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The Division of Career and Technology Education
Mission: To build a competitive and inspired future workforce. |
The Division of Career and Technology Education develops and coordinates programs that prepare students for lifelong learning and earning.
The vision of Division of Career and Technology Education (CTE) is to provide students with an education that combines rigorous academic and technical study with the excitement of discovery through small learning communities and career-theme programs. With the support of the business and higher education communities, students will apply their acquired skills and knowledge to make informed decisions concerning education, careers, and a path toward lifelong learning.
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2008 Partners for Rigor through Relevancy Post-conference Website
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On June 17, 2008, the Fourth Annual Partners for Rigor through Relevancy, Engaging Secondary School Students and Their Communities, took place at Northwest High School in Germantown, Maryland. Nearly 650 leaders representing education, business, and the community attended. The event featured keynote, JD Hoye, and 27 breakout sessions that focused on engaging diverse communities to lead change; promoting rigor, relevance, and relationships; navigating transitions through secondary school to college and careers; and balancing work, school, and life. Go to the post-conference website for video clips, photos, PowerPoint presentations and materials:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/cte/conf 6/25/08
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Technology Education Graduation Credit
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Beginning with the Class of 2012, a revised Code of Maryland Administrative Regulations (COMAR) 13A.04.01.01 will be in effect for the technology education graduation requirement. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is complying with the revised regulation by providing locally and nationally-developed courses that meet Maryland’s requirements. Two of the four technology education graduation requirement courses will be phased in during the 2008–2009 school year and the remaining two courses will be phased in during the 2009–2010 school year. You can read more information by clicking on the Technology EDucation Graduation Credit link. 3/3/08
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Ed Week article on Wheaton HS PLTW
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The publication, Education Week, recently featured the successful four-year Advanced Engineering Project Lead The Way program at Wheaton High School. The four-page spread details the rapidly growing program aimed at propelling more U.S. students toward engineering careers by attracting recruits beyond the usual pool of prospective high school talent.
10/24/07
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Online Teacher Preparation in Technology Education
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The Maryland State Department of Education has formed a partnership with Valley City State University (VCSU) to offer an online teacher preparation program in Technology Education beginning in the Fall of 2007. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is currently the only institution in the state that offers a teacher education program in Technology Education. The intent of the agreement is to serve individuals who would prefer to enroll in online teacher education programs as well as those who do not have access to the Technology Education teacher education program offered through UMES and the Maryland Center for Career and Technology Education Studies (MCCTES). VCSU in North Dakota offers a teacher education program in Technology Education that is 100% online and available to Maryland Technology Education teachers and teacher candidates. This partnership between MSDE and VCSU expands the pre-service and in-service options at the undergraduate levels in Technology Education. If you have any questions, please contact Douglas Hardy, MSDE Specialist in Career and Technology Education at 410-767-0177 or via e-mail at dhandy@msde.state.md.us. To communicate directly with VCSU, contact Don Mugan, VCSU Technology Education Chair at 701-845-7128 or e-mail at don.mugan@vcsu.edu or James Boe, VCSU Technology Education Instructor at 701-845-7442 or via e-mail at jim.boe@VCSU.edu. 6/4/07
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Project Lead The Way (PLTW) graduates at Wheaton HS earn 1.6 million in scholarships |
