEPs or 504 plans receive the necessary services to succeed. Overview The staff at Beaver County Career & Technology Center (BCCTC) developed … Continue reading Protocol to Assure Special Population Students Succeed in CTE Programs
Teaching 21th Century Entrepreneurial Skills through a Virtual Enterprise Class Experience
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learningAt a Glance At Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) West Campus, students in the Business Management and Entrepreneurship Program participate in Virtual Enterprises International, a program that engages them in an international virtual business environment with real-time, real-world dynamics. Overview Members of the BCTC Occupational Advisory Committee and Rick Gochnauer, the Business Management and … Continue reading Teaching 21th Century Entrepreneurial Skills through a Virtual Enterprise Class Experience
Cooperative Education Rating Forms for Employers
Posted on Categories Accountability & Data Use, Business, Community, Workforce EngagementAt a Glance Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center (HCCTC) automated the co-op feedback process for employers by moving pertinent forms online. Overview HCCTC placed weekly grading and skills grading forms online for employers to use when rating students in co-op placements. Administrators created a Google form, and it populates a spreadsheet. An extension of … Continue reading Cooperative Education Rating Forms for Employers
Substitute Teachers Handbook
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance In order to help substitute teachers perform their job duties, Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center administrators created a substitute teachers handbook. Overview The handbook provides substitute teachers with information about school policies and procedures and their role and responsibility. It is updated annually. Origin / Implementation Administrators decided that a comprehensive … Continue reading Substitute Teachers Handbook
Paraprofessional Handbook
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance With input from staff, administrators at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center created a handbook for paraprofessional staff members. Overview The handbook is a resource for new and current paraprofessionals. It includes strategies, policies, procedures, and annual updates that are all designed to aid the paraprofessionals in fulfilling their duties, functions, and … Continue reading Paraprofessional Handbook