Ctc plan 07/01/2016 06/30/2019 ctc profile Demographics

Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

CTC Plan

07/01/2016 - 06/30/2019

CTC Profile

Demographics

720 Locust Street

Connellsville, PA 15425

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AYP Status: None

Executive Director: Kevin O'Donnell

Planning Process

The Executive Director and the Planning Team will lead the planning process to ensure that appropriate systemic change will not only be identified but also implemented.  The timing of our stakeholder meetings will coincide with the PDE mandated timelines.

Mission Statement

Through the cooperative efforts of educators, parents, community, and students, the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center will provide a safe, diverse, and challenging educational environment dedicated to helping all students become respectful, responsible, and knowledgeable life-long learners prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing global society.

The Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center will support the integration and expansion of technology in the curriculum to benefit students, parents, and the community.

Vision Statement

In developing the Comprehensive Plan, the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center is committed to continuous improvement by focusing on the following four educational expectations:

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   Higher academic achievement for all students
   
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   Effective educational programs and lifelong goals for all students within our diverse population
   
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   A nurturing, student-centered learning environment for every child
   
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   More effective communications throughout the district to engender greater support from all stakeholders
   
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   Staff expectations - For all staff members to have access to the latest research-based, best practices.
   
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   Professional development will be determined individually and will be needs-based for all stakeholders.
   

Integrated technology will be provided to enhance classroom instruction. 

Shared Values

In the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center, we believe that…

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  Every student can be a successful learner.
  
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  Educational standards must be at the core of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
  
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  Education is a partnership among educators, parents, community, and students.
  
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  Educational programs must be differentiated and equal to provide appropriate opportunities for all students.
  
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  The school environment must be safe and nurturing so that teachers can teach and students can learn.
  
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  Society is enhanced when its young people strive to become respectful, responsible, and knowledgeable lifelong learners.
  
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  Technology must be a consideration in all educational planning.
  
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  Professional development opportunities are essential to help teachers continually improve classroom instruction and management.
  
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  Appropriate support services must be provided to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.
  
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  Educational facilities must be continually assessed and maintained to ensure safety, comfort, and to promote educational excellence.
  

Educational Community

The Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center only receives students from the Connellsville Area School District, therefore, the Connellsville Area School District community is the same as the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center community. The Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center community is a rural school district which is located in Fayette County in the southwestern area of Pennsylvania, about fifty miles southeast of the city of Pittsburgh.  The school district is comprised of the City of Connellsville, the Boroughs of Dawson, Dunbar, South Connellsville, and Vanderbilt, and the Townships of Bullskin, Connellsville, Dunbar, Saltlick, and Springfield.  The district encompasses an area of 234 square miles and has a population of approximately 36,480 residents. 

The district operates eleven schools at this time; seven elementary schools, one junior high, one senior high, and a career and technical center.  Student enrollment is currently at about 5100, which is down considerably from the approximately 9000 students the district had when it was first organized in 1966.  The district staff consists of 381 teachers, 107 support personnel, and 21 administrators working together to provide a quality education for all students.  The Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center is staffed by 27 teachers, 14 support personnel, 2 building administrators and student enrollment is 291

Economic status of our community/Current and Projected Fiscal Status of the District

The Connellsville Area School District, which is the only feeder district for the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center, does not expect significant growth in the near future given the residential nature of the local economy. Most of the industry is located in and around Connellsville with farming and recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, white water rafting, and skiing confined to portions of the District. There does not appear to be any significant growth in area industries including glass, closures (lids), bituminous coal, metal working machinery, wood products, and service related industries.

Finances

The Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center is mandated to follow the Connellsville Area School District fiscal policies and expenditure procedures.

The largest employers located within or near the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center area include:

Name                                             Industry Sector

Connellsville Area School District        Education

Highlands Hospital                                Medical Services

Allegheny Power                                  Utilities

WalMart                                               Retail

Cork Crown and Seal                          Manufacturing

Pechin Grocery Store                          Grocery Store

Martins Food Stores                           Grocery Store

Sherion Services                                Temp Agency

Hanson Aggregates                           Manufacturing

Bud Murphy Enterprises                    Restaurant

 Source: School District Officials

Commonwealth Aid to School Districts

Pennsylvania school districts receive financial assistance from the Commonwealth in a number of forms, all subject to statutory provisions and annual appropriation by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. State law presently provides that the School District will receive reimbursement from the Commonwealth for a portion of debt service on the Bonds upon final approval of the Department of Education. Commonwealth reimbursement is based on the "Reimbursable Percentage" assigned to Bonds and the School District's Aid Ratio. The "Reimbursable Percentage" of Bonds for the Connellsville Area School District will be a maximum of 32.9%. The School District Aid Ratio for the 2010-2011 was 74.31%. Aid ratio is a function of the market value per weighted average daily membership of the School District relative to that of other school districts of the Commonwealth. In future years, this percentage may change as the School District's Aid Ratio changes or as a result of future legislation.

The nine largest functions in the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center include: instructional programs, instructional student support, administrative, technical shops/programs of study, operation and maintenance of plant, pupil transportation, student activities, community services, food service, as well as each program's net cost (total cost less revenues generated by activities).

Organizational Resources

Some of the organizational resources for the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center include Fayette County Drug and Alcohol, Fayette County Behavioral Health, Private Industry Council, Fay-Penn, Exxon, Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Community Resources

The Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center depends on various community resources. The Falcon Foundation, Scottdale Bank and Trust, and Fallingwater are some of the community resources. 

Students we serve

The Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center services students at every level of the educational spectrum. We provide services for 85 special needs students.

Academic Programs and Tutoring Programs

Athletics

Cyber Solutions Initiative

Foods and Nutrition Services

Guidance Services

Health Services

Homebound Instruction

Library Services 

Protective Services

Social - Behavioral Aids and Services

Student Activities

Student Assistance Teams (SAP)

Summer School

Transportation Services

 

 Opportunities for our students provided by our Community

Head Start, Fallingwater, Private Industry Council are a few Community Resources. 

Community Perception

Based on the surveys, the community believes that the school is effective.

Planning Committee

Name	Role
Darlene Chearney	Parent
Eric Dicianna	Ed Specialist - School Counselor
Kahla Goller	High School Teacher - Special Education
Dominic Grenaldo	High School Teacher - Regular Education
Paul Harshman	Business Representative
Bruce Jaynes	Administrator
Julie Kezmarsky	High School Teacher - Regular Education
Marci Kintigh	Ed Specialist - Social Restoration
Audrey Mowry	Community Representative
Kevin O'Donnell	Administrator
Lauren Relovsky	High School Teacher - Regular Education
Paula Rendine	Business Representative
Lori Richter	Parent
Tiffany Riggin	High School Teacher - Regular Education
Robin Shultz	Community Representative

Core Foundations

Standards

Mapping and Alignment

Standards	Mapping	Alignment
Arts and Humanities	Non Applicable	Non Applicable
Career Education and Work	Accomplished	Accomplished
Civics and Government	Accomplished	Accomplished
PA Core Standards: English Language Arts	Accomplished	Accomplished
PA Core Standards: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects	Accomplished	Accomplished
PA Core Standards: Mathematics	Accomplished	Accomplished
Economics	Non Applicable	Non Applicable
Environment and Ecology	Non Applicable	Non Applicable
Family and Consumer Sciences	Non Applicable	Non Applicable
Geography	Non Applicable	Non Applicable
Health, Safety and Physical Education	Accomplished	Accomplished
History	Accomplished	Accomplished
Science and Technology and Engineering Education	Non Applicable	Non Applicable

Explanation for standard areas checked "Needs Improvement" or "Non Existent":

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Adaptations

No standards have been identified for this content area.

Explanation for any standards checked:

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Curriculum

Planned Instruction

Curriculum Characteristics	Status
Objectives of planned courses, instructional units or interdisciplinary studies to be achieved by all students are identified for each subject area.	Accomplished
Content, including materials and activities and estimated instructional time to be devoted to achieving the academic standards are identified.	Accomplished
The relationship between the objectives of a planned course, instructional unit or interdisciplinary studies and academic standards are identified.	Accomplished
Procedures for measurement of mastery of the objectives of a planned course, instructional unit or interdisciplinary studies are identified.	Accomplished

Processes used to ensure Accomplishment:

Staff members work to revise curricula in all areas.  All staff members are in-serviced on new curricula in department meetings.  Principals complete weekly lesson plan checks and walk-throughs to ensure that staff members are teaching the written curricula.

Explanation for any standards areas checked "Needs Improvement" or "Non Existent". How the LEA plans to address their incorporation:

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Modification and Accommodations

Explain how planned instruction contains modifications and accommodations that allow all students at all mental and physical ability levels to access and master a rigorous standards aligned curriculum.

Any Specially Designed Instruction identified in the student’s IEP is followed. Modifications and accommodations may take many forms, but all students are held to the same standards and must be successful on state standardized tests or the equivalent for graduation.  All modifications and accomodations support the diversity required to enhance student achievement.  

Instruction

Instructional Strategies

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  Formal classroom observations focused on instruction
  
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  Walkthroughs targeted on instruction
  
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  Annual Instructional evaluations
  

Regular Lesson Plan Review

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  Administrators
  

Provide brief explanation of LEA's process for incorporating selected strategies.

The Principal and Vocational Director were instructed prior to the start of the school year, that they would be responsible for conducting classroom walk-throughs each week. The staff members were included in the development of the “look-fors.”  The staff members understand what it is that the Principal and Vocational Director is looking for (want to see) when they enter the classroom. The look-fors are research-based strategies.

The Principal and Vocational Director were also instructed to complete the formal observations for all tenured staff by the end of the first semester. Superintendent has the 5501 forms from the Principal and Vocational Director. Also, the second observation for non-tenured staff during the second semester was to be completed.
The Principal and Vocational Director were also instructed to complete “spot checks” of lesson plans, to ensure that the standards, anchors, and eligible content are being taught. The principal and vocational director will then send the list of lesson plan checks to the Superintendent.

Provide brief explanation for strategies not selected and how the LEA plans to address their incorporation.

Peer coaching/evaluation would have to be negotiated through the Collective Bargaining Unit. Instructional coaches have been used in the past when we had the funds available to staff our buildings with coaches. We do not have the funding to staff coaches. Department Supervisors would be members of the Collective Bargaining Unit – again this would have to be negotiated.

Responsiveness to Student Needs

Instructional Practices	Status
Structured grouping practices are used to meet student needs.	Full Implementation
Flexible instructional time or other schedule-related practices are used to meet student needs.	Full Implementation
Differentiated instruction is used to meet student needs.	Full Implementation
A variety of practices that may include structured grouping, flexible scheduling and differentiated instruction are used to meet the needs of gifted students.	Full Implementation

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Recruitment

(Comprehensive CTC only)

Describe the process you implement to recruit and assign the most effective and highly qualified teachers in order to meet the learning needs of students who are below proficiency or are at risk of not graduating.

All of our teachers are Highly Qualified. We advertise for teachers, according to the type of certification that is required for the position we advertise. Struggling students are given tutoring opportunities. Our special education students are taught by teachers using a co-teaching model.

Describe the process the CTC implements to recruit and assign the most effective and qualified teachers based on their industry experience.

All of our teachers are Highly Qualified. We advertise for teachers, according to the type of certification/industry experience that is required for the position we advertise. Struggling students are given tutoring opportunities.

Assessments

Local Graduation Requirements

(Comprehensive CTC who graduate students only)

Course Completion	SY 16/17	SY 17/18	SY 18/19
Total Courses
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Physical Education
Health
Music, Art, Family & Consumer Sciences, Career and Technical Education
Electives
Minimum % Grade Required for Credit (Numerical Answer)

Local Assessments