At a Glance Instructors at Lenape Technical School (Lenape Tech) developed work samples to administer to prospective students with IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) to help students determine if a particular CTE program is a good fit for them. Description The administration and instructors at Lenape Tech continue to search for additional information they can provide … Continue reading Lenape Technical School: Using Work Samples to Assess Prospective Students with IEPs
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SUN Area Technical Institute: Early Intervention to Support Students with IEPs
Posted on Categories Individuals with DisabilitiesAt a Glance SUN Area Technical Institute (SUN Tech) helps students with IEPs transition successfully to SUN Tech and helps minimize their barriers to success once they are enrolled. Description SUN Tech provides resources and support to students with IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) before they enroll and during their time at SUN Tech. The goal … Continue reading SUN Area Technical Institute: Early Intervention to Support Students with IEPs
A.W. Beattie Career Center: Northern Area Transition Fair Supports Students with Disabilities
Posted on Categories Individuals with Disabilities, Special PopulationsAt a Glance In collaboration with its nine sending and sponsoring school districts, A.W. Beattie Career Center hosts an annual “Transition Fair” geared towards students with disabilities who may need support transitioning from high school to postsecondary education, employment or independent living. Description For students with disabilities and their families, the transition from high school … Continue reading A.W. Beattie Career Center: Northern Area Transition Fair Supports Students with Disabilities
Thomas Edison High School (The School District of Philadelphia): Hands-on support for English Learners in the CTE classroom
Posted on Categories English Learners, Special PopulationsAt a Glance At Thomas Edison High School in the School District of Philadelphia, a classroom assistant provides support to English Learners in their CTE classes. Description As of the 2020-2021 school year, approximately 26 percent of students at Thomas Edison High School in the School District of Philadelphia are English Learners (291 students of … Continue reading Thomas Edison High School (The School District of Philadelphia): Hands-on support for English Learners in the CTE classroom
Resource Guide: Publications and Electronic Resources Relating to Special Populations
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Enrolling and Supporting English Learners in CTE
Posted on Categories English Learners, Special PopulationsAt a Glance Since 2018, a full-time ESL assistant has worked at Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center (RMCTC) to provide English language learners (ELL) students push-in support services. To create and fund this position, the Reading School District (RSD) and RMCTC administrators collaborated to reallocate a district support staff member to the CTC. Description … Continue reading Enrolling and Supporting English Learners in CTE
Non-traditional Student Day
Posted on Categories Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Special PopulationsAt a Glance Non-traditional students admitted to York County School of Technology attend a Non-traditional Student Day prior to enrollment. During this event, they meet and shadow enrolled and experienced non-traditional students who will serve as mentors to them throughout their high school technical program experience. NOTE: According to the federal law governing and funding … Continue reading Non-traditional Student Day
Push-in Services to Support EL Students in CTE
Posted on Categories English Learners, Special PopulationsAt a Glance At Erie High School, an English Learner (EL) instructor provides services inside CTE classes (“pushes in”) to support EL students. Description Erie High School is a comprehensive high school that offers 18 CTE programs. As of the 2020-2021 school year, 262 students, or 16 percent of the student population, are identified as … Continue reading Push-in Services to Support EL Students in CTE
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute: Creating a New Barbering Program to Meet Local Needs
Posted on Categories Adult CTE, Promising Practices in Adult CTEAt a Glance Fayette County Career & Technical Institute (FCCTI) successfully started a new barber program through an expedited process that involved collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Description FCCTI had considered opening a barber program for many years. So, when the results of a student survey conducted by a sending school indicated an interest in such … Continue reading Fayette County Career & Technical Institute: Creating a New Barbering Program to Meet Local Needs
Providing Technical Education During a Pandemic
Posted on Categories Promising Practices in Adult CTE, Special PopulationsAt a Glance While adhering to Pennsylvania Department of Education COVID-19 guidelines and CDC guidelines, as well as navigating through students’ personal challenges, the administration and faculty at Lenape Technical School Adult & Continuing Education set a goal to graduate 25 adult students from five separate entry-level workforce CTE training programs between September and December … Continue reading Providing Technical Education During a Pandemic