Innovative Features Supporting Career and Technical Education
Company's new pretest and posttest feature helps schools and districts measure student growth
As career and technical education (CTE) continues to remain a national priority, schools and districts require high-quality, user-friendly resources to support and track their expanding CTE programs. iCEV, a leader in CTE solutions, is addressing this demand by introducing updated solutions and innovative features, including the addition of pretests and posttests for the upcoming school year.
"CTE educators deserve robust tools that monitor progress and enhance student outcomes. With pretests and posttests, iCEV provides educators with the means to track growth, tailor instruction, and demonstrate program effectiveness," said Clayton Franklin, Chief Product Officer of iCEV. "Our dedication lies in continuous innovation to ensure that every CTE program is equipped with the necessary resources to flourish."
Measuring Student Growth Effectively
With iCEV's new offerings, schools and districts can now access pretests and posttests across the majority of the educational objectives-aligned courses. This functionality assists educators in measuring student growth and enhancing overall program effectiveness. Utilizing results from pretests enables educators to adjust instructional strategies to optimize learning outcomes. By the course's conclusion, students take a posttest to evaluate their progress and establish the extent of their learning growth.
The reports generated from iCEV's pretests and posttests offer educators actionable insights to refine instruction and improve student achievements. Available directly within the educational platform or downloadable as a .csv file, these reports enable filtering according to teacher, course, or student for versatile analysis.
Furthermore, the Educational Standards Report emphasizes class performance relating to specific learning objectives, enabling educators to observe pretest and posttest comparisons, assess growth, and identify areas needing remediation. The Student Scores Report presents a detailed view of both individual and class performance metrics, which includes growth percentages, test duration, and changes by objective, providing a comprehensive view of student advancement. Collectively, these resources empower teachers to make data-informed choices, discerning instructional strengths and requirements, ultimately fostering student success through precision-guided instruction.
Additional Platform Enhancements
iCEV has also implemented a new global navigation system to foster a more consistent and user-friendly experience across its platform. The revamped left-hand menu allows educators and administrators to navigate the system easily, access curriculum, and efficiently track student progress.
In efforts to enhance the experiences of both administrators and teachers, iCEV has introduced several valuable capabilities. Administrators can now import teachers straight from platforms such as Clever or ClassLink, perform bulk imports via CSV, and manage login types alongside account access. Additionally, the onboarding experience for teachers has been streamlined, allowing them to roster courses with multiple sections directly from their Student Information System (SIS).
These improvements grant educators and administrators greater autonomy, positioning them to manage implementations more effectively and efficiently.
About iCEV
Founded in 1984, iCEV has specialized in delivering high-quality CTE curriculum and educational resources. Recognized as the most comprehensive online resource for CTE educators and students, iCEV provides curriculum across multiple subject areas, which include agricultural science, trade and industrial education, business and marketing, career exploration, family and consumer science, health science, law enforcement, and STEM education. Moreover, iCEV serves as a certification testing platform for various industry certifications. Notable companies and organizations utilize iCEV as their designated testing platform for certifications. Furthermore, iCEV offers Eduthings, a CTE data management platform that streamlines reporting for industry certifications, work-based learning, and participation in career and technical student organizations (CTSO). For more information about iCEV, visit their official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new features has iCEV introduced?
iCEV has launched pretests and posttests for many of its courses to help monitor student growth and program effectiveness.
How do pretests and posttests benefit students?
These tools allow educators to assess student progress and adjust instruction subsequently to enhance learning outcomes.
What insights do the reports generated from tests provide?
The reports offer actionable insights that help educators improve their instruction and support student performance better.
How can administrators manage their platforms more effectively?
With new capabilities, administrators can import teachers easily, manage logins, and streamline the onboarding process for more efficient administration.
What is the history of iCEV?
iCEV, founded in 1984, has focused on providing quality CTE curriculum and resources, establishing itself as a leading player in this educational sector.
