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2012-2013 Perkins Grant Update. Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD. tiny.cc/ KenTonSchools. Career & Technical Education (CTE). The following programs have been approved by the New York State Education Department: Computer Networking & Technology Pre-Engineering Virtual Enterprise & Finance
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2012-2013 Perkins Grant Update Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
Career & Technical Education(CTE) The following programs have been approvedby the New York State Education Department: • Computer Networking & Technology • Pre-Engineering • Virtual Enterprise & Finance The Information Technology program is pending.
Major Effort 1 – Post Secondary Connections • Current advanced studies and articulation agreements in place with: • Erie Community College (ECC) • Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) • Buffalo State College • This year’s work includes expanding agreements with additional institutions.
Major Effort 2 – Curriculum Development & Technology Integration • Finalized curriculum review, including cross-walk with applicable standards (including New York State and Common Core) of all courses contained in CTE programs. • New technology equipment purchased using grant funding (e.g. Apple iPads). Professional development has taken place, including in-district, BOCES, and other venues.
Major Effort 3 – Addressing All Aspects of Industry • A strong education-to-industry connection has been created. This includes the creation of advisory boards composed of representatives of local industry and government. • Ongoing efforts to continue these connections have been made through presentations to local groups and organizations, including the KenTon Chamber of Commerce and Kenmore Village Improvement Society.
Major Effort 4 – Professional Development • District faculty have worked to provide a variety of professional development opportunities. This includes in-house training through the Staff Development Center (SDC) and events such as counselor & administrator information sessions.
Major Effort 5 – Data Collection • Data collection and evaluation is an important component of successful CTE programs. Working with all stakeholders, a data collection system is being developed along with implementation of Infinite Campus. • As the program develops, data analysis will be important to improving student learning for college and career readiness.
Major Effort 6 – Program Promotion • Working through a variety of venues, the district has devoted efforts to informing the community about the opportunities available with the new CTE programs.
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