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CTE and Literacy
CTE's Role in Adolescent Literacy
Statistics show that American students' reading and writing skills are lagging at a time when literacy skills are needed more than ever. Career and technical education (CTE) helps students bridge the literacy gap by exposing them to rigorous and relevant content that motivates learning; integrating content-area reading and writing strategies; and providing enrichment activities to help students apply higher-level literacy skills. (PDF) Literacy, Learning and CTE
Recognizing that literacy is the foundation for educaitonal achievement, states across the coutnry are bolstering efforts to ensure that students are literate. This article looks at projects under way in Kentucky, North Carolina and Florida and the role that CTE is playing in improving adolescent literacy (PDF) Teaching Adults to Read With Reading Apprenticeship
Many adult students need help to bring their reading skills up to par. This authro contends that one strategy, the Reading Apprenticeship, can help faculty at community and technical colleges mentor adult readers in discipline-based instruction so they become part of a community of thinkers and talkers about reading. (PDF) CTE Teachers as Content Area Reading Teachers
CTE teachers are perfectly positioned to motivate their studnets to readbecause they offer learning that is interesting and practical, and this contextual learning can serve as a vehicle for bolstering students' understanding of academic subjects. (PDF) Techniques Features
Experience—Is It the Chicken or the Egg?
It's hard for young workers to get a foot in the door without experience, yet they can't get experience if they aren't given a chance. CTE equips studnets with the technical and leadership skills that can give them a foot in the door on the their journey to career success. (PDF) ACTE Convention a Big Success in Nashville
Despite somber economic times, the Annual Convention drew thousands of attendees, more than 200 exhibitors, offered engaging sessions and speakers, and the new chief of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education was on hand to meet the community; altogether, it added up to a successful professional development event for CTE educators. (PDF) Techniques Departments
2010 ACTE Board Elections (PDF)
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