Calibrating the classroom to professional-grade standard
Service:
Industry Partnership Development
CTE teachers are experts in their fields, each bringing unique knowledge and experience to their programs. This work focuses on creating structures that allow that expertise to work together effectively without forcing uniformity. Rather than applying traditional PLC models that don’t fit CTE, Dr. Lisa Hill supports schools in building cross-functional teams designed specifically for CTE teachers. These teams provide a clear structure for collaboration, helping educators clarify shared expectations for student learning while preserving the individuality of each program. The result is purposeful collaboration, where teachers move beyond working in isolation to supporting one another in meaningful ways.
What this looks like in practice...
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Structuring how and when CTE teachers come together to collaborate
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Identifying how each program’s expertise contributes to the team
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Defining how the team will use time and stay focused in meetings
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Establishing ways for teachers to support one another across programs
When to consider CTE Team Development...
This work is designed for...
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CTE teachers expected to work within PLC structures that don’t fit their programs
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CTE teachers working independently who want a more effective way to collaborate
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Schools looking to better connect CTE programs without changing what each teacher teaches
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Instructional leaders seeking a structure that supports collaboration across different CTE areas
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CTE teachers are expected to collaborate, but traditional PLC structures don’t fit their work
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Teachers work largely independently, with limited opportunity to connect across programs
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Collaboration time exists, but lacks a clear purpose or structure
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Teachers want to support one another, but don’t have a clear way to do so
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Schools are looking for a better way to bring CTE teachers together without forcing sameness
What this calibrates within a program...
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How and when CTE teachers come together to collaborate
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The purpose and focus of team time
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How each teacher’s expertise contributes to the team
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How teams support one another across different programs
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The structure that allows collaboration without losing program individuality
