Category: Special Populations

Thomas Edison High School (The School District of Philadelphia): Hands-on support for English Learners in the CTE classroom

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At a Glance At Thomas Edison High School in the School District of Philadelphia, a classroom assistant provides support to English Learners in their CTE classes. Description As of the 2020-2021 school year, approximately 26 percent of students at Thomas Edison High School in the School District of Philadelphia are English Learners (291 students of … Continue reading Thomas Edison High School (The School District of Philadelphia): Hands-on support for English Learners in the CTE classroom

Enrolling and Supporting English Learners in CTE

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At a Glance Since 2018, a full-time ESL assistant has worked at Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center (RMCTC) to provide English language learners (ELL) students push-in support services. To create and fund this position, the Reading School District (RSD) and RMCTC administrators collaborated to reallocate a district support staff member to the CTC. Description … Continue reading Enrolling and Supporting English Learners in CTE

Non-traditional Student Day

Posted on Author webadminCategories Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Special Populations

At a Glance Non-traditional students admitted to York County School of Technology attend a Non-traditional Student Day prior to enrollment. During this event, they meet and shadow enrolled and experienced non-traditional students who will serve as mentors to them throughout their high school technical program experience. NOTE: According to the federal law governing and funding … Continue reading Non-traditional Student Day

Push-in Services to Support EL Students in CTE

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At a Glance At Erie High School, an English Learner (EL) instructor provides services inside CTE classes (“pushes in”) to support EL students. Description Erie High School is a comprehensive high school that offers 18 CTE programs. As of the 2020-2021 school year, 262 students, or 16 percent of the student population, are identified as … Continue reading Push-in Services to Support EL Students in CTE

Providing Technical Education During a Pandemic

Posted on Author webadminCategories Promising Practices in Adult CTE, Special Populations

At a Glance While adhering to Pennsylvania Department of Education COVID-19 guidelines and CDC guidelines, as well as navigating through students’ personal challenges, the administration and faculty at Lenape Technical School Adult & Continuing Education set a goal to graduate 25 adult students from five separate entry-level workforce CTE training programs between September and December … Continue reading Providing Technical Education During a Pandemic

Active Learning Templates Used in Practical Nursing Program

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At a Glance At Schuylkill Technology Centers (STC), the Practical Nursing program instructors made a dramatic shift in their instructional style, moving from an emphasis on traditional learning to a more active learning approach that promotes critical thinking and decision making. Description When STC moved all its instruction online in March 2020 due to Covid-19, … Continue reading Active Learning Templates Used in Practical Nursing Program

Berks Career and Technology Center: Apprenticeship Training Programs

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At a Glance Berks Career and Technology Center’s Adult/Continuing Education department  provides apprenticeship theory training in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Industrial Maintenance. The apprenticeship programs follow a structured, formalized method of training that combines classroom theory with on-the-job practical hands-on experience. Description For over 25 years, Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) has provided these … Continue reading Berks Career and Technology Center: Apprenticeship Training Programs

Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center: Satellite Programs in Adult Education

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At a Glance Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center operates three adult education satellite campuses to support local companies as they look to hire a qualified workforce. Description When local employers faced challenges in finding and hiring a qualified workforce, they reached out to Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center (GJCTC) for help. They asked … Continue reading Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center: Satellite Programs in Adult Education