The foundation of a successful CTE program starts with local leadership. The purpose of this guidebook is to share ideas and practical examples of promising practices that CTC leadership stakeholders can implement to improve their working relationships. These practices include: (1) Open, transparent, ongoing communication; (2) Sharing resources (financial, programmatic, etc.) ? Collaborative approaches to … Continue reading Career and Technical Education Leadership Connections: A Guide to Effective Working Relationships
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Five Innovative Practices Taking Place in PAs CTCs
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Communications, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Student EngagementThe programs profiled in this guide represent a variety of initiatives and opportunities for students to take advantage of the training and preparation offered by CTE, which offers more than most people may realize. Key elements identified in the educational collaborations profiled in this report include: Leadership that scans the economy to identify emerging workforce … Continue reading Five Innovative Practices Taking Place in PAs CTCs
Making the Most of a Business-Education Partnership Grant
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Postsecondary Transitions, Student Engagement, Work-based learningEight CTCs partnered with their Workforce Development Boards to expand career development. Learn more about the important and innovative ways they utilized this funding. Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technical Center https://pacteresources.com/2017/06/promising-practices-eastern-westmoreland-career-and-technical-center/ Lehigh Career and Technical Center and Lehigh Valley https://pacteresources.com/2017/06/promising-practices-lcti-and-lehigh-valley/ Upper Bucks County Technical School https://pacteresources.com/2017/03/promising-practice-upper-bucks-county-technical-school/ A.W. Beattie Career Center https://pacteresources.com/2017/03/promising-practice-a-w-beattie-career-center/ Mercer County Career Center … Continue reading Making the Most of a Business-Education Partnership Grant
An Introduction to Working with English Language Learners in CTE
Posted on Categories Classroom Management, English Learners, Professional Development, Video & WebinarsThis 30-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation was developed as a professional learning resource for CTE teachers and staff who have little experiences teaching students with limited English proficiency. View video HERE.
Career Readiness in Pennsylvania
Posted on Categories Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Communications, Postsecondary Transitions, Professional Development, Video & WebinarsAs part of a federal grant application, Team Pennsylvania created this informative four-minute video.
Supporting Career and Technical Education Students Transition to College and Career
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Career Information and Exploration, Postsecondary Transitions, Professional Development, Student EngagementTo help students make a successful transition to college and career, teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators at many Pennsylvanias career and technical centers (CTCs) are providing explicit and innovative supports that increase students college and career awareness, help them navigate through the college application and admission process, and help them enter the workforce. This PDE … Continue reading Supporting Career and Technical Education Students Transition to College and Career
Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) Guide
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, New Teacher Induction, Occupational Advisory Board, Professional DevelopmentOccupational Advisory Committees provide a vital link between the Career Technical Center, and the local and regional business and industry community. Active OACs ensure the relevance of career and technical education programs and serve as an advocate for the impact of career and technical education in addressing regional workforce needs. The purpose of this PDE … Continue reading Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) Guide
Upper Bucks County Technical School Teachers Learning Together
Posted on Categories Professional Development, Video & WebinarsTeachers 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.
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.
Communicating the Value of Career and Technology Centers to the Community
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, CommunicationsThe 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.