Blogs
CTE Month in the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley Career Prep Council and Antelope Valley Union High School District College and Career Readiness Office sponsored a tour of CTE programs at five Lancaster, California schools on February 18th as part of CTE Month commemorations in the area. Forty community members, includi...
After the Celebration is Over
February was Career and Technical Education month. It was a time when attention was drawn to
advocating for career and technical education, a time when we celebrated the successes of our students and promoted the strength of our program. It was a time when advocacy materials are readily availab...
Career Guidance and Innovation
All educators need to be innovators in order to assist students in becoming "Future Ready." As a counselor, I have observed many innovative ideas that are used to engage students in the career development process. For instance, I am an advocate for starting career development at the elementary level...
The Path to Innovation is Full of Mistakes
in·no·va·tor
Noun
"a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products"
As an educator, I believe it is critical to stay abreast of the tools that can be used to help connect with
students and engage them in learning. I approach the world with a "what can I use" mindset and follow...
School Safety- It’s More Than What Happens in the Building
Often when the words “school safety” are mentioned, the first thought that comes to mind is school shootings or potential building intruders. The next thought might be the measures we now practice to prepare our students for what to do in case these events unfold in their school.
However,...
Innovative Interviewing Strategies for CTE Students and Graduates
Interview strategies are a combination of preparation for the interview, behavior during and after the interview, as well as follow–up. Each of these strategies are equally important in the interview process.
I often tell my students, preparing for an interview can be daunting, because you may ...
CTE and the State of the Union
Editor's Note: CTE professional and ACTE member Lisa Barnett of Botetourt County Public Schools was recently involved in what is so often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sen. Tim Kaine from Virginia invited her to attend the State of the Union address as his guest on January 20, 2015. When I reach...
Bridging the Gap
I have been fortunate for the past 20 plus years to be in the “business” of helping adults forge a new careerpath as a middle or high school CTE teacher. I’ve heard numerous stories about how they have been “recruited” to fill vacant teaching positions. Stories range from a school nurse mo...
The Importance of Connection
For the past few years, we have seen an increase in the number of adults coming back to school to learn a new skill. These skills will expand their opportunities in the career they are currently working in or to pursue a new career path. Many of these adult students have not been in the class room f...
What Makes You Tick, and What Ticks You Off?
My favorite question to ask someone when meeting them for the first time is “What makes you tick and what ticks you off?” Think about this in perspective of professional development opportunities. Have you been to a professional development that has energized you and changed your way of teaching...