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The Pittsburgh Promise: Fast Track Your Future

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, College and Career Pathways, Postsecondary Transitions

At a Glance Through the Pittsburgh Promise, CTE students in the Pittsburgh Public School District are eligible to receive a scholarship to earn post-secondary credits in high school and beyond. Overview The Pittsburgh Promise is a program to help students and families of the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) plan, prepare, and pay for education beyond … Continue reading The Pittsburgh Promise: Fast Track Your Future

CTE Instructional Coaching Resource Guide

Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Career Information and Exploration, Postsecondary Transitions, Professional Development, Student Engagement

While Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers are typically considered to be experts in their industry or field, they often join the teaching profession without extensive background or formal training in instructional strategies and practices. To support CTE teachers and to ensure that their instruction meets today’s high standards, many career and technical centers (CTCs) … Continue reading CTE Instructional Coaching Resource Guide

Checking Labor Costs When Estimating Brick Lesson

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas

Essential Question(s) The following essential question is explored in this lesson plan: How do you justify the bid estimate for the labor when working with brick? Relevant Program(s) of Study This lesson was created for Masonry (CIP 46.0101). Lesson Objective(s) or Task(s) Students will decide if a given cost for labor is reasonable for a … Continue reading Checking Labor Costs When Estimating Brick Lesson

Lights, Camera, Set Design Lesson

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Essential Question(s) The following essential question is explored in this lesson plan: How does a masonry foreman accurately design a set, estimate materials, and create a bid that allows the business to maintain profitability? Relevant Program(s) of Study This lesson was created for Masonry (46.0101). Lesson Objective(s) or Task(s) Students will be able to design … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Set Design Lesson

Recipe Costing Lesson

Posted on Categories Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, NOCTI Prep

Essential Question(s) The following essential questions are explored in this lesson plan: Why is it important to cost out a recipe? How does the recipe cost affect the menu price? Relevant Program(s) of Study This lesson was created for Culinary Arts – CIP 12.0508 Institutional Food Worker. Lesson Objective(s) or Task(s) Students will understand recipe … Continue reading Recipe Costing Lesson

Pre-NOCTI Score Analysis Lesson

Posted on Categories Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, NOCTI Prep

Essential Question(s) The following essential question is explored in this lesson plan: Why is it important to develop data analysis skills? Relevant Program(s) of Study This lesson was created for Culinary Arts – CIP 12.0508 Institutional Food Worker, however, it can be used in any program that administers the Pre-NOCTI. Lesson Objective(s) or Task(s) Using calculated percentages, … Continue reading Pre-NOCTI Score Analysis Lesson

Multi-Disciplinary Hydroponics Project

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Project-based Learning

At a Glance Students in the Horticulture, Plumbing, Electrical, and Culinary Arts programs at Upper Bucks County Technical School collaborated on a hydroponic technology project. Overview The purpose of this initiative was to create a multi-program project that used new technology and created experiences that involved higher learning opportunities in science, design/build concepts, farm-to-table and … Continue reading Multi-Disciplinary Hydroponics Project

Integrating English Writing Standards in Program Safety Lessons (“The Possessed Brake Lathe”)

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At a Glance The “Possessed Brake Lathe” lesson incorporates multiple learning styles and embedded occupational and literacy skill development into a required automotive technology safety lesson.   Overview Prior to all new tasks being introduced in both the theory room and laboratory, necessary related safety aspects of the unit must be taught and completely understood by all … Continue reading Integrating English Writing Standards in Program Safety Lessons (“The Possessed Brake Lathe”)

Applying Project-Based Learning in Engine Technology Program

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Project-based Learning, Student Engagement

At a Glance Students in the Vehicle Maintenance Tech (Engine Technology) program apply their learning through working on real-world projects that are linked to Program of Study tasks. Overview In the Vehicle Maintenance Tech (Engine Technology) program at Chester County Technical College High School, the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program of Study (POS) curriculum is … Continue reading Applying Project-Based Learning in Engine Technology Program

Volvo Certification Training Lab

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Industry Certifications, Promising Practices in Adult CTE, Work-based learning

At a Glance Students in the Diesel Mechanics and Agricultural Mechanics programs at Franklin County Career and Technology Center can earn an industry certification in Lean Manufacturing and Assembly Operations.  Overview Since 2011, the Franklin County Career and Technology Center (CTC) has partnered with the Volvo Construction Equipment Company in Shippensburg, PA to provide a … Continue reading Volvo Certification Training Lab