strengthening career and technical education
- The College of Education conducted extensive statewide visits to assess CTE needs and develop a strategy to address the critical shortage of qualified CTE teachers impacting high school programs.
- A CTE Outreach Specialist position was established and filled to carry out future projects.
- Collaborative efforts were undertaken with business, industry, legislators, and community colleges to address the CTE teacher shortage through visits, conversations, and partnerships.
- The College of Education (CoE) launched a bridge introduction course in CTE in partnership with community colleges and the Wyoming Department of Education.
- Jessie Dafoe - Owner: Dafoe Strategies
- Lucas Dow - Co-Chair: Sheridan County School District #2, Vice Principal
- Jason Eggemeyer - Department Head, Engineering Technology and Design, Casper College
- Joseph Feiler - Retired CTE Educator, Welding Technology, Natrona County School District #1
- Megan Garnhart - CTE Educator, Computer Science, Sheridan High School
- Travis Grubb - Dean of CTE, Gillette College
- Robert Hill - Co-Chair: UW Professor of Practice/CTE Outreach Specialist
- Joseph Martinez - CTE Educator, Niobrara County School District
- Dr. Jenna Shim - John P. "Jack" Elbogen Dean of the UW College of Education
- Bruce Thoren - Superintendent, Fremont County School District #24
- A CTE Advisory Board was formed with stakeholders from school districts and community colleges.
- In spring 2024, the CoE submitted a proposal for the Teacher Quality Partnership Grant from the US Department of Education to continue and expand its CTE efforts.
- Development of a bridge course for high school students in collaboration with Wyoming school districts is underway.
- A recruitment strategy from Wyoming high schools aims to bolster community college enrollment in CTE programs, leveraging community college resources and expertise more closely.
- In collaboration with the Wyoming Community College Commission, the synchronization of advising between UW College of Education and Wyoming community colleges in CTE-related programs is in its development phase.
- This new model aims to more efficiently identify and support promising CTE teacher candidates.
- Phase 2 promises further expansion and collaboration in addressing the CTE teacher shortage, demonstrating continued commitment to educational advancement and economic growth in Wyoming. Lessons from Phase 2 will inform Phase 3.
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Rob Hill Everett D. & Elizabeth M. Lantz Distinguished Professor of Practice in CTE |
Christi Thompson Assistant Dean of Student Success
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Jody Mitchell Program Coordinator, Senior |