Name: PROJECT PATHWAY: CTE Pathways Coursework Design
Start: 2026-09-25T08:00:00-0400
End: 2026-09-25T10:15:00-0400

26-27 MCS Staff Learning Journey Days | 9.25.26 | 11.20.26 | 2.12.27

All pathways have been frozen. If you need to request a change to a different pathway, please reach out to Krissy Hufnagel or Shanna Bumiller.

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PROJECT PATHWAY: CTE Pathways Coursework Design

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 10:15am EDT

C202

Pathway Description: This Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway provides a high-impact curriculum designed to equip students with specialized expertise in business operations, leadership, and innovation. We will focus on the design of business courses to offer deep dives into the three primary engines of the modern economy:

Business Foundations: A concentrated study of core business essentials, focusing on economic principles, sales and operations, and finance.
Management: A year-long intensive on the internal mechanics of a company, with specific emphasis on operational strategy and human resource optimization.
Strategic Entrepreneurship: A rigorous application of lean startup methodologies where students architect, iterate, and pitch original business models to industry stakeholders.

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Carmen Scalfaro

MHS Business Teacher, Mason City Schools

I believe in the power of education. The ability to make sense of the world around us and make an impact is a critical skill. It is the charge of a compassionate, approachable teacher to work alongside learners to cultivate this skill. Teachers are not merely holders of information... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 10:15am EDT
C202

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2026 - 2027 MCS Staff Journey Days

Carmen Scalfaro

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2026 - 2027 MCS Staff Journey Days

Carmen Scalfaro

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