Explore our Perkins-approved educational solutions designed for various budgets to enhance your Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings. Whether you are looking to engage in transformative workshops or embark on a comprehensive inclusion program, our structured solutions cater to your specific needs. Elevate your educational practices to meet Perkins V criteria this school year with our expertly crafted programs.
We offer a range of educational solutions approved for Carl D. Perkins federal funds. We designed the following programs to enhance your Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings and fit various budgets, helping you maximize the impact of your funding.
Below, you’ll find four budget levels, including ~$2500, ~$5K, ~$10-15K, and ~$25K. Whatever your budget, we can customize a solution to meet your needs and goals. Read on to explore the possibilities, and contact us to schedule a consultation and to make a plan. Then, we’ll get to work for you.
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Level 1:
Budget ~$2500
Early Bird Special: 40% Off Registration
Secure your seats for the CTE cohort of the Intentionally Engineer Inclusion® Program for just $895 per person (a $8,650 value!). Offer ends August 30, 2024.
- 6 Virtual Workshops: Engage in dynamic, interactive sessions that deliver essential content.
- 8 Months of Instruction: Experience a scaffolded and guided approach to learning program improvement.
- 9 Coaching Calls: Receive tailored support to refine skills and strategies effectively.
- 1 Capstone Project: Undertake a guided project to apply principles and drive meaningful change.
Nontraditional Careers Curriculum
The Think Outside the Box: Nontraditional Career Exploration student-focused curriculum is interactive, engaging, and designed to excite students with the possibilities of nontraditional Career and Technical Education Careers. Students will explore work values, assess career interests, and challenge gender norms related to careers. The teacher-guided digital curriculum package consists of four modular student activities, utilizing a workbook and video guides.
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Engage students with our "Think Outside the Box" curriculum, focusing on nontraditional career exploration through interactive and reflective activities. |
Four modular activities, complete with workbooks and video guides, designed for both classroom and individual student exploration. |
Helps students assess their work values, explore career interests outside traditional norms, and plan actionable steps toward future goals.
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On-Demand Courses
Aligning schedules can sometimes be a challenge, so we offer on-demand courses. Alternatively, some audiences have different needs. One client planned a professional development day for their staff, but they all did at-their-own-pace learning using our on-demand courses.
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Access our on-demand diversity, equity, and inclusion courses, tailored specifically for STEM and CTE educators. |
Courses like "Unraveling Bias in the Brain" and "Self-Efficacy Boosting Feedback" offer asynchronous learning with actionable insights and strategies. |
Enhances educators' ability to foster inclusive environments and provide impactful feedback that boosts student motivation and self-efficacy. |
CTE Career Posters
Customize your own nontraditional career poster! Start with one of our stock photos of a person nontraditional to the career, add your program information, school logo, and any other details. We offer a variety of sizes, too. Or we can do all the designing for you!
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Address the challenge of role model visibility in nontraditional career pathways with custom-designed posters. |
A selection of downloadable templates that can be customized, or utilize our easy-to-use design service for tailored, professionally printed and optionally laminated posters. |
By providing visual representations of diverse professionals, these posters enhance self-efficacy through vicarious experiences, helping to break down stereotypes and boost students' belief in their capabilities and sense of belonging within nontraditional fields. |
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LEVEL 2:
Budget ~$5000
Professional Development Workshops
We offer 1 to 6-hour virtual and in-person workshops. Dr. Meagan Pollock is also available as a keynote speaker for your events. We offer a variety of topics, and some of our most popular workshop topics for CTE audiences are detailed below.
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Address equity and inclusion within CTE programs as mandated by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V), focusing on special populations. |
Workshops on root cause analysis for participation, concentration, completion, and performance in nontraditional pathways; strategies for equitable recruitment and retention; and effective methods to meet Perkins V performance indicators. |
Empowers educators with strategies and insights to expand access to CTE programs, supporting success across diverse and often underserved student populations, ultimately enhancing program effectiveness and compliance with federal requirements. |
Our Most Popular Workshop Topics
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Learning Objectives
- Enhance Understanding of Special Populations in CTE: Gain insights into supporting participation and success in CTE pathways for special populations.
- Apply Inclusive Practices Using the Head, Heart, Hands Framework: Implement strategies to create supportive and accessible CTE learning environments.
- Develop Action Plans for Equity and Inclusion: Formulate actionable plans to increase enrollment, participation, and retention of students from special populations.
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To empower CTE educators and administrators with comprehensive strategies for effectively recruiting special populations into CTE programs, ensuring equity and inclusion.Abstract
Learning Objectives
- Optimize Recruitment Communications: Adapt communications to reflect diversity and inclusivity, resonating with a wider audience.
- Implement Engagement Strategies: Use personalized outreach, role models, and group recruitment to effectively engage special populations.
- Create Exploration Opportunities: Develop hands-on experiences that allow potential students to explore and connect with CTE programs.
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Learning Objectives
- Master the DRIVE Methodology: Understand and apply the DRIVE components to identify and address equity challenges in CTE programs.
- Analyze Case Studies: Through relevant case studies, learn how to apply the DRIVE methodology to real-world scenarios, enhancing the understanding of practical challenges and solutions.
- Develop Preliminary Action Plans: Draft preliminary action plans that target specific equity issues within CTE programs.