Teacher Information
Literacy Integration
Academic Integration in Career and Technical Education means merging technical skill development based on business/industry standards with content knowledge from core academic subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies).
The Office of CTE's goal is for you to enable students to explore, hypothesize and reason logically; make connections with everyday situations; and strengthen their ability to use a variety of methods to think critically and solve problems in their career paths.
All students need strong skills in reading, writing, math, and science to succeed in college or careers. Career and Technical Education (CTE) students also require these skills to meet workplace demands. As a result, integrating core academics into CTE courses improves students’ performance on standardized tests.
A confident student is able to focus, hear instructions, and think more clearly during the test. As a result, success is achieved!
Did you know? Literacy and numeracy strategies include communicating through language (reading/writing, listening/speaking); using the academic vocabulary of the discipline; interpreting meaning within the discipline; and communicating through the discipline. Research shows that teacher integration of effective discipline-specific literacy and numeracy strategies result in academic success.
"Wednesday is the bridge between the start of the week and the weekend ahead—
keep working, the best is yet to come!
Happy WINning Wednesday!
This week’s WINning Wednesday continues to center on strengthening students’ Algebra readiness as they prepare for upcoming math assessments. With Algebra 1 serving as the foundation for all high school mathematics, the focus is on building core skills such as solving equations, understanding functions, and working with expressions. Students will engage in targeted practice problems designed to help them assess their current understanding, identify areas for growth, and reflect on their progress to build confidence and improve performance.
Numeracy Integration
Numeracy Integration in Career and Technical Education is a way of integrating math skills into different subjects across the curriculum. Being numerate is the ability to understand numbers, and to use them effectively and appropriately.
Here's a worksheet for practicing some Pre-Algebra examples.
ASVAB Tuesdays:
Happy Targeting the ASVAB Tuesday, Educators!
Practicing for the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) matters a lot because it directly affects your military opportunities and readiness.
1. It determines what jobs you qualify for
Your ASVAB scores decide which Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) you can enter. Higher scores = more choices, including technical and higher-paying roles.
2. It can impact enlistment eligibility
Each branch of the military has a minimum score requirement. Practicing helps make sure you meet or exceed that cutoff.
3. You can qualify for better bonuses and programs
Stronger scores may make you eligible for:
- Signing bonuses
- Advanced training programs
- Specialized career tracks
4. It builds test-taking confidence
Even if you “know” the material, the ASVAB includes timed sections and unfamiliar question styles. Practice helps you:
- Manage time
- Reduce test anxiety
- Recognize question patterns
5. It identifies weak areas early
Practice tests show where you need improvement (math, vocabulary, mechanical, etc.), so you can focus your studying efficiently.
6. It improves long-term career options
Some ASVAB sections (like electronics or mechanical comprehension) open doors to careers both in and after the military.
With focused preparation and regular practice, test-takers can increase confidence, reduce test anxiety, and improve their chances of qualifying for more advanced military job opportunities. Here's a practice test for you. Good luck!
DID YOU KNOW? ASVAB assists in promoting career literacy through personalized career exploration, awareness of career-field entry requirements, and future-oriented planning tools that help students develop an action plan they can share with parents and educators.
Teaching and Learning Curriculum Support Documents
Teachers have access to curriculum support documents and resources via our district SharePoint that can be accessed after logging in MS Office Online account.
How to Access Curriculum Documents in SharePoint
Professional Learning Opportunities
Keep up with all Professional Learning Opportunities that is offered in the district, outside of the district and online using the Office of Instructional Services page.
Quick Links from the State Department of Education
Quick links includes standards, work-based learning and career clusters resources to support curriculum and instruction.
This site will continually be updated as the State Department of Education releases additional resources.
Instructional Resources
Information about instructional resources that can be used in planning student learning can be found on the Learning Environments and Instructional Resources page.
Additional Teacher Resources
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