Teachers 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.
Category: Professional Development
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.
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
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)