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New Castle County Vocational
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www.nccvotech.com |
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February 2009 |
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NCC Vo-Tech Schools Focus on Instruction
Principals and assistant principals at all four NCC Vo-Tech High Schools have accepted the challenge to significantly increase the time they spend on instructional leadership. Research conducted on thousands of schools across the country during the past decade shows that student achievement increases when building administrators increase the time they spend helping teachers improve instructional practice. Time study analyses reveal that most school administrators spend between 20-30% of their day on instruction and the rest on operational and management duties. When administrators spend more time in classrooms providing direct support, guidance, and feedback necessary to ensure quality teaching, student achievement scores improve. The school district is committed to supporting principals in this goal by restructuring systems and providing alternative resources to better manage administrative obligations. This winter, the District established a formal affiliation with the School Administration Manager Project, a national initiative funded by the Wallace Foundation. |
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NCC Vo-Tech Summer Career Camp 2009 |
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Applications for the 2009 Vo-Tech Summer Career Camp for 6th and 7th grade students will be available in early March. Camp for 6th grade students will be hosted by Delcastle Technical High School July 6 to 9. Howard High School of Technology will host the camp for 7th grade students July 13 to 16. Camps will feature programs in health services, cosmetology, construction trades, culinary arts, digital media and computers to name a few.
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Camps provide a fun, hand-on opportunity for students to experience different career fields. Students who live in New Castle County and are currently in grades 6 or 7 are encouraged to apply.
Check http://www.nccvotech.com/summer_camp.htm for information on how and when to apply. |
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Delcastle Teacher Named National Health Education Professional |
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The American Association for Health Education has named Bonnie Lane, Health and PE instructor at Delcastle Technical High School, the National Health Education Professional of the Year. The AAHE "seeks to recognize those who enrich the depth and scope of health-related activities" and to reward outstanding contributions in the health education field. |
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Looking for Co-Op Placement Sites |
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Co-operative education is the capstone experience for seniors who have learned skills in their career program of study and put those skills to work in businesses across New Castle County during the school day. During this economic recession, it is becoming more of a challenge to retain existing and identify new co-op placement opportunities for our vo-tech students. Any suggestions or leads would be most welcome.
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For information on how to hire a vo-tech student or for more information on the NCC Vo-Tech Co-Op Education program, contact the following school coordinators:
Vince Lofink at Howard High School of Technology,
571-5410 (vlofink@nccvt.k12.de.us)
Kevin Thomas at Delcastle Technical High School,
995-8187 (kthomas@nccvt.k12.de.us)
Bryan Moxley at Hodgson Vo-Tech High School,
832-7740 (bmoxley@nccvt.k12.de.us)
Roger Seedorf at St. Georges Technical High School,
449-3633 (rseedorf@nccvt.k12.de.us);
or district school-to-work transition coordinator Debbie Scott at 995-8053 (dscotta@nccvt.k12.de.us)
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VOTE FOR HOWARD! |
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The U.S. Mint's latest state quarter program, sponsored by Delaware Congressman Mike Castle, will create coins that are emblematic of a national park, historic landmark or national refuge in each State and the District of Columbia. The Governor's office has set up a website where citizens may vote for their choice of emblems for Delaware’s new quarter. Howard High School of Technology has national historic landmark status, and is one of the nine choices. The school will celebrate its 140th anniversary of continuous educational service in September 2009.
Visit www.voteforquarters.delaware.gov to cast your vote by February 26.
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NCC Vo-Tech Board of Education
John F. Lynch, President • John J. McMahon, Jr., Vice President
Ray W. Christian • Arnetta McRae • Yvette Santiago • Mark Stellini • Robert H. Strong • Steven H. Godowsky, Executive Secretary |
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NCC VoTech School District
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
PHONE (302) 995-8000, FAX (302) 995-8038 |
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It is the policy of the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District not to discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, national origin, or disability in its admissions programs, activities, employment, promotions, evaluations, or dismissals. |
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New Castle County Vocational Technical School District... Preparing Students to be Ahead of the Curve. |
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