At a Glance Three CTCs in Central PA (CCCTC, CPI, and SCAHS) work together to provide Authentic Collaborative Training (ACT) for new and experienced teachers to visit CTE programs at each other’s schools and be a part of scheduled learning walks. The walks provide teachers with an opportunity to observe instructional practices and resources used … Continue reading State College Area High School: Authentic Collaborative Training (ACT)
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation: Family and Consumer Sciences Peer Mentoring Program
Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance The Western Pennsylvania FCS Peer Mentor Program was a pilot project during the 2021-2022 school year. The program was developed to provide new Family and Consumer Sciences teachers with mentor support, professional development, and content-based resources. Description Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) certified teachers are currently in high demand in Pennsylvania. Many … Continue reading Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation: Family and Consumer Sciences Peer Mentoring Program
Berks Career and Technology Center: Recruitment of Career and Technical Education Teachers that Work
Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance The Berks Career and Technology Center has implemented several recruitment practices over the years to successfully attract and retain Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers. Recently, the compiled recruitment strategy analytics have been added to the annual data collection for use in the Human Resources Office. The data identifies the most effective … Continue reading Berks Career and Technology Center: Recruitment of Career and Technical Education Teachers that Work
Penn State University: Drive CTE Podcasts
Posted on Categories Special PopulationsAt a Glance Drive CTE podcasts explore topics aimed to help instructors, counselors, and administrators improve Career and Technical Education (CTE) in middle, secondary, and post-secondary schools. The recordings feature research and expert practitioners who offer advice, best practices, and lessons learned on different topics each month. Description The podcasts were created for CTE instructors, … Continue reading Penn State University: Drive CTE Podcasts
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: Designing and Marketing Courses for Niche Audiences
Posted on Categories Adult CTE, Promising Practices in Adult CTE, UncategorizedAt a Glance Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been providing technical education to meet the needs of adults for over 40 years. MBIT offers adults: Adult Evening Classes Adult Day Programs Online Courses Custom Industry Training for Employers Description MBIT Adult Education courses offer training in the skills needed for today’s workforce. Adult … Continue reading Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: Designing and Marketing Courses for Niche Audiences
Pittsburgh Public Schools: Equitable Access Practices to Support English Language Learners
Posted on Categories English Learners, Special PopulationsAt a Glance Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) division strives to ensure equitable access to all 16 CTE programs for all students regardless of gender, race, disability or any other special populations category. Two specific ways we have done this is through creating virtual tours of all 16 programs on our … Continue reading Pittsburgh Public Schools: Equitable Access Practices to Support English Language Learners
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County: Practical Nursing: Incorporation and Use of Obstetric and Pediatric Simulation Lab
Posted on Categories UncategorizedAt a Glance The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC) and Practical Nursing Program collaborates with the Lackawanna County Workforce Development Board (WDB) to provide opportunities to educate students and parents/guardians on local in-demand occupations and the career pathways associated with them. As part of these efforts, CTCLC Practical Nursing obtained and incorporated High … Continue reading Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County: Practical Nursing: Incorporation and Use of Obstetric and Pediatric Simulation Lab
Chester County Technical College High School – Pennocks Bridge: Successful Practices to Serve the Needs of ESL Students
Posted on Categories English Learners, Special PopulationsAt a Glance The identified English as a Second Language (ESL) career and technical students at Chester County Technical College High School – Pennocks Bridge are supported from the time they make application through to graduation through structured support activities. The 60-80 students that are served annually are completers of their Career and Technical Education … Continue reading Chester County Technical College High School – Pennocks Bridge: Successful Practices to Serve the Needs of ESL Students
Preparing Individuals for Non-Traditional Fields
Posted on Categories Other Resources, Special Populations Lunch & Learn Workshop Series, Video & WebinarsVIDEO: Preparing Individuals for Non-Traditional Fields
Recruitment and Retention of CTE Students
Posted on Categories Other Resources, Video & Webinars, Workshop Series: Strategies to Address Needs Identified in Your School’s CLNAVIDEO: Recruitment and Retention of CTE Students Download Video