Career & Technical Education (CTE) Professional Learning Community
March – April 2026
An 8-week PLC for CTE pathway educators who need to build standards-aligned curriculum they can actually execute with students. No fluff- just practical, collaborative work that produces real materials you'll use this week, this month, and next year.
Why This PLC Exists
CTE programs are often built by individual teachers based on industry experience. That creates strong real-world learning, but uneven curriculum structure. Schools need documentation that's intentional, aligned to standards and credentials, and audit-ready, without stripping away what makes CTE hands-on.
This PLC gives you dedicated time to do the curriculum work you never have time for.
CTE Program Overview
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By the end of this program, you'll have:
Scope & Sequence: A clear, documented map for your pathway
Unit Plans: Shared units with embedded standards and credential requirements
Performance Tasks & Assessments: Common assessments aligned to industry expectations
Project & Lab Documentation: Clarified expectations for applied learning experiences
Audit-Ready Materials: Documentation that supports walkthroughs, reporting, and accreditation
Everything you create is yours to use immediately and share with your school and district teams.
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Curriculum Variance: Content varies widely across sections and pathways
Standards Gaps: Credential requirements aren't always clearly embedded
Outdated Documentation: Scope and sequence documents are incomplete or missing
No Time to Collaborate: Limited opportunity for structured curriculum work during the school day
District Accountability: Need clearer evidence of alignment and instructional intent
A practical structure designed for busy CTE educators
3 Live Sessions: 60-90 minutes each, focused on producing shared curriculum artifacts. All sessions recorded.
Asynchronous Work: Between-session refinement and classroom testing on the CoLab platform
1:1 Coaching: 20-minute personalized session to address your specific pathway needs
Timeline: 2x per month over 3 months (February – April 2026)Program Structure
Three Focus Areas
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Standards Alignement
Translate credentials and industry standards into usable curriculum components. Ensure requirements are clearly embedded in every unit—not buried in a binder. -
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Curriculum Development
Build common units, performance tasks, and assessments. Clarify expectations for projects, labs, and applied learning so students know what quality looks like. -
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Documentation & Refinement
Create scope and sequence maps that support walkthroughs, audits, and reporting. Review student work to refine curriculum decisions and identify where differentiation belongs.
Expert Facilitation Team
Peter Siner – Professional Learning Expert
Active school administrator, Google Certified Innovator, and host of the Teach Smarter Podcast. Peter is a recognized AI for Education Specialist with a decade of experience in instructional leadership and technology integration. He regularly presents at global conferences including MATSOL, ISTE, and FETC, focusing on high quality curriculum and systems-level planning.
Ariella Racco – Program Design & Community Leadership
CEO of CoLab, the collaboration platform for K12 education. She is a Google Certified Innovator, and former middle school teacher in public, independent and international schools. Ariella brings deep understanding of school culture and designs professional learning experiences that foster authentic collaboration and practical implementation.
This PLC is designed for all CTE educators. Whether you are a veteran of the industry or an experienced educators, this program is about translating your expertise into a high-quality, documented curriculum.
Ideal for pathway teams (3+ members) to build internal capacity, ensure consistency across sections, and establish a shared language for your programs.
Who Can Participate?
The Opportunity
✺ 3-Month Progression: Personal practice → peer collaboration → school integration
✺ Year-Round CoLab Platform Access: Ongoing resource sharing and professional networking with the cohort across North America
✺ Expert Support: Curated content, research, facilitation guides, and coaching with CTE specialists
✺ Ready-to-Use Resources: Practical, educator-ready materials for immediate school application
Investment: $800 per participant
Group rates and early bird discounts available for those who register before January 31, 2026. Custom PLCs also available for schools.
