Accelerate CTE
Self-paced, professional development for CTE teachers they can complete virtually on their schedule.
Are you looking for a great way to provide professional development for your teachers but struggle to find the time? Accelerate CTE is a series of self-paced courses teachers can complete online.
The courses explore essential elements of successful Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction, including effective communication with students, setting clear expectations, maximizing instructional time, and building strong relationships with employers.
Each course lasts approximately 2 hours and is priced at $90 per teacher.
Self-Paced Virtual Courses
The program offers a series of self-paced online courses that teachers can complete, providing flexibility for professional development.
Practical Content
Each course includes key strategies, reflection activities, and a relevant assignment that teachers can immediately apply in their classrooms.
Experienced CTE Professional Feedback
Participating teachers receive real-time feedback from an experienced CTE professional on their assignments, reflections, and quizzes.
Administrative Oversight
CTE Directors and Building Administrators are provided with information on teacher progress, allowing them to track professional development.
Current Courses
- New
Special Education in CTE
This course provides CTE teachers with foundational knowledge and practical strategies for effectively supporting students with disabilities in career and technical education settings.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Special Education Law
- Individualized Education Programs/Plans
- Case Conferences
- The Role of CTE Teachers in Special Education
- New
Academic Integration in CTE: Literacy
This course explores the critical connection between academic and technical skills within the context of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Participants will delve into how English Language Arts / Literacy is essential for success in CTE programs and future careers, and they will learn strategies to support struggling readers in their classrooms.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Student Engagement
Classroom Management
Classroom management is an essential component of teaching. In this module, participants will learn about best practices for communicating with students, setting expectations for student behavior, and developing routines and protocols to maximize instructional time. They will also have the opportunity to explore various student behavior scenarios.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Maximizing Instructional Time
- Behavior Management
- Student Relationships
Lesson Design
There are five key components of an effective lesson. During this course, participants will dive into the 5-step lesson plan design and learn how to put together a high-quality lesson for an upcoming topic.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Lesson Design
- Classroom Management
- Gradual Release of Responsibility
Checking for Understanding
How do you know students are learning? In this course, participants will explore the most effective strategies for assessing student understanding. Participants will plan 2-3 ways they will check for understanding during an upcoming lesson.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Student Engagement
- Informal Assessment
- Clear Expectations
Advisory Committees 101
Learn the basic requirements of advisory committees, including key topics for discussion during your meetings. Spend time updating your advisory committee membership and leave with an agenda for your next meeting.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Employer Relationships
- Committee Membership
- Meeting Topics
