Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies: Engaging and Challenging Curriculum for Career Academies (PREFERENCE: PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP)
Presentation Category:
Standards-Based Curriculum
Presentation Description:
High-quality career academies depend on high-quality teaching and learning. Ford PAS offers 20 modules aligned with national standards that engage students in critical thinking and teamwork. Themes include environmental sustainability, business and marketing. Experience a Ford PAS activity. Explore the modules. Discuss core elements of these inquiry- and project-based resources.
Funding Opportunities
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.
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Perkins Funding
The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).
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