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Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Traditional or Alternative:
Finding New Teachers Along Different Pathways
The debate rages on about traditional versus alternative certification programs. Regardless, alternative pathways are opening up the teaching profession to many who would not have otherwise become CTE educators. Programs at Central Washington University and Eastern Illinois University are profiled. (PDF) A Snapshot of States' Teacher Education and Training Programs
Taken from official state profiles developed by ACTE, this article offers snapshots of what some states are doing to improve and enhance teacher education and training. (PDF) Increasing the Minority CTE Teacher Pipeline
There is a dearth of minority teachers in the classroom, and that's no different in CTE. This educator looks at strategies that can be used to attract more minorities in the classroom and highlights and innovative program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale that uses service-learning as a way to expose minorities to teaching. (PDF) Teacher Recognition:
An Exercise in Authentic Professional Development
Measuring the quality of teaching is integral to maintaining high standards. Mississippi established the Exemplary Teaching Program to recognize teachers demonstrating standards-based examplary practices. It is a program that can be replicated to develop a statewide evaluation program that recognizes those educators who are top of their class. (PDF) Teacher Preparation at Jacksonville State University
In the College of Educational and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University, CTE teacer candidates learn the skills necessary to be effective educators through their immersion in schools in the community, intensive practicum and mentoring that pairs them with established teachers. (PDF) Techniques Features
A CTE Legacy Built on Chocolate:
Milton Hershey School's 100 Years
Milton S. Hershey and his wife Catherine were best known for the building of a chocolate empire; but they were also great philanthropists who started a school a century ago to provide orphans with a home and an education that emphasizes technical education. (PDF) Vet Tech Field Beckons, Even in an Uncertain Economy
Vet techs are in high demand as the need for quality health care for pets continues to rise. St. Petersburg College, in Florida, is finding success with a vet tech program that is completely online. (PDF) Techniques Departments
2009 ACTE Annual Report (PDF)
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