At a Glance At the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC), Welding Technology instructor Kyle Linko selects upperclassman to serve as mentors to new students. Description In 2014, Mr. Linko started a mentoring practice through which upperclassman assist small groups of new students as they learn welding processes. By using mentors, Mr. Linko finds … Continue reading Student Mentors
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Pink Out Week
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, NOCTI Prep, Student EngagementAt a Glance Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) Cosmetology students participate in Pink Out Week during which they provide Cosmetology services to elementary school students to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Description Since 2007, SCCTC cosmetology students have participated in Pink Out Week every October. During this event, they provide services … Continue reading Pink Out Week
NOCTI Simulation, Intervention and Reflection
Posted on Categories NOCTI Prep, Student EngagementAt a Glance Administrative Assisting students at JP McCaskey High School complete five practice NOCTI simulations. They and their parents receive their scores and general NOCTI information to help them prepare for the NOCTI assessment. Description To better prepare for the NOCTI test, administrative assisting students are required to complete five NOCTI simulations before taking … Continue reading NOCTI Simulation, Intervention and Reflection
Dauphin County Technical School: Student Culminating Career Portfolio
Posted on Categories Classroom Assessments, Curriculum Planning, Employability Skills, Postsecondary Transitions, Student EngagementAt a Glance As part of the Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS) curriculum, each student is expected to complete a Culminating Career Portfolio by the end of senior year. The portfolio consists of four major components, and students are provided resources and support from a team of staff members as they work on it. Description … Continue reading Dauphin County Technical School: Student Culminating Career Portfolio
North Montco Technical Career Center: Personalized Learning Project
Posted on Categories Classroom Management, NOCTI Prep, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Professional Development, Student EngagementAt a Glance Supported by a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Personalized Learning Grant, North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) implemented an innovative personalized learning paradigm that leverages digital technology to create an individual learning path for each student. Description NMTCC is the first CTC in the state to be awarded the Pennsylvania Department of … Continue reading North Montco Technical Career Center: Personalized Learning Project
Warren County Career Center: Partnership with Local Police Department
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, NOCTI Prep, Project-based Learning, Student Engagement, Work-based learningAt a Glance Through a partnership with the local police department, welding students at Warren County Career Center (WCCC) gain relevant work experience as they complete several hands-on projects for the department. Description The collaboration between the WCCC welding program and the City of Warren Police Department is a long-established tradition. Due to this strong … Continue reading Warren County Career Center: Partnership with Local Police Department
Teacher Strategies to Improve Student Performance
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Curriculum Planning, New Teacher Induction, NOCTI Prep, Professional DevelopmentResearch has proven that consistent teacher effort to utilize proven strategies will make significant improvements in student performance. A series of small curriculum planning and instructional delivery changes made by a teacher over time will result in more focused instruction, more engaged students and improved performance. Download the guide HERE.
Data Mining of NOCTI Test Results
Posted on Categories NOCTI PrepAt a Glance One teacher is using student results from the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) to develop state-required student learning objectives (SLOs) and to inform decisions on maintaining or changing instructional practices aimed at improving student achievement. Overview While all teachers at the Steel Center for CTE, under the supervision of one or … Continue reading Data Mining of NOCTI Test Results
Interactive Trivia Game for NOCTI and Industry Certification Review
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Industry Certifications, NOCTI Prep, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student EngagementAt a Glance Students in the Network Systems Technology program at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center play a specially designed trivia board game as a method for reviewing technical material. Overview In 2013, the Network Systems Technology instructor at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center created a board game, modeled after Trivial Pursuit, to … Continue reading Interactive Trivia Game for NOCTI and Industry Certification Review
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Use of Learning Tools for NOCTI Prep
Posted on Categories NOCTI Prep, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Technology IntegrationAt a Glance At Chester County Technical College High School, all programs of study use Quizlet and MAX Teaching methods to enhance student learning and improve NOCTI assessment scores. Overview The Chester County Technical College High School is Pennsylvanias first public, hybrid career and technical high school/community college. The high school, which serves students in … Continue reading Use of Learning Tools for NOCTI Prep