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Pittsburgh Public Schools: Equitable Access Practices to Support English Language Learners

Posted on Categories English Learners, Special Populations

At 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

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At 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

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At 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

Lehigh Career and Technical Institute: Fifth Grade CTC Tours

Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI) offers tours of their facility and programs to fifth grade students from all of their sending districts to introduce them to career and technical education. This profile showcases how the LCTI team organized and facilitated tours in the second semester of 2021 running over two weeks … Continue reading Lehigh Career and Technical Institute: Fifth Grade CTC Tours

Garden Spot High School: Onboarding New Employers as Cooperative Education Sites

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At a Glance This Best Practice highlights how the Career Pathways Coordinator at Garden Spot High School developed a detailed approach to onboarding local businesses to support both the Cooperative Education and Internship program. The profile describes how one person with a vision and determination developed a thriving and effective work-based learning program for students. … Continue reading Garden Spot High School: Onboarding New Employers as Cooperative Education Sites