Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County: Profile of a Successful Mentoring Program to Recruit and Retain instructors

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At a Glance: To address the ongoing challenge of recruiting and retaining high-quality Career and Technology Education (CTE) teachers, the Career and Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC) implemented a structured, mentor-led onboarding program focused on professional growth, classroom effectiveness, and institutional integration. Challenge: CTE instructors often transition directly from industry into education and may … Continue reading Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County: Profile of a Successful Mentoring Program to Recruit and Retain instructors

Lenape Technical School: Investing in Excellence: A Model for Recruiting and Retaining CTE Educators

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At a Glance: To strengthen recruitment and retention efforts in hard-to-fill instructional areas, Lenape Technical School revised its initial teacher salary placement process. By aligning industry-recognized, master-level credentials and experience with the master’s degree column on the salary scale, Lenape is offering competitive compensation that reflects professional expertise—making teaching a more attractive and sustainable career … Continue reading Lenape Technical School: Investing in Excellence: A Model for Recruiting and Retaining CTE Educators

Best Practices in Career & Technical Education: Recruitment and Retention of CTE Teachers

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Spotlight: Erie County, Pennsylvania Erie High School – Erie City School District Contact: Donna Newell, Welding Instructor | dnewell@eriesd.org At a Glance: Erie High School uses a teacher-led Professional Learning Community (PLC) model to build collaboration, professional development, and retention for CTE instructors. These bi-weekly sessions are tailored to meet the real-world needs of teachers … Continue reading Best Practices in Career & Technical Education: Recruitment and Retention of CTE Teachers

Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center: Supporting Students with Disabilities in Career and Technical Education

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At a Glance: The Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center (RMCTC) has developed specialized career and technical programs to support students with low-incidence disabilities who require tailored instruction. These students benefit from programming that bridges traditional life skills and technical education, ensuring they receive meaningful career-focused experiences. Challenge: While many students with disabilities and Individualized … Continue reading Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center: Supporting Students with Disabilities in Career and Technical Education

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: Leading for Equity in Career and Technical Education

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At a Glance: The Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (ECAT) school community has taken significant strides to integrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) into all aspects of its conversations and operations. With a clear commitment to ensuring equitable access to high-quality career and technical education (CTE) for all students, the staff and leadership … Continue reading Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: Leading for Equity in Career and Technical Education

Wallenpaupack Area High School: A Partnership with the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance for CTE/STEAM-Based After School Program

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Introduction Wallenpaupack Area High School has embarked on an innovative partnership with the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance to create a unique program aimed at recruiting high school students enrolled in their Career and Technical Education (CTE) Child Care Program. This collaboration focuses on engaging these students as teacher assistants in the Alliance’s after-school STEAM (Science, … Continue reading Wallenpaupack Area High School: A Partnership with the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance for CTE/STEAM-Based After School Program

Crawford County Career and Technical Center: Recruitment and Retention of Career and Technical Education Teachers

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At a Glance Developing effective strategies to recruit and retain teachers is crucial for the sustained success of any educational institution, particularly in specialized fields such as Career and Technical Education (CTE). Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the academic and professional trajectories of students, and their expertise directly impacts the quality of education … Continue reading Crawford County Career and Technical Center: Recruitment and Retention of Career and Technical Education Teachers

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN): Customized Professional Development and Technical Assistance

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At a Glance Working with the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) provides a full array of professional development and technical assistance targeted to improving student results. This professional development and technical assistance takes many forms in order to meet the varied needs … Continue reading Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN): Customized Professional Development and Technical Assistance

Berks Career and Technology Center: Using Skill Alignment Charts to Support Special Populations Students

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At a Glance The use of Skill Alignment Charts is increasing student engagement and success at Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Skill Alignment Charts are designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for BCTC programs prior to a student’s enrollment. … Continue reading Berks Career and Technology Center: Using Skill Alignment Charts to Support Special Populations Students

Schuylkill Technology Center: CTE Teacher Recruitment Strategies

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At a Glance Developing effective strategies to recruit and retain teachers is crucial for the sustained success of any educational institution, particularly in specialized fields such as Career and Technical Education (CTE). Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the academic and professional trajectories of students, and their expertise directly impacts the quality of education … Continue reading Schuylkill Technology Center: CTE Teacher Recruitment Strategies