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Collaborative Model for Hiring

Posted on Categories Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance In an effort to reduce turnover and hire highly qualified candidates, the Steel Center for Career and Technical Education created an extensive assessment and performance hiring process. Overview Recognizing the importance of hiring the right people for all positions, the Steel Center developed a hiring process that, even if time-consuming, creates a … Continue reading Collaborative Model for Hiring

Data Mining of NOCTI Test Results

Posted on Categories NOCTI Prep

At a Glance One teacher is using student results from the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) to develop state-required student learning objectives (SLOs) and to inform decisions on maintaining or changing instructional practices aimed at improving student achievement. Overview While all teachers at the Steel Center for CTE, under the supervision of one or … Continue reading Data Mining of NOCTI Test Results

Showcasing Your CTE Program

Posted on Categories Communications, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance Staff is working to expand the program information it provides to students, parents, and building visitors. Overview To better articulate a wide variety of information specific to each program, Counselor Shannon Hinkle suggested that CTE teachers identify strengths and highlights in the following categories: Postsecondary articulations Postsecondary student spotlights Alumni spotlight Cooperative … Continue reading Showcasing Your CTE Program

Curriculum Plan

Posted on Categories Curriculum Planning, Professional Development

At a Glance New and existing professional staff are given a comprehensive Curriculum Plan that provides specific examples of curriculum documents required for planning and preparation for each of the career and technical education programs. Overview The 2015-2019, 37-page Curriculum Plan, developed by school administrators for both newly hired and veteran teachers, includes a wealth … Continue reading Curriculum Plan

Internship/Apprenticeship Program with City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development

At a Glance Philadelphia’s Office of Fleet Management Internship and Apprenticeship Program trains and pays students to repair and maintain the city’s fleet of automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles. Overview Starting in the summer after their sophomore year, students accepted into the program are paid while learning how to repair and maintain the city’s police … Continue reading Internship/Apprenticeship Program with City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management

Using Technology to Improve Health Related Vocabulary and Concepts

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

At a Glance Students use classroom response technology to complete lessons and give the instructor immediate information about the efficacy of a lesson. Overview The Health Occupations instructor at North Montco Technical Career Center uses instructional technology to improve students’ understanding of health related vocabulary. By incorporating the use of “clickers” as a student response … Continue reading Using Technology to Improve Health Related Vocabulary and Concepts

Curriculum Resource Binder

Posted on Categories Curriculum Planning

At a Glance The Fayette County Career and Technical Institute (FCCTI) offers teachers a curriculum resource that walks them through the process of lesson and unit planning in order to ensure that lessons meet school and state requirements for academic and technical standards. Overview The assistant director at FCCTI created a curriculum resource for new … Continue reading Curriculum Resource Binder

Early Childhood Care and Education: Using Assessment Data to Target Letter Recognition Skills

Posted on Categories Employability Skills, Project-based Learning

At a Glance Early Childhood Care and Education students are using assessment data to target children’s letter recognition skills through a project-based activity that involves parent participation. Overview Students enrolled in the Early Child Care and Education program use data collected from preschoolers to guide curriculum and teaching strategies. At the start of the school … Continue reading Early Childhood Care and Education: Using Assessment Data to Target Letter Recognition Skills

Community Day and 5K Tech Run

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance The addition of a 5K run to its already successful annual Community Day resulted in greater attendance, sponsorship, and scholarship donations at Chester County Technical College High School Pennock’s Bridge campus. Overview The annual Saturday Community Day offers residents a close get to know the Chester County Technical High School where attendees … Continue reading Community Day and 5K Tech Run

Central Montco Technical School Teacher Domain Analysis

Posted on Categories Professional Development

At a Glance A spreadsheet was created to analyze teachers’ performance levels and identify targeted professional development needs. Overview Improving teachers’ instructional practices leads to an increase in student achievement. With this in mind, administrators at Central Montco Technical School utilize data gathered through the state-adopted Charlotte Danielson’s Framework as a roadmap for professional development. … Continue reading Central Montco Technical School Teacher Domain Analysis