Career & Technical Education
Providing assistance to students in establishing professional networks to prepare them for the future Before they leave school, students can connect with people who can teach them about careers they want to pursue. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the typical person will hold at least 12 different jobs Read more…
High school work-based learning. a plan to make sure that students in special education in high school learn the skills they need to confidently enter the workforce. As a special education teacher, I have one objective: to assist students in acquiring the knowledge and abilities necessary for independence and fulfillment Read more…
How to Create Future-Ready Tech Programs for Students. Courses in coding, engineering, and robotics are insufficient. Thinking about how technology affects communication, creativity, and problem-solving should be taught to students. In the public education system of the United States, it is common practice to develop highly specialized courses that are Read more…
The advantages of providing high school students with career pathways. An assistant principal explains how students’ enthusiasm can be sparked by focusing on industrial arts. A school leader’s job includes designing academic programs for all students. We frequently provide high achievers with clear pathways, including AP classes and college counseling, Read more…
How to Use Certifications to Prepare Students for the Workplace Students who take courses that are based on industry certifications may have an advantage when looking for a job after graduation. Obtaining an industry certification prepares high school students who intend to enter the workforce after graduation to enter a Read more…
Skills in Literacy in Classes for Career and Technical Education Students in CTE classes are exposed to authentic texts like computer programs, blueprints, and technical manuals, making them ideal for literacy instruction. On the reading section of the National Assessment of Educational Progress in 2015, the majority of high school Read more…
How to Get Students Ready to Learn Through Teaching A teacher at a high school career academy shared strategies for having older students teach younger students. The students in my class are learning about becoming educators themselves as I lead a high school Academy of Education. This is a one-of-a-kind Read more…
Four Strategies for Helping Disabled Students Achieve Success After High School Early postsecondary planning and strong relationships with teachers can help disabled students succeed in college and in the workforce. On a daily basis, students with disabilities (SWD) face numerous obstacles and frequently require additional assistance to ensure equitable educational Read more…
Studio Colleges: Secondary education with a career focus. Today’s students require a wide range of skills in order to succeed in school, in the workplace, and throughout life. They must be resourceful, creative problem solvers who can think conceptually and are comfortable with ambiguity as global citizens who should value Read more…
Getting students with cognitive disabilities ready for the workforce. Try imagining the scenarios that these students will face at work. The process of preparing for life after high school is not linear. A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that at least 30% of the student population is Read more…