PRESENTER: Dr. Chris McGilvery, Perkins Coordinator
LOCATION: East Central BOCES West Training Room
DESCRIPTION: In-Person Only Training
This professional development session will provide Health Science and Agriculture CTE educators with an opportunity to review program progress, assess implementation of improvement strategies, and plan for continued CTE program quality. Participants will examine student and program needs, share effective practices, and identify resources and partnerships that strengthen CTE instruction and career-connected learning. The session will focus on:
● Improvement Plan Progress: Review progress toward program improvement goals, celebrate successes, identify challenges, and determine next steps for continued implementation.
● Instructional Planning: Strengthen Health Science and Agriculture instruction through collaborative planning, sharing of effective practices, and alignment with industry and workforce expectations.
● Resource Planning: Identify instructional materials, equipment, technology, professional development, and other resources needed to support high-quality CTE programs.
● Coaching and Program Support: Determine areas where continued coaching, technical assistance, and site-based support can strengthen program implementation and educator effectiveness.
● Career-Connected Learning: Plan opportunities such as career expos, industry partnerships, guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning experiences that connect students with Health Science and Agriculture careers.
● Student Outcomes and Career Readiness: Identify strategies for strengthening student engagement, technical skill development, employability skills, and preparation for postsecondary education and high-demand careers. Participants will leave with updated program improvement priorities, identified resource needs, and clear action steps for strengthening Health Science and Agriculture CTE programs throughout the spring semester.
Lunch will be provided.
LOCATION: East Central BOCES West Training Room
DESCRIPTION: In-Person Only Training
This professional development session will provide Health Science and Agriculture CTE educators with an opportunity to review program progress, assess implementation of improvement strategies, and plan for continued CTE program quality. Participants will examine student and program needs, share effective practices, and identify resources and partnerships that strengthen CTE instruction and career-connected learning. The session will focus on:
● Improvement Plan Progress: Review progress toward program improvement goals, celebrate successes, identify challenges, and determine next steps for continued implementation.
● Instructional Planning: Strengthen Health Science and Agriculture instruction through collaborative planning, sharing of effective practices, and alignment with industry and workforce expectations.
● Resource Planning: Identify instructional materials, equipment, technology, professional development, and other resources needed to support high-quality CTE programs.
● Coaching and Program Support: Determine areas where continued coaching, technical assistance, and site-based support can strengthen program implementation and educator effectiveness.
● Career-Connected Learning: Plan opportunities such as career expos, industry partnerships, guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning experiences that connect students with Health Science and Agriculture careers.
● Student Outcomes and Career Readiness: Identify strategies for strengthening student engagement, technical skill development, employability skills, and preparation for postsecondary education and high-demand careers. Participants will leave with updated program improvement priorities, identified resource needs, and clear action steps for strengthening Health Science and Agriculture CTE programs throughout the spring semester.
Lunch will be provided.
Location: N/A
Credit Hours: 6
