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DCTS Newsletter
| January, 2012
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 | 2011 graduate Julierose Booth, Garnet Valley, practices intubation. Booth is now studying nursing at Bloomsburg.
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DCTS Ranks #1 in PA for Skills Achievement
DCTS achieved 94% success rate on the 2011 NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) examinations, the Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved end-of-program assessments. Out of 86 Career and Technical Education (CTE) centers in Pennsylvania, DCTS not only held the best success rate in the state, it also exceeded the " State Expected" rate, which is 75%. "Our administrative team and faculty were dedicated to making student achievement a priority and our amazing students rose to the occasion," said Mr. Ryan Coughlin, DCTS Folcroft Principal.
These comprehensive tests, given to graduating students as part of the completion of their CTE programs, measure student performance in their field. Technical high schools are held accountable for NOCTI in the same way high schools use PSSAs to measure academic performance. Because they are skills-driven however, NOCTI exams include both a written and practical examination, proctored by industry professionals. DCTS Administrative Director Dr. Philip Lachimia said, "The whole concept of rigor has become cultural within the schools. Everyone is 'on board' with school improvement and student success." For the past four years, DCTS has instituted data-driven teaching strategies to meet class and individual student needs and has seen student NOCTI performance rise each year from 53% in 2008 to 94% in 2011.
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 Career Day at DCTS Aston
The Aston campus held Career Day on Wednesday, December 7 which gave all students the opportunity to meet with 15 representatives from various post secondary institutions. Students in both the morning and afternoon sessions spent time gathering information on post secondary programs and application procedures. Students also discussed future employment trends, as well as, financial aid with the represented institutions. |
 DCTS Plans New Dental Assistant Program for 2012.
Students interested in the Dental Asstistant program can enroll now! Dental Assistant students will learn a variety of skills that enable them to become a dental assistant, dental laboratory technician, and/or pursue a career as a dental hygienist.
The major areas of study in the course follow EFDA technical standards, including: dental radiology, oral pathology, chair-side dental assisting, anatomy and physiology, dental materials, sterilization and business office procedures. The dental assistant works directly with the dentist, performing a variety of tasks from helping the dentist examine and treat patients to completing laboratory and office work
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Aston Student of the Quarter, November:
Jeff Witt, Building Trades Construction
Cardinal O'Hara
Years in Program: 2
Career Goal: To attend Williamson and eventually have my own business in the trades.
Who is someone you admire? My Dad told me about DCTS. He has taught me about operating heavy equipment and I have learned a lot from him over the years by helping him around the house.
Who has influenced your decision to pursue a career in BTC? My father also influenced my decision to have a career in the Building Trades. When my dad and I work together on projects around the house we teach each other and problem solve easier ways to do something.
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Upcoming Events
January 31 and Feb 1: Selected students will compete in the Skills USA District 2 Competition at Western Montgomery Career and Technical Center.
 Students attended SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference in November. If students win at the district level, they have an opportunity to move to state and national competitions.
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About Us
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Guided by industry professionals, Delaware County Technical High Schools prepare today's students for tomorrow's opportunities by providing innovative, meaningful technical training, a foundation for lifelong learning and marketable credentials for high-wage, high demand careers.EOE Delaware County Technical High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
Delaware County Technical High Schools
701 Henderson Blvd
Folcroft, Pennsylvania 19032
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