Presentations materials from the Van Buren Tech presentations can be found by downloading the various documents or clicking on the links. Contact information can be found in each of the presentations.
Transforming Classroom Grading: After 5+ years of analyzing grading practices, teachers are implementing a new, evidence-based grading system with emphasis on both soft skills and academic knowledge. Learn about our soft skills rubric and our unique grade reporting system.
Best Practices for Guiding Student Success in College & Beyond: Best practices for supporting Early Middle College students throughout their college experience and beyond. Topics will include pre-college preparation, program mentoring, postsecondary partnerships, and community service/work-based learning. Attendees will walk away with strategies for implementing best practices into their own Early Middle college program.
Learning Hacks - Quick and Easy Writing Strategies to Help Improve CTE Student's SAT Scores: Interactive mini-lesssons on writing skills, including a live demonstration. Focus will be put on how these strategies help prepare students for the written portions of the SAT. These simple lessons can be introduced in all CTE classes, even if you're not an English teacher!
Implementation of Healthcare Certifications into CTE Healthcare Programs: Best Practices for the design and implementation of healthcare certifications with a CTE healthcare program. ***Employability Rubric can be found under our Transforming Classroom Grading Presentation.
Collaborating to Solve Educational Conundrums in a CTE Setting: Collaboration between school counselors and the special education coordinator in our CTE facility has been essential in finding solutions for our students and the school districts we serve. Join our team for a round table discussion, where we will share best practices involving strategies for team communication, coaching teachers, collaborative data collection, and advocating for students.
