CTE Talking Sessions

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CTE Talking Sessions A professional learning podcast from Kilgore College focused on student success in CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs. Hosted by Ebony Dennis, Dean of Support Services & Retention, the series explores practical strategies for identifying student needs, connecting students with support, strengthening retention, and turning conversations into action. Designed for CTE faculty, staff, administrators, and student-support professionals, each session provides practical insights to help better support students and strengthen their path to success.

Episodes

  1. Oct 7

    Episode 4: Action Plan Development: From Good Conversation to Measurable Change

    Identifying a need and having a good conversation are important—but what happens next? This session focuses on turning student-support conversations into clear, practical action plans. Explore how CTE professionals can: Establish clear next stepsIdentify measurable outcomesAssign responsibility and follow throughTurn conversations into intentional actionEvaluate whether strategies are making a differenceThe goal is to move from good conversations to meaningful, measurable change for students. Visit Kilgore.edu for more information.

  2. Oct 7

    Episode 3: Retention Strategies: What Happens Before a Student Leaves

    Student retention starts long before a student decides to leave. In this session, Ebony Dennis examines the signs and circumstances that may indicate a student is at risk of stopping out and explores ways to intervene before those challenges become reasons to leave. This session focuses on: Recognizing early warning signsUnderstanding student challengesProactive outreach and interventionBuilding stronger connections with studentsCreating a culture where students feel supportedThe question isn't just “Why did the student leave?” It's “What happened before they left—and what could we have done differently?” Visit Kilgore.edu for more information.

  3. Oct 7

    Episode 2: Best Practices in Student Support: From Referral to Real Connection

    A referral is only the beginning. This session explores how CTE faculty, staff, and student-support professionals can move beyond simply directing students to resources and instead create meaningful connections and ongoing support. Discover how: Communication can strengthen student supportCollaboration can connect students with the right resourcesIntentional follow-up can make a differenceStrong relationships can help students feel supported and connectedThe focus is on turning a simple referral into a real connection that supports student success. Visit Kilgore.edu for more information.

  4. Oct 7

    Episode 1: Identifying Student Needs: See the Need Before It Becomes a Barrier

    Identifying Student Needs: See the Need Before It Becomes a Barrier How can we recognize when a student is struggling before that challenge becomes a barrier to their success? In this session, Ebony Dennis explores how CTE faculty and staff can: Identify student needs earlyRecognize signs that a student may need additional supportBetter understand challenges that can affect student successRespond before a challenge becomes a larger barrierThe goal is simple: see the need early and connect students with the right support. Visit Kilgore.edu for more information.

  • 4 Episodes

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CTE Talking Sessions A professional learning podcast from Kilgore College focused on student success in CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs. Hosted by Ebony Dennis, Dean of Support Services & Retention, the series explores practical strategies for identifying student needs, connecting students with support, strengthening retention, and turning conversations into action. Designed for CTE faculty, staff, administrators, and student-support professionals, each session provides practical insights to help better support students and strengthen their path to success.

Information

  • Creator
    Kilgore College
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kilgore College
  • Show Website
    CTE Talking Sessions