ACTE PACE Summit 2024

Join us as we explore how simple modifications can foster a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to excel. In this presentation, we will explore the seamless integration of Competency-Based Education (CBE) principles into a lock-step class structure. By marrying the flexibility of CBE with the structure of a lock-step course, we offer students the chance to remain in the formative phase until they demonstrate proficiency. Our focus will be on practical strategies to adapt assignment prompts, rubrics, and grading methods to ensure students acquire targeted skills effectively. These adjustments empower students to progress at their own pace while maintaining the integrity of the course framework. Together, let us shape a technical education that is not only rigorous but also responsive to individual learning needs.

The focus of this presentation is to examine and connect Social-Emotional Learning to learning readiness in the CTE Classroom. Illustration and discussion will be part of the presentation to help faculty to become more engaged in recognizing when their content materials are not meeting the expectations of the learner, though well-grounded in the topic of the day. We will examine barriers to engagement and success and mindfully discuss best practices to engage the lens of the student perspective and what that means to the learning experience. Interactive discussion during the session period will coalesce attendee’s common issues in the CTE Classoom engagement experience and explore the experiences of the attendees to share and critically think their remedies and dialogue their concerns. The expectation is that those attendees will leave with a more profound view of their teaching methods and a broader lens of what the diverse nature of the CTE classroom members require for engagement. Brain-Based Learning strategies will be presented for consideration.

Career dual enrollment is an invaluable opportunity for high school students, and maximizing options for students requires collaboration and commitment of all stakeholders. Participants in this session will learn how a large urban school district has dramatically expanded career dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, by not only offering dual enrollment on technical college campuses, but also on campuses of our large comprehensive high schools.
In this session, we will explore the following topics:
• Program delivery models
• The process used to identify program offerings aligned with local workforce needs
• Developing a multi-year plan for implementation and growth
• Student scheduling model development
• Teacher support, including district-wide PLCs
• Administrative support and supervision
• Curriculum support
• Business partner engagement
• Overcoming funding challenges
• Incentivizing student participation in summer school
• Encouraging students to return to the technical college after graduation when needed to complete their program