Career and Technical Education Assessment Information
Student Occupational Competency Testing is required by the Pennsylvnaia Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Career and Technical Education (BCTE) for all concentrators in approved career and technical education programs in the Commonwealth.
To assist schools in meeting this requirement, the BCTE has developed a number of resources, including A Guide to Student Occupational Competency Testing in Pennsylvania. The guide and other resources are provided to assist school administrators in preparing for the required testing. Developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, it is to be used as the resouce that addresses procedures for participating in federal and state mandated occupational competency testing.
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