New CTE Teacher Workshops

Welcome to the New CTE Teacher Resources area. These workshops are designed to support you with immediate classroom needs, pathway specific strategies, and professional development. All workshops are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

College Credit Opportunity:
Ashland University college credit is available for the workshop series. Attending two sessions qualifies for one credit; attending all four qualifies for two credits. (Please refer to the registration documents provided by your ESC for details).

Workshop Schedule & Registration

October 1: Completed
Topics covered: History of CTE, WebXam, work-based learning, college-credit transfer opportunities, and the career tech timeline.

October 1st Workshop Resources:

Workshop Administration & Timeline

  • Career Tech Timeline: A month-by-month guide for new teachers covering evaluations, WebXam testing windows, and Work-Based Learning milestones.
  • CTE Terms & Acronyms: A reference guide defining key career-technical vocabulary, such as Perkins V, CTAG, and Employability Skills.
  • New Teacher Workshop Notes: Details on WebXam field testing dates, Quality Program Review (QPR) data, and Perkins accountability indicators.
  • Ashland University Credit: Step-by-step online registration instructions for earning professional development credit through the workshop series.

CTE History & Framework

  • History of CTE in Ohio: A presentation by Carrie Giles outlining the evolution of career-technical education and the various Ohio delivery models.

College Credit & Transfer Opportunities

  • Transfer and Articulation: Angelique McCown’s presentation on how students can access CTAGs, ITAGs, College Credit Plus (CCP), and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
  • OATN Overview: A breakdown of the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network’s guaranteed transfer pathways and credit mobility initiatives.

Work-Based Learning (WBL)

  • What is Work-Based Learning?: Kevin Krebs’s presentation covering WBL pathway options, simulated work environments, liability, and tracking student hours.

December 8: Eastland-Fairfield
Topics: Immediate classroom needs (classroom management, supporting students with disabilities, CTSOs, industry-recognized credentials, and minor labor laws). We also have planned networking time with others in the career pathways.
Register for the December 8th New CTE Teacher Workshop

February 10: Fort Hayes
Topics to be confirmed.
Register for the February 10th New CTE Teacher Workshop

April 14: C-TEC
Topics to be confirmed.
Register for the April 14th New CTE Teacher Workshop

Additional Resources & Contacts

Career-Connected Learning Consultants:

  • Tola Francis-Sanusi, MBA (sanusia@mtc.edu)
    Regional Coordinator – Central Region
  • Rhedeshia Young-Willingham (r.youngwillingham2@escco.org)
    Ohio Hi-Point, South Western City Schools CTPD, Tolles Career & Technical Center
  • Kristin Oriani (kristin.oriani@escco.org)
    C-Tec Career Center, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools, Lancaster City Schools CTPD
  • Julie Frankl (julie.frankl@escco.org)
    Delaware Area Career Center, Knox County Career Center, Tri-Rivers Career Center

Industry-Recognized Credential Consultant:

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