Principal Shadow Event for Sending School Districts

Posted on Categories Professional Development, Student Engagement

At a Glance Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s 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, Pennock’s 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 Development

At 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

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At 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 learning

The 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

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At 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

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At 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

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At 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 Development

At 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)

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At 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)

Curriculum Plan

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At 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