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.
Latest episodes
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14 min
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 pla…
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13 min
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 stoppin…
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14 min
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…
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13 min
Episode 1: Identifying Student Needs: See the Need Before It Becomes a Barrier
Identifying Student Needs: See the Need Before It Becomes a BarrierHow can we recognize when a student is struggling before that challenge becomes a barrier to their success?In thi…