At a Glance Construction Technical Program students participate in the Tiny House Project, a collaborative project spanning seven technical programs and over 200 students. Overview Students in the Construction Cluster program at the Brownstown Campus of the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (CTC) participated in a project-based learning experience entitled, The Tiny House Project. … Continue reading Tiny House Project Positively Impacts Student Engagement
Category: Administrator Leadership
Using Moodle as a Platform for Professional Development
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance The administration and faculty at Lawrence County Career and Technical Center (LCCTC) used the open-source learning platform Moodle (https://moodle.org/) to participate in an interactive book study on Integrating Differentiated Instruction with Understanding by Design. Overview During the 2015-2016 school year, LCCTC administrators and instructors participated in a year-long professional development initiative focused … Continue reading Using Moodle as a Platform for Professional Development
Supervision Plan
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School (CPAVTS) Administrative Director Justin Bruhn created a supervision plan to inform professional employees of the expectations and conditions under which they would be supervised and evaluated. Overview The CPAVTS supervision plan, created and implemented by Administrator Director Justin Bruhn, is detailed in a formal document that … Continue reading Supervision Plan
Evaluating Student Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum PlanningAt a Glance Lebanon County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) faculty assess students math and reading skills to identify students who need academic intervention to score at a ninth grade reading and math level. Overview To identify who requires additional academic support and to monitor progress, all full-day LCCTC students reading and math skills are … Continue reading Evaluating Student Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Math Integration
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum PlanningAt a Glance At Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC), two certified math teachers collaborate with CTE instructors to help them integrate math concepts into lesson plans. Overview With the support of two math teachers, career and technical education (CTE) instructors at GACTC align their program curriculum with career-specific math concepts. First, the math … Continue reading Math Integration
Peer-to-Peer Professional Development
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance Instructors from across several career and technology centers (CTCs) participate in a joint in-service during which they share promising practices and engage in peer-to-peer professional development with instructors from their program areas. Overview Instructors from up to 10 different CTCs attend a full-day professional development in-service. The participating CTCs include: A.W. Beattie … Continue reading Peer-to-Peer Professional Development
Using Visuals to Highlight Competencies and Relevancy
Posted on Categories Curriculum Planning, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance The Graphics and Electronics Media instructor at Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC) provides students with a visual display of how their assignments align to specific competencies and a timeline of when specific tasks will be completed throughout the year. Overview ICTC Graphics and Electronics Media instructor, Jon Krecota, uses a highly organized … Continue reading Using Visuals to Highlight Competencies and Relevancy
Project POST (Program of Study Tool)
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance A comprehensive, simplified tool was created to answer questions Susquehanna County Career and Technical Center (SCCTC) instructors had about accountability for meeting PDE Career and Technical Education requirements, Chapter 339 Vocational Education standards, and Program of Study (POS) curriculum. Overview With guidance from Career and Technical Distinguished Leaders, three Health Careers instructors … Continue reading Project POST (Program of Study Tool)
Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment
Posted on Categories Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student EngagementAt a Glance Explicit assignment and task completion expectations, expanded use of technology, and creation of electronic portfolios are some of the strategies instituted by an HVAC instructor who wanted to create a more student-centered learning environment. Overview Emphasis on theory unrelated to practice has been replaced with authentic, student-directed activities using more technology, such … Continue reading Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment
Showcasing Your CTE Program
Posted on Categories Communications, Recruitment and Retention, Student EngagementAt a Glance Staff is working to expand the program information it provides to students, parents, and building visitors. Overview To better articulate a wide variety of information specific to each program, Counselor Shannon Hinkle suggested that CTE teachers identify strengths and highlights in the following categories: Postsecondary articulations Postsecondary student spotlights Alumni spotlight Cooperative … Continue reading Showcasing Your CTE Program