High-quality CTE: Planning for a COVID-19-Impacted School Year
CTE stakeholders around the country are considering what education might look like during the 2020-21 school year. Whether schools and postsecondary institutions will be able to open fully for the next school year using social distancing methods, utilize a blended approach or remain online, there are significant implications for CTE programs, students and educators. This series of webinars are designed around the elements of the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study FrameworkTM, and will identify key considerations, guiding questions and emerging best practices that should shape future planning. The webinars are accompanied by a guide for helping CTE stakeholders identify the key considerations, guiding questions and emerging best practices that should shape future planning.
Past High-Quality CTE Webinar Recordings
Access and Equity
This webinar focuses on access and equity in remote, blended and socially-distanced learning, including accessibility, accommodations and transition for special populations; tutoring and other academic interventions; and the implications of district/school/institution-wide plans for Internet and computer access, social services and medically vulnerable learners.
Host: Kevin R. Johnson Sr., Ed.D., Statewide CTE Coordinator, Health Science/Transportation, Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX
Panelists:
• Amanda Bastoni, Ed.D.,Educational Scientist, Center for Applied Special Technology, Wakefield, MA
• Jon Graft, Superintendent/CEO, Butler Tech, Fairfield Township, OH
• AcQueena Grant, Director of Communications & Outreach, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Baton Rouge, LA
Engaging Instruction
This webinar focuses on how to engage learners, personalize instruction and provide hands-on, project-based learning through remote, blended and socially-distanced methods.
Host: Becky Cox, CTE Coordinator & Department Chair, Lone Peak High School, Highland, UT
Panelists:
• CyLynn Braswell, Ed.D., Executive Director of College and Career Readiness & Innovation, Northwest Independent School District, Justin, TX
• Renee Sigmon, Teacher, Carroll High School, Ft Wayne, IN
• Dawn Tornquist, Electives Teacher, Baker Web Academy, Portland, OR
Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum
This webinar focuses on maintaining curriculum quality and alignment to standards while adapting to remote, blended and socially-distanced learning, including modularizing curriculum into online and in-person segments, adjusting the sequence of curriculum based on modified schedules, and finding or developing quality virtual curriculum.
Host: Nancy Trivette, Executive Director, Curriculum for Agricultural Education & ACTE President, Richmond, VA
Panelists:
• Rohan Jowallah, Ed.D., Instructional Designer, Center for Distributed Learning, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
• Justin Touchstone, Senior Program Quality Manager, Engineering & Technology Education, Idaho Career & Technical Education, Boise, ID
• Scott Le Duc, Arts and Technology Instructor, Capital High School, Olympia, WA
Facilities, Equipment, Technology and Materials
This webinar focuses on adapting CTE facilities, equipment and technology for remote, blended and socially-distanced learning, including modifying lab spaces, changing cleaning and safety protocols, and exploring virtual, simulation and mobile technology for hands-on learning.
Host: Patrick Biggerstaff, Ed.D., Director of Career and Technical & Adult Education, Area 31 Career Programs, Indianapolis, IN
Panelists:
- Yalanda Bell, Executive Director of Career and Technical Education, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA
- Brian Bontempo, Ed.D., Superintendent, Auburn Career Center, Concord Township, OH
- Bill Bradley, Assistant Superintendent, Canadian Valley Technology Center, El Reno, OK
System Supports — Postsecondary
This webinar takes a broader, administrator-level look at offering postsecondary CTE programs in remote, blended and socially-distanced learning environments, including how institutions are planning for upcoming courses and the overall repercussions of the pandemic on CTE programs. Topics include working with other institution leaders to make decisions about blended and socially-distanced models, creative approaches to the delivery of CTE programs in the context of those decisions, evaluating CTE program offerings and related staffing decisions in light of current budget situations and safety concerns, recruiting students in the current environment and utilizing CARES Act funds.
Panelists:
- Dr. Annette Parker, President, South Central College, MN
- Dr. Karin Hilgersom, President, Truckee Meadows Community College, NV
- Dr. Aaron Fichtner, President, New Jersey Council of County Colleges
System Supports — Secondary
This webinar takes a broader, administrator-level look at offering secondary CTE programs in remote, blended and socially-distanced learning environments, including how districts and schools are planning for the next school year and the overall repercussions of the pandemic on CTE programs. Topics include working with other system leaders to make decisions about blended and socially-distanced models, creative approaches to the delivery of CTE programs in the context of those decisions, evaluating CTE program offerings and related staffing decisions in light of current budget situations and safety concerns, recruiting students in the current environment and utilizing CARES Act funds.
Host: Doug Major, ACTE President-elect, Superintendent/CEO, Meridian Technology Center, Stillwater, OK
Panelists:
- Jennifer Boyd, Curriculum Specialist, Career and Technical Education, Davenport Community Schools, Davenport, IA
- Arlie Huffman, Ph.D, Director, Career and Technical Education, Principal, Boulder TEC, Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
- Maria Torres M.Ed, Assistant Principal of Technical Affairs, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Fall River, MA
Student Assessment
This webinar addresses the role of student assessment in remote, blended and socially-distanced learning, including evaluating learning loss from spring and summer closures, delivering valid assessments of learning in virtual environments, and considering how to offer performance-based, industry certification and licensure assessments.
Host: Janet Goble – Director of Career and Technical Education, Canyons School District, Sandy, UT
Panelists:
- John C. Foster, Ph.D. – Panelist, President, NOCTI, Big Rapids, MI
- Duane Roberson – Panelist, CTE Director, Colorado Springs School District 11, Colorado Springs, CO
- Denise Roseland, Ph.D. – Panelist, Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Video available for ACTE members.
Prepared and Effective Program Staff
This webinar addresses the staffing impacts of remote, blended and socially-distanced learning, including hiring needs and protecting older/medically vulnerable instructors and staff, as well as professional development to support educators with new delivery models.
Host: Michelle Conrad, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Professional Education & Leadership, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
Panelists:
• Lisa Martino, Ph.D., Lecturer and Academic Program Coordinator, CTE, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
• Donna McKethan, CTE Director, Waco Independent School District, Waco, TX
• Kimberly M. WIlson. M.Ed., ACTE National Teacher of the Year 2020, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, VA
Video available for ACTE members.
Work-based Learning
This webinar addresses how to provide work-based learning in remote, blended and socially-distanced environments, including virtual and school-based opportunities to interact with industry professionals and develop and practice technical and employability skills, as well as safety and social distancing considerations at worksites.
Host: Kelli Diemer, WBL Consultant, ACTE, Des Moines, IA
Panelists:
- Susan Leon, Curriculum and Instructional Specialist at West MEC in Glendale Arizona
- Jan Jardine, Work-based Learning Coordinator for Provo City School District and works with students at Timpview High School and Provo High School. She is also the Work-Based Learning Division President for Utah ACTE
- Kim Guy, Work-Based Learning Lanier College & Career Academy in Georgia
Sequencing and Articulation
Tuesday, July 14 at 3:00 p.m. ET
This webinar will focus on the challenges of articulation, credit transfer and dual/concurrent enrollment in remote, blended and socially-distanced learning environments, including working together across systems and institutions to ensure credits are accepted and revisiting how and where dual and concurrent enrollment courses are offered.
Host: Carrie Scheiderer, ACTE’s Region I Vice President, Tech Prep Chief Administrator/Consultant, Central Ohio Technical College
Panelists:
- Carrie Hernandez is the Associate Director of Career Readiness and Student Success at Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Wendi Morton is CTE Coordinator for the Utah State Board of Education in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Amy Williams is Executive Director of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships based in Carrboro, North Carolina
Video available for ACTE members.
Business and Community Partnerships
Thursday, July 16 at 3:00 p.m. ET
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This webinar will focus on how to sustain business and community partnerships as the pandemic continues to impact both education and industry, such as hosting virtual advisory board meetings and maintaining communication about changing occupation and skill needs.
Host: Sandy Mittelsteadt, Consultant, Workforce Development Through CTE Coalition, ACTE, Bakersfield, CA
Panelists:
- Amy Kardel, J.D., Vice President, Strategic Workforce Relationships, CompTIA, Downers Grove, IL
- Laura Sage, Ed.D., Director of Workforce Services, Butler Tech, Fairfield Township, OH
- Gregory Zick, Consultant, Affiliate Services, National Association of Home Builders, Washington, DC
Video available for ACTE members.
Student Career Development
Tuesday, July 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET
This webinar will focus on career advisement, planning and exploration in remote, blended and socially-distanced learning environments, including virtual career exploration, transition and job placement services and adjusting individual academic and career plans for new education and economic realities.
Host: Nicole Cobb, Ed.D., Associate Chair & Senior Lecturer, Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University & ACTE Vice President of Counseling and Career Development Division, Nashville, TN
Panelists:
- Teresa “Gibby” Gibbons, School Counselor, Roanoke County Public Schools, Salem, VA
- Shelly Thome, Exceptional Student Services Manager, West-MEC, Glendale, AZ
- Latasha Wilson, Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Pflugerville ISD, Pflugerville, TX
Video available for ACTE Members.
CTSOs
Thursday, July 23 at 3:00 p.m. ET
This webinar will focus on how to offer CTSOs in remote, blended and socially-distanced learning environments, including delivery options for conferences, community service projects, fundraisers and leadership activities.
Host: Rachael Mann, Speaker/Author & Vice President, New and Related Services Division, Phoenix, AZ
Panelists:
- Pamela Cook, Executive Director/State Advisor, Texas Technology Student Association & Engineering Design Instructor, El Paso ISD, El Paso, TX
- Jesse Domer, Technology and Engineering Teacher, Watertown Unified School District, Watertown, WI
- Cathe Felz, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher/FCCLA advisor, Three Forks Schools, Three Forks, MT
Data and Program Improvement
Tuesday, July 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET
This webinar will focus on using data and program improvement processes to assess the impact of remote, blended and socially-distanced learning models and harnessing labor market information for a changing economy.
Host: Lisa Stange, ACTE Region III Vice President & former Consultant with the Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, IA
Panelists:
- Michelle Conner, CTE Program Manager, Peoria Unified School District, Glendale, AZ
- Franklin Higgins, Director, Career and Technical Education, Aldine ISD, Houston, TX
- Kim Sexton, CTE Instructional Management Coordinator, Davidson County Public Schools, Davidson, NC
Recorded webinar coming soon.
Past Division & COVID-19 Webinar Recordings
Ensuring Equity in a Remote Learning World
Recorded on June 2 at 2:00 p.m. ET
As educators have transitioned to distance learning, new issues have emerged and others have been exacerbated related to the equitable delivery of instruction. Hear from panelists about some of the challenges and solutions regarding how to provide hands on learning to support every student, and come prepared to share your own recommendations as well. This webinar is hosted by ACTE’s Health Science Education Division but it is open to all CTE educators who are seeking to be better informed about this topic.
Host: Linda Romano, Vice President, Health Science Education Division, ACTE
Featured Panelists
- Dr. Roger Cleveland, Director, Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities, Kentucky State University
- Dr. Corinn Taylor, Health Director, UnitedHealth Care Community Plan
- Denise Bodart, Product Manager, Realitywork
The following experts will be on hand to address attendee questions:
- Dr. Kevin Johnson, Statewide Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation, Texas Education Agency
- AL Long, NCH School Board Member & Board of Director for Great Oaks Career Campus
Plans for CTE in a Post-COVID-19 Era
Co-hosted by ACTE and NCLA, presenters will discuss planning assumptions for the fall, what factors to take into consideration, what can be done to compensate for class time that has been missed, and how the current pandemic will alter education in the near future and beyond.
Host: Rachael Mann, ACTE New & Related Services Division and NCLA’s Director of Member Engagement
Featured Presenters
- Patrick Biggerstaff, ACTE Administration Division Vice President & Area 31 Career Center CTE Director
- Alisha Hyslop, Director of Public Policy, ACTE
Creating Virtual Learning Lessons for Hands-on Coursework
Hosted by ACTE’s Engineering and Technology Education Division (but open to all CTE educators), this event features a panel of experts focused on best practices for creating virtual learning lessons for hands-on CTE programs. Topics to be explored include how to communicate with students when connectivity might be an issue, online meetings security and software options.
Host: Richelle Krumsiek, Vice President, ACTE Engineering and Technology Education Division – Host
Featured Presenters
- James Stanger, PhD, Chief Technology Evangelist, CompTIA
- Monica Ares, Education Partnerships, Facebook
- Stacia Bowden, Instructor, Biomedical Sciences, Tulsa Tech
Agricultural Education in a Time of Uncertainty
ACTE, National Association for Agricultural Educators, National FFA, and the National Council for Agricultural Education have joined forces to host a live event featuring a panel of experts focused on the current state of agricultural education. While no one has all the answers, we will share what we know, take questions, and are eager to learn from other participants about your promising practices in the era of COVID-19.
The resources mentioned in the video can be found in the chat.
Trade & Industrial Education in a Time of Uncertainty
The Association for Career and Technical Education Trade and Industrial (T&I) Education Division has joined forces with NCCER, SkillsUSA, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, and S/P2 to host a live event featuring a panel of experts focused on the current state of education in fields including automotive, construction and a variety of the skilled trades. While no one has all the answers, we will share what we know, take questions, and are eager to learn from other participants about your promising practices in the era of COVID-19.
The resources mentioned in the video can be found in the chat.
Health Science Education in a Time of Uncertainty
The Association for Career and Technical Education and the National Consortium for Health Science Education have joined forces to host a live event featuring a panel of experts focused on the current state of education in Health Science Education. While no one has all the answers, we will share what we know, take questions, and are eager to learn from other participants about your promising practices in the era of COVID-19.
The resources mentioned in the video can be found in the chat.
Family & Consumer Sciences in a Time of Uncertainty: Maslow Before Bloom
The Association for Career and Technical Education — Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Division has joined forces with their Associated Members NATFACS, NATEFACS, and LeadFCS along with partners AAFCS and FCCLA to host a live event featuring a panel of experts focused on supporting FCS educators and providing resources. While no one has all the answers, we will share what we know, take questions, and are eager to learn from other participants about resources that support students and teachers in the era of COVID-19.
Counseling and Career Development in a Time of Uncertainty
The Association for Career and Technical Education and the American School Counseling Association have joined forces to host a live event featuring a panel of experts focused on the current state of counseling, career development and SEL. While no one has all the answers, we will share what we know, take questions, and are eager to learn from other participants about your promising practices in the era of COVID-19.
Student Access & Equity During a Time of Uncertainty
The Association for Career and Technical Education Administration and New and Related Services Divisions are partnering with the CTE Equity Council and Penn State University to host a live event featuring a panel of experts focused on how to support access and equity during COVID-19. While no one has all the answers, we will share what we know, take questions, and are eager to learn from other participants about your promising practices in the era of COVID-19.
Engineering & Technology Education in a Time of Uncertainty
The Association for Career and Technical Education and CompTIA have joined forces to host a live event featuring a panel of experts focused on the current state of education in fields including engineering, technology, design and other STEM-related sectors. While no one has all the answers, we will share what we know, take questions, and are eager to learn from other participants about your promising practices in the era of COVID-19.
Business Education and Marketing Education in a Time of Uncertainty
The Association for Career and Technical Education and MBA Research have joined forces to host a live event featuring a panel of experts focused on the current state of education in the fields of business and marketing education. While no one has all the answers, we will share what we know, take questions, and are eager to learn from other participants about your promising practices in the era of COVID-19.