Techniques Theme
Harnessing the Power of Data
There is great demand at the federal, state and local levels for hard, cold facts to demonstrate the effectiveness of education programs. The right information, gathered from internal and external sources, can arm CTE program officials with the data necessary to make the case. A Perkins Challenge: Assessing Technical Skills in CTE
Federal law requires state to develop performance measures and data-collection systems for secondary and postsecondary technical-skill attainment. This poses many challenges, such as defining a technical skills, measurement and when to assess students. This article by James R. Stone III, director of the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, outlines various assessment models and looks at the challenges involved for their implementation. Proactive Data Usage ... Leading, Not Lagging
At Ohio's Butler Tech, performance measures are collected and analyzed on a regular basis at all levels of the institution to serve as constant feedback on how well the school is educating its students. Robert D. Sommers, Butler's CEO, outlines in this article how the data is collected and how it is put to work.
States Develop Quality Data Systems
The uses for quality data and data systems are endless, from improving the management of education systems to identifying best practices in classroom insturaction and tracking students' success in the workplace. This article looks at how Florida and Wisconsin are using their data and what lessons can be learned. Collaboration in Action: Joining Forces With Peers to Create Positive Impact
There's strength in numbers, and it's no different when it comes to education. Collaboration among individuals and groups to achieve a common vision can be a powerful tool to bring about desired results. In 2004, a network group was established to foster that very kind of collaboration among peers in CTE. This article outlines who they are, what they do and why it's important to you. Techniques Feature
Focusing Resources on High-Priority Areas
The new Perkins provides more flexibility to encourage innovation and program improvement; one of these areas of flexibility is the state-level "reserve" fund. This article looks at how Tennessee is using its funds to improve programming within the framework set out in the law. ACTE Annual Convention Revs Up Educators
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experience is an advantage for students in child development programs
because it helps them apply the theories and concepts they learn in the
course to real-life contexts. ACTE Board of Directors 2009 Elections
It's time to vote for ACTE officers. Read their bios and position statements before you cast your vote. Techniques Department
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