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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Posted on September 29, 2011
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Bureau of Career and Technical Education
2011-2012 Technical Assistance Program
ACTIVITY TITLE: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
TARGET AUDIENCE: All instructors in Automotive Technology, Carpentry and Cosmetology programs
DATES: November 9, 2011 (Initial Session)
LOCATION: Toftrees, State College
REQUIRED FOR: All Cohort I schools – Optional Activity for Cohorts II, III and IV
DESCRIPTION
Three discipline-based PLCs will assist Automotive Technology, Carpentry and Cosmetology program instructors who are working to improve student achievement on academic and occupational assessments. The PLCs will be targeted to teachers based on their discipline so that instructional strategies can be specially targeted to that particular discipline. Topics may include literacy/ numeracy integration strategies, using data on academic and occupational assessments to better target instructional practices as well as specific skill-development lessons and activities. Follow-up support through webinars and conference calls and a final statewide meeting in June 2012 will allow these groups to interact throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
- PACTA SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE July 25, 2012 Nittany Lion Inn, State College PA
- Workshop for Adult CTE Program Coodinators September 27, 2012 Nittany Lion Inn, State College
- Workshop for CTE School Counselors September 27, 2012 Nittany Lion Inn, State College
