Nearly 140 nominations were received statewide for the second annual Ohio Career-Technical Education graduating class success story recognition. One per career field was chosen based on a dozen different criteria. The following will receive a special certificate and have their stories used in various channels throughout the next 12 months. Class of 2013 Success Stories … Continue reading »
State Board approves Ohio’s first career-tech report card
On Tuesday, May 14, the State Board of Education unanimously approved an Ohio Career-Technical Education (CTE) Report Card for 2012-2013. Ohio’s new CTE accountability system is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation to go beyond the secondary career-tech accountability requirements as defined by the federal Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act. … Continue reading »
How to obtain SLO assistance over the summer
The Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE) Offices of Career-Technical Education and Educator Equity and Talent regrettably do not have the capacity to provide individual local district training on the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES). Due to limited state staff resources, the Student Growth Measures (also known as Student Learning Objectives) training was implemented through a … Continue reading »
35 career-tech students graduate with both high school and college diplomas
Three Ohio high school-college partners are reporting triple successes this spring with a total of 35 teenagers completing grade 12 with three credentials – a career-technical certificate of completion, a high school diploma and a two-year associate degree. Ohio secondary career-technical education is the keystone of these accelerated learning successes. The Ohio Department of Education’s … Continue reading »
National survey on future of career tech: What do you think?
What does the future hold for CTE, career academies and other career/college pathways programs? The National Center for College and Career Transitions is seeking career-tech practitioner thoughts through an on-line survey that is open through June 1, 2013. All those completing the survey will receive a copy of the final report. Click here to take the … Continue reading »
Summer opportunities — Career Connections and more!
What kinds of rejuvenation and personal development are you engaged in this summer? Please comment about and add to this growing list through the comment box with this post. Career Development through Career Connections Hosted by the Ohio Department of Education’s Office of Career-Technical Education, the Career Development through Career Connections conference will be on July … Continue reading »
U.S. News issues annual high school rankings
More than 200 Ohio high schools made the annual top rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Selection is based on measurable academic outcome data compiled with the help of the American Institutes for Research. The selection formula takes into account school percentage of economically disadvantaged students and focuses on reading and mathematics test scores … Continue reading »
Ohio FFA Convention draws 7,000; National DECA draws 16,000
More than 7,000 FFA members and advisors, FFA Alumni members, agriculture industry representatives and more gathered at this year’s 85th Ohio FFA Convention held at the Ohio Expo Center from May 2-3, 2013. Leadership Workshops provided lessons through this year’s theme of “grow” – learning about a growing industry, how to grow your own voice and to help your … Continue reading »
Ohio Superintendent Richard Ross opens 3lst annual SkillsUSA Ohio competition
Superintendent of Public Instruction Richard Ross cut the red ribbon for the 3lst annual SkillsUSA Ohio events today (April 23) at the Columbus Convention Center. More than 2,600 students from 96 schools were present as well as educators and business/industry representatives. On Wednesday (April 24), awards will be announced in 93 contest categories, including construction, … Continue reading »
Achieve provides free resource to embed math into career teaching
Achieve has producted a series of “Mathematics at Work” brochures to reinforce mathematics into technical curriculum. The series currently addresses Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Physics and Computer Applications in these seven career areas: Aerospace Civil Engineering Construction Health Care Information Technology Manufacturing Semiconductors Information from industry and the U.S. Bureau of Labor includes statistics … Continue reading »
