Career and Technology Education Department of HISD

Posted by admin on Apr 28th, 2010
2010
Apr 28

Texas, one the largest states in America, boasts many claims. It is the longhorn cattle state, the state with more oil than other in America, its Mexican American traditions are legendary. It is now also considered a smart place for those looking for a comprehensive technical education. If interested in a new career which combines both academic as well as technical know how, then the city of Houston is offering great incentives to enroll in their local school district, the Houston Independent School District, in order to take part in their newly designed CATE program.

CATE, which stands for Career and Technology Education, was developed as an answer to many industries needs for highly trained, technically proficient employees. Their calls for help to the local school systems were answered in the form of new academic programs designed to train students in fields that were new, and which would help meet the new demands of the global economy. CATE, which was begun by the Houston Independent School District a few years ago, provides academic programs that are essentially hybrids: There are majors offered in agricultural technology, science technology, and media technology. There are majors which focus on health science fields as well as in human development. In addition CATE provides classes to help train those interested in careers in security.

The aim of the school division is to help those train for specialities which promise jobs on the other end while also providing much needed skills workers for the workforce.

In addition to the majors they offer, CATE allows students to cross major in straight academic fields, so students may focus on agricultural technology, for example, but may also take classes in the straight sciences or in the arts.

The Texas climate is moderate, and the cost of living is not terribly high by American standards, which is a plus for students looking to get by on a budget.

Career in Counseling Education

Posted by admin on Mar 3rd, 2010
2010
Mar 3

Facilitating different individuals in all kinds of issues essential in their lives, getting a career in counseling education is very much rewarding in a sense that you are able to help one in the best way you know how. However, the duties depend on the persons they are working with as well as with the settings.

There are three types namely academic, vocational and rehabilitation. Each will be briefly discussed below.

In the academic aspect of a career in counseling education, it includes primary until secondary level, they partner with students dealing with social development predicaments. These are the stages where the referred demographic are in the road to discovering what is the truth of their very personalities, especially that there are a lot of factors surrounding them. It may seemingly be nuisance but there are some that can be considered essential in their growth. There enters the functions of that will help them filter the beneficial from those that are not.

In the vocational aspect of a career in counseling education, this is already beyond the school setting as it is concerned with the employment aspect, Their main concern in assisting individuals with their occupation decisions. They explore into the resume sent where it is believed to be the introduction of a person as it contains substantial information such as training, profession, interests and skills, among the others. Aside from that initial investigation, they then conduct examinations such as aptitude and achievement to assess the level of the applicants’ performance. Another is that, they also stage programs that will eliminate the stress experienced from the transition of one job to another.

In the aspect of rehabilitation of a career in counseling education, it will be a big amount of aid with those that have physical disabilities. They spend time with people that have birth defects such as abnormalities that may have hampered them to mingle with those that are around them. This is such a possible situation as it can lead to comparison with others those that they may think are better off than who they are, in the long run, they will think less of themselves until they lurk in the corner of self- pity. They hopefully take them out from such a miserable state by meticulously evaluating their strengths and limitations as they arrange medical care, if it is a must. They also coordinate with the family of the concerned individual so they can also help in the total recovery that has taken him or her in bondage for several years. This also consists of putting up a program that aims toward increasing the client’s capacity to live alone such as developing job skills that will be of great help in the future.

Supplementing Your Child’s Education

Posted by admin on Jun 28th, 2009
2009
Jun 28

Education is the foundation of society. New things can be created and problems solved when there is help available to you through educational goals. School work can be boring and dull, but it is up to the parent to make it entertaining and even motivating. You can often supplement your child’s education with a few things throughout the day that can help them to learn and apply what they learn better. This helps them to want to learn, too.

For many, hands on experiences are important. For example, a trip the history museum can help them to see and feel what it meant to be living hundreds of years ago. You can help them by incorporating real life situations into the educational lessons being taught, too. For an example, consider allowing them to help prepare a meal in which they need to measure out the ingredients, getting a dose of math along the way. Seeing how what they are learning can help to supplement what they are doing already.

You can find fun games and educational tools to help you to achieve these goals as well. The goal is to give your children the opportunity to take in as much as possible without overwhelming them along the way.

International Correspondence School

Posted by admin on Nov 28th, 2008
2008
Nov 28

The ICS (International Correspondence School) is an accredited program of home study. It is based in Canada. It offers around 50 home study programs that suit to every need. Students can find affordable programs for many careers. It caters from high school diplomas, to bachelor degrees. A person can go to law school without even leaving home. There are so many careers to choose from, that the prospective student can easily find the best one that suits their purposes. After all, it’s the future that counts. The website provides with all the information needed, including some program overviews, PDFs, and other important issues. Also, there are toll-free numbers to call and to ask for more data. There are many good ratings and reviews by former students of this program.

High School Correspondence Courses: There are several excellent choices for acquiring a high school diploma. Correspondence schools are a good option for people who have hectic schedules, and that don’t have enough time. In current times, it is necessary to be up to date with the many obligations that modern life demand. That is why an education is necessary. The good thing about correspondence schools is that they give the student the flexibility of time management. There are several choices for these schools. Some are church sponsored, other are privately owned. The prospective student can find the information by Internet, and can even compare ratings and reviews by other students. A very important aspect to research is the accreditation. That is, if the person is interested in pursuing a higher education at a college or university. There are some branches of the armed forces that will ask for this data.

Cornerstone and Christian Correspondence School

Posted by admin on Jun 5th, 2008
2008
Jun 5

The Cornerstone Ministries and Christian School has its mission to spread the gospel. They are devoted to promote Christian values, and lead others to Christ. Through education, these values can be learned. Students from around the world can attend the school. They can get their high school diploma with no problem. This diploma is accredited through the ACI, Accrediting Commission International. However, the student should check which institutions accept and recognized this accreditation if they’re pursuing college/university education. Thorough Internet researches could help find more information regarding accreditation by other institutions.

Christian Correspondence Schools: Cornerstone Ministries & Christian School is based in Townsend, GA. They make it easy for any person who wants to get thir high school diploma. The pacing is set by the own student, which makes it perfect to fit into their busy schedule. It is understood that many students seeking a high school diploma are working adults, who have to take care of a family and secure an income. The good thing for them, is that they’re fulfilling the completion of their education, and at the same time acquiring knowledge and a more solid base of beliefs. By following the path to Christ, they become more useful and solid citizens. That is great for promoting a healthy society. That fulfills the mission of the Cornerstone Ministries.