Marc Tiernan

The course further motivated my team and I to continue to push our teacher teams towards meeting CSIP goals and updating CTE urriculum to meet industry standards. 

Ensuring stardrds align to the industry is vital. They are a dynamic set up changing standards that should drive the curriculum process.

I have learned much about motivation. Perhaps the most beneficial larning came through thoughtful reflection on my onw leadership and the team I lead. 

Creating subcommittees will allow for focused work  to be done withn the advisory. 

It is important to provide opportunity for advisory members to be active particpants in the advisory process. It is also important to clearly uinderstand and define the role of the advisory board. 

It is important to be prepared for any media or interview. Ask to know the questions before hand in order to provide the best answers possible. 

Establishing strong relationships with media outlets, especially local ones, is crucial for promoting Career and Technical Education (CTE). These connections are invaluable for disseminating information about significant CTE events and projects. For instance, local news stations can feature student success stories, highlighting how CTE programs prepare individuals for high-demand careers. Additionally, partnerships with community newspapers can showcase innovative CTE initiatives, such as student-led entrepreneurial ventures or collaborations with local businesses, further demonstrating the real-world impact and value of these programs.

A key takeaway from leveraging social media for CTE promotion is that consistent and visually engaging content, tailored to specific… >>>

It is important to establish a connection with policymakers when meeting with them and making requests. It was suggested that prior research be done to find commonalities such as interests, hometown, or university attened. 

Governtment is a huge entitity. It is best to start at the Grassroots level and adovate for CTE at the local and state levels. 

It is important to remember their a very specific criteria for spending Perkins Funds and asking questions about where and how the funds or being spent. While many things purchased could be linked to CTE that does not garuntee they qualify for perkins spending.