Technology, Engineering & Design Education

Technology, Engineering, and Design (TED) Education focuses on problem-based learning utilizing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles. With an emphasis on innovation and active learning, this program prepares individuals for a variety of technology and engineering employment opportunities.

CTE Pathways PLC

Technology, Engineering & Design Pathway PLCs

Technology, Engineering & Design Pathway PLC

-including Project Lead The Way

Middle School Technology Education

JCPS CTE teachers focus on the cohesion of the teams through the CTE Pathway PLC’s. These PLC’s are designed to allow teachers of courses within a pathway to synergize while emphasizing the importance of professional cohesion.

JCPS Pathway PLC's Are:

Collaborative Opportunities To Emphasize Data Review
An Environment To Develop Shared Goals
Where Instructional Best Practices Are Shared Openly
Platform To Discuss Credential Support
Continually Engaged In Problem Solving
Immersed in CTSO Integration
A Peer Facilitated Collaborative Entity

JCPS Pathway PLC’s Are Not:

Department Meetings
Program Area Meetings
Leisure Discussion Sessions

CTE Proofs of Learning (POLs)

CTE State Exam

Credential*

Performance-Based Measure (PBM)

Local Option**

PLTW Aerospace Engineering
PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture
PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing
PLTW Engineering Design and Development
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
PLTW Principles of Engineering
Technological Design
Technology Engineering and Design

*If the student passes the POL credential(s), then the student may be exempt from a teacher-made final exam.

**Requires administration of a teacher-made final exam.

Resources

Vendor Information

**Vendors below are just a suggestion. The vendor used must be in the Johnston County Schools system and take a purchase order. If you have any questions please email Monica Conner.

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