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Mike CesconMar 22, 2022 8:00:00 AM11 min read

Supplemental Materials vs. Comprehensive CTE Curriculum: Which Is Right for You?

As a CTE teacher, you’re probably used to cobbling together a curriculum from various ...
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Team iCEVMar 3, 2022 11:00:00 PM3 min read

4 Tips for Integrating Industry Certifications in CTE

Industry certifications are unique in offering value to students, professionals, schools ...
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Mike CesconMar 2, 2022 8:00:00 AM7 min read

Practicum in Health Science: What Is it and What Are its TEKS?

If you’re new to teaching health science in Texas, you’re probably confused about some of ...
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Team iCEVFeb 14, 2022 11:00:00 PM4 min read

Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and consumer sciences (FCS) education has served as the backbone of life literacy ...
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Joshua WitherspoonJan 25, 2022 11:00:00 PM3 min read

Beyond the Label: Teaching Strategies for all Learners

For some teachers,  the difficult part of teaching  isn’t  developing  content,  it’s ...
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Team iCEVNov 18, 2021 11:00:00 PM3 min read

4 Ways to Re-Engage Students in Their Learning

Amidst factors like personal responsibilities, extracurricular activities and the general ...
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Team iCEVOct 4, 2021 8:00:00 AM6 min read

What Are AMT Certifications?

American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a nationally accredited provider of healthcare ...
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Mike CesconAug 4, 2021 8:00:00 AM9 min read

The Pros and Cons of Differentiated Instruction in CTE

There’s no denying it: implementing differentiated instruction is a huge leap to take for ...
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Team iCEVMay 26, 2021 11:00:00 PM3 min read

When and Where to Mention your Industry Certification

Industry certifications are developed by industry leaders and experts to represent the ...
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Team iCEVApr 27, 2021 11:00:00 PM2 min read

EdTech Tools to Enhance Your iCEV Lessons: Pear Deck

Presentations are a vital part of teaching and learning. From relaying information to ...
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Team iCEVApr 20, 2021 8:00:00 AM6 min read

Effective Health Science Teacher Retention Strategies from a Former Educator

Have you ever had a health science instructor go back to the industry in the middle of ...
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Team iCEVApr 14, 2021 11:00:00 PM4 min read

MythBusters: The Truth Behind 3 of the Most Common Myths About CTE

For as long as there have been trades, careers and working professionals, there have been ...
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Team iCEVMar 24, 2021 11:00:00 PM3 min read

Ed Tech Tools to Enhance Your iCEV Lessons: Flipgrid

The 6 C's of 21st Century Education include critical thinking & problem solving, ...
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Jacelyn NesmithNov 17, 2020 11:00:00 PM5 min read

Engaging Virtual Fundraising Ideas for CTE Programs

The last quarter of the year is often referred to as “giving season.” Studies have shown ...
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Jacelyn NesmithNov 5, 2020 11:00:00 PM5 min read

7 Virtual School Fundraising Tips

During the fall semester, student programs across the country typically host various ...
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Jacelyn NesmithOct 22, 2020 11:00:00 PM5 min read

The Home Builders Association of Alabama Residential Construction Skills Certification

As the construction industry grows, inquiries and orders are increasing for contractors. ...
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Team iCEVSep 22, 2020 11:00:00 PM4 min read

Project Ideas for Google Docs, Slides & Sheets

Teaching Microsoft® Office on a Chromebook or other learning devices can be challenging ...
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Team iCEVMar 12, 2020 8:00:00 AM11 min read

9 Best Differentiated Instruction Strategies for CTE

Teaching career and technical education (CTE) courses means you are challenged with ...
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Team iCEVMar 10, 2020 11:00:00 PM2 min read

Certification Spotlight: Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification

Each month, we feature a different industry certification hosted on the iCEV testing ...
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Team iCEVMar 4, 2020 8:00:00 AM9 min read

6 Steps to Prep Students for Health Science Certification Success

Preparing your students for industry certifications is an exciting part of your role as a ...
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Team iCEVFeb 4, 2020 11:00:00 PM1 min read

FCCLA Week

February is national CTE month, and our team at iCEV could not be more excited for an ...
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Team iCEVFeb 3, 2020 11:00:00 PM1 min read

CTE in Middle School

February is national CTE month, and our team at iCEV could not be more excited for an ...
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Mike CesconFeb 3, 2020 8:00:00 AM4 min read

5 Benefits of Blended Learning for CTE Courses

As a curriculum developer who creates blended learning curriculum, we have dozens of ...
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Team iCEVAug 18, 2019 11:00:00 PM3 min read

Special Populations & iCEV: Accommodations, Adaptations & Modifications

For some teachers, the difficult part of teaching isn’t content: it’s differentiation. ...
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Team iCEVNov 11, 2018 11:00:00 PM4 min read

Discover 5 Ways to Get Guest Speakers in Your CTE Classroom

Students often struggle with connecting the dots between what they are doing in class to ...
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Team iCEVMar 30, 2017 7:33:00 AM6 min read

How To Experience the Benefits of a Flipped Classroom in CTE

As a CTE curriculum provider, teachers often ask us for ideas on how best to use ...
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