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PASTA (Parents Appreciated by Students, Teachers, and Administration) Night

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance To thank parents for their support and to strengthen school-to-parent communication, Somerset County Technology Center (SCTC) hosts a parent appreciation dinner. Overview SCTC replaced its Fall Open House with a parent appreciation dinner known as PASTA Night. PASTA is an acronym: Parents Appreciated by Students, Teachers, and Administrators. Because SCTC has 16 … Continue reading PASTA (Parents Appreciated by Students, Teachers, and Administration) Night

Evaluating Student Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum Planning

At a Glance Lebanon County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) faculty assess students’ math and reading skills to identify students who need academic intervention to score at a ninth grade reading and math level.  Overview To identify who requires additional academic support and to monitor progress, all full-day LCCTC students’ reading and math skills are … Continue reading Evaluating Student Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Math Integration

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum Planning

At a Glance At Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC), two certified math teachers collaborate with CTE instructors to help them integrate math concepts into lesson plans.  Overview With the support of two math teachers, career and technical education (CTE) instructors at GACTC align their program curriculum with career-specific math concepts. First, the math … Continue reading Math Integration

Using Technology to Assist Students and Instructors

Posted on Author webadminCategories Classroom Management, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement

At a Glance At Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School (FCAVTS), the Computer Networking Technologies instructor uses technology apps and programs to assist her and to engage and motivate students. Overview Crys Glee, a Computer and Networking Technologies instructor at FCAVTS uses technology tools to help students learn and review content, and to help her … Continue reading Using Technology to Assist Students and Instructors

Peer-to-Peer Professional Development

Posted on Author webadminCategories Professional Development

At a Glance Instructors from across several career and technology centers (CTCs) participate in a joint in-service during which they share promising practices and engage in peer-to-peer professional development with instructors from their program areas. Overview Instructors from up to 10 different CTCs attend a full-day professional development in-service. The participating CTCs include: A.W. Beattie … Continue reading Peer-to-Peer Professional Development

Using Visuals to Highlight Competencies and Relevancy

Posted on Author webadminCategories Curriculum Planning, Professional Development

At a Glance The Graphics and Electronics Media instructor at Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC) provides students with a visual display of how their assignments align to specific competencies and a timeline of when specific tasks will be completed throughout the year. Overview ICTC Graphics and Electronics Media instructor, Jon Krecota, uses a highly organized … Continue reading Using Visuals to Highlight Competencies and Relevancy

Effective Administrative Practices—Values

Posted on Author webadminCategories Student Engagement

At a Glance With student, staff, and faculty input, the Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC) community chose five values they wanted to instill in daily school life through attractive decals on school walls and recognition programs. Overview In two separate meetings, faculty members in one group and administrators and students in another discussed more than … Continue reading Effective Administrative Practices—Values

Project POST (Program of Study Tool)

Posted on Author webadminCategories Professional Development

At a Glance A comprehensive, simplified tool was created to answer questions Susquehanna County Career and Technical Center (SCCTC) instructors had about accountability for meeting PDE Career and Technical Education requirements, Chapter 339 Vocational Education standards, and Program of Study (POS) curriculum. Overview With guidance from Career and Technical Distinguished Leaders, three Health Careers instructors … Continue reading Project POST (Program of Study Tool)

Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment

Posted on Author webadminCategories Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement

At a Glance Explicit assignment and task completion expectations, expanded use of technology, and creation of electronic portfolios are some of the strategies instituted by an HVAC instructor who wanted to create a more student-centered learning environment. Overview Emphasis on theory unrelated to practice has been replaced with authentic, student-directed activities using more technology, such … Continue reading Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment

Applefest Electronic Help

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Student Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Students in the electronics program at the Venango Technical Center help with electrical issues at Venango County’s annual Applefest in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Overview Students show up for the three-day festival and polish the power distribution boxes and make small repairs in the vendors’ boxes. The students are able to attend the festival … Continue reading Applefest Electronic Help