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Carlisle Area School District: Equus CareerLink Workforce Youth Development Program

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Engagement

At a Glance The Carlisle Area School District partnered with the South-Central Workforce Development Board (SCPa Works) to provide underserved students with greater access to career training and employment opportunities. Description Leaders in the Carlisle Area School District (CASD) wanted to help youth and young adults from underserved populations learn about careers and find a … Continue reading Carlisle Area School District: Equus CareerLink Workforce Youth Development Program

Venango Technology Center: Multiple Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

Posted on Categories Crosscutting Strategies, Special Populations

At a Glance Venango Technology Center (VTC) uses a Multiple Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to proactively implement interventions for students who face barriers to learning. Description VTC administrators and faculty recognize the importance of supporting at-risk students and providing them the resources and tools they need to overcome challenges. However, their usual efforts to … Continue reading Venango Technology Center: Multiple Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

SUN Area Technical Institute:  Student Awareness Team

Posted on Categories Crosscutting Strategies, Individuals with Disabilities, Special Populations

At a Glance The Student Awareness Team at SUN Area Technical Institute (SUN Tech) identifies students who are struggling and proactively provides resources and support to address their specific barriers to learning. Description Established at the start of the 2019-2020 school year, the Student Awareness Team at SUN Tech identifies students who may be facing … Continue reading SUN Area Technical Institute:  Student Awareness Team

Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, Lancaster County Public Sending Schools and Lancaster/Lebanon IU13: Strengthening Partnerships between Sending Districts, CTCs, and IU 13 to Support CTE Students with Diverse Needs

Posted on Categories Crosscutting Strategies, Special Populations

At a Glance Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, its sending school districts and the Lancaster/Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 focused on improving their collaboration and communication practices so that they could better serve students with diverse needs. As part of this process, they delineated specific responsibilities among themselves and increased their transparency when working together. … Continue reading Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, Lancaster County Public Sending Schools and Lancaster/Lebanon IU13: Strengthening Partnerships between Sending Districts, CTCs, and IU 13 to Support CTE Students with Diverse Needs

Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center: Early Intervention to Address Student Performance Concerns

Posted on Categories Crosscutting Strategies, Engagement, Engaging At Risk Students, Special Populations

At a Glance Instructors at Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) use alert forms to notify the student, the parents, the counselor, and the executive director if a student’s grade dips below 75% in a class. This early-intervention approach addresses the needs of all students facing barriers to learning, including those from across the … Continue reading Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center: Early Intervention to Address Student Performance Concerns

Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center: Ongoing Support for Students in the Foster Care System

Posted on Categories Special Populations, Youth Who Are in, or Have Aged Out of, the Foster Care System

At a Glance At Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center (GJCTC), the special education facilitator collaborates with the court advocate, caseworkers and sending school faculty to support students who are in the foster care system. Description GJCTC special education facilitator Korie Duryea works closely with the Court Appointed Special Advocate as well as with other … Continue reading Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center: Ongoing Support for Students in the Foster Care System