ECTS Portfolio Guidelines

Required Criteria:

*     A table of contents page

*     A cover letter written by the student

*     An up-to-date resume

*     A minimum of two letters of reference

*     Samples of work or photos of work representing a variety of skills. Quantity to be established by the instructor

*     Evidence of student reflection-examples may include self-evaluation, personal philosophy, code of ethics, mission statement, etc.

*     Professional Skills Development (Leadership) certificates

*     Material will be presented in a professional looking binder using plastic sheet covers. Work will be typed where possible

*     Students will do an oral presentation as specified by the instructor

Optional Criteria:

*     Job shadowing narrative and/or photos

*     A videotape of student work

*     Photographs of the student working on a project

*     Any awards/certificates earned during high school

*     Co-op experience information which may include monthly assessments, a co-op journal or narrative

*     Evidence of community service

*     A list of potential employers

*     A list of potential post-secondary education opportunities

*     Articulation agreement information

Students that do not complete the portfolio per the teacher's specifications will not:

*     Earn a certificate from the Erie County Technical School

*     Participate in the annual Awards Ceremony

*     Receive credits that would have been earned at the Erie County Technical School (at the discretion of the home school)

*     No second-quarter Co-op placements will be offered to students that have not completed their portfolio

 

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