At a Glance As part of its comprehensive recruitment plan, Parkway West Career & Technology Center hosts career exploration days for prospective students. (The schools Recruitment Plan is provided at the end of this document.) Description When Dr. Darby Copeland became executive director of Parkway West approximately five years ago, he tasked his administration and … Continue reading Parkway West CTC Recruitment Plan and Activities
Category: Administrator Leadership
Carbon Career and Technical Institute: Non-Traditional Student Recruitment Video
Posted on Categories Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Communications, Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement, Video & WebinarsIn fall 2017, CCTI developed an engaging 13-minute video to support non-traditional student recruiting efforts. View the video here.
Developing a School wide Professional Development Plan
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Professional DevelopmentThis guide draws upon the collective professional experience and knowledge of the instructional Support and Guidance PLC members as presented during PLC meetings and in online discussion forums. The guide captures the information and considerations that PLC members identified as being key enrollment and recruitment strategies. Read the guide here.
Teacher Strategies to Improve Student Performance
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Curriculum Planning, New Teacher Induction, NOCTI Prep, Professional DevelopmentResearch 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.
Career and Technical Education Leadership Connections: A Guide to Effective Working Relationships
Posted on Categories Accountability & Data Use, BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, ReportsThe foundation of a successful CTE program starts with local leadership. The purpose of this guidebook is to share ideas and practical examples of promising practices that CTC leadership stakeholders can implement to improve their working relationships. These practices include: (1) Open, transparent, ongoing communication; (2) Sharing resources (financial, programmatic, etc.) ? Collaborative approaches to … Continue reading Career and Technical Education Leadership Connections: A Guide to Effective Working Relationships
Five Innovative Practices Taking Place in PAs CTCs
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Communications, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Student EngagementThe 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
An Introduction to Working with English Language Learners in CTE
Posted on Categories Classroom Management, English Learners, Professional Development, Video & WebinarsThis 30-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation was developed as a professional learning resource for CTE teachers and staff who have little experiences teaching students with limited English proficiency. View video HERE.
Career Readiness in Pennsylvania
Posted on Categories Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Communications, Postsecondary Transitions, Professional Development, Video & WebinarsAs part of a federal grant application, Team Pennsylvania created this informative four-minute video.
Supporting Career and Technical Education Students Transition to College and Career
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Career Information and Exploration, Postsecondary Transitions, Professional Development, Student EngagementTo help students make a successful transition to college and career, teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators at many Pennsylvanias career and technical centers (CTCs) are providing explicit and innovative supports that increase students college and career awareness, help them navigate through the college application and admission process, and help them enter the workforce. This PDE … Continue reading Supporting Career and Technical Education Students Transition to College and Career
Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) Guide
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, New Teacher Induction, Occupational Advisory Board, Professional DevelopmentOccupational Advisory Committees provide a vital link between the Career Technical Center, and the local and regional business and industry community. Active OACs ensure the relevance of career and technical education programs and serve as an advocate for the impact of career and technical education in addressing regional workforce needs. The purpose of this PDE … Continue reading Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) Guide