Instructional Coaches Technology Tools and Resources

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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

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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

Creating Aligned Calendars: A Guide for Career and Technical Centers and Sending Districts

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This guidebook provides CTC directors and district superintendents with information and specific examples about how CTCs and their sending districts throughout Pennsylvania are working towards calendar alignment. The guide describes three different approaches to developing aligned calendars and identifies key factors to be considered during the alignment process. This guide is intended to be a … Continue reading Creating Aligned Calendars: A Guide for Career and Technical Centers and Sending Districts