Christine Trovato, facilitator of special education at Carbon Career & Technical Institute, explained the programs at the joint operating committee meeting last week.

The Transition and Student Assistance Program team continues to meet to discuss students’ needs and identify the type of support each student needs to increase students’ success. Attendance letters and meetings continue to be provided and scheduled.

The meetings are followed up with a grades/performance update as an added form of parent communication.

“After-school help is offered three days per week most weeks,” Trovato said. “Students have the opportunity to receive review of instruction, homework help, make up missed assignments and retake assessments. A snack is provided, along with transportation to each student’s home.”

Trovato also reported that plans have begun for the annual math camp that is held in the summer.

An invitation will be sent to the support schools’ special education directors before the 2025-26 school year’s application due date. The purpose will be to network, provide information about CCTI’s support and services and review this spring’s transition meeting process and procedures.

“This will serve as a good way to welcome new special education directors, provide a tour of CCTI and answer any questions representatives may have,” Trovato said.

Adult education

Francine Kluck, adult education site supervisor, listed the course offerings for the winter and spring 2025 at CCTI.

Course include air conditioning fundamentals, nurse aide, pharmacy technician, welding technology, ServSafe exam, forklift, Pennsylvania state inspection mechanic certification, and GED preparation courses.

Program descriptions, orientations and start dates are available at www.carboncti.org/adulteducation; schedule available. Follow happenings on Facebook @cctiadulted or Carbon Career and Technical Institute – Adult Education.

CCTI is also looking for a part time evening GED instructor.

For more information and details, contact Kluck via email at fkluck@carboncti.org or call 570-325-3682 x1517.