Improving Academic Achievement Through Professional-Technical Education

The Division of Professional Technical Education, in collaboration with the University of Idaho and Idaho State University, is offering this course to assist PTE teachers in acquiring the skills needed to develop curricula and teaching practices to improve student achievement. Strategies and activities on integrating reading, writing and mathematics skills in the professional-technical classroom environment will be discussed and modeled for students.  Student PTE teachers will develop and present their own integrated lessons for use in their classrooms. A personal incentive stipend is being offered to all Idaho teachers who successfully complete the course (see below).

Course Syllabus:  Detailed information about the course objectives, information to be covered, and required textbooks:
 PTE Course Syllabus (73K PDF, general syllabus covering both universities)
 ISU Syllabus (73K PDF)
 University of Idaho Syllabus (15K PDF)

Course Location:  This course is being offered by a group of Master Teachers at various locations throughout the state.  When you register, sign up for the course section that is closest to you.  University of Idaho is offering sections of the course in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, and Lewiston/Moscow (ACTE).  Idaho State University is offering the course in Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls.  Actual class locations will be determined by the Master Teachers before the start of the class.

Enrollment is Easy:  You may enroll through the University of Idaho or Idaho State University.  You have several enrollment options, including graduate/under-graduate academic credit or graduate/undergraduate in-service credit.

Idaho State University Enrollment Information (11.5K PDF)
University of Idaho Enrollment Information (13.6K PDF)
University of Idaho Registration Form (84K PDF)
University of Idaho, Non-Degree Application (263K PDF)
 
Flexibility and Convenience:  This course has been designed for maximum student flexibility and will include face-to-face meetings and on-line work. Exact times and locations will be determined with the students. 

Personal Incentive Stipend:  Idaho PTE teachers in grades 9 through 12 who officially enroll and successfully complete the course will receive a personal incentive stipend of $250 to help offset the cost of the course.  The State Department of Education will also provide a $250 stipend to other teachers who wish to take the course along with their professional-technical counterparts. These stipends will be given as long as funds are available. Post secondary educators are encouraged to enroll and take advantage of the state tuition waiver. For more information, contact Glenn Orthel, e-mail Glenn.

For more information about lesson plans and integration strategies developed by the participants in the Integration Academy, visit the Idaho PTE Lesson Plan Library.