Curriculum Planning – CTE Resources

Franklin County Career and Technology Center: Using Task Tracking to Determine Learning Gaps

February 2, 2024webadminCurriculum Planning

At a Glance The Franklin County Career and Technology Center recognized that the COVID-19 Pandemic may have resulted in a gap in learning for students from the onset in 2020 up to and including the 2023 school year. Therefore, the leadership team began to discuss learning gaps with teachers and staff as early fall of … Continue reading Franklin County Career and Technology Center: Using Task Tracking to Determine Learning Gaps

Upper Bucks County Technical School: Developing a UDL Micro-Credential for Career and Technical Educators

February 2, 2024webadminCurriculum Planning

At a Glance Dr. Michael Herrera, Executive Director of Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS), led the successful implementation of a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Micro-Credential for Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators. This initiative significantly reshaped CTE education, equipping educators, many from business and industry backgrounds, to support diverse learners, including a substantial … Continue reading Upper Bucks County Technical School: Developing a UDL Micro-Credential for Career and Technical Educators

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

Workshops to Develop a Curriculum

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018webadminAdministrator Leadership, Curriculum Planning, Instruction, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas

Corry Area School Districts Career & Technical Center: Workshops to Develop a Curriculum At a Glance Corry Area School Districts Career & Technical Center (Corry CTEC) conducts Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) workshops to align the CTE program curricula with the state task lists and the needs of the local economy. Description Corry CTEC uses a … Continue reading Workshops to Develop a Curriculum

Using NOCTI Data to Improve Student Achievement

June 18, 2018webadminAccountability & Data Use, Curriculum Planning, Industry Certifications, Professional Development, Video & Webinars

Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center: Keeping it Simple but Effective, Incorporating Literacy and Numeracy into the CTE Classroom

June 5, 2018June 5, 2018webadminAcademic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum Planning, Math T Charts, Professional Development

At a Glance At Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC), instructors integrate CTE and academic content to help students learn and develop trade-specific literacy and numeracy skills and help them understand the connection between academic coursework and the CTE curriculum. Description Several SCCTC instructors attended SREB- and TAP-related professional development to learn CTE/academic integration … Continue reading Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center: Keeping it Simple but Effective, Incorporating Literacy and Numeracy into the CTE Classroom

Regional Professional Development for Homeland Security Instructors

April 10, 2018April 10, 2018webadminCurriculum Planning, Professional Development

At a Glance In response to a decline in students NOCTI performance, a multi-school, collaborative approach to professional learning was organized for instructors in one program area. Description Following a change in the NOCTI Homeland Security assessment, a decrease in student performance was noticed at several southwestern Pennsylvania career and technical centers. Further, most of … Continue reading Regional Professional Development for Homeland Security Instructors

Dauphin County Technical School: Student Culminating Career Portfolio

December 22, 2017webadminClassroom Assessments, Curriculum Planning, Employability Skills, Postsecondary Transitions, Student Engagement

At a Glance As part of the Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS) curriculum, each student is expected to complete a Culminating Career Portfolio by the end of senior year. The portfolio consists of four major components, and students are provided resources and support from a team of staff members as they work on it. Description … Continue reading Dauphin County Technical School: Student Culminating Career Portfolio

Teacher Strategies to Improve Student Performance

September 22, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Curriculum Planning, New Teacher Induction, NOCTI Prep, Professional Development

Research has proven that consistent teacher effort to utilize proven strategies will make significant improvements in student performance. A series of small curriculum planning and instructional delivery changes made by a teacher over time will result in more focused instruction, more engaged students and improved performance. Download the guide HERE.

Five Innovative Practices Taking Place in PAs CTCs

September 11, 2017September 12, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Communications, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Student Engagement

The programs profiled in this guide represent a variety of initiatives and opportunities for students to take advantage of the training and preparation offered by CTE, which offers more than most people may realize. Key elements identified in the educational collaborations profiled in this report include: Leadership that scans the economy to identify emerging workforce … Continue reading Five Innovative Practices Taking Place in PAs CTCs