Erica Mason talks with Joy Griffin, our CPE and CE Coordinator at DCSD about remote learning and student support. 

QUESTIONS:

1) As we rollout and implement our Strategic Plan, what are you most excited about? How does this support the work that you are doing?

2) Can you tell our listeners about what CTE and CE is?  Why is it important for our Douglas County School District’s students? What opportunities are available to students across the district?

3) What do you wish every student, parent or family knew about CTE/CE?

4) What are the benefits to students, families that participate in CTE/CE courses? What challenges do they face and what advice do you have for overcoming these challenges?

5) How does remote learning impact students that are in CE courses?

6) What advice or strategies do you have for students and parents as they navigate this new environment?

7) How are you continuing to grow and develop the programs?  What new developments might people see in the upcoming years?

8) What is the biggest challenge that educators today face? And how do we (leaders, community, etc.) support them? How do you think that the development and implementation of our strategic plan helps move our district forward related to CTE/CE?

9) What is the most rewarding experience and/or what brings you the most joy in your work with CTE/CE in Douglas County?

10) What is the most important lesson that you learned either as a teacher or leader in all your years in education?

RESOURCES:

March 27, 2019

Press Release

Paula Hans, Public Information Officer

303-387-0031 | [email protected]

DCSD Uses 3D Printing to Supply Protective Face Shields

to Healthcare Providers

Douglas County School District is stepping in to help remedy a shortage of protective face shields used by healthcare providers treating those with COVID-19. Career and Technical Education (CTE) engineering teachers at Castle View, Legend, Mountain Vista, and Rock Canyon high schools have joined forces to supply face shields to healthcare providers at Sky Ridge Medical Center.

By using 3D printers, these CTE teachers are able to print face shields that provide facial protection for healthcare workers.

“I think in these uncertain times, we need to join together to do as much as we are capable of for the betterment and sustainability of our communities and world,” said Mountain Vista High School Engineering Teacher Kent Allison. “If that means I check on shut-in neighbors to see if they need help, or 3D print face shields for doctors on the front lines, we all can find that thing to do to help out. I am honored to help in any way I can and will continue to do so until we get through this.”

DCSD CTE teachers are collaborating with local healthcare partners to engage students in authentic learning while the District has transitioned to remote learning following the governor’s executive order suspending in-person learning in public and private schools across the state.

“We are deeply humbled by the outpouring of love and support from our community,” said Sky Ridge Medical Center’s Linda Watson, Vice President of Marketing. “Thank you to the Douglas County School District for their creative engineering of these face shields. We are so proud to partner with you and grateful for this gift.”

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Douglas County School District is Colorado’s third largest school district and serves 68,000 students. Learn more at www.dcsdk12.org.