SPC Summer 2021 CTE Dual Credit/Articulated Credit Workshops Scheduled
South Plains College is hosting 10 CTE Dual Credit/Articulated Credit - Professional Development opportunities for summer 2021.
NOTE: Please see attached High School CTE Dual Credit / Articulated Credit Workshop Guidelines Comparison, FAQ document.
Teachers interested in teaching CTE Dual Credit in 2021/2022 must attend summer workshop(s).
10 opportunities consist of:
· 9 – CTE Dual Credit/Articulation Workshops
· 1 – Region 17/South Plains College sponsored Culinary Arts Professional Development
All workshops are hosted at listed locations. CTE Dual Credit/Articulation Workshops will include detailed course content discussion between SPC CTE Instructors and High School Teachers identifying and aligning college and high school courses eligible for CTE dual credit/articulation.
South Plains College CTE Dual Credit is provided at $50 per student, per year!
In order to meet CTE Dual Credit requirements, dual credit coursework discussions must occur between SPC instructors and high School teachers EVERY YEAR.
In order to meet CTE Articulated Credit requirements, CTE articulation discussions must occur between SPC instructors and high School teachers EVERY TWO YEARS.
CTE Dual Credit and Articulated Credit Workshops are required in order to:
1. Establish course equivalency to award college credit to high school students for their “earned” high school instructional experience
2. Establish course equivalency and confirm that high school instruction provided is preparing students to be successful in sequential, advanced college coursework.
Please files below for dates and additional details related to dual and articulated credit.
Region 17 Texas EcosySTEM Newsletter and Website
Free Webinars Offered by ACTE
- Innovative Connections: STEM + CTE at Home or School, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. ET
- Equity for Remote Learning, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. ET
- Ensuring your classroom is providing equity for all CTE Students, Aug. 5 at 2:00 p.m. ET
- Pivoting to Practice: Making Your Work-based Learning Experiences Meaningful, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET
- Empowering Girls and Women in CTE, July (date TBD)
Register here.
Career Fair Resources from Texas OnCourse
Check out some tried-and-true resources for hosting a career fair this spring, whether in person or virtual:
- Texas OnCourse Career Fair Toolkit. Geared toward middle schoolers, this toolkit contains everything you need to host a successful career fair. Check out tips on goal setting, guest speaker prep, and more – plus lesson plans that will cement student learning.
- Any Tips on Hosting a High School Career Fair? This article contains advice on what works at high school career fairs and what doesn’t, including some simple ideas to make your career fair a successful venture for all involved.
- Sample Questions to Ask Professionals. Share these questions with your students ahead of time as they brainstorm what they want to know from guest speakers.
- Planning a Virtual Career Fair for Middle and High School Students. This article contains advice on pivoting to virtual career fairs for both middle and high school students.
- How to Host a Virtual Career Fair. Learn how to create a Google site for students to browse career fair information on their own time – plus download actual email and social media templates!
- Webinar: Fun Career Activities for Middle School Students. This was one of our most popular webinars of 2020! You’ll discover fun career activities for middle school students, including Roadtrip Nation’s Texas documentary series and some of the best lessons from the College and Career Curriculum.
CTAT Summer Conference (In-Person and Virtual Options)
July 26th-29th, 2021
Ft. Worth, Texas
CTAT Summer is the premier event for those in career and technical education. This event showcases best practices and strategies, comprehensive CTE program management, college and career guidance, classroom management, business/industry partnerships, education, training and more.
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Business, Marketing and Finance
Information Technology
Manufacturing
STEM
Who Attends:
CTE administrators
CTE teachers
School counselors
ESC personnel
CTAT is committed to high quality training and professional learning for the CTE community. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the summer conference will be hosted in a hybrid format. Attend in person or virtually.
CTAT Staff, Volunteers, contractors and attendees will be expected to adhere to any mask requirements put forth from the CDC, City of FW, Convention Center, and local health authorities at the time of the conference.
Drop into this event to hear from engaging speakers who are ready to help you manage CTE programs and classrooms. Over three days, you’ll be equipped with the solutions you need to keep your CTE program relevant.
Heather Blount
Email: hblount@esc17.net
Website: www.esc17.net
Location: 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, USA
Phone: 806-281-5817
