Administrator Leadership – CTE Resources

Group Action Research

June 28, 2019May 26, 2020webadminMisc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, Professional Development

At a Glance Instructors at Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) collaborated to conduct a Group Action Research project that tracked the use of the flipped learning instructional strategy in their labs. Description BCTCs differentiated observation system provides instructors the option to participate in alternatives to traditional clinical observations which can last one to two … Continue reading Group Action Research

MOCTI Mock Exam to Prepare Students for the NOCTI Practical Exam

June 5, 2019June 6, 2019webadminNOCTI Prep, Professional Development

At a Glance At Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS) instructional coaches collaborated with CTE teachers to administer a mock NOCTI exam (MOCTI) to help students prepare for the NOCTI practical exam. Description The DCTS instructional coaches designed the MOCTI activity to better prepare students for the NOCTI exam. The experience provided teachers with insight on … Continue reading MOCTI Mock Exam to Prepare Students for the NOCTI Practical Exam

Best Practices Summit Features Peer-to-Peer Learning

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019webadminProfessional Development

At a Glance The Best Practices Summit at Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS) is a peer-to-peer learning in-service that follows a typical conference schedule with large morning sessions and smaller afternoon break-out sessions at which professional staff members share best practices. Description The DCTS professional development committee designed the April Best Practices Summit to encourage … Continue reading Best Practices Summit Features Peer-to-Peer Learning

Encouraging Instructional Best Practices through Competitions and Games (Gamification)

May 23, 2019February 28, 2020webadminAcademic/Technical Skill Integration, Professional Development

At a Glance The Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS) instructional coaches developed Gamification, an inter-staff competition designed to encourage teachers to implement best instructional practices. Description To encourage teachers to work with instructional coaches and to promote the use of best practices, DCTS instructional coaches implement an optional professional staff competition called Gamification. The competition … Continue reading Encouraging Instructional Best Practices through Competitions and Games (Gamification)

Differentiated and Personalized Professional Development

May 20, 2019webadminProfessional Development

At a Glance Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) offers professional development in-services that meet the needs of its diverse staff and give teachers voice and choice in their own learning. Description LCTI developed in-service options that address the wide-range of its instructors strengths and needs to help ensure professional development is relevant and valuable … Continue reading Differentiated and Personalized Professional Development

NOCTI BINGO

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019webadminAcademic/Technical Skill Integration, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, NOCTI Prep, Professional Development

At a Glance The literacy and math coaches at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute implemented a creative, BINGO-based professional development challenge to encourage instructors to use best teaching practices while preparing students for the NOCTI tests. Description In February 2019, the LCTI instructional coach and instructional technology specialist rolled out a voluntary NOCTI BINGO challenge … Continue reading NOCTI BINGO

FOCUS Team Provides Resources for Teachers

May 1, 2019webadminCurriculum Planning, New Teacher Induction, Professional Development

At a Glance A team of experienced teachers at Mercer County Career Center (MCCC) developed an internal warehouse of professional resources and instructional strategies for their peers to use. Description To support new teachers, MCCC Principal Aaron Kline spearheaded an initiative to create an inhouse professional warehouse of teaching resources and relevant forms that MCCC … Continue reading FOCUS Team Provides Resources for Teachers

Comprehensive Integration of CTE in School District Mindset and Operations

April 25, 2019webadminCommunications, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance In the Corry Area School District, the mission and needs of the Career & Technical Center (Corry CTEC) are comprehensively integrated into the school districts overall scope of operation. Through this cohesive operational approach, administrators strive to eliminate the gaps between CTE and academic education in Corry. Description Corry CTECs Supervisor of … Continue reading Comprehensive Integration of CTE in School District Mindset and Operations

Safe2Say Something Administrative Manual

April 11, 2019webadminCommunications, New Teacher Induction, Professional Development

At a Glance The administrative director of Greene County Career & Technology Center (GCCTC) developed a comprehensive safety manual for staff members to help ensure they are aware of and follow the Act 44 safety requirements. Description Administrative Director Mark Krupa recognized a need for all GCCTC personnel to be aware of the Act 44 … Continue reading Safe2Say Something Administrative Manual

Increasing Participation on Local Advisory Committee

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019webadminAdministrator Leadership, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Communications, Engagement

At a Glance The director of Greene County Career & Technology Center (GCCTC) implements several outreach strategies to increase participation in the Local Advisory Committee. Description When Mark Krupa first became director of GCCTC in 2016, he set a goal to improve the image of career and technical education among local businesses, community members and … Continue reading Increasing Participation on Local Advisory Committee