Donald Payne Sr. Tech

According to Joseph N. DiVencenzo Jr.,Essex County Executive, "The Essex County Vocational Technical High Schools of Technology offer our students a dynamic, first-class education that will provide them with the foundation for a successful future."  In September 2018, Essex County School of Technology Donald M. Payne, Sr. Tech will open its doors as a new school.  This new home will feature a state of the art greenhouse and green roof that will house hydroponics and container gardening.  Students will grow Jersey fresh produce on a harvest of the month schedule and collaborate with culinary students to cook and bake recipes to serve to students, staff and patrons of the culinary restaurant.  The district program serves students in grades 9 through 12 with a demographic of 50% black and 50% hispanic. 

The CTE curriculum offers vast opportunities for students to learn a trade and practice crucial skills through structured learning experiences, apprenticeships, and work study opportunities. As part of the educational program, students are also afforded the opportunity to participate in dual credit programs and qualify for industry recognized certifications through specialized assessments.  These opportunies allow student to think critically in real life situations and circumstances in our environment.  In turn, they are able to respond accordingly to issues such as food insecurity and food advocacy. The following is a district pedagogy:

DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT AND PEDAGOGY

DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS

SETTING INSTRUCTIONAL OUTCOMES

DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF RESOURCES

DESIGNING COHERENT INSTRUCTION

DESIGNING STUDENT ASSESSMENTS

CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND RAPPORT

ESTABLISHING A CULTURE FOR LEARNING

MANAGING CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOR

ORGANIZING PHYSICAL SPACE

COMMUNICATING WITH STUDENTS

USING QUESTIONING AND DISCUSSION TECHNIQUES

ENGAGING STUDENTS IN LEARNING

USING ASSESSMENT IN INSTRUCTION

DEMONSTRATING FLEXIBILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS

REFLECTING ON TEACHING

MAINTAINING ACCURATE RECORDS

COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILIES

PARTICIPATING IN THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY

GROWING AND DEVELOPING PROFESSIONALLY

SHOWING PROFESSIONALISM