4 Essential Components of a 21st Century Welding Program

With demand for skilled welders growing, now is a great time to implement a 21st Century welding program and get more students interested in these rewarding career opportunities. Of course, launching a new welding program, or reinventing a current one, can be a daunting task. There are a lot of questions to ask, like what […]
3 Reasons You Should Be Using Your “Lesson-At-A-Glance” Curricula Feature

As a teacher, your lesson plan is your road map. It’s how you plan what your students need to learn and how you ensure that learning will be done effectively during class time. It’s your go-to resource yourself short on planning time or when you find yourself in sudden need of a substitute teacher. We […]
5 Ways to Use Ag Models in Your Classroom
We’re hearing back from teachers around the country who are already implementing our animal models in their classrooms. Here are 5 ways to implement these models and engage your students through hands-on learning: 1. Anatomy Testing Talk through and test students on the different parts of animal anatomy. Classroom idea: use post-it notes to have […]
Back to School with RealCare Baby
By Nate Schlieve, Realityworks Product Support Technician It’s Back to School time, which means it’s time to get RealCare Baby out of storage and ready for some new adventures! Here are some tips to get you started and back in the groove with your RealCare Baby program. Take the RealCare Program Health Assessment to learn how you […]
15 Ways to Teach Soft Skills in Your CTE Classroom
What are soft skills? Soft skills, employability skills, job-readiness skills, emotional intelligence… there are many phrases used to describe these skills, but they all mean one thing: they are the personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people. They’re considered the “bedside manner” of the workplace. We’ve heard others say, […]
4 Tips for Incorporating Hands-On Learning Aids Into Your Healthcare Program
Considering incorporating hands-on learning aids into your healthcare program? Here are 4 things you should consider. As our healthcare infographic depicts, healthcare workers are in high demand, and that demand is going to keep growing. In-demand skill sets span health science pathways, from allied health professionals to nurses and physician assistants to caregivers who can […]
Resources for Starting a Health Science Pathway

When you begin to build your health science pathway plan of study, there are many places you can start and resources to go to. Here are a few to help you get started or even to help revamp and existing program. Plan of Study Worksheets Advance CTE has put together a great page featuring the […]
5 Secrets from Successful RealCare Baby Users: The Logistics of Launching a RealCare Baby Program
By Nate Schlieve, Realityworks Product Support Technician Creating and organizing a well-run RealCare Baby program can take careful preparation and planning. Here are 5 key strategies that successful users have shared to keep in mind when starting a new program or even when revamping an old one! Organize Your Program: Take an inventory your resources […]
I Can, We Will Make a Difference
FFA is out in full force and showing their best qualities and mission of “making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Career Success through Agriculture Education.” Students and educators are showing how they not only care about great practices and programs, but also […]