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A.W. Beattie Career Center: Northern Area Transition Fair Supports Students with Disabilities

April 29, 2021Individuals with Disabilities, Special Populations

At a Glance In collaboration with its nine sending and sponsoring school districts, A.W. Beattie Career Center hosts an annual “Transition Fair” geared towards students with disabilities who may need support transitioning from high school to postsecondary education, employment or independent living. Description For students with disabilities and their families, the transition from high school … Continue reading A.W. Beattie Career Center: Northern Area Transition Fair Supports Students with Disabilities

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

April 29, 2021English Learners, Special Populations

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

Resource Guide: Publications and Electronic Resources Relating to Special Populations

March 29, 2021Crosscutting Strategies

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Enrolling and Supporting English Learners in CTE

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021English Learners, Special Populations

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

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021Preparing 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

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021English Learners, Special Populations

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

February 15, 2021March 10, 2021Promising 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

January 29, 2021March 10, 2021Promising Practices in Adult CTE, Special Populations

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

January 21, 2021June 2, 2021Promising Practices in Adult CTE, Special Populations

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

January 21, 2021March 10, 2021Promising Practices in Adult CTE, Special Populations

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