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The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has launched a new program called the "CTE Classroom Readiness Pilot" to help career technical education (CTE) instructors succeed in the classroom. The program is designed to train and support CTE teachers new to the profession or transitioning into a new subject area. The program aims to improve teacher retention rates and increase student achievement in CTE fields. The CTE Classroom Readiness Pilot program will be offered to selected CTE teachers across the state, focusing on teachers new to the profession or transitioning into a new subject area. The program will provide teachers with targeted training and support ...
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Virginia is facing a severe shortage of teachers, particularly in career technical education (CTE). In response, the Virginia Department of Education has taken steps to lower the barriers to teacher licensure, making it easier for aspiring CTE teachers to enter the profession. This move is expected to have benefits and drawbacks for the state's education system. One of the main benefits of lowering the barriers to licensure is that it will make it easier for schools to fill open positions with qualified teachers. With fewer obstacles to becoming a licensed CTE teacher, more individuals may be willing to pursue careers in education. This could help alleviate ...
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As career technical education (CTE) teachers, we are all aware of the challenges we face in our profession. One of our most significant challenges is the shortage of qualified teachers in our field. Virginia is currently grappling with this issue, and the solution they have come up with is to rely more heavily on provisional licenses to fill teacher shortages in public schools. While provisional licenses may be a quick fix to the problem, they also raise concerns about the quality of education our students receive. As CTE teachers, we are responsible for ensuring that our students receive a quality education, and we need to be part of the conversation about ...
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The Council for Economic Education (CEE) is hosting a webinar titled "STEM in Healthcare" to highlight the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in the healthcare industry. This webinar allows educators, students, and industry professionals to come together and explore the intersection of STEM and healthcare. The webinar will feature several speakers from the healthcare industry, including medical professionals, researchers, and educators. They will share their experiences and insights on how STEM education is vital to the success of the healthcare industry. Participants can engage with the speakers and ask questions during ...
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Rubin "Dream Job" Webinar Series! Early Childhood Education An Early Childhood Education degree can help prepare you for a rewarding career teaching children in the preschool age. Early childhood educators are responsible for caring for and educating young children. The areas of study within this career focus on both the cognitive and social development which includes various activities that engage a students abilities to flourish A "day in the life" at an early childhood center. On Wednesday, February 15, we learned about both topics with the help of two early childhood professionals. The advice from our guests is solid gold , and I encourage you ...
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Becoming a Medical Assistant Original article: https://www.medicalassistantcoursesonline.net/ If you’re looking for a career in a profession that’s expected to experience significant growth in the next couple of years, and you want to work in a clinical or administrative setting, a position as a medical assistant might be just the thing you need. Medical Assistant Quick Facts: Medical assistants do a variety of tasks that fall in the administrative as well as the clinical area. During a regular day at work, a medical assistant can, for example, measure a patient’s blood pressure and give patients injections, but also record patient history, update ...
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