BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports – Page 2

Work-Based Learning Toolkit

May 30, 2017September 11, 2017webadminBCTE 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.

Communicating the Value of Career and Technology Centers to the Community

May 30, 2017August 7, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Communications

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technology offers several toolkits targeted to the needs of CTE staff. The latest toolkit, Communicating the Value of CTE, published in spring 2017, is now available for download. This 29-page document provides guidance in developing or expanding communication efforts to various stakeholders.

Resource Energizes Technical and Academic Collaboration

May 24, 2017July 27, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports

At a Glance Community and business involvement led to a study of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln that ignited student enthusiasm and met a school goal to increase collaboration among the academic and technical programs at the school. Overview The Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln is curriculum created by Todd Van Beck, a certified funeral … Continue reading Resource Energizes Technical and Academic Collaboration

CTE Instructional Coaching Resource Guide

January 12, 2016September 12, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Career Information and Exploration, Postsecondary Transitions, Professional Development, Student Engagement

While Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers are typically considered to be experts in their industry or field, they often join the teaching profession without extensive background or formal training in instructional strategies and practices. To support CTE teachers and to ensure that their instruction meets today’s high standards, many career and technical centers (CTCs) … Continue reading CTE Instructional Coaching Resource Guide

Case Study: Erie County Technical School

July 24, 2015July 27, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports

Case study on Erie County Technical School located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Implementation Guide for Enhancing Literacy and Numeracy in CTE

July 23, 2015September 22, 2017webadminAcademic/Technical Skill Integration, BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, New Teacher Induction, Professional Development

This guide captures the information and considerations that CTE leaders and stakeholders identified as being key strategies for integrating numeracy and literacy to strengthen students’ academic and technical skills.

Implementation Guide for Establishing and Sustaining Business/Industry Partnerships

July 23, 2015September 22, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement

This guide captures the information and considerations that CTE leaders and stakeholders identified as being key strategies for engaging business and industry in meaningful partnerships.

Implementation Guide for Developing a Data Protocol/Framework

July 23, 2015September 22, 2017webadminAccountability & Data Use, BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports

This guide captures the information and considerations that CTE leaders and stakeholders identified as being key to establishing a data protocol/framework.

Instructional Coaches Technology Tools and Resources

July 23, 2015July 27, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports

The following tools and resources were recommended by Pennsylvania instructional coaches for use by their peers and colleagues. This list is intended as a reference, not an endorsement. Google Forms http://www.google.com/forms/about/ Kahoot! https://getkahoot.com/ Kahoot! is a classroom response system which creates an engaging learning space, through a game-based digital pedagogy. Nearpod www.nearpod.com Create, engage, assess … Continue reading Instructional Coaches Technology Tools and Resources

Pennsylvania Career & Technical Education: College and Career Pathways for the 21st Century

May 26, 2015November 7, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, College and Career Pathways, Communications, Recruitment and Retention

This brochure describes how CTE in Pennsylvania is designed to meet a dual mission developing students with both college readiness skills and a career path. It presents profiles and data to support the idea that CTE can help all students, including those who intend to pursue post secondary education, develop a clear game plan … Continue reading Pennsylvania Career & Technical Education: College and Career Pathways for the 21st Century