At 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
Category: Administrator Leadership
Curriculum Plan
Posted on Categories Curriculum Planning, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance New and existing professional staff are given a comprehensive Curriculum Plan that provides specific examples of curriculum documents required for planning and preparation for each of the career and technical education programs. Overview The 2015-2019, 37-page Curriculum Plan, developed by school administrators for both newly hired and veteran teachers, includes a wealth … Continue reading Curriculum Plan
Internship/Apprenticeship Program with City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance Philadelphias Office of Fleet Management Internship and Apprenticeship Program trains and pays students to repair and maintain the citys fleet of automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles. Overview Starting in the summer after their sophomore year, students accepted into the program are paid while learning how to repair and maintain the citys police … Continue reading Internship/Apprenticeship Program with City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management
Curriculum Resource Binder
Posted on Categories Curriculum PlanningAt a Glance The Fayette County Career and Technical Institute (FCCTI) offers teachers a curriculum resource that walks them through the process of lesson and unit planning in order to ensure that lessons meet school and state requirements for academic and technical standards. Overview The assistant director at FCCTI created a curriculum resource for new … Continue reading Curriculum Resource Binder
Central Montco Technical School Teacher Domain Analysis
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance A spreadsheet was created to analyze teachers performance levels and identify targeted professional development needs. Overview Improving teachers instructional practices leads to an increase in student achievement. With this in mind, administrators at Central Montco Technical School utilize data gathered through the state-adopted Charlotte Danielsons Framework as a roadmap for professional development. … Continue reading Central Montco Technical School Teacher Domain Analysis
Lunch n Learn
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance Teachers use their lunch break to learn new technology. Overview Once a week, the technology coordinator invites teachers to participate in lunch n learn, an opportunity to expand their understanding of education-related technology. Some sessions showcase particular software such as Rubistar, Quizlet, or Google Docs. Other sessions offer teachers an open … Continue reading Lunch n Learn
Data Reporting to the Joint Operating Committee
Posted on Categories Accountability & Data UseAt a Glance A.W. Beattie Career Centers executive director provides a written and verbal annual report to the centers Joint Operating Committee. Overview Every January, the executive director of the A.W. Beattie Career Center makes a presentation to members of the Joint Operating Committee (JOC), many of whom may be new and not fully aware … Continue reading Data Reporting to the Joint Operating Committee
Collins Writing Overview for CTE Teachers
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, New Teacher Induction, Professional Development, Student Engagement, Video & WebinarsOn behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, NC3T oversees several initiatives including the facilitation of the Technical Assistance Programs CTE Instructional Coaches Group. Participation in this group is open to educators who work with CTE teachers in PA to increase student achievement through improving instructional practices and delivery. … Continue reading Collins Writing Overview for CTE Teachers
Curriculum Plan
Posted on Categories Curriculum Planning, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance Somerset County Technical Center staff developed a comprehensive curriculum plan that provides new and existing professional staff with examples of curriculum requirements in planning and preparation. Overview The detailed, 37-page Curriculum Plan for the years 2015-2019 starts from the basics a definition of curriculum and moves to include a wealth … Continue reading Curriculum Plan
Professional Learning Communities Lead to Professional Development
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance As a professional learning opportunity, Franklin County Career and Technology Center (FCCTC) staff created four professional learning communities (PLC) aligned with the four components of the Danielson Framework. Overview Using a four-year cycle that focuses on one topic a year, the PLCs are part of the Career and Technical Distinguished School Leaders … Continue reading Professional Learning Communities Lead to Professional Development