Occupational 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
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The Value and Promise of CTE: Results from a National Survey of Parents and Students
Posted on Categories Communications, Parent Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionGather your schools communications team, read the report and watch the presentation. Youll be inspired to review and improve your communications efforts! Published by Advance CTE, this presentation discusses key findings from a recent report, The Value and Promise of CTE. In addition, the 41-minute presentation offers career and technical center personnel invaluable suggestions and guidance … Continue reading The Value and Promise of CTE: Results from a National Survey of Parents and Students
Pathways System Framework & Early Steps
Posted on Categories College and Career Pathways, Professional DevelopmentThe National Center for College and Career Transitions, or NC3T, has developed a step-by-step approach to planning and implementing an effective and sustainable Pathways System that prepares students for college, career, and life. NC3T skillfully guides Pathways Partnerships throughout the entire process by providing ongoing technical assistance, proven resources and tools, expert coaching, and key meeting … Continue reading Pathways System Framework & Early Steps
Pathways Professional Development Overview
Posted on Categories College and Career Pathways, New Teacher Induction, Professional DevelopmentThe following areas of sustained professional development are typically required to develop a mature pathways model. Much of this should be paid through existing professional development allocations. Expertise within the district, college, or partnership should be developed and shared as quickly as possible so that the practice can be sustained internally. PATHWAYS-PROFESSIONAL-DEVELOPMENT-OVERVIEW
Upper Bucks County Technical School Teachers Learning Together
Posted on Categories Professional Development, Video & WebinarsTeachers at UBCTS formed a professional learning community and, as a result of monthly meetings, are expanding their instructional practices. Learn more in this recorded interview.
Principal Shadow Event for Sending School Districts
Posted on Categories Professional Development, Student EngagementAt a Glance Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennocks Bridge Campus hosted a shadowing event for sending high school principals to learn more about the CTE programs and experiences available to students. Overview To promote the event, Pennocks Bridge Principal Dr. Brian Hughes reached out to sending school principals to provide information and … Continue reading Principal Shadow Event for Sending School Districts
Chester County Technical College High School Curriculum Plan
Posted on Categories Curriculum Planning, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance As part of a curriculum initiative project, administrators and instructors at Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) developed a curriculum plan that details how to create and implement high quality instruction. Overview Administrators and faculty developed the curriculum plan in order to provide teachers with an effective model for lesson planning, … Continue reading Chester County Technical College High School Curriculum Plan
Veterinary Assistant Safety Program
Posted on Categories Curriculum Planning, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance The Beaver County Career and Technology Center (BCCTC) Veterinary Assistant Program utilizes a manual to ensure proper student safety. Overview Stephanie Vuckovich, instructor of the Veterinary Assistant Program, developed a student safety manual. It includes laboratory safety rules, such as staying calm while handling animals, keeping lab doors closed when animals are … Continue reading Veterinary Assistant Safety Program
Work-Based Learning Toolkit
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, Professional Development, Project-based Learning, Student Engagement, Work-based learningThe Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technology offers several toolkits targeted to the needs of CTE staff. BCTE Work-based Learning Toolkit, published in early 2017, is available for download.
Communicating the Value of Career and Technology Centers to the Community
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, CommunicationsThe Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technology offers several toolkits targeted to the needs of CTE staff. The latest toolkit, Communicating the Value of CTE, published in spring 2017, is now available for download. This 29-page document provides guidance in developing or expanding communication efforts to various stakeholders.