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Centralized Lesson Plan Database

Posted on Categories Accountability & Data Use, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, Technology Integration

At a Glance At Clarion County Career Center, a comprehensive database was implemented to organize and store lesson plans and guides for each of the school’s programs of study. The system also tracks students’ task completion. Overview In 2013-14, administrators and staff at Clarion County Career Center implemented the Guides4Learning database to house the lesson … Continue reading Centralized Lesson Plan Database

Cooperative Education Program

Posted on Categories Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Project-based Learning

At a Glance The Cooperative Education Program at A.W. Beattie Career Center offers all students, regardless of their education level, work-based learning opportunities linked to post-secondary education and employment.  Overview A.W. Beattie Career Center (AWBCC) is a regional career technical school that offers eighteen Career Pathways for students in grades 10-12.  The Center enrolls approximately … Continue reading Cooperative Education Program

Promoting CTE and Academic Collaboration

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Professional Development

At a Glance Academic and career technical teachers at Swenson Arts and Technology High School are participating in an ongoing initiative to promote collaboration and integration of academic and CTE curricula.  Overview Swenson Arts and Technology High School is a full-time, comprehensive career technical center (CTC) serving students from the School District of Philadelphia. As … Continue reading Promoting CTE and Academic Collaboration

Precision Machining Air Motor Project

Posted on Categories Employability Skills, Project-based Learning, Student Engagement

At a Glance Students in the precision machining program at Keystone Central School District Career and Technical Center build an operational air motor using a specific set of written instructions and blueprints with little or no verbal directions from the instructor.  Overview Precision machining students at Keystone Central School District Career and Technical Center utilize … Continue reading Precision Machining Air Motor Project

Support for Post-Secondary Transitions

Posted on Categories Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Postsecondary Transitions

At a Glance Lebanon County Career and Technology Center offers a variety of programs to help students learn about and explore post-secondary opportunities. Overview Administrators, teachers, and counselors at Lebanon County Career and Technology Center provide innovative supports that increase students’ college and career awareness. Their goal is to help students make a successful transition … Continue reading Support for Post-Secondary Transitions

Using Social Media for Student Recruitment & Retention

Posted on Categories Recruitment and Retention, Technology Integration

At a Glance Chester County Technical College High School-Pennock’s Bridge Campus piloted the use of a “Social Media Blitz Day” to encourage students to use social media responsibly while promoting CTE and the school. Overview Students at Chester County Technical College High School-Pennock’s Bridge Campus (TCHS-PB) were encouraged to share news about their opportunities, accomplishments, and programs … Continue reading Using Social Media for Student Recruitment & Retention

Schoolwide Use of Max Teaching

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration

At a Glance Instructors at the Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus utilize MAX Teaching methods and student journals in every program of study to improve student comprehension, to increase classroom participation, and to improve NOCTI test scores.  Overview In order to improve lesson comprehension and exam scores, instructors at Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus use … Continue reading Schoolwide Use of Max Teaching

Engaging Industry Through a Student-Lead Speakers Series

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Student Engagement

At a Glance Students in the DECA chapter at State College Area High School planned and implemented a speaker series featuring business professionals from the community. Overview At State College Area High School, students in the DECA chapter organized a speaker series that is designed to provide students an opportunity to hear local business professionals … Continue reading Engaging Industry Through a Student-Lead Speakers Series

Industry Partnerships for Welding

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Welding instructors at Edison High School developed union and industry partnerships in order to better train students for jobs on industrial grade equipment and technology. Overview In order to provide students with an industry-led learning experience, instructors of the welding program at Edison High School (EHS) developed strong partnerships with local welding … Continue reading Industry Partnerships for Welding

Social Studies Curriculum that Integrates Technical and Academic Content

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration

At a Glance At North Montco Technical Career Center, social studies instructors developed a curriculum that integrates technical concepts (program of study tasks) into the social studies program. Overview North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) provides academic courses to full-time students in addition to offering part-time technical training. In order to add context and relevance … Continue reading Social Studies Curriculum that Integrates Technical and Academic Content