Identifying and Supporting Special Populations Using Interdisciplinary Strategies
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Standards-Based Curriculum
Presentation Description:
Special population students’ interests in academic classes can be enhanced by using career technical education standards and workforce preparation expectations. CTE interdisciplinary strategies can have positive outcomes including increased academic performance, retention in school, and graduation. This session provides an opportunity to explore strategies to increase student academic performance through the integration of academics and CTE.
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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