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Dauphin County Technical School: Student Culminating Career Portfolio

December 22, 2017Classroom Assessments, Curriculum Planning, Employability Skills, Postsecondary Transitions, Student Engagement

At a Glance As part of the Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS) curriculum, each student is expected to complete a Culminating Career Portfolio by the end of senior year. The portfolio consists of four major components, and students are provided resources and support from a team of staff members as they work on it. Description … Continue reading Dauphin County Technical School: Student Culminating Career Portfolio

North Montco Technical Career Center: Personalized Learning Project

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017Classroom Management, NOCTI Prep, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Professional Development, Student Engagement

At a Glance Supported by a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Personalized Learning Grant, North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) implemented an innovative personalized learning paradigm that leverages digital technology to create an individual learning path for each student. Description NMTCC is the first CTC in the state to be awarded the Pennsylvania Department of … Continue reading North Montco Technical Career Center: Personalized Learning Project

Warren County Career Center: Partnership with Local Police Department

December 8, 2017Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, NOCTI Prep, Project-based Learning, Student Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Through a partnership with the local police department, welding students at Warren County Career Center (WCCC) gain relevant work experience as they complete several hands-on projects for the department. Description The collaboration between the WCCC welding program and the City of Warren Police Department is a long-established tradition. Due to this strong … Continue reading Warren County Career Center: Partnership with Local Police Department

Parkway West CTC Recruitment Plan and Activities

December 7, 2017December 22, 2017Communications, Parent Engagement, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance As part of its comprehensive recruitment plan, Parkway West Career & Technology Center hosts career exploration days for prospective students. (The schools Recruitment Plan is provided at the end of this document.) Description When Dr. Darby Copeland became executive director of Parkway West approximately five years ago, he tasked his administration and … Continue reading Parkway West CTC Recruitment Plan and Activities

Carbon Career and Technical Institute: Non-Traditional Student Recruitment Video

November 9, 2017September 17, 2020Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Communications, Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement, Video & Webinars

In fall 2017, CCTI developed an engaging 13-minute video to support non-traditional student recruiting efforts. View the video here.

A. W. Beattie Career Centers Interactive Career Day for Fifth Grade Students

November 6, 2017September 20, 2018Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

In October 2017, fifth grade students in the A. W. Beattie Career Center region experienced an interactive career day thanks to CTC and surrounding high school students. See the attached Tribune-Review newspaper article to learn more about this exciting event. Download article HERE.

Developing a School wide Professional Development Plan

September 22, 2017November 7, 2017BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Professional Development

This guide draws upon the collective professional experience and knowledge of the instructional Support and Guidance PLC members as presented during PLC meetings and in online discussion forums. The guide captures the information and considerations that PLC members identified as being key enrollment and recruitment strategies. Read the guide here.

Student Recruitment and Enrollment Strategies

September 22, 2017November 7, 2017BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Recruitment and Retention

The material presented in this guide draws upon the collective professional experience and knowledge of the Instructional Support and Guidance PLC members as presented during PLC meetings and in online discussion forums. The guide captures the information and considerations that PLC members identified as being key enrollment and recruitment strategies. Read the guide here.

Industry-recognized Credentials for Career and Technical Education Programs

September 22, 2017BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Industry Certifications

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education (BCTE), has compiled this resource guide, whichlists industry-recognized credentials for career and technical education programs in Pennsylvanias career clusters. The resource guide is designed to assist schools with the process of identifying organizations that provide industry-recognized credentials. The guide is organized by career cluster. Download guide HERE.

Teacher Strategies to Improve Student Performance

September 22, 2017BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Curriculum Planning, New Teacher Induction, NOCTI Prep, Professional Development

Research has proven that consistent teacher effort to utilize proven strategies will make significant improvements in student performance. A series of small curriculum planning and instructional delivery changes made by a teacher over time will result in more focused instruction, more engaged students and improved performance. Download the guide HERE.