Overview

This book equips secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers with strategies and information to create rigorous, meaningful, and comprehensive CTE programs, supporting educators in traditional work-based learning programs as well as schools looking to infuse career programming into their curriculum. It is also designed to guide both teachers moving into CTE from other subject areas and industry professionals entering the field from an alternative certification program. Each chapter is infused with a myriad of strategies for teachers to make your classroom ""career ready,"" drawing on 21st-century classroom curriculum design. Each topic introduced, from assessment, collaborating with community partners and school stakeholders, work-based experiences, and more, includes an introduction, several instructional suggestions, a ""teacher spotlight"" demonstrating the strategies in action, and discussion questions for individual or book study use. Sample lessons, projects, and interviews with experts supplement the chapters. Whether you're a current CTE teacher or just looking to infuse career-ready material into existing secondary curriculum, this resource can help you create meaningful CTE learning to prepare your students for their world after your classroom.

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9781032983141

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Reviews

""As an Assistant Superintendent and innovation leader, I’ve seen first and how transformative Career Technical Education can be when done with purpose and heart. This book is a practical and empowering resource for CTE teachers and any educator seeking to develop rigorous, student-centered programs that connect classroom learning to the real world. It’s time we elevate CTE not just as an option, but as a cornerstone of 21st-century education."" - Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, CEO of X-Factor EDU & Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning in New Bedford MA “The weird and wonderful world of Career and Technical Education has been made more accessible and approachable through this book. Before becoming a CTE instructor, I was unaware of the impact and importance of this often-overlooked framework of education. This work shines a spotlight on CTE, elevating it to the recognition it merits in today’s educational landscape.” - Timothy Roden, CTE Educator in New Jersey “This book is a powerful guide for every CTE educator seeking to move beyond technical instruction and truly unlock student potential. By weaving together adolescent development, authentic learning experiences, and practical classroom strategies, it provides a roadmap that is both inspiring and actionable. It reminds us that preparing students for their careers also means preparing them for life—through reflection and real-world connections. A must-read for anyone committed to transforming CTE instruction into a catalyst for lasting student success."" - Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D., Author, Speaker, CEO of Catapult Masterclass

""As an Assistant Superintendent and innovation leader, I’ve seen first hand how transformative Career Technical Education can be when done with purpose and heart. This book is a practical and empowering resource for CTE teachers and any educator seeking to develop rigorous, student-centered programs that connect classroom learning to the real world. It’s time we elevate CTE not just as an option, but as a cornerstone of 21st-century education."" - Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, CEO of X-Factor EDU & Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning in New Bedford MA “The weird and wonderful world of Career and Technical Education has been made more accessible and approachable through this book. Before becoming a CTE instructor, I was unaware of the impact and importance of this often-overlooked framework of education. This work shines a spotlight on CTE, elevating it to the recognition it merits in today’s educational landscape.” - Timothy Roden, CTE Educator in New Jersey “This book is a powerful guide for every CTE educator seeking to move beyond technical instruction and truly unlock student potential. By weaving together adolescent development, authentic learning experiences, and practical classroom strategies, it provides a roadmap that is both inspiring and actionable. It reminds us that preparing students for their careers also means preparing them for life—through reflection and real-world connections. A must-read for anyone committed to transforming CTE instruction into a catalyst for lasting student success."" - Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D., Author, Speaker, CEO of Catapult Masterclass

Author Information

Samantha Shane is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher in New Jersey and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

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