2011 National Career Pathways Network · What was then the National Tech Prep Network (NTPN) was formed in 1991 and the first conference was held in Dallas in 1992. You may recall

Orlando World Center Marriott October 12–14

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

2011National Career Pathways Network

Transforming Lives for a Strong America

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Welcome to the 20th Anniversary NCPN Conference!What was then the National Tech Prep Network (NTPN) was formed in 1991 and the first conference was held in Dallas in 1992. You may recall that the organization had a name change in 2007 when it became the National Career Pathways Network (NCPN).

While some laws, rules, regulations, and terminology have changed over the years, most people who have been our members and/or attended our conferences have cared deeply about Transforming Lives for a Strong America. This means that many thousands of people have spent parts of the last two decades bringing people together to form partnerships that connected educators and employers.

Regardless of whether you have been doing this for 20 years, or whether you are just starting, I hope that this week’s conference in the Sunshine State will give you a new burst of momentum, dedication, and knowledge to move forward.

As NCPN begins its third decade, please join with us and each other in sharing and caring about those who need our help to succeed in academics and career opportunities.

Have a great conference!

David L. Bond, Ed.D. NCPN Director

Special Thanks to Our Conference Sponsors

See sessions on page 16.

See ad on page 10.

See award winners on page 14.

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Marilyn Barger FLATE, Tampa, FL

Ginger Booton West Georgia RESA, LaGrange, GA

Kathy D’Antoni* WV Department of Education, Charleston, WV

Ray Davis SC State Department of Education, Columbia, SC

Robert Gornto Miami-Dade County Public School District, Miami, FL

Felicia Gray-Watson NC Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC

Tony Iacono Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL

Cheryl Keim Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL

Kelli Kennedy Braden River High School, Bradenton, FL

Sherry Key AL Department of Education, Montgomery, AL

Tony Landis* OH Board of Regents, Columbus, OH

Libby Livings-Eassa U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC

Bob Lucas* Gulf Coast Tech Prep, Houston, TX

Jeraline Marsh* School District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL

COL Thomas Supler Louisiana Technical College, Tallulah, LA

Kathleen Taylor FL Department of Education, Tallahassee, FL

Mark Turner* The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA

*NCPN Advisory Board member

2011 NCPN Conference Planning Committee

2011 Conference Schedule at a Glance 4

Personal Schedule 5

Program Strands 6

Decoding Program Session Codes 6

General Information 7

Special Events 9

Preconference Workshops 11

NATPL Forum 13

Computer Lab 15

NSF ATE Sessions 16

2011 Florida Best Practices 18

Opening General Session 20

Clinic 1 21

Forum 1 24

Forum 2 27

Forum 3 30

Roundtables 33

Clinic 2 35

Forum 4 38

NCPN Member Luncheon 41

Forum 5 42

Forum 6 45

Closing General Session 48

Exhibitors 49

Florida Student Showcase 53

Maps 55

Index of Presenters 58

Contents

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2011 Conference Schedule at a GlanceAll conference sessions held in the World Center Marriott Conference Center

Tuesday, Oct 114:00–7:00 p.m. Registration for Preconference Workshops and NATPL Forum Royal

Wednesday, Oct 12 7:00–10:00 a.m. Registration for Preconference Workshops and NATPL Forum Royal7:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.* NATPL Forum (includes continental breakfast and lunch) Crystal AB9:00 a.m.–Noon* Half-day Workshops:

Making Teaching Videos (Computer Lab) POS Design Framework Kuder’s College / Career Guidance for Beginners

New Orleans/ New YorkCrystal KBoston

9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.* Full-day Workshops: (include lunch) Career Pathways Leadership Certification (must also attend main conf.)

Adult Career Pathways Advising Students in Career Pathways Teaching with Meaning

Canary 4Canary 1Canary 2Denver

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration for General Conference RoyalNoon–1:00 p.m. Preconference Lunch (must attend a full-day or two half-day workshops) Crystal G11:30–4:30 p.m.* Half-day Workshops:

Creating eBooks: Join the Revolution! (Computer Lab) Ensuring a Secure and Competitive America through Career Pathways Technical Skills Assessment Kuder’s Advanced College/Career Guidance

New Orleans/ New YorkCrystal NCrystal KBoston

Thursday, Oct 13

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration for General Conference Royal8:30–10:00 a.m. Exhibits Open Royal-Sago9:00–10:00 a.m. State Meetings See page 910:15–11:30 a.m. Opening General Session Crystal J11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Reception / Prize Drawings (all attendees) Royal-Sago11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open Royal-Sago12:45–2:00 p.m. Clinic 1 See page 212:15–3:15 p.m. Forum 1 See page 243:30–4:30 p.m. Forum 2 See page 274:45–6:45 p.m. Movie: The Blind Side (popcorn and sodas provided) Crystal J2 (via Crystal N)Friday, Oct 14

7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Registration for General Conference Royal

7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Exhibits Open Royal-Sago

7:30–8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall / Prize Drawings (all attendees) Royal-Sago

8:15–9:15 a.m. Forum 3 / General Roundtables See page 30, 33

9:30–10:45 a.m. Clinic 2 See page 35

11:00 a.m.–Noon Forum 4 See page 38

Noon–1:15 p.m. NCPN Members Luncheon / Lunch on Your Own (nonmembers) Crystal J2 (via Crystal N)

1:30–2:30 p.m. Forum 5 See page 42

2:45–3:45 p.m. Forum 6 See page 45

4:00–5:00 p.m. Closing Session / Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Crystal J

*You must be registered and pay an additional fee to attend these events.

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Personal ScheduleAll conference sessions held in the World Center Marriott Conference Center

Wednesday, Oct 12 Selection Location9:00 a.m.–Noon* Half-day Workshop (if applicable)

9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.* Full-day Workshop (if applicable)

1:30–4:30 p.m.* Half-day Workshops (if applicable)

Thursday, Oct 13

8:30–10:00 a.m. Exhibits Open Royal-Sago9:00–10:00 a.m. State Meetings

(See list on page 9.)

10:15–11:30 a.m. Opening General Session (Jim Brazell; see page 20.) Crystal J11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Reception / Prize Drawings (all attendees) Royal-Sago11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open Royal-Sago12:45–2:00 p.m. Clinic 1

2:15–3:15 p.m. Forum 1

3:30–4:30 p.m. Forum 2

4:45–6:45 p.m. Movie: The Blind Side (popcorn and sodas provided) Crystal J2 (via Crystal N)Friday, Oct 14

7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Exhibits Open Royal-Sago

7:30–8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall / Prize Drawings (all attendees) Royal-Sago

8:15–9:15 a.m. Forum 3/Roundtables

9:30–10:45 a.m. Clinic 2

11:00 a.m.–Noon Forum 4

Noon–1:15 p.m. NCPN Member Luncheon (William Symonds, Libby Livings-Eassa; see p. 41.) Crystal J2 (via Crystal N)

1:30–2:30 p.m. Forum 5

2:45–3:45 p.m. Forum 6

4:00–5:00 p.m. Closing Session (George “Pinky” Nelson; see page 48.) Crystal J

*You must be registered and pay an additional fee to attend these events.

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Curriculum Design and IntegrationSample topics: Alignment of ABE/GED curriculum • Alignment of middle/secondary/postsecondary • Career clusters/pathways • Course development • Curriculum design/ frameworks • Curriculum integration • Engaging employers Infuse standards into curriculum • P-16/20 vertical alignment Programs of Study • Standards • Technical assistance

Instructional InnovationsSample topics: Accountability • Assessment • Career-focused learning • Certifications/credentials • Contextual learning (relevance) • Effective teaching skills • Externships for teachers Innovations in STEM • Integration of academics and CTE Internships for students • Keeping current with industry Professional development for faculty • Reading competency Research/ data to improve instruction • Special populations

Focusing StudentsSample topics: Career assessments • Career awareness and exploration • Career coaching • Career planning for incumbent/low wage workers • Career planning (middle/sec./postsec.) • College readiness • Dropout prevention • Guidance and counseling • Professional development for counselors/advisors • Parental engagement • Portfolios • Special populations • Student services

Adult Career PathwaysSample topics: Adult remediation • Best practices • Building community support • College student support services Community sources of student support • Developing career ladders/lattices • Engaging business • Faculty and staff professional dev. • Guidance and counseling strategies Obstacles and challenges • Quick start retraining/remediation Recruitment and retention • Resource development • Return on investment models • Stackable certificates/degrees

Leadership and Operational StrategiesSample topics: Career Pathways 101 • Consortium/partnership management • Funding sources/grant writing • Green Pathways • Innovative ABE/GED collaborations • Leadership perspectives • Legislation/policies • Marketing/promotional strategies • P-16/20 101 • Partnership development • State administration • Student organizations • Tech Prep 101

AccountabilitySample topics: Assessment • Data collection and reporting Definitions • Evaluation strategies • Identifying students Performance measures • Perkins legislation requirements Research • Statewide systems • Technical assistance • Tracking graduates • Use of data for improvement

College and Career ReadinessSample topics: Applied Baccalaureate • Articulation: middle/sec./postsec. • Curriculum alignment • Bridging ABE/GED to postsecondary • Building engaging pathways • Dropout prevention • Dual and articulated credit • Early/Middle College • Enrollment management • Integrating college and work • Multiple entrance and exit points • P-16/20 integration Professional development for faculty • Recruitment Remediation • Retention/persistence • Role of community colleges • Special populations • Technology-based delivery

Engaging BusinessSample topics: Advisory groups • Advocacy/employer engagement • Benchmarks and best practices • Business impact measurement • Economic development • Entrepreneurship • Industry advisory committees • Keeping educators current with industry • Partnerships with schools/create workforce pipeline • Return on investment • Skill standards and assessments • Student worksite experiences WIA • Workforce development/investment boards

Program Strands

Decoding Program Session CodesPerkins topics 2, 5, 7, 9

PSMB CEFA Canary 1Paving the Pathway: A P-20 Approach to STEM EducationAnne Arundel Community College has developed a collaborative STEM system that includes partnerships with business and industry, government, four-year colleges, and K-12 schools. Participants will learn about best practices in advisory committee development, building STEM pathways, project-based learning, and leveraging resources. Kathleen Beauman, Richard Cerkovnik, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

P Postsecondary S Secondary M Middle School B BusinessC Counselor E Employer F Faculty A AdministratorPerkins codes: 1 = Rigorous academic standards; 2 = Effective teaching skills; 3 = Technology; 4 = Using data; 5 = Parental and community involvement; 6 = Special populations; 7 = Programs of study; 8 = Professional development; 9 = Partnership

Audiencelevels

Perkins IV professionaldevelopment topics

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Orlando InformationThings to Do: Information on things to do in Orlando as well as shopping coupons can be found at the concierge desk of the Marriott. There will also be coupons located on the resource table next to the NCPN registration counters.

The World Center Marriott offers a comp shuttle to the Premium Outlets Mall twice a day at 9:45am and 12:45pm. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance through the concierge. They also offer shuttles to the different parks. Prices and times vary. Contact the concierge desk to make arrangement.

EPCOT Night Out / Downtown Disney Night Out – For those of you who signed up for the either of these events, you will need to go to the concierge desk to get your voucher.

BadgesConference badges should be worn at all times during scheduled conference events, not only as a courtesy to other registrants, but as an indication that registration has been completed. Name badges are required for entry into the exhibit hall and all sessions during the conference.

Break StationsBreak stations will be set up outside all meeting areas on Thursday and Friday during the breakouts.

Business CenterThe Marriott Business Center is located in the conference center across from Crystal Ballroom H on the marble walkway.

CreditContinuing Education—NCPN will provide a CEU-documentation form in each conference packet to assist attendees in recording and reporting professional development training for their attendance during the conference. If you attend all eight breakout sessions (130 to choose from) as well as the membership luncheon and opening and closing general sessions you will take part in 11.75 hours of strong programming. The preconference workshops on Wednesday provide additional hours of training.

States and districts have varying rules and processes for awarding continuing education units (CEU). If your CEU-granting organization requires further documentation, please ask the presenters in the sessions you attend to initial or sign on the lines where you list the sessions. Another possibility is to ask your supervisor to sign

a statement verifying your attendance in conference activities. Perhaps a combination of the form and written summaries (or handouts) about the sessions will satisfy the requirements.

Professional Development Credit—The Center for Professional Development of Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, is pleased to offer one or two semester units of professional development credit for attendees of the 2011 NCPN conference. One unit is equivalent to 12.5 contact hours. The cost is $75 per semester unit. For more information, contact George Marsh at [email protected] or 316-634-0490. View the syllabus and register for credit via the FPU website at: http://ce.fresno.edu/cpd/workshops/coursedetails.aspx?courseCode=HBM-1500A

Email StationsEmail stations are located inside Royal near the registration counters. Hours are:

Tuesday, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Thursday 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

EvaluationsYour evaluation of the NCPN conference is vital for next year’s conference planning!

The blue session evaluation forms can be found near the front of this program book. Please complete a form for each session you attend and turn it in to the presenter, leave it at the registration desk in Royal (until 1:30 p.m. on Friday), or place it in one of the boxes near the meeting rooms.

A yellow conference evaluation form can also be found in the program book. Please take a few minutes to complete the form and turn it in at the Closing Session on Friday, place it in one of the boxes near the meeting rooms, or fax it to 254-776-2306.

FoodNCPN will provide the following: Reception – Thursday, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Continental Breakfast – Friday, 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Member Lunch (members only) – Friday, Noon-1:15 p.m.

Restaurants are located in the Marriott World Center Hotel. The Marriott food court is reasonably priced and is located behind the elevators on the same level as the meeting rooms. The hotel can provide a list of nearby restaurants.

General Information

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Hotel InformationWorld Center Marriott 8701 World Center Drive Orlando, FL 32821 Phone: 407-239-4200 Guest fax: 407/238-8777

Institute for 21st Century LeadershipThe Institute for 21st Century Leadership is a new leadership development initiative sponsored by the International Center for Leadership in Education, the Association for Career and Technical Education, and the Successful Practices Network. The Institute seeks to develop and support education leaders who embrace the realities of today’s globally competitive and technology-driven world, and have a deep understanding of and ability to act upon the convergence of core academics, career and technical education, and 21st-century skills. We are pleased to have members of the Institute at our conference.

Lost and FoundFound items will be held at the registration counter in Royal until 1:30 p.m. on Friday. After that, the articles will be placed in the NCPN staff office in the Palms registration desk directly across from the Crystal Ballroom J. Call 88811 on a hotel phone for the Marriott lost and found.

Message BoardA message board will be available near registration. You may pick up or leave messages at any time during the conference.

NATPL HeadquartersThe National Association for Tech Prep Leadership’s office will be located in the Cypress registration desk past the Palms Ballroom.

NCPN HeadquartersThe National Career Pathways Network office will be located in the Palms registration desk directly across from the Crystal Ballroom

NCPN Membership InformationNCPN membership is a professional development opportunity for individuals from all facets of secondary and postsecondary education; business/industry; community organizations; and local, state, and national government. The National Career Pathways Network assists members in planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving Career Pathways and Tech Prep programs by pooling the resources of the country’s leading practitioners to provide a communication network for new and existing programs. Membership information can be found in your conference

packet. More information about NCPN membership can be found at www.ncpn.info under <Membership>.

Presenters IndexAn index of all conference presenters can be found at the end of this book.

Registration HoursNCPN conference registration, located in Royal, will be open during the following hours:

Preconference Workshops and NATPL Forum RegistrationTuesday 4:00–7:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00–10:00 a.m.

Main Conference RegistrationWednesday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Thursday 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Resource Table A special area near the NCPN registration counters (Royal) is devoted to resources and will be open throughout the conference. Attendees are welcome to take copies of presenters’ extra handouts and other materials or place resources on the table for others to take.

Spouse EventsThe fee for spouse registration is $60. Spouses are entitled to attend the following events:

Exhibit Hall reception on Thursday Exhibit Hall viewing throughout the conference Movie on Thursday night Exhibit Hall breakfast on Friday morning

Student ParticipationChoir: Music at the Opening Session is provided by the Dr. Phillips High School Premier Ensemble under the direction of Andrew Minear.

Color Guard: The ROTC color guard is provided by the Air Force Junior ROTC, FL-881 at Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando, FL, under the direction of Master Sergeant Richard Lucero USAF (Ret).

Student Showcase: Students from Florida will be displaying their work during the NCPN exhibits on Thursday. Be sure to stop by their booths in the back of the exhibit hall and see what’s going on locally. Descriptions of the programs can be found in the back of this book.

Jazz Group: Music for the Exhibit Hall reception is provided by the Boone High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Michael Butler.

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Exhibit HoursThe NCPN exhibits are located in Royal-Sago in the Marriott Conference Center below the lobby. The Exhibit Hall will be open as follows:

Thursday 8:30–10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Exhibit Reception/Prize Drawings) Friday 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (7:30–8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast/Prize Drawings)

Exhibit ReceptionThursday, 11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. (Prize Drawing) Royal-Sago (by NCPN registration counters)

Music is provided by the Boone High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Michael Butler.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and prize drawings as you view exhibits and meet with representatives from leading providers of Career Pathways/Tech Prep and related products and services. Discuss your team’s needs while exploring innovative resources.

Breakfast with NCPN ExhibitorsFriday, 7:30–8:15 a.m. (Prize Drawing) Royal-Sago (By NCPN registration counters)

Enjoy continental breakfast and prize drawings with the NCPN exhibitors.

Exhibit Hall Prize DrawingsTo enter the drawings, complete the Exhibit Hall game cards (included in your conference bag) and drop them in the drawing hopper at the entrance of the Exhibit Hall.

• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences: AAFCS Pre-PAC Assessment (TSA) Bundle

• Burlington English: 25 subscriptions to Burlington English

• CTECS: Starbuck’s Gift Certificate and book That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back by Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum

• EdITS Publishing: Cluster Booklet Kit

• Energy Concepts, Inc: $50 Visa Gift Card

• Florida Career Pathways Network: Conference T-shirt

• Gatherings – Artisan Jewelry: Sterling necklace

• National Academy of Sports Medicine: Trainer Gear Bundle

• National Career Pathways Network: One free registration for the 2012 NCPN Conference; three free NCPN memberships; NCPN T-shirts

• National Research Center for CTE: iPod nano

• Omni Hotels and Resorts: One night stay at any Omni Hotels and Resorts location

• Steck-Vaughn: Classroom set of the Steck-Vaughn WorkSkills™ series and a $50 American Express Gift Card

• Stratasys, Inc.: 24 hours of 3D Printing time or one cartridge of material

State MeetingsThursday, 9:00-10:00 a.m.Arizona Crystal K Florida Crystal G1 Illinois Crystal C Indiana Miami Montana Canary 2 New York Crystal P North Carolina Crystal EF Oklahoma Atlanta Utah Crystal AB Virginia Canary 1 Wisconsin Crystal L Wyoming Crystal M

If your state is not listed and you’d like to hold a state meeting, please sign up on the sign near the NCPN registration counters in Royal.

Opening General SessionThursday, 10:15–11:30 p.m., Royal

Don’t miss Jim Brazell’s keynote address, “Sputnik Moment–The Role of Career Pathways in U.S. Innovation, Competitiveness and Security.”

Thursday Night Movie: The Blind SideThursday, 4:45–6:45 p.m., Crystal Ballroom J2 (enter through Crystal N)

This real-life story of family and Michael Oher’s growth into a blue-chip football star will have you cheering with its mix of gridiron action and heartwarming emotion. (Popcorn and cold drinks will be served.)

Special Events

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NCPN Member Luncheon(For NCPN members only. If you are a non-member, you can purchase a membership at onsite registration for $40 and attend the luncheon.)Friday, Noon–1:15 p.m., Crystal J2 (enter through Crystal N)

NCPN members are encouraged to attend this annual event to network with colleagues. The keynote speakers will be William Symonds, Director, Pathways to Prosperity Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Libby Livings-Eassa, U.S. Department of Education (OVAE)

10-, 15-, and 20-year NCPN members will be recognized.

Closing General SessionFriday, 4:00–5:00 p.m., Crystal J

The closing session will feature George “Pinky” Nelson, Former NASA Astronaut and Director, Science, Math, and Technology Education Center, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. He will speak on “Goodbye Space Shuttle, Hello Future! Reminiscences of the Past and Thoughts About Tomorrow.”

Session participants will be eligible to win a free vacation package that includes two American Airlines tickets and a

two-night stay at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, OH near Cleveland. Must be present to win!

Reminder . . . Please don’t forget to fill out the blue and yellow evaluations provided in this book. Your willingness to give us your reactions to individual sessions and the conference overall will help us to make the conference even better next year.

Thanks!

EPCOT Night Out Wed 4:30 p.m. (board bus) Thurs, 4:30 p.m. (board bus)

Downtown Disney Night OutThurs 4:30 p.m.(board bus)

For those of you who prepurchased tickets for either of these events, please pick up your voucher at the Marriott concierge desk. Buses will board at 4:30 p.m. at the Marriott Convention Center entrance across from the Palms Ballroom. (Tickets must be prepurchased.)

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Programs of Study Design Framework (Crystal K)

Dean Folkers

Libby Livings-Eassa

Debra Mills

This workshop will open with perspectives on future national initiatives and Secretary Duncan’s “New CTE” as we move toward the reauthorization of Perkins. Perkins IV calls upon states to offer “career and technical programs of study (POS).” The Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), in collaboration with states and national organizations, has formulated a “career and technical programs of study design framework” and self-assessment tool designed to serve as a guide in Career Pathways development and implementation. Participants will learn about the POS framework and the components of POS design. They will also receive copies of the self-assessment tool and an overview of how to use it. The workshop will conclude with a panel of “Rigorous Programs of Study” state awardees, who will share information on implementation successes and challenges

and how the assessment enhanced their efforts. Dean Folkers, NASDCTEc; Libby Livings-Eassa, U.S. Department of Education (OVAE); Debra Mills, CORD and panel to include state grantees of the “Rigorous Programs of Study” award

Computer Lab: Making Teaching Videos (New Orleans / New York)

Want to make a teaching video you can upload to YouTube? With Camtasia Studio, you can capture anything that appears on your computer screen; annotate, narrate, and embellish it; and then quickly turn it into a catchy and effective movie file. Movies can be

shared in a PowerPoint show, on your own web pages, on CD or DVD, or even via YouTube. In this session, you will create your own short video clip and include some of the wonderful features available in Camtasia. Can’t afford Camtasia? There is a freeware almost-as-good-as-Camtasia product you can use. When you get home, you’ll be ready to dive in and start creating your own videos for students, teachers, and friends! Ready? – Lights! Camtasia! Action!! John Chamberlain, CORD

Kuder’s College and Career Guidance for Beginners (Boston)This Kuder, Inc. workshop is designed especially for those who are beginning to use or are considering using the Kuder suite of solutions. The workshop will provide opportunities to receive the latest information about Kuder’s research-based solutions and provide a discussion on how the career clusters are used to help students and adults develop career plans. Scott Vandever, Quint DeWitte, Lori Becker, Kuder, Inc.

Technical Skills Assessments: A Critical Piece of the Career Pathways Framework (Crystal K)

In this comprehensive workshop the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) will address the who, what, when, where, and how of technical skills assessments (TSA). TSA are more than just industry certification assessments. Topics:

• A look at state technical assessments • How states measure technical skill attainment • State recommendations for a national approach to

measuring technical skill attainment • Secondary and postsecondary standards alignment

• To what extent are states using the “authentic assessment” to measure skill achievement?

• What types of TSAs align with expectations set out in Perkins?

• What type of assessment system is desired by states; i.e. should national technical skill assessment examine job readiness, Career Pathways, or occupation-specific skill attainment?

• Cluster assessments and how they impact the acquisition of high school and college credit and industry certifications

• How to begin development of technical skills assessments.

Scott Hess, U.S. Department of Education (OVAE)

Preconference Workshops (Wednesday)

Preconference Lunch, Crystal G1, Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch is provided for participants who attend a full-day workshop or two half-day workshops.

Half-Day Workshops, Wed 9:00 a.m.–Noon

Half-Day Workshops, Wed 1:30–4:30 p.m.

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Career Pathways Leadership Certification (Canary 4)For any Career Pathways coordinators or administrators, supervisors, or faculty members whose duties have expanded to include Career Pathways

Certification requires 15 contact hours over three days:

• Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (7 hours and lunch)

• Thursday and Friday (8 hours; choose from general sessions, member luncheon, and breakouts; should include Friday 2:45–3:45 wrap-up session where certificates are awarded)

Participants will acquire effective new strategies for developing, implementing, and improving Career Pathways. Topics will include economic development connections, Career Pathways systems, curriculum development, community teaming, Perkins

accountability, career planning, academic achievement, professional development, and beginning with the end in mind. Ginger Booton, CORD

Adult Career Pathways Leadership Certification (Canary 1)

Jean Petty Dick Hinckley Bob LePage Anthony Iacono

A one-day (7-hour) certification workshop for those interested in finding solutions to barriers that prevent many “second chance” adults from obtaining the education that today’s workplace demands. This workshop will challenge participants to work together to provide the components for an Adult Career Pathways system. Participants in this interactive workshop will be led through practical strategies and topics from the book Adult Career Pathways: Providing a Second Chance in Public Education. Participants will leave with a draft plan to tackle this urgent need. Topics:• Career-limited adults in the era of high technology and

globalization• Vision of an Adult Career Pathways system• Partnership building• Career ladders and ladder curricula• Funding strategy.

Jean Petty, Bob LePage, Dick Hinckley, CORD; Anthony Iacono, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL

Ensuring a Secure and Competitive America Through Career Pathways (Crystal N)

Jim Brazell Martha Daniels

Over 50 years ago, America got a wakeup call in the form of the Soviet satellite “Sputnik.” Today the questions and circum-stances we face are different from what they were in the Sputnik era, but the need is just as urgent and the goal is the

same–innovation. American competitiveness is a function of our ability to cooperate across silos. This workshop will connect emerging military Career Pathways and the role of “cyber” in American innovation, competitiveness, and security. Jim Brazell, jimbrazell.com; Libby Livings-Eassa, U.S. Department of Education (OVAE); Martha Daniels, U.S. Army; Flack Maguire, Virtual Flight Academy; Ron Tarr, Institute for Simulation and Training, University of Central FL

Computer Lab: Creating e-Books—Join the Revolution! (New Orleans / New York)Very soon almost all books and periodicals will be

published as “e-books.” Anyone will be able to create and publish their own books–with the right knowledge and tools. This workshop will show educators how to create “e-documents” (book, articles, newsletters, syllabi, handouts, assignments, tests) that their students can access from anywhere using smartphones, reading tablets, and e-book programs such as Adobe Digital Editions. Your students have already joined the e-revolution. You should too. John Chamberlain, Mark Whitney, CORD

Kuder’s Advanced College and Career Guidance (Boston)This Kuder, Inc. workshop is designed especially for users of the Kuder suite of solutions who are looking for more advanced information and next steps. The workshop will provide opportunities to receive the latest information about Kuder’s research-based solutions, share best practices, and hear new ideas on implementing successful college and career guidance programs for students and adults. Scott Vandever, Quint DeWitte, Lori Becker, Kuder, Inc.

Half-Day Workshops, Wed 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Full-Day Workshops, Wed 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Teaching with Meaning: The Classroom Connection for Career Pathways (Denver)

Teaching the tech-savvy students of the 21st century should combine rigorous academics with relevant career education. It is the classroom piece that makes a difference in student achievement. Career Pathways with contextual classroom experiences improve

student performance. Sandra Harwell, CORD

Advising Students in Career Pathways: Connecting Stakeholders for Student Success (Canary 2)

Jeraline Marsh Shirley Hurley Kelli Kennedy Melissa O’Connell

Felicia Gray-Watson

Students dream of what they would like to be when they grow up. But many do not know what preparation is needed to make their dreams a reality. Career Pathways can help students develop plans of action that will get them where they want to go. This workshop is designed to assist educational stakeholders

(counselors, college advisors, teachers, administrators, business partners, etc.) in collectively helping students take advantage of the valuable benefits of Career Pathways. Participants will learn how to assist students in making

proper postsecondary decisions and how to collaborate to ensure effective academic and career planning services for all students. Additionally, participants will develop a greater understanding of the connection between Career Pathways and economic development. During this interactive workshop, attendees will participate in collegial learning exercises and get answers to questions such as:

• What is a Career Pathways system and what are the benefits?

• What role does advising play in a Career Pathways system?

• How do counselors work with faculty?

• How do I find time, resources, and skills?

• How/why do I work with business partners?

• How does a Career Pathways system provide me with support in meeting my district or college goals as required by Perkins?

• What cost-effective resources are available to support the proper implementation of Career Pathways?

We can no longer rely on individual groups within our schools to provide career and postsecondary information to our students. It is everyone’s responsibility. Jeraline Marsh, School District of Palm Beach County; Shirley Hurley, Kelli Kennedy, School District of Manatee County; Melissa O’Connell, St. Johns River State College; Felicia Gray-Watson, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

NATPL Forum: Celebrating Success, Transforming for Future Success (Crystal AB)Wed, Oct. 12, 7:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. (includes continental breakfast and lunch)

Join us at the NATPL Forum as we CELEBRATE the SUCCESS and the many accomplishments of Tech Prep and Career Pathways initiatives across America! Kicking off the Forum is Scott Hess (OVAE) with opening remarks, followed by the NATPL Annual Meeting. The opening session led by Jim Brazell, will feature an interactive workshop that will serve as a springboard for generating ideas to be utilized during an afternoon Strategic Planning meeting to assist NATPL with

its transformation into NACPL. Forum participants will also have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions on a variety of topics to include: Adult Education Career Pathways, Rigorous Programs of Study, Innovation and Promotion of Tech Prep/Career Pathways, Employer Partnerships, Career Navigation, and Accountability. As always the NATPL Forum will include an exciting luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker, Andy Masters and will include an awards ceremony to recognize the 2011 NATPL Award Winners. We will end the Forum with our Strategic Planning session, featuring closing remarks by Kim Green (NASDCTEc). Don’t miss out on this exciting professional development opportunity and the chance to share and network with Tech Prep and Career Pathways leaders from around the country.

Full-Day Workshops, Wed 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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2011 Award Winners

Visit us on the Web at WWW.NATPL.ORG

Innovation in Adult Career Pathways National AwardNorth Central Tech Prep Consortium, WV

Rigorous Programs of Study National AwardRegion 15 Tech Prep Consortium, MI

Promotion of Tech Prep/Career Pathways National AwardForsyth Tech Prep Consortium: Winston-Salem Forsyth County and

Forsyth Technical Community College, NC

Innovation in Tech Prep/Career Pathways National AwardOklahoma Tech Prep, OK

The Career Pathways Hub @ LCCC, WY

Employer Partnership Recognition National AwardAsheville City, Buncombe and Madison County Schools Career Pathways, NC

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Thursday, October 13, 12:45–2:00 p.m.

Test Drive Kuder® NavigatorTo keep today’s students motivated about career exploration and

planning, educational tools need to be engaging and relevant. Join us to learn how students can navigate through a highly interactive system to explore personal interests, plan for future education, and make relevant connections between coursework and the world of work. Scott Vandever, Kuder, Inc., Adel, IA


Adobe PDF Skills for EducatorsParticipants will learn how to create and manipulate PDF files. The session will cover topics that are especially useful to educators, including interactive forms, adding “comments” to documents, adding and changing text and graphics, navigation features, document protection, and more. Mark Whitney, CORD, Waco, TX


Making Teaching VideosWant to make a teaching video or embellish a home video that you can upload to YouTube? With Camtasia Studio, you can capture anything that appears on your computer screen; annotate, narrate, and embellish it; and then quickly turn it into a catchy and effective movie file. Movies can be shared in a PowerPoint show, on your own web pages, CD or DVD, or even via YouTube. In this session, you will create your own short video clip, and include some of the wonderful features available in Camtasia. Can’t afford Camtasia beyond the 30-day free trial? I’ll show you how to get a free almost-as-good product. When you get home, you’ll be ready to dive in and start creating your own videos for students, teachers, and friends! Ready? — Lights! Camtasia! Action!! John Chamberlain, CORD, Waco, TX

Friday, October 14, 8:15–9:15 a.m.

Creating the Perfect PresentationParticipants will learn how to gain complete control over the way PowerPoint handles text, create professional looking handouts, ensure uniformity with themes and master slides, export PowerPoint slides into other applications, and more. Mark Whitney, CORD, Waco, TX

Friday, October 14, 9:30–10:45 a.m.

Making Teaching VideosWant to make a teaching video or embellish a home video that you can upload to YouTube? With Camtasia Studio, you can capture anything that appears on your computer screen; annotate, narrate, and embellish it; and then quickly turn it into a catchy and effective movie file. Movies can be shared in a PowerPoint show, on your own web pages, CD or DVD, or even via YouTube. In this session, you will create your own short video clip, and include some of the wonderful features available in Camtasia. Can’t afford Camtasia beyond the 30-day free trial? I’ll show you how to get a free almost-as-good product. When you get home, you’ll be ready to dive in and start creating your own videos for students, teachers, and friends! Ready? — Lights! Camtasia! Action!! John Chamberlain, CORD, Waco, TX

Friday, October 14, 11:00 a.m.–Noon

Integrating Pathways Into the Career Exploration Process: A Hands-on Lab Experience

Use the ASVAB Career Exploration Program website to explore careers within Career Pathways as active participants. Attendees will receive a unique access code to gain “insider”

experience on how students identify interests, search for careers, and review career resources in support of career planning and development. Theodore Hagert, USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL; Daniel Correll, Tampa MEPS, Tampa, FL

Friday, October 14, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Open Lab

Friday, October 14, 2:45–3:45 p.m.

Creating the Perfect PresentationParticipants will learn how to gain complete control over the way PowerPoint handles text, create professional looking handouts, ensure uniformity with themes and master slides, export PowerPoint slides into other applications, and more. Mark Whitney, CORD, Waco, TX

Computer Lab (New York/New Orleans)

The following sessions represent centers and projects funded by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program.

Thursday, October 13, 12:45–2:00 p.m.Perkins topic 1P S B C E FA Chicago/DenverThe Toothpick Factory: A Simulation Game for Soft SkillsThis hands-on simulation allows participants to become aware of, exercise, and reflect upon a set of soft skills affecting teamwork. During this session, participants will challenge their teamwork, communication, and flexibility skills through a series of “demands” put on their team. Each team member has a responsibility; working together is the key. Marilyn Barger, FLATE, Tampa, FL

Thursday, October 13, 2:15–3:15 p.m.Perkins topics 1, 6, 7, 9P S C E FA Canary 2Education in Emerging Technologies: Building on the BasicsIndustry is continually seeking employees with up-to-date training and knowledge. Many people in diverse circumstances (e.g., factory/company closings or moves, end of military service) have basic skill sets and require only a moderate amount of additional training or education to become strong candidates in the ever-changing emerging technology market. This presentation will take three examples of “basic” SKAs, coupled with additional training, to create a skill set required for emerging tech industries. Deb Newberry, Nano-Link Regional Center, Rosemount, MN

Thursday, October 13, 3:30–4:30 p.m.Perkins topics 3, 7, 8P S B C E FA MiamiBuilding Biomanufacturing Career Pathways Brick by BrickNBC2s role in building local infrastructures for biomanufacturing education, training, and the workforce to support the development and evolution of a national bioeconomy will be presented. NBC2 provides a multiplexed biomanufacturing curriculum for high school and college level students; professional development for faculty, teachers, and students; virtual learning opportunities in manipulation of equipment, programming equipment computer controllers, and replicating lab and industrial scale processes; and employment opportunities in crossover industries such as biofuels and stem cells. Sonia Wallman, NBC2, Portsmouth, NH

Thursday, October 13, 3:30–4:30 p.m.Perkins topics 1, 2, 7, 8, 9P S B E FA Chicago/DenverAdding IT Problem-Solving to Your STEM ProgramIT Problem Solving is a newly implemented introductory college course that makes use of industry-relevant problems to help students develop 21st-century skills and computational thinking attributes. This session will discuss the methodologies that form the foundation of the course and introduce model processes for faculty development with industry engagement aimed at increasing and verifying the development of student skills for the workplace. Deborah Boisvert, BATEC Center for IT, Boston, MA; Joyce LaTulippe, Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA

Friday, October 14, 8:15–9:15 a.m.P S B C E FA Chicago/DenverAMTEC Automobile (C3) Career Pathways: Credentials, Certification, and CompletionsThis workshop details a three-year process by the Automotive Manufacturing Training and Education Consortia (AMTEC) team partners to identify effective Career Pathways and document promising practices, strategies, and elements of successful industry-driven model programs that prepare students for jobs in the automobile sector. The workshop will conclude with a discussion of emerging results from the AMTEC literature review and a review of promising programs such as the Alamo Colleges Manufacturing Academy—a dual credit Career Pathway to jobs and college, Alabama-CARCAM STEM-workshops, and Lansing Community College. Federico Zaragoza, AMTEC, San Antonio, TX; Stan Chase, Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI; Beverly Hilderbrand, Alabama-CARCAM, Gadsden, AL

NSF ATE Sessions

16P Postsecondary S Secondary M Middle school B Business C Counselor E Employer F Faculty A AdministratorPerkins—1 = Rigorous academic standards; 2 = Effective teaching skills; 3 = Technology; 4 = Using data; 5 = Parental and community involvement; 6 = Special populations; 7 = Programs of study; 8 = Professional development; 9 = Partnerships

Friday, October 14, 8:15–9:15 a.m.Roundtable 2 Crystal G2 (enter through Crystal D)Perkins topics 1, 2P S M B FASTEM-at-Work Puzzles STEM-at-Work puzzles are short, real-world scenarios that integrate science, technology, engineering, and math and engage students in critical thinking, innovation, and making connections. Participants of this roundtable will work through several puzzles and discuss how to use them to engage students. Richard Gilbert, Marilyn Barger, FLATE, Tampa, FL

Friday, October 14, 8:15–9:15 a.m.Roundtable 5 Crystal G2 (enter through Crystal D)Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9P S B C E FANSF National Center for Supply Chain Technology EducationLearn how to implement a 2+2+2 supply chain technology pathway model. Hear about a professional development teacher institute training program. Learn about dissemination of best practices in supply chain technology education. Robert Sheehan, NSF National Center of Excellence for Supply Chain Technology Education, Dayton, OH

Friday, October 14, 9:30–10:45 a.m.Perkins topic 9S C E FA Crystal EFEngaging Industry/Employer Support to Strengthen Your School’s Technology ProgramThis clinic offers methods and examples for actively involving or improving local industry support for your high school’s technology program. Students and local businesses benefit equally from a strong education-industry relationship. Tools, tips, and techniques plus use of Web 2.0 technologies (e.g. social media) are explored. Sandy Feola, National Center for Manufacturing Education, Dayton, OH

Friday, October 14, 9:30–10:45 a.m.Perkins topics 2, 3P S B E FA BostonRemote Access to Nano Equipment Utilizing Hands-On Labs for the Science and Technology ClassroomRemote access to nano-characterization tools allows students and educators to gain teacher-led and individual “hands-on” experience with high-tech equipment that would otherwise be unavailable. NACK offers (at no cost to the user) such an innovative learning experience by providing real-time remote access to multiple nano-characterization tools. Sebastien Maeder, Penn State Center for Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge, University Park, PA

Friday, October 14, 11:00 a.m.–NoonPerkins topics 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9P S B C E FA BostonNew IT Degree Offers Flexible OptionsThe University of North Texas, partner of the Convergence Technology Center, has created a Bachelor of IT degree as a new pathway for community college students to transfer credits into this accredited program. This session will show how workforce courses are applied as a field of specialty. Helen Sullivan, Convergence Technology Center, Frisco, TX; David Keathly, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Friday, October 14, 11:00 a.m.–NoonP S M B C FA Crystal EFOnline Advanced Technological Education (ATE) ResourcesDiscover online resources designed to improve education, promote professional development, and expand career awareness. ATETV.org connects students and teachers with education and employment opportunities. TeachingTechnicians.org promotes faculty development. Teachers register to be alerted when something of interest to them is posted. Events range from teaching methodologies to advances in STEM. Patressa Gardner, SC ATE Center of Excellence, Florence, SC

Friday, October 14, 1:30–2:30 p.m.Perkins topics 3, 5, 7, 8, 9P S M B C E FA Canary 1Opportunities in the Field of WeldingThe National Weld-Ed Center and the AWS Foundation have been working with industry and education partners to identify the current and future needs of the welding and materials-joining industry. Together they have identified the hiring needs of the industry, both- short and long-term, and gaps that exist in training delivery. The identified gaps will be addressed through the development and distribution of new curricula to address industry needs, distance-based instructional components, and professional development opportunities. Jack Sample, Weld-Ed, Elyria, OH

NSF ATE Sessions

P Postsecondary S Secondary M Middle school B Business C Counselor E Employer F Faculty A AdministratorPerkins—1 = Rigorous academic standards; 2 = Effective teaching skills; 3 = Technology; 4 = Using data; 5 = Parental and community involvement; 6 = Special populations; 7 = Programs of study; 8 = Professional development; 9 = Partnerships

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2011 Florida Best PracticesMarilyn Barger, FLATE, Tampa

The Toothpick Factory: A Simulation Game for Soft Skills

Nancy Bartholomew-Seltzer, Jane Hughes, Broward County Public Schools, Sunrise Neeta Rancourt, Atlantic Technical Center, Coconut Creek

Transforming Futures: Building a Career Pathways System That Works!

Howard Berryman, Palmetto Ridge High School, NaplesHow to Begin a Construction/Woodworking Academy With National Certification

Michael Brawer (moderator), Association of Florida Colleges, Tallahassee Eileen Holden, Polk State College, Winter Haven

Ed Meadows, Pensacola State College Charles Mojock, Lake Sumter Community College, Leesburg

Florida College Presidents Talk About the Use of Career Pathways and the Impact on Workforce Development

Cynthia Brennan-Jones, Indian River State College, Ft. PierceIntegrating Career Pathways Activities Into Existing Curriculum

Woodrow “Bob” Carlisle, Patti Pearson, Lake County Schools, Howey-in-the-HillsCTE 8th-Grade Career Pathways Presentation and Planning Guide

Barbara Clift, Cynthia Brown, KC Townsend, Brevard County Office of Adult and Community Education, Titusville

Reflecting on the Past, Directing the Present, and Facing the Future

Susan Dow, Burlington English Inc., MiamiCareer Extensions: Building the Contextualized Bridge from ESOL to Career Pathways

Suzanne Ensmann, Indian River State College, Fort PierceDon’t Wait for Funding to Support a Career Pathways Program—Go After It!

Richard Gilbert, Marilyn Barger, FLATE, TampaSTEM-at-Work Puzzles

Priscilla Goodwin-Serra, School District of Manatee County, BradentonUsing WebQuests to Develop Rigorous Integrated Lessons and Provide Authentic Assessments

Carolyn Gorton, Charlotte County Public Schools, Port Charlotte Mary Jo Holleran, Lemon Bay High School, Englewood

This Little Piggy Went to Market: Promoting CTE to All Students

Christine Honeycutt, Broward College, Fort LauderdaleShowcase Your Health Science Cluster With an Interactive Tour

Daniel Hood, Leila Darress, Indian River State College, Fort PierceA Collaborative Partnership Achieving Evidence-Based Practice Through Information Literacy

Tony Iacono, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce Libby Livings-Eassa, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE

Preparing a 21st-Century Workforce Without Leaving Adult Learners Behind: The Power of 40 Million Forgotten Americans

Nancy Iafrate, Alachua County Public Schools, Gainesville Paula Fugel, Educational Consulting Service, Suwannee

Billie Monroe, Dan Lackey, Kathy Muni, Lynn Sullivan, Santa Fe College, GainesvilleLearn How to Institutionalize Automatically Transcripted Career Pathways College Credit

Linda Jaskela, Clark Advanced Learning Center, StuartCareer Connections at Clark Advanced Learning Center

Judy Johnson, Jennifer Blake, Sandra Van Dervort, Withlacoochee Technical Institute, Inverness

Career Pathways to Success: Developing Career Pathways for Adult Education Students

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2011 Florida Best PracticesJeannie Justice, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce

Incorporating Games and Simulations into Your Curriculum: Why and How The Creative Class and 21st-Century Skills

Cheryl Keim, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce Libby Livings-Eassa, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE

Career Pathways Student Report Matrix

Kelli Kennedy, Braden River High School, BradentonThe Senior Project: Connecting Our Students to the Community

Tamara Mandell, Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology, AlachuaIndustrial Biotechnology—Florida’s Newest Attraction!

Kim Milner, Indian River State College, Fort PierceThe Career Choice Presentation As an Instructional and Motivational Tool

Shermone Mitchell, Gino Galli, Broward College, Fort LauderdaleHow to Incorporate Career Clusters Into CTE Marketing

Mark Needle, Carlos Manrique, Michele Mordica, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Sherry Joseph-Dutton, Miami-Dade College

Developing Standardized Entry and Career Bridge Curricula for Adult Education

Linda Nichols, Eileen Monck, Barbara Little-Harsh, Billie Monroe, Santa Fe College Glenda Ruise, Bradford-Union Area Career Technical Center, Starke

Developing a STEM Camp That Focuses on Green and Gaming Technologies

Debra Osborn, University of South Florida, TampaChoosing a 9th-Grade Major: Who’s Ready? Predictors, Correlates, and Themes

Priscilla Parker, Mable Baker, April Fitzgerald, Wendy Hofer, Jorge Ibanez, Santa Fe College, Gainesville

Summer Digital Media Institute Using Adobe InDesign to Earn Advanced College Credit

Veronica Pavon-Baker, Miami-Dade Public SchoolsHelping Students Transition to Career and Technical Education—

The MDCPS Adult ESOL Program Model

Edward Prevatt, NCCER, GainesvilleDistinguishing Career Pathways Through Industry-Recognized Credentials

Debra Rackley, Kimblin Nesmith, Gadsden County Public Schools, QuincyCreating a Model Law Academy for Rural and Urban Districts

Ann Randazzo, Center for Energy Workforce Development, Arlington, VA Audrey Brown, Florida Energy Workforce Consortium, Orlando

Energy Career Pathways for Low-Income Young Adults

Carlos Reyes, Tavares High SchooliTaught ver. 2011: Engaging Students With Purpose, Not Paper

Zelda Rogers, Florida Department of EducationFlorida’s Vision for Building an Adult Education Career Pathways System

Nicole Schneller, Nasser Hedyat, Valencia College, Orlando James Lipscomb, Northrop Grumman Laser Systems, Orlando

The Photonics Academy at Wekiva High School

Jan Spivak, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, MiamiMarketing CTE/Career Pathways to Students, Parents, Educators, and the Community

Kathleen Taylor, Florida Department of EducationFlorida’s Gold Standard Articulation Agreements

Mary Thompson, Braden River High School, BradentonHands-on Projects to Enhance Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary in Career-Technical Learning

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The Color Guard is provided by the Air Force Junior ROTC, FL-881 at Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando, FL, under the direction

of Master Sergeant Richard Lucero USAF (Ret).

Music is provided by the Dr. Phillips High School Premier Ensemble under the direction of Andrew Minear.

Transforming Lives for a Strong America

Moderator

David Bond Director, National Career

Pathways Network

Welcoming Remarks

Jeraline Marsh Career Education

Specialist, District of Palm Beach County

President, FCPN President-Elect, NATPL

Welcoming Remarks

Anthony Iacono Associate Dean

Developmental Education Indian River State College President, ACE of Florida

Welcoming Remarks

Loretta Costin Chancellor

Career and Adult Ed Florida DOE

KeynoteSputnik Moment—The Role of Career Pathways in U.S. Innovation, Competitiveness, and Security On the evening of October 4, 1957, at 1912 Greenwich Mean Time, an R-7 intercontinental ballistic missile lifted off from the former Soviet Union carrying Sputnik, a 23-inch shiny steel orb with four metal antennas. The “Space Age” had begun and along with it a new age of educational urgency and educational reform in the United States. Today, the questions and circumstances are different than the Sputnik Era; however, the need for urgency and the goal is the same—innovation. Discover the connection between Career Pathways, innovation, and what’s next in CTE! Jim Brazell, jimbrazell.com

Dont’ miss the Exhibit Hall reception at 11:30–12:30 in Royal-Sago. There will be plenty of good food and networking opportunities.

Music is provided by the Boone High School Jazz Ensemble.

Opening General SessionThursday, October 13, 10:15–11:30 a.m., Crystal J

FEATURED SESSION

P S B C E FA Crystal EFFlorida College Presidents Talk About the Use of Career Pathways and the Impact on Workforce Development

Learn what a panel of college presidents thinks about the function and value of Career Pathways for traditional and

adult students. Find out answers to questions like: How is a Career Pathways program funded? Who/what should be involved? What are the challenges and what are the results? Michael Brawer (moderator), Association of Florida

Colleges, Tallahassee, FL; Eileen Holden, Polk State College, Winter Haven, FL; Ed Meadows, Pensacola State College, Pensacola, FL; Charles Mojock, Lake Sumter Community College, Leesburg, FL

CURRICULUM DESIGN AND FRAMEWORKPerkins topics 1, 2P S FA Crystal NCapitalizing on Context: Effective Integration of CTE and the AcademicsParticipants will receive updates on the latest findings from the NRCCTE’s curriculum integration projects in math, literacy, and science. Come hear how CTE models of integration can lead to the improvement of student academic achievement and learn about the core principles of integration and what makes integration work. Donna Pearson, National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, Louisville, KY; Travis Park, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Perkins topics 1, 2S M FA Crystal LDeveloping a STEM Camp That Focuses on Green and Gaming Technologies

Santa Fe College developed a green-oriented STEM camp in 2010 and expanded it to include gaming technology, encouraging interest from rising high school freshmen. Learn how the Earth-Wind-Fire-Water Camp promotes STEM

disciplines through problem-solving skills and experience one of our interactive assignments that captured the attention of student participants. Linda Nichols, Eileen Monck, Barbara Little-Harsh, Billie Monroe, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL; Glenda Ruise, Bradford-Union Area Career Technical Center, Starke, FL

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATIONS

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3P S M C FA AtlantaBeyond E-Reading to E-Learning: The Future of Curriculum Is Here Session attendees will see how electronic curriculum has evolved into exciting tools for enhanced learning. George Ward, the architect of the CISCO Systems Network Academy program, will provide a live demonstration of math remediation on the new internet platform he is developing in collaboration with CORD. Interactive, teacher-driven, contextually-based, social-networked, and data-driven, this new publishing paradigm incorporates Web 2.0 tools which promise to revolutionize teaching, learning, and data collection. This session will interest high school and community college educators looking to take advantage of technology to increase student success and limit curriculum costs. George Ward, Clydene Stangvik, Intraedge Educational Services and Solutions, Chandler, AZ

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9S C FA Crystal CProcess, Results, and Challenges of Math Integration in CTE at NE Metro Career and Tech CenterMathematics is everywhere in life and CTE. So why is it so hard to retain? Learn the process, results, and challenges of math integration in CTE at NE Metro Career and Tech Center. Attendees will also learn design activities that will give visual learners a hook to remember the math they learn so more students pass graduation and college placement exams. Erick Lehet, Deanne DeGraff, Connie DeMillo, NE Metro Career and Tech Center, White Bear Lake, MN

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Perkins topics 3, 4P S M FA BostonI Have an iPad, Now What Do I Do With It?Tablet computing devices like the iPad are the latest technology with the potential to change the way we teach. This interactive presentation will focus on successfully implementing them in schools as more than just E-book readers. See how they can be used to create rich, dynamic learning environments. Bring your iPads! Nai Wang, KP Education Systems, Phoenix, AZ

Perkins topics 1, 2P S C FA Crystal MReplace Direct Instruction Using Inquiry-Based Design While Enhancing STEM Through Agricultural EducationLearn how the CASE system of curriculum design uses inquiry-based strategies to engage students in the science-rich context of agricultural education. Discover how to use a balance of activities, projects, and problems to replace direct instruction in order to elevate student engagement and enhance STEM connections. Jay Jackman, National Association of Agricultural Educators, Lexington, KY

Perkins topic 1P S B C E FA Chicago/DenverThe Toothpick Factory: A Simulation Game for Soft Skills

This hands-on simulation allows participants to become aware of, exercise, and reflect upon a set of soft skills affecting teamwork. During this session, participants will challenge their teamwork, communication, and flexibility skills through a series of “demands” put on their team. Each team member has a responsibility; working together is the key. Marilyn Barger, FLATE, Tampa, FL

FOCUSING STUDENTS

Perkins topics 1, 2, 5, 9S M B C E FA Canary 2The Senior Project: Connecting Our Students to the Community

This session will focus on the design and implementation of a senior capstone project. Participants will hear about one school’s experience from planning to implementation, and how the senior project has made a difference

for students. Participants will receive materials that will enable them to hit the ground running. Kelli Kennedy, Braden River High School, Bradenton, FL

Perkins topics 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9S M C FA New York/New OrleansTest Drive Kuder® Navigator (Computer Lab)

To keep today’s students motivated about career exploration and planning,

educational tools need to be engaging and relevant. Join us to learn how students can navigate through a highly interactive system to explore personal interests, plan for future education, and make relevant connections between coursework and the world of work. Scott Vandever, Kuder, Inc., Adel, IA

Perkins topics 7, 9P S A MiamiVirginia’s Career Coach Program: An Effective Model for Delivering Postsecondary Transition ServicesVirginia’s career coach program gives students access to postsecondary training and careers using a data-driven model that is accountable to stakeholders and supports Virginia’s Career Pathways plan. This presentation will provide an overview of the model and highlight local, regional, and statewide management of a career coach program, including how to get buy-in from college and legislative leaders to start the program and drive funding. Updates on the career coach certification will be provided, including collaboration on the adult coaching model. Scott Kemp, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA

ADULT CAREER PATHWAYS

Perkins topics 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9P S C FA Canary 4Career Pathways to Success: Developing Career Pathways for Adult Education Students

Learn how one adult and career technical center implemented Adult Career Pathways, positively impacting adult education student transitions to postsecondary. Facilitators share information on their grant; tools developed to enhance student

retention and transition; and tools for collecting and analyzing data on student achievement, transition planning, and program efficacy. Judy Johnson, Jennifer Blake, Sandra Van Dervort, Withlacoochee Technical Institute, Inverness, FL

LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL STRATEGIESPerkins topics 1, 8, 9P S A Crystal G1The Challenge and Promise of Innovative Programming: Lessons Learned from Dual Enrollment and STEM EducationWithout effective processes and standards built into effective programming, innovations and external funding disappear and key personnel leave. This session discusses from practical

Clinic 1, Thursday, 12:45–2:00 p.m.


and theoretical views strategies required for inter-institutional alignment, cooperation, and outcomes that benefit students. Using insights gained from twelve years of directing one of Ohio’s most complex and largest consortia, the presenter will challenge attendees to strive for true collaboration based on what is best for students and community partners. Dual enrollment and STEM initiatives will be explored as exemplary models. Timothy Nolan, Greater Cincinnati Tech Prep Consortium, Cincinnati, OH

ACCOUNTABILITYPerkins topics 2, 4, 8P S M B C FA Canary 1Data Collection: An Accountability Framework for Assessing Programs of Study and Improving Students’ PerformanceThis session introduces a gap analysis framework to help educators use data to improve student performance and make CTE relevant and meaningful to schools and colleges. Specifically, this framework will prepare educators to identify program goals, identify individual performance goals, determine program performance gaps, analyze program performance gaps, and identify and implement solutions for program performance gaps. Gustavo Loera, Mental Health American of Los Angeles, Long Beach, CA; Cindy Beck, California Department of Education, Sacramento, CA; Carla Cherry, Kern Resource Center, Bakersfield, CA

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESSPerkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9P S M B C E FA AnaheimStudent Friendly College and Career Readiness PartnershipsThis session brings together representatives from a large community college, a heavy equipment operation and repair company, a not-for-profit urban zoo, two large urban hospitals, and a four-year private liberal arts college that have all partnered with a secondary school district to deliver high-quality college and career-readiness CTE programs to high school juniors and seniors attending 35 diverse school districts in six counties. The joint efforts of these partners have produced CTE program completers who are truly college and career ready. Ralph Hansen, Laura Percival, Eaton Independent School District, Charlotte, MI

Perkins topics 1, 7, 9P S FA Canary 3Redefining American Education: Preparing Students for College AND—not OR—CareersParticipants will leave the presentation with a clear picture of the “right student in the right class” outlook and how to accomplish this culture. The entire process will be shared from beginning to end using partnerships, engaging pathways, and articulation processes that work. Tracie Zerpoli, Timothy Hannon, Therese Kennedy, Victor Uribe, Fontana Unified School District, Fontana, CA

ENGAGING BUSINESSPerkins topics 1, 7, 9wP S M B C E FA Crystal KSchool-Business/Industry Partnerships Lead to SuccessCaterpillar® and its dealers are involved in business and education partnerships both nationally and internationally. Four years ago IMCA, the Caterpillar® dealer in the Dominican Republic, founded a business initiative to improve education. Hard data already indicate huge success. The partnership has become a differentiating factor that is reflected in increases in the company’s market share, customer satisfaction, employee wages, brand awareness, and more. Come and listen to the company’s CEO share this partnership’s story and success indicators. Within North America, Caterpillar’s, Cat® dealerships and community and technical colleges are working together to provide the education and training students need to begin their careers as Caterpillar® Dealer Service Technicians. ThinkBIG and ThinkBIGGER are ideal career development programs for high school graduates, students already enrolled in college, or those looking to make a career change to Cat. Caterpillar’s Dealer Training Consultant will describe the program and its successes. Pedro T. Esteva, CEO, IMCA, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Kelley Maxwell, Dealer Training Consultant for North American Dealers, Caterpillar®, Peoria, IL

Perkins topics 1, 7, 9S B FA Crystal PCareer Connections at Clark Advanced Learning Center

Clark Advanced Learning Center is a public charter high school governed by Indian River State College. Discover how Clark has developed a career development program that features a signature internship experience for seniors, and

has local business partners contacting Clark for interns. Linda Jaskela, Clark Advanced Learning Center, Stuart, FL

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Perkins topic 8P S M B C E FA Crystal G1A Discussion of the “New Normal” of Reduced Federal Support for CTE and Tech Prep

The White House, U.S. Department of Education, and Congress are on course to dramatically reduce federal support for CTE. This session will discuss the cuts, the impact on CTE, and what administrators can do to cope with the reduction in support. Michael Brustein will also profile the key program

implementation issues under the Perkins Act. Michael Brustein, Brustein and Manasevit, Washington, D.C.

CURRICULUM DESIGN AND FRAMEWORK

Perkins topics 1, 6, 7, 9P S C E FA Canary 2Education in Emerging Technologies: Building on the Basics

Industry is continually seeking employees with up-to-date training and knowledge. Many people in diverse circumstances (e.g., factory/company closings or moves, end of military service) have basic skill sets and require only a moderate

amount of additional training or education to become strong candidates in the ever-changing emerging technology market. This presentation will take three examples of “basic” SKAs, coupled with additional training, to create a skill set required for emerging tech industries. Deb Newberry, Nano-Link Regional Center, Rosemount, MN

Perkins topics 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9P S B C E FA Crystal EFCareer Pathways Collaboration ProjectCareer Pathways in southeastern Wyoming were developed by the Career Pathways Collaboration Project, a core team of two secondary members and two postsecondary members plus instructors representing programs of study at Laramie County Community College and with cooperation from regional and national industry leaders. All project participants were dedicated to reducing dropout rates, eliminating the need for remediation, and motivating high school students to use the senior year wisely. Brenda Abbott, Jacob Sones, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY; Rakhshi Hamid, Tina Peliotis Marquardt, Laramie County School District #1, Cheyenne, WY


Perkins topics 2, 3, 6P S M FA BostonIncorporating Games and Simulations into Your Curriculum: Why and How

Got game? Learning about games, simulations, and gamers (otherwise known as your students or trainees) can help any educator or trainer motivate and engage learners. This presentation is designed to help educators and trainers

understand the mindsets of gamers and learn how to construct lessons using contextual games and simulations. Jeannie Justice, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL

Perkins topics 2, 6, 8P S M B C E FA Canary 4Color Me CrazyExplore the fascinating world of color and how it affects the learning environment. Participants learn about color through experiments and activities that can be used in a classroom setting. This is a fun and fast-moving seminar. You will never look at color the same after attending this presentation. Troy Christensen, Bridgerland Applied Technology College, Brigham City, UT

Perkins topics 1, 2, 6, 9S M B E FA AtlantaMake Business English More Engaging by Adding Transportation Career Activities and Project-Based LearningCome learn how a business English teacher uses high-quality project-based lessons to give students insight to possible transportation career choices. By attending this session you will also have instant access to over 500 free lesson plans that promote careers in transportation. All lessons were developed by teachers for teachers. The lessons are designed to be used in English, mathematics, science, special education, and the CTE classroom. Frances Beauman, Two Rivers Professional Development Center, Springfield, IL; Cynthia Brennan-Jones, Adult High School at Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL

Forum 1Thursday, October 13, 2:15–3:15 p.m.


Perkins topic 3P S M B C E FA New York/New OrleansComputer Lab: Adobe PDF Skills for EducatorsParticipants will learn how to create and manipulate PDF files. The session will cover topics that are especially useful to educators, including interactive forms, adding “comments” to documents, adding and changing text and graphics, navigation features, document protection, and more. Mark Whitney, CORD, Waco, TX

FOCUSING STUDENTS

Perkins topics 2, 4, 5, 8S M C FA AnaheimSchool Counselors: A Piece of the Career Pathway Puzzle?Absolutely! It is possible. Our comprehensive school counseling program has embraced and implemented career education lessons, assessments, portfolios, course selection, academy partnerships, dual enrollment and career clusters to guide our students to their future careers. Want to know what we are doing and how? We’ll share. Melissa Hansen, Westside High School, Omaha, NE

Perkins topics 4, 5, 6, 7, 9P S M B C E FA Crystal PClosing the STEM GapCome and learn strategies on how to effectively interest and prepare students for the STEM workforce. Our program has been successful in keeping middle school students from underrepresented populations engaged in interesting, hands-on curriculum that strengthens their foundational math, science, and communication skills. The program exists to provide access to positive role models to help students identify opportunities that exist within STEM. Through our efforts, we have seen 50% participation from females in the program and have educated parents in our community on STEM opportunities. Tania Kilpatrick, CESA, Oshkosh, WI


P S B C E FA Crystal MA Career Pathways Toolkit for Adult EducationA Career Pathways Toolkit has been prepared for Florida’s statewide roll-out of Adult Education Career Pathways. This session will present the web-based toolkit as a model for other states or local partnerships, including its sections on Essentials of Career Pathways, Partnership Development, Model Frameworks, Funding Career Pathways, and Effective Advisory Boards. The toolkit contains worksheets and resources for both new and experienced implementers of Career Pathways and Adult Career Pathways. Richard Hinckley, Debra Mills, CORD, Waco, TX

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9P C E FA MiamiHelping Adults Find Their Career Pathway

As our country focuses on goals to develop a highly trained workforce, it is

imperative that career planning and education remain at the forefront. Join our showcase on reliable and personalized career planning solutions that provide the tools to succeed in the world of work. Scott Vandever, Kuder, Inc., Adel, IA

LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES

Perkins topics 5, 8, 9P S B C A Crystal ABThe Cloud: A Consortium Coordinator’s Best FriendTravel restrictions and financial constraints forced a relook at traditional consortium practices. Learn how cloud computing transformed partnership meetings, pathway development, and day-to-day consortium management. Internet resources supporting online collaboration will be demonstrated. This presentation will be lively and web-based. Come ready to share your favorite app! Linda Cronin, Stacy Ward, Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV; Lauren McCauley, North Central West Virginia Tech Prep, Fairmont, WV

Perkins topics 7, 9P S B E A Canary 3Virginia’s Regional Career Pathways System for Lifelong LearningVirginia’s statewide system of regional Career Pathways emphasizes regional leadership and lifelong learning, bridges programs to postsecondary education and the global workforce, and provides career coaching from middle school to one-stop career centers. This presentation features the process that Virginia is taking to scale its flagship Career Pathways programs. Elizabeth Creamer, Elizabeth Moran, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA


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Forum 1, Thursday, 2:15–3:15 p.m.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Perkins topics 7, 9P C E FA Canary 1Florida’s Gold Standard Articulation Agreements

Participants will have an opportunity to hear about Florida’s unique acceleration mechanism—statewide articulation agreements based on attainment of industry certification and/or licensure. These statewide agreements provide

A.S. degree seeking students with articulated credit and advanced standing. Kathleen Taylor, Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee, FL

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9P S B C E FA Chicago/DenverJoint Enrollment Opportunities Produce College Technical CertificatesThis presentation details human, fiscal, and technical resources used to sustain a joint enrollment high school technology academy and introduce students to technical careers and the college environment. Program resources include high school friendly faculty; a Perkins IV coordinator; and financial support from local industry, state lottery funds, and institutional funds. Lisa Jones, Shayla Guy, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN

Perkins topics 4, 5, 8, 9P S M B C FA Crystal CRecruiting, Retaining, and Graduating Nontraditional Females and Under-Represented Students: The STEM Equity Pipeline ProjectStruggling to identify effective strategies for improving nontraditional and special population participation and completion rates? Come learn about the NSF grant-funded five-step collaborative change model called the STEM Equity Pipeline Project, which is being used by 11 states to increase access, persistence, program completion, and job placement of females and other under-represented groups into STEM careers. Benjamin Williams, Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH; Jeanette Thomas, Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, IA

Perkins topics 1, 2, 4, 6, 9P S B C E FA Crystal LPreparing High School Students for College and Offering Workforce CredentialsSinclair’s Office of Pre-College Programs provides research-based and innovative programs for over 2,600 students in the Miami Valley area. This presentation will illustrate an innovative, adaptable framework that enables high school students to earn college credits and workforce certifications and achieve college sophomore status before graduating, with measurable results. Mortenous Johnson, Alisha Mitchell, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

ENGAGING BUSINESS

Perkins topics 1, 9P S M B C E FA Crystal KBusiness Partnering With Education in the Dominican Republic: How We Did ItBusiness leaders should be proactive in helping to ensure that the educational process produces skilled workers who are well prepared for the challenges of the workplace. When businesses do not face this challenge, they lose their competitive edge. Come and share the experiences of a business initiative that originated in the Dominican Republic and learn about processes carried out and lessons learned on our journey in forming a successful business-education partnership. Catherine I. Pina, Business Initiative for Technical Education, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic



FEATURED SESSION

Perkins topics 4, 7, 8, 9P S M B C E FA Canary 4Florida’s Vision for Building an Adult Education Career Pathways System

This session will outline Florida’s strategies for building a statewide AECP system. Career Pathways awareness, planning, and implementation will be discussed

along with requirements for adult career and education plans and transition goals,

accountability, partnerships, and curriculum restructuring. Best practices and resources will be shared. Zelda Rogers, Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee, FL


Perkins topics 3, 7, 8P S B C E FA MiamiBuilding Biomanufacturing Career Pathways Brick by Brick

NBC2s role in building local infrastructures for biomanufacturing education, training, and the workforce to support the development and evolution of a national bioeconomy will be presented. NBC2 provides a multiplexed

biomanufacturing curriculum for high school and college level students; professional development for faculty, teachers, and students; virtual learning opportunities in manipulation of equipment, programming equipment computer controllers, and replicating lab and industrial scale processes; and employment opportunities in crossover industries such as biofuels and stem cells. Sonia Wallman, NBC2, Portsmouth, NH

Perkins topics 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9P S M B C E FA BostonCareer and Technical Education for College and Career ReadinessNeed a transition system to facilitate Career Pathways? This session describes the components of a new one-day workshop designed to facilitate establishing a vision of successful student transitions, reviewing promising practices, comparing existing transitions system to components of a highly successful system, and identifying steps to an effective transitions system. Participants will receive an electronic copy of CORD’s newly released CCR Toolkit. Sandra Harwell, Ginger Booton, Debra Mills, CORD


Perkins topics 2, 3P S M FA Crystal CWake up Your Review Materials: Interactive Review Ideas for any ClassDo you want to provide review materials that engage students? Do you wonder how to incorporate technology in your classroom materials? This session will provide hands-on tools for creating interactive review materials including Jeopardy games and flash cards. Participants will leave with a CD of templates they can adapt. Pamela Silvers, Michael Dempsey, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville, NC

Perkins topics 1, 3, 7, 9P S C FA Crystal MTransforming and Advising Students Through the Use of Career PathwaysLearn how Career Pathways are integrated into the curriculum alignment used in the 4th year of study at the Academy of Educational Development. Connections will be made between academic standards in the technical fields to create relevant learning experiences that ultimately retain students. Pathway examples will be provided. Shawn Payne, Mary Kinney, Owensboro Community and Technical College, Owensboro, KY

Perkins topics 2, 3, 9S C E FA Canary 2Integrating Design Components That Turn Knowledge and Skill into CashEver feel stuck with projects that never get to the completion stage? Delphi schools have three teachers with expertise in three software programs. They share their multiple design components with each others’ students to produce final products that can be marketed through their school and community. Judith Brummett, Neal Anderson, Laurie Kinzie, Ralph Walker, Delphi Community High School, Delphi, IN; Dan Grayson, Indian Trails Career Coop, Monticello, IN

Forum 2Thursday, October 13, 3:30–4:30 p.m.


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Perkins topic 3P S M B C E FA New York/New OrleansComputer Lab: Making Teaching VideosWant to make a teaching video or embellish a home video that you can upload to YouTube? With Camtasia Studio, you can capture anything that appears on your computer screen; annotate, narrate, and embellish it; and then quickly turn it into a catchy and effective movie file. Movies can be shared in a PowerPoint show, on your own web pages, CD or DVD, or even via YouTube. In this session, you will create your own short video clip, and include some of the wonderful features available in Camtasia. Can’t afford Camtasia beyond the 30-day free trial? I’ll show you how to get a free almost-as-good product. When you get home, you’ll be ready to dive in and start creating your own videos for students, teachers, and friends! Ready? — Lights! Camtasia! Action!! John Chamberlain, CORD, Waco, TX

FOCUSING STUDENTS

Perkins topic 2S M C F Crystal QChoosing a 9th-Grade Major: Who’s Ready? Predictors, Correlates, and Themes

Results from a study of 91 ninth graders from four schools on career decision making factors are presented. Find out how ready they believe they are, what predicts readiness and is correlated to it, and what students indicate will

help in the process. Debra Osborn, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Perkins topics 5, 7P S M C FA Crystal PCTE 8th-Grade Career Pathways Presentation and Planning Guide

Come see how you can effectively market your high school and postsecondary CTE programs to students, parents, and all stakeholders. Our CTE Career Pathways Presentation and Planning Guide is presented annually at each middle

school to all eighth-grade students and is targeted to each school’s feeder pattern high school. Woodrow “Bob” Carlisle, Patti Pearson, Lake County Schools, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9P S M B C E FA Crystal EFWhat Do I Do with These Darn Career Pathways? A Guide to Disseminate and Maximize Use of Your Career PathwaysThis session provides a historically proven and implemented methodology of disseminating established Career Pathways via a career coaching center housed at a community college, supported by business and industry, run cooperatively with secondary education, and serving all members of a community. Jacob Sones, Brenda Abbott, Tina Peliotis Marquardt, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY; Rakhshi Hamid, GEAR-UP, Cheyenne, WY


Perkins topics 1, 3, 4, 7, 9P B C E FA Canary 3Going for Gold: Being Work ReadyWhat does it mean to be “work-ready”? Increasingly the answer to this question can be found in one place—the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). In this session you will learn why the CRC is gaining increased recognition nationwide and how you can prepare your learners for the certification test. Explore how contextualized instruction and practice can help build applied workplace skills while helping learners develop a systematic, consistent problem-solving approach for success in test-taking and real-world situations. Mitch Rosin, McGraw-Hill School Education Group, Chicago, IL


Perkins topics 4, 7, 9P S A Crystal LMarketing Program Pathways: A Hybrid PositionWorking with large school systems and challenging economic times, session attendees will learn how one consortium combines technology and face-to-face interaction to successfully market program pathways in a cost-effective manner. Outreach strategies developed in collaboration with high school and college staff and faculty will be shared for replication. Mary Garner, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

Perkins topics 1, 4, 7, 8, 9P S M B C E FA AtlantaA Solution for Every Student: Rebranding CTE Through 21st-Century Career PathwaysLearn how a Tech Prep consortium successfully implemented a multi-year and multi-faceted project to increase CTE and dual enrollments through updated programs and a major marketing campaign targeting all students (44,000) in grades



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7–12. Career Pathways, Tech Prep, and CTE directors will present project details, enrollment trend data, sample Career Pathways, and examples of print and electronic media. Handouts will include a PowerPoint presentation and samples of marketing materials. Suzan Marshall, Peggy Westcott, John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA; Ceal Donohue, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Richmond, VABetty Ware, Hopewell City Public Schools, Hopewell, VA

ACCOUNTABILITY

Perkins topic 7P S A Crystal ABRigorous Programs of Study and Tech Prep—The Transitional Link Through Performance MeasuresWhat do you know about the performance measures that are associated with the new rigorous programs of study that OVAE is funding? What do you know about the performance measures associated with Tech Prep? What does the next version of Perkins hold for RPOS? What kind of performance measures may be new in the next law? Come see the successes of one state in capturing what is needed for these new performance measures. Dennis Fiscus, Arizona Department of Education, Phoenix, AZ

Perkins topics 1, 4, 7, 9P S C A Crystal KDual Enrollment AlliancesThe Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) collaborates with every school district in the state to promote dual credit options to students. Programs of study, drop-out data, and economic development are effective tools at persuading school districts and students alike to start college early. In this session you will learn how TCSG ensured that every college partnered with high school to create a seamless program of study, received $100,000 book grant for dual enrollment students, and created a statewide Dual Enrollment Alliance Award to encourage partnerships. Sheila Caldwell, Technical College System of Georgia, Atlanta, GA; Carly Byrd, West Georgia Technical College, LaGrange, GA


Perkins topics 1, 8, 9P S M C FA AnaheimBuilding Global Pathways: High School to Community College to the WorldWith the growing emphasis on establishing Career Pathways starting with high school and community college partnerships, Forsyth Tech has taken this one step further. We have added the international component as an educational option to introduce students to global opportunities in the world in which they live and will eventually work. This initiative helps

globalize local high school partners and the curriculum at Forsyth Tech, and brings students closer to becoming “citizens of the world” through foreign study. We call this initiative “Building Global Pathways.” Bernard Yevin, Susan Phelps, Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC

Perkins topics 4, 5, 7, 8, 9P S B C E FA Canary 1Career Clusters + Graduation Requirements = College and Career Ready StudentsDo you need tools to link career clusters to graduation requirements? Check out what St. Tammany Parish School District, in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Education, is implementing to link career clusters, industry-based certifications, dual enrollment, and postsecondary expectations with new state graduation requirements. Paul Theriot, Louisiana Department of Education, Baton Rouge, LA

ENGAGING BUSINESS

Perkins topics 1, 2, 7, 8, 9P S B E FA Chicago/DenverAdding IT Problem-Solving to Your STEM Program

IT Problem Solving is a newly implemented introductory college course that makes use of industry-relevant problems to help students develop 21st-century skills and computational thinking attributes. This session will discuss the

methodologies that form the foundation of the course and introduce model processes for faculty development with industry engagement aimed at increasing and verifying the development of student skills for the workplace. Deborah Boisvert, BATEC Center for IT, Boston, MA; Joyce LaTulippe, Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA

Thursday Night Movie: The Blind SideThursday, 4:45–6:45 p.m., Crystal Ballroom J2 (enter through Crystal N)

This real-life story of family and Michael Oher’s growth into a blue-chip football star will have you cheering with its mix of gridiron action and heartwarming emotion. (Popcorn and cold drinks will be served.)


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Perkins topics 1, 7, 8, 9P S B C E FA Crystal G1Preparing a 21st-Century Workforce Without Leaving Adult Learners Behind: The Power of 40 Million Forgotten Americans

The United States is home to more than 40 million adults who lack high school diplomas. If America wants to secure its status as the world’s economic superpower, it must change the way it responds to illiteracy and

adult education. Indian River State College has developed a nationally recognized AECP program that demonstrates through Career Pathways how to help adult learners secure economic independence and contribute to their

local and state ecnomies and the national economy. Tony Iacono, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL; Libby Livings-Eassa, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE, Washington, D.C.


Perkins topics 1, 7, 8, 9S M B C FA Canary 4Developing a STEM-Integrated Middle School Pathway for Applied Engineering Technology EducationLearn about a Kentucky project aimed at creating a middle-school-through-postsecondary pathway in applied engineering technology education. Hear middle school math, science, and technology teachers share their experiences of the past year in developing and implementing the STEM-enriched pathway. Charles Gagel, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY; Ashlie Griggs, Whitny Land, Steve Marionneaux, Amy Poynter, Mike York, B. Michael Caudill Middle School, Richmond, KY

Perkins topics 1, 6, 7, 8P S B E A Canary 3Energy Career Pathways for Low-Income Young Adults

The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is piloting a comprehensive Career Pathways model for energy careers with low-income young adults in nine states. Hear how this model is being implemented in Florida, with

high school students in partnership with industry employers. Ann Randazzo, Center for Energy Workforce Development, Arlington, VA; Audrey Brown, Florida Energy Workforce Consortium, Orlando, FL

P S B C E FA Chicago/DenverAMTEC Automobile (C3) Career Pathways: Credentials, Certification, and Completions

This workshop details a three-year process by the Automotive Manufacturing Training and Education Consortia (AMTEC) team partners to identify effective Career Pathways and document promising practices, strategies, and elements of

successful industry-driven model programs that prepare students for jobs in the automobile sector. The workshop will conclude with a discussion of emerging results from the AMTEC literature review and a review of promising programs such as the Alamo Colleges Manufacturing Academy—a dual credit Career Pathway to jobs and college, Alabama-CARCAM STEM-workshops, and Lansing Community College. Federico Zaragoza, AMTEC, San Antonio, TX; Stan Chase, Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI; Beverly Hilderbrand, Alabama-CARCAM, Gadsden, AL


Perkins topics 1, 2, 7, 9P S C FA Crystal MPLTW and STEM Education: An Award-Winning Model That Works for All SchoolsThe Southwest Academy for 21st-Century Excellence was selected as a national model PLTW program in 2010 for its success in promoting STEM education in small rural Wisconsin school districts. Participants will learn more about PLTW and how all schools can use a consortium effort to provide quality implementation. Greg Quam, Platteville School District, Platteville, WI; Mary Johannesen, Cooperative Education Service Agency #3, Fennimore, WI; Ken Maguire, National Project Lead the Way, Des Moines, IA

Forum 3Friday, October 14, 8:15–9:15 a.m.


Perkins topics 1, 7, 8, 9P S B C E FA BostonIndustrial Biotechnology—Florida’s Newest Attraction!

Learning science in the context of industrial applications is a paradigm shift that opens doors to careers in the dynamic field of biotechnology. Come see how partners in Florida have developed programs for multi-level Career

Pathways in biotechnology that include an entry-level, industry approved credential of “biotechnician assistant” earned through our secondary program; a statewide articulation agreement into the state’s postsecondary biotechnology programs; and advanced degrees. Tamara Mandell, Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology, Alachua, FL

Perkins topic 3P S M B C E FA New York/New OrleansComputer Lab: Creating the Perfect PresentationParticipants will learn how to gain complete control over the way PowerPoint handles text, create professional looking handouts, ensure uniformity with themes and master slides, export PowerPoint slides into other applications, and more. Mark Whitney, CORD, Waco, TX

FOCUSING STUDENTS

Perkins topic 8P S M C FA AtlantaBridging the Gap Through School to Work by Transforming LivesA goal in guidance and counseling is to help students stay in school and focus on career awareness and bridge the gap between school and work. The presenters will share informative and innovative ways to plan a professional development program for faculty, counselors, and administrators through an advisor-advisee concept. Lisa Will-Yoder, Kathy Bain, White County High School, Sparta, TN

Perkins topic 6P S M C F Crystal PMotivationomics: Helping CTE Students Understand and Manage Their MotivationThe focus of this session is to demonstrate how motivation theories can be used to increase CTE students’ academic engagement. Specifically, participants will examine the application of theory and learn to diagnose and solve practical motivation problems when working with CTE students. This workshop will examine an integrated motivation model consisting of socio-cultural, school, and personal factors that affect students’ motivation. Gustavo Loera, Mental Health America of Los Angeles, Long Beach, CA; Cindy Beck, California Department of Education, Sacramento, CA; Carla Cherry, Kern Resource Center, Bakersfield, CA


Perkins topic 7P B A MiamiTransforming Adult Education in Indiana: A Statewide Framework for Adult Career PathwaysIndiana has undertaken a comprehensive approach to offering educational and career advising services to adult education clients. Indiana is increasing capacity through new modes of delivery that enable adult education programs to integrate basic skills remediation with occupational certifications for entry-level positions on a Career Pathway in a growing industry. Marie Mackintosh, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Indianapolis, IN

Perkins topics 3, 4, 7P C FA Canary 2Helping Students Transition to Career and Technical Education—The MDCPS Adult ESOL Program Model

The American Management Association (AMA) reported that employers will need a workforce equipped with skills that go beyond the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic (the three Rs). Employees will need critical thinking,

communication, collaboration, and creativity (the four Cs) to meet the demands of the future. This interactive presentation will provide information on the Career Pathways and instructional strategies the M-DCPS Adult ESOL program initiated to support the adult general education college and Career Pathways five-year vision plan. Veronica Pavon-Baker, Miami-Dade Public Schools, Miami, FL


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Perkins topics 1, 3, 4P S C FA AnaheimSPARKS! Preparing Students for Real Electronic EquipmentA web-based program delivers realistic problems with simulated electronics equipment and components for an introductory electronics course, and then grades and advises the students much as the teacher might do, looking over their shoulders with no damage to real lab equipment. Response data is saved on a central server with reports available for students and teachers. The NSF-funded “SPARKS” project will be freely available upon completion in Spring 2012. Until then we are seeking field test sites. Interested? Come learn more, see a demonstration of completed modules, and sign up! John Chamberlain, CORD, Waco, TX


Perkins topics 1, 4, 9P S M C FA Crystal LPreparing High School Students to be College ReadyBaltimore County Public Schools, in partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), offers college readiness math, reading, writing, and science courses to better prepare their high school seniors for college-level CCBC classes. Learn about the expansion, revision, and outcomes of the program, which has grown by hundreds of students in the past three years. Joan Swiston, The Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD

Perkins topics 2, 5, 7S FA Crystal KGraduating College—Career and Citizen-Ready!Are your students college, career, and citizen ready and ready to face the world upon graduation? Are you sure? How are you measuring the readiness of your students? This session will explore a college, career, and citizen ready rubric used along with sample performance assessments to measure the level of students readiness. Crystal Taylor, Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA

Perkins topic 9P S M B C FA Crystal ABAlabama SUCCESS: Supporting Career Cluster Education for Students System—Phase IIIAlabama presents the third step in the collaboration between secondary and postsecondary education in a series of pathway documents. With SUCCESS, Alabama is making sure its students are able to make informed choices as they enter the workforce. Since 2009, over 100,000 student guides and over 22,000 career cluster kits have been distributed throughout Alabama. In the summer of 2011, all Alabama counselors will receive pathways documents customized to the high schools and community colleges throughout the state. Come share our SUCCESS! Philip Cleveland, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, AL; Marian Haynie, Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, AL

ENGAGING BUSINESS

Perkins topics 3, 5, 6, 7, 9P S B C A Crystal CBen Eielson HS Preapprenticeship Program: Partnership with the United States Air ForceAn Alaskan school and the United States Air Force team up to provide job shadow and pre-apprenticeship activities for high school students. This unique collaboration allows students access to real-life, high-quality learning experiences without incurring additional costs for staffing, equipment, or facilities. Joni Simpson, Mario Gatto, Ben Eielson High School, Eielson AFB, AK


Forum 3, Friday, 8:15–9:15 a.m.

Table 1Perkins topics 7, 8, 9P S M B C E FAWWWWW—Who, What, When, Where, Why: Are You Ready for the Future?Participants will select from seven presentation handout symbols that represent YouTube videos. A laptop will be used to show the selected videos. Participants will be challenged to consider ways they could use the videos. Examples of how the videos are used by the career coach to engage middle and high school students, peer groups, and community presentations will be presented. Henry “Buck” Brockwell, Southside Virginia Community College, Lawrenceville, VA

Table 2Perkins topics 1, 2P S M B FASTEM-at-Work Puzzles

STEM-at-Work puzzles are short, real-world scenarios that integrate science, technology, engineering, and math and engage students in critical thinking, innovation, and making connections. Participants of this roundtable will work through several puzzles and discuss how to use them to engage students. Richard Gilbert, Marilyn Barger, FLATE, Tampa, FL

Table 3Perkins topics 1, 2, 3P FAA Collaborative Partnership Achieving Evidence-Based Practice Through Information Literacy

Presenters will describe the implementation of critical thinking research skills instruction in health science. They will describe the planning process, nature of co-teaching collaboration, curriculum and instructional content

development, and learning assessment. Analysis of assessment results will be presented along with anecdotal impressions of the librarian/subject-specialist relationship. Daniel Hood, Leila Darress, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL

Table 4Perkins topic 9P S B C E FAShowcase Your Health Science Cluster With an Interactive Tour

In this discussion, you will learn how Broward College partners with their Health Science Career Pathway program and local hospitals by offering an interactive Health Science career exploration tour. College faculty and staff engage high school

students with demonstrations, lab tours, and career information while local hospital representatives offer scholarship opportunities. Christine Honeycutt, Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Table 5Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9P S B C E FANSF National Center for Supply Chain Technology Education

Learn how to implement a 2+2+2 supply chain technology pathway model. Hear about a professional development teacher institute training program. Learn about dissemination of best practices in supply chain technology

education. Robert Sheehan, NSF National Center of Excellence for Supply Chain Technology Education, Dayton, OH

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Table 6Perkins topics 1, 2, 6, 7S FABremen High School Material Processing Classes “Go Green”Because of today’s economic climate, schools must find alternative supply solutions. This project teaches students, teachers, and administrators to think creatively and promote recycling. Students learn how to make new products from used materials to reduce budgets. Jerry Ward, Dwayne Mentgen, Breman High School District 228, Midlothian, IL

Table 7Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9P S B C E FAThe Wonders of Workplace Readiness Skills (WRS) in the CommonwealthFrom the beginning of the revision process to the implementation of the new WRS Assessment, you’ll discover how Virginia and CTECS have partnered to ensure student achievement of the Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth. Ken Potthoff, CTECS, Decatur, GA; Darren Morris, CTE Resource Center, Henrico, VA

Table 8P FAEnhancing Career Pathways Through Sports MedicineThe sports medicine industry is projected to grow by 28% during the period 2008-2018 (the third fastest growing occupation), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The National Academy of Sports Medicine is a global leader in personal trainer, exercise science, and performance enhancement training and certifications. In addition to the certifications, NASM provides comprehensive education and learning solutions. David Albo, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Chandler, AZ


Roundtables, Friday, 8:15–9:15 a.m.

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Perkins topics 1, 5, 6, 7, 9P S B C E FA Canary 3Panel: Cyber Security, Career Pathways, and National SecurityWhat is cyber security and what jobs and technical systems are in this workforce cluster? Why are mathematics, language arts, and STEM important components of cyber security education? Why are network and information technology, especially cyber security Career Pathways and human talent, important to national preparedness and security? What are the knowledge and skills required of cyber security technicians and professionals? What are the Cyber Patriot and the Collegiate Cyber Defense competitions? What are important lessons learned and best practices for linking high school, community college, and university cyber security programs (internships, mentoring, and connecting formal and informal education)? Attend this session to learn about programs and initiatives for cyber security and learn about free software and tools for your school. Jim Brazell (moderator), jimbrazell.com; Gene Bowman, Alamo Academies, San Antonio, TX; Andy Smith, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX; Haydar Thomas Sahin, St. Phillip’s College, San Antonio, TX; Greg White, Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (University of Texas), San Antonio, TX; Carolyn Wilson Green, Texas A&M University, San Antonio, TX

Perkins topics 2, 7, 8S M C FA Crystal G1Financial Literacy for Teens: Learn Now or Pay Later!

Credit card debt is ruining lives and destroying families. Teens spend almost 99% of every dollar they get. Most teens don’t understand the difference between “needs” and “wants.” Learn about data-driven strategies, used in 3,500 schools, for teaching students how to successfully make, manage, multiply, and

protect their hard earned money. Break the cycle of financial illiteracy. All attendees receive free classroom-ready activities for use with students from all walks of life. Chad Foster, New England School of Finance, Conyers, GA


Perkins topics 1, 2, 7, 9P S M B C E FA MiamiNew National Certification for Home Energy ProfessionalsThe Department of Energy has tasked the National Renewable Energy Lab with writing national standards and developing a national certification for growing careers in home energy upgrades. Come learn about career opportunities for postsecondary individuals who enjoy working on houses, helping the environment, and possibly working for the national low-income weatherization program. Community colleges can also attend to learn about accreditation with IREC and the extent of the ISO17024 certification. Richard Knaub, Dan Beckley, Amy Hollander, National Renewable Energy Lab, Golden, CO


Perkins topics 2, 3P S B E FA BostonRemote Access to Nano Equipment Utilizing Hands-On Labs for the Science and Technology Classroom

Remote access to nano-characterization tools allows students and educators to gain teacher-led and individual “hands-on” experience with high-tech equipment that would otherwise be unavailable. NACK offers (at no cost to the user)

such an innovative learning experience by providing real-time remote access to multiple nano-characterization tools. Sebastien Maeder, Penn State Center for Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge, University Park, PA

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3P S M C FA Crystal PHands-on Projects to Enhance Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary in Career-Technical Learning

If you have a PC laptop computer and are attending this presentation, please bring it along (fully charged) and have Microsoft Photo Story 3 (free from www.microsoft.com) installed. You will have your choice of making a digital movie or

building a rocket from text you will read in this workshop. If you have a Mac and some type of movie-making software, please bring your Mac. Mary Thompson, Braden River High School, Bradenton, FL

Clinic 2Friday, October 14, 9:30–10:45 a.m.


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Perkins topics 2, 3P S C E FA Chicago/DenverCareer Extensions: Building the Contextualized Bridge from ESOL to Career Pathways

Burlington English with Career Extensions provides the contextualized curriculum and linguistic scaffolding that students with limited English proficiency need to succeed in their Career Pathways. In this workshop, participants

will explore principles of contextualized learning through Career Extensions and apply these principles to their own educational frameworks. Susan Dow, Burlington English Inc., Miami, FL

Perkins topic 3P S M B C E FA New York/New OrleansComputer Lab: Making Teaching VideosWant to make a teaching video or embellish a home video that you can upload to YouTube? With Camtasia Studio, you can capture anything that appears on your computer screen; annotate, narrate, and embellish it; and then quickly turn it into a catchy and effective movie file. Movies can be shared in a PowerPoint show, on your own web pages, CD or DVD, or even via YouTube. In this session, you will create your own short video clip, and include some of the wonderful features available in Camtasia. Can’t afford Camtasia beyond the 30-day free trial? I’ll show you how to get a free almost-as-good product. When you get home, you’ll be ready to dive in and start creating your own videos for students, teachers, and friends! Ready? — Lights! Camtasia! Action!! John Chamberlain, CORD, Waco, TX

FOCUSING STUDENTS

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9P B C FA AnaheimImplementing Tools to Increase Student Success

Come hear how the Southwest Oklahoma Impact Coalition Career

Pathways project brought together 20 counties to address the needs of business. This system has become the driver for economic and workforce development. From conception to implementation this is a blueprint for creating education with a purpose. Scott Vandever, Kuder, Inc., Adel, IA

Perkins topics 4, 7, 9P S B C E FA Canary 4Career Coaching: Strategies for Providing Direct Services for StudentsThis interactive session will focus on the benefits of career coaching and will provide practical advice on how attendees can establish career coaches in their schools. This presentation will focus on potential challenges, how to overcome obstacles, and how to build a successful program from the ground up. Colin Ferguson, Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville, VA; Perry Hughes, Patrick County Public Schools, Martinsville, VA; Sandy Forrest, Martinsville City Schools, Martinsville, VA


Perkins topics 1, 7, 9P S B C E FA Canary 2Designing Instruction for Career Pathways in Adult EducationKratos Learning Solutions will introduce participants to the new Career Pathways project recently launched by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education that will support the needs of adult education practitioners as they develop Career Pathways programs. Presenters will provide an overview of the project and share resources through a launch of a new Adult Career Pathways Support Center website and introduce the online community of practice. Jeffrey Fantine, Laura Lanier, Kratos Learning Solutions, Arlington, VA


Perkins topics 5, 7, 9P C FA Crystal MCalifornia’s Efforts to Transform Lives Through CTECalifornia is funding an innovative re-invigoration of CTE, spending $188M in five years on two goals. Demand: Career awareness for middle and high school students and parents. Supply: Pathways to high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupations. This presentation intersperses public media campaign images and radio spots with an overview of the implementation strategy. Jackie Escejeda, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, Sacramento, CA


Clinic 2, Friday, 9:30–10:45 a.m.

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Perkins topics 2, 8, 9P S C FA Crystal ABTransforming Futures: Building a Career Pathways System That Works!

How do you create a successful Career Pathways program when budgets are cut, personnel laid off, and there is more work than hours in a day? This presentation will provide the tools to build a Career Pathways foundation giving you a

blueprint for success. Nancy Bartholomew-Seltzer, Jane Hughes, Broward County Public Schools, Sunrise, FL; Neeta Rancourt, Atlantic Technical Center, Coconut Creek, FL

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Perkins topics 4, 9P S A Crystal LCareer Pathways Student Report Matrix

OVAE’s new 10 component guideline for implementing a rigorous program of study will soon be the norm! Indian River State College’s Career Pathways Student Report Matrix meets the requirement for component #7. It is an

efficient paperless process for transcripting articulated credits and data reporting for Career Pathways students’ transition from secondary to postsecondary programs at Indian River State College. Participants will learn how this process was created, how it works, and how it benefits students. Cheryl Keim, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL; Libby Livings-Eassa, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE, Washington, D.C.


Perkins topics 2, 5, 7, 9P S M B C E FA Canary 1Paving the Pathway: A P-20 Approach to STEM EducationAnne Arundel Community College has developed a collaborative system in STEM education that includes partnerships with business and industry, government, four-year colleges, and K-12 schools. Participants will learn about best practices including advisory committee development, building STEM pathways, project-based learning, and leveraging internal and external resources. Kathleen Beauman, Richard Cerkovnik, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

Perkins topics 1, 7P S C FA AtlantaLearn How to Institutionalize Automatically Transcripted Career Pathways College Credit

Santa Fe College’s automatically transcripted Career Pathways college credit initiative meets OVAE’s definition of a seamless process for high school CTE students to earn college credits automatically posted on permanent transcripts.

Attendees will learn how to institute a similar process, resulting in academic success for students and recruiting success for colleges. Nancy Iafrate, Alachua County Public Schools, Gainesville, FL; Paula Fugel, Educational Consulting Service, Suwannee, FL; Billie Monroe, Dan Lackey, Kathy Muni, Lynn Sullivan, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL

Perkins topics 1, 7P S C FA Crystal KApplications in BiotechnologyApplications in Biotechnology is ideally suited for both science and technology students and covers topics such as biotechnology in agriculture, biotechnology in medicine, food biotechnology, biotechnology and the environment, biotech and nanotechnology, and bioethics. Jeanne Moldenhauer, Excellent Pharma Consulting, Mundelein, IL; Merrill Rudes, Energy Concepts, Inc., Mundelein, IL

ENGAGING BUSINESS

Perkins topic 9S C E FA Crystal EFEngaging Industry/Employer Support to Strengthen Your School’s Technology Program

This clinic offers methods and examples for actively involving or improving local industry support for your high school’s technology program. Students and local businesses benefit equally from a strong education-industry

relationship. Tools, tips, and techniques plus use of Web 2.0 technologies (e.g. social media) are explored. Sandy Feola, National Center for Manufacturing Education, Dayton, OH


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FEATURED SESSIONS

Perkins topics 1, 2, 4, 7, 9P S M B C E FA Crystal G1

OVAE and “Rigorous Programs of Study” State Grantees Talk About Implementation To-Date!

Assisting states and locals to meet the Perkins IV requirements and ensure consistency across the nation, OVAE in collaboration with major national associations, organizations, and states,

formulated a POS framework and accompanying self-assessment tool. Attendees will be introduced to the components and the assessment, hear from RPOS grantees about implementation experiences, and hear suggestions on how to utilize the assessment to determine professional development needs!

Libby Livings-Eassa, Scott Hess, Marilyn Fountain, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE, Washington, D.C.

Perkins topics 6, 8, 9P S B E A Chicago/DenverRe-Energizing Workforce Development Through Southwest Virginia’s Career Pathways PartnershipLearn how Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC), in collaboration with CORD and state and regional partners, developed a coordinated Career Pathways system for the energy sector. The project will transform lives by increasing the number of graduates with 21st-century skills and strengthen employers by improving performance of the incumbent workforce. Sharon Peery, Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, VA; Darrell Blankenship, Southwest Virginia Workforce Investment, Lebanon, VA; Sandra Cole, Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, VA; Bob LePage, The Clements Group, L.C., Salt Lake City, UT; Elizabeth Moran, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA


Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9P S B C E FA BostonNew IT Degree Offers Flexible Options

The University of North Texas, partner of the Convergence Technology Center, has created a Bachelor of IT degree as a new pathway for community college students to transfer credits into this accredited program. This session will

show how workforce courses are applied as a field of specialty. Helen Sullivan, Convergence Technology Center, Frisco, TX; David Keathly, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Perkins topics 1, 2, 7, 9P S M B C E FA Canary 3Veterinary Technician Middle School Through Associate of Applied Science DegreeMiddle school students start on the Career Pathway to becoming veterinary technicians. The pathway has been developed collaboratively with middle, secondary, and postsecondary teachers; veterinarians; and economic development partners. Presenters will discuss the development of this pathway, which includes extensive lesson plan development for both veterinary and mathematics courses. Joyce Wogoman-Stubbs, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY; Steve Stubbs, Carter County Schools, Olive Hill, KY


Perkins topics 2, 4, 6P S M C FA Crystal PStudent Interventions That Work: Helping the Middle 40% SucceedTrying to make students “college and career ready” seems an impossible task. We need as many interventions as there are students. This workshop will discuss student interventions that have proven successful. We will review literature and introduce interventions that we have used at our high school, and that can be duplicated. Scott Nielson, Kathy Evans, Davis High School, Kaysville, UT

Forum 4Friday, October 14, 11:00 a.m.–Noon


Perkins topics 2, 9S C FA Crystal MGet Your Students to Produce Quality Projects While Improving Community RelationsLearn how to give students real-world experience through project-based learning that provides tangible results for them and their communities. Methods for increasing student motivation to do better work will be presented as well as ways to get your community to come to you for projects. Christopher McAtee, Twin Lakes High School, Monticello, IN

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9P S B C E FA Canary 4Distinguishing Career Pathways Through Industry-Recognized Credentials

Learn how providing portable, industry-recognized credentials will give students a competitive advantage in the construction job market. Topics of discussion include industry/academic articulation and alignments,

standardized written and performance testing that results in credentials and pathways to employment, and how NCCER accreditation meets requirements for Perkins funding. Edward Prevatt, NCCER, Gainesville, FL

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Perkins topics 1, 2, 7, 8, 9P S M C FA Crystal LPreparing Students for the Real World Through Participation in “College Success Skills”Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) career coaches offer their students the opportunity to enroll in Student Development (SDV) 100, which helps high school students learn college success skills, earn required credit, and make successful transitions to postsecondary life. The interactive presentation will discuss the benefits of the program and give participants activities they can use with their secondary and postsecondary students. Bonnie Gardner, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA

Perkins topics 7, 9P S C FA New Orleans/New YorkIntegrating Pathways Into the Career Exploration Process: A Hands-on Lab Experience (Computer Lab)

Use the ASVAB Career Exploration Program web-site to explore careers within Career Pathways as active participants. Attendees will receive a unique access code to gain “insider” experience on how students identify interests, search for

careers, and review career resources in support of career planning and development. Theodore Hagert, USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL; Daniel Correll, Tampa MEPS, Tampa, FL


Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9P S E FA Canary 1Enhancing Career Pathways Through CertificationWe believe that every person deserves a chance to succeed. We offer a variety of products and credentials to enhance students’ lives in the allied health field. You will not want to miss this opportunity to fulfill your students’ potential. Julie Bigler, National Healthcareer Association, Stilwell, KS

Perkins topics 5, 7, 9P S B C FA Canary 2Reflecting on the Past, Directing the Present, and Facing the Future

This workshop will address the unique needs of adult education students and will include a variety of strategies on how to successfully motivate and transition these students into postsecondary vocational and technical classes

that will significantly impact their education and future. This session will focus solely on the challenge of addressing the specific needs of adult education students when their services fall under the umbrella of a K-12 school district. Barbara Clift, Cynthia Brown, KC Townsend, Brevard County Office of Adult and Community Education, Titusville, FL


Perkins topic 9S A Crystal KDon’t Wait for Funding to Support a Career Pathways Program—Go After It!

Wish you had funding for all the great initiatives you hear that other programs are implementing? Stop wishing and start planning! This forum will give you ideas to drive your program forward as you begin down the path of focusing on the end

result. Brainstorm, design, and plan the Career Pathways model that will work best for your students today! Suzanne Ensmann, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL


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Perkins topics 2, 8P S C E FA AnaheimSummer Digital Media Institute Using Adobe InDesign to Earn Advanced College Credit

Santa Fe College showcases skills and technologies that students in digital design courses can learn during one week of intensive training in the leading graphic design layout application, Adobe InDesign. Students test for

software competencies and create their own project portfolios, making them eligible to receive three advanced college credits. Priscilla Parker, Mable Baker, April Fitzgerald, Wendy Hofer, Jorge Ibanez, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL

Perkins topic 6S FA Crystal ABI.T.C. (Increasing Technical Completers...Increasing Teaching Positions)The Technology Centers That Work (TCTW) school improvement model was founded in 2007. This session will present Mercer County Technical Education Center’s story of the first year of the model’s implementation and its positive impact on students (16.87% increase in growth of program completers, 19.61% increase in students’ WorkKeys Certificates). The development of embedded credits, along with the TCTW plan, will be presented. Linda Cox, Mercer County Technical Education Center, Princeton, WV


P S M B C FA Crystal EFOnline Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Resources

Discover online resources designed to improve education, promote professional development, and expand career awareness. ATETV.org connects students and teachers with education and employment opportunities.

TeachingTechnicians.org promotes faculty development. Teachers register to be alerted when something of interest to them is posted. Events range from teaching methodologies to advances in STEM. Patressa Gardner, SC ATE Center of Excellence, Florence, SC

Perkins topic 7P S M C A Crystal CHow to Incorporate Career Clusters Into CTE Marketing

Helping students figure out which Career Pathway is right for them is a daunting task. With so many career options available, students are overwhelmed! The CTE Department at Broward College realized that using “career clusters” in

their marketing materials helps students better identify careers that match their skills and interests. Shermone Mitchell, Gino Galli, Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9P S C E FA MiamiDeveloping 2+2+2 Career Pathways to Meet High Priority and Emerging Workforce NeedsThe Pathways for Career Success initiative is aimed at helping existing and emerging industries better compete in the global economy. Integrated seamless and articulated curricula developed by industry create a pipeline of highly skilled technical workers from secondary to postsecondary allowing multiple entry/exit points for traditional students and transitional adults. Carol Adukaitis, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Harrisburg, PA

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Perkins topic 9P B C E A AtlantaCareer Pathways: Education With a PurposeCome hear how the Southwest Oklahoma Impact Coalition Career Pathways project brought together 20 counties to address the needs of business. This system has become the driver for economic and workforce development. From conception to implementation this is a blueprint for creating education with a purpose. Willie Johnson, Glenna Lunday, Great Plains Technology Center, Lawton, OK

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Moderator: David BondDirector, National Career Pathways Network

William SymondsDirector, Pathways to Prosperity Project Harvard Graduate School of Education

Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing Young Americans for the 21st CenturyThe United States is increasingly failing to prepare young Americans to lead successful lives as adults. The Pathways to Prosperity report analyzes the reason for this failure, looks at how other major nations are meeting this challenge, and recommends systemic changes that would help us better prepare our young people. This keynote by Dr. William Symonds will summarize the major findings of the Pathways report. For more information, attend his session from 1:30–2:30 p.m. in Canary 3.

“Wonkin’ It Up” in DC – Southern Style!Truth is—doesn’t matter if you are in DC or Orlando or anywhere else—chances are you are going to be surrounded by wonks! In fact, I can guarantee that if you look to the left, or the right, or even right across the table—you are going to see a wonk! And I hear y’all asking, “What in the world?” Let’s explore this a little further, but don’t count on Merriam- Webster OR Jeff Foxworthy. Join the fun as we ‘call out’ some wonks and

have a little tomwonkery (that’s tomfoolery in Southern speak) and find out the answers to “You know you are a wonk if . . .” Y’all come! Libby Livings-Eassa, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE

NCPN Advisory Board MembersNCPN receives continual input on conference and membership matters from advisory board members, each of whom are involved in local and state Career Pathways and Tech Prep initiatives.The Board’s current membership includes:

Kathy D’Antoni, West Virginia Dept. of Education, Charleston, WVJeraline Marsh, District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL Tony Landis, Ohio Board of Regents, Columbus, OHBob Lucas, Gulf Coast Tech Prep / North Harris College, Houston, TXMark Turner, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA

10-, 15-, and 20-Year MembersWe would like to recognize members of NCPN who have been with us for ten, fifteen, and twenty years. Members who are present at the luncheon will be recognized and will receive commemorative gifts. Thank you for your dedicated support of Career Pathways and Tech Prep and the National Career Pathways Network.

10-Year MembersDale DonahoBrian FlemmingNancy HookerWalter LoganWendie PalazzoCelena RoebuckMary ShannonWanda ThomasLeann White

15-Year MembersDodie BemisBill DevlinLinda Howard

20-Year MemberDick Gibbons

NCPN Member Luncheon (members only)

Friday, October 14, Noon–1:15 p.m., Crystal J2 (enter through Crystal N)

FEATURED SESSION

Perkins topics 1, 7, 9P S M B C E FA Canary 3Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century

The United States is increasingly failing to prepare young Americans to lead successful lives as adults. The Pathways to Prosperity report analyzes the reason for this failure, looks at how other major nations are meeting this challenge, and recommends systemic changes that would help us better prepare our young

people. This presentation will summarize the major findings of the Pathways report and give attendees a chance to interact with the lead author of the report. William Symonds, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA


Perkins topics 4, 9S C F Crystal PCorrelations Between Longer Student Papers and Higher Writing ScoresResearch on the writing of high school students conducted in the Spring of 2011 indicated that writing longer essays increases the likelihood of passing timed writing prompts, such as those used by ACT and SAT. The research was conducted by language arts teachers in three high schools along with English faculty at a community college. Two hundred students participated in the research. John Fallon, Tom Beery, Rhodes State College, Lima, OH

Perkins topics 1, 7, 9P S B C E FA Chicago/DenverCreating a Model Law Academy for Rural and Urban Districts

The Gadsden Leadership and Law Academy (GLLA) is a dynamic academy that has served as a model for several states. GLLA provides law enforcement training opportunities for high school students in high-skill, high-demand

occupations for corrections personnel, private/public armed and unarmed security guards, and telecommunications dispatchers (911 dispatchers). Students enter the workforce “ready to work.” This is a great training opportunity, especially for small rural districts in any state. Debra Rackley, Kimblin Nesmith, Gadsden County Public Schools, Quincy, FL


Perkins topics 1, 2, 7S FA Crystal MCurriculum Integration That Works! Geometry in Construction—Rigorous and PracticalUsing a revolutionary approach, a math and CTE teacher partnered to contextualize rigorous geometry into a construction curriculum that focuses on building homes for non-profits. Standardized test scores have increased and gender equity and enrollment are soaring. Learn about setting your vision, saving CTE programs, and replicating a similar program in your area (www.geometryinconstruction.org). Tom Moore, Loveland High School, Loveland, CO

Perkins topics 1, 2, 7, 8, 9S C FA Canary 4Accelerated Business Administration for College-Bound StudentsCompleting a four-year pilot, MBA High School of Business rolls out nationally next fall. It features a rigorous three- or four-year program of study heavily oriented to project-based learning. Learn about the program and transferable “lessons learned” from the pilot. James Gleason, MBA Research, Columbus, OH

Perkins topics 2, 3, 6P S M FA MiamiThe Creative Class and 21st-Century Skills

The creative class describes a future subset of careers that will require abstract and non-routine cognitive abilities. Consequently, educators need to teach students critical thinking and problem-solving while incorporating 21st-century skills.

This session offers educators ideas and tools so that students can become members of the creative class. Jeannie Justice, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL

New York/New OrleansComputer Lab: Open Lab

Forum 5Friday, October 14, 1:30–2:30 p.m.


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Perkins topic 6P S C FA Canary 2Bridging the Gap: Preparing Special Education Students for CollegeDo you work with special education students who need preparation for college? This interactive “Jeopardy” presentation will show you how we are reaching out to special education classes to shed light on college attendance. Topics such as accommodations in college, college/student responsibilities, and disability laws will be presented. Jennifer Holldorf, Black Hawk College, Moline, IL

Perkins topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9P S B C E FA AtlantaThe Wonders of Workplace Readiness Skills (WRS) in the CommonwealthFrom the beginning of the revision process to the implementation of the new WRS Assessment, you’ll discover how Virginia and CTECS have partnered to ensure student achievement of the Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth. Ken Potthoff, CTECS, Decatur, GA; Darren Morris, CTE Resource Center, Henrico, VA

Perkins topics 1, 3, 4S C FA Crystal QPlanting SEEDS: CTE, Business and Community Technical College Collaboration for Student SuccessFaced with the prospect of having to drop CTE courses because of failing grades in academic courses, students often become discouraged and drop out of school. SEEDS was developed to re-instill hope. Through the use of technology, credit recovery, and guidance, over sixty students who would not otherwise have graduated were able to graduate on time. Two graduated early. Vickie Nutter, Nicholas County Career and Tech Center, Craigsville, WV; Cynthia Kolsun, Marshall University Graduate College, South Charleston, WV


Perkins topics 3, 5, 7, 8, 9P S M B C E FA Canary 1Opportunities in the Field of Welding

The National Weld-Ed Center and the AWS Foundation have been working with industry and education partners to identify the current and future needs of the welding and materials-joining industry. Together they have identified the hiring

needs of the industry, both- short and long-term, and gaps that exist in training delivery. The identified gaps will be addressed through the development and distribution of new curricula to address industry needs, distance-based instructional components, and professional development opportunities. Jack Sample, Weld-Ed, Elyria, OH

Perkins topics 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9P B E FA BostonDeveloping Standardized Entry and Career Bridge Curricula for Adult Education

Florida’s largest school district and college have partnered to develop a uniform approach for adult education students. This session addresses the common elements of Miami-Dade’s career and college pathways vision, with a focus on

standardized curricula. Key features include a three-day orientation including the state’s online career interest tool, a 12-week entry curriculum organized as a “wheel” of six functional skills (work, digital, financial, health, civic, and global literacy), six corresponding career bridge courses aligned to career clusters, and a state work-related ESOL curriculum. Mark Needle, Carlos Manrique, Michele Mordica, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL; Sherry Joseph-Dutton, Miami-Dade College, Miami, FL


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Perkins topics 5, 7, 9P S M B C E FA Crystal LMarketing CTE/Career Pathways to Students, Parents, Educators, and the Community

Attendees will get tips on how to promote career and technical education in their schools, districts, and communities. Additionally, attendees will gain strategies on how to develop and market Career Pathways Programs of Study. Jan Spivak,

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL

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Perkins topics 4, 5, 9P S C FA AnaheimOnline Database System Effectively Promotes Articulation and Transition to CollegeDiscover the power of online technologies to bridge secondary and postsecondary education for students participating in articulated career and technology programs. Presenters will demonstrate how you can leverage the Internet to track student course completions and competency using electronic records management using the CATEMA® System. Robin Carville, STATco, Victoria, TX; Pam Bethscheider, College of the Mainland, Texas City, TX; Christina Maartens, Alvin Community College, Alvin, TX


Perkins topics 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9P S M B C FA Crystal EFThe Impact of Dual Enrollment on Understanding the Role of a College StudentThis presentation will focus on the attributes dual enrollment programs contribute to the transitioning of students from their final year of high school to their first year of college. Through anticipatory skills and role rehearsal there is evidence that these programs serve as a location for students to learn the role of a college student. Kim Rugon, Delgado Community College, Metairie, LA

ENGAGING BUSINESS

Perkins topics 3, 6, 7, 9S B C E FA Crystal KHow to Begin a Construction/Woodworking Academy With National Certification

This presentation will cover the steps needed to implement a NCCER certification program into a high school construction/woodworking academy. Having a business advisory group will show how to get the jump start needed to succeed. Howard

Berryman, Palmetto Ridge High School, Naples, FL



FEATURED SESSION

Perkins topics 2, 3, 7, 8, 9P S M B C E FA Chicago/DenverCTE Next Wave: The Role of CTE in the STEM Agenda

Fueled by industry and government focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), Career Pathways have emerged as a platform for systemic education reform. In effect, the definition of a well-rounded student is evolving from a liberal arts education to a career-integrated education. Discover emerging

technologies, jobs, Career Pathways, and free cyber learning tools for schools. Attend this session to celebrate the tradition, theory, and practice of CTE and discover what is next for our community of practice. Jim Brazell, jimbrazell.com


Perkins topic 1P S M FA AtlantaIntegrating Career Pathways Activities Into Existing Curriculum

No time or budget to completely rewrite your language arts curriculum? Integrating Career Pathways components and activities into your curriculum is not as hard as you may think. Modifying what you have may be the answer, at

least for now. Expect to leave ready to immediately implement Career Pathways components. Cynthia Brennan-Jones, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL

Perkins topics 2, 3, 7P S M FA AnaheimThe Career Choice Presentation As an Instructional and Motivational Tool

Experience the Career Choice presentation and gain materials to implement this proven technique in your college success or readiness classes. Students need career focusing tools and techniques for researching and exploring careers

of interest, and this complete instructional project gives faculty the tools to make it happen. Kim Milner, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL


Perkins topic 3S M F Crystal PUsing WebQuests to Develop Rigorous Integrated Lessons and Provide Authentic Assessments

During this session an overview of what WebQuests are, how they can be used, and how you develop them will be provided. The session is developed around a WebQuest created and used multiple years in a space, technology, and

engineering class at a high school level. Priscilla Goodwin-Serra, School District of Manatee County, Bradenton, FL

Perkins topics 2, 8P S M B C E FA Canary 3Put Some “Spice” Into Your PresentationUnderstanding the dynamics of effective speaking improves communication on all levels. This presentation will use humor and engaging activities to explore several aspects of public speaking, including myths of public speaking; using short stories, non-verbals, associative links, and personalization to convey a message; and using passion to bring the message to life. Ellie Pribble, Harrison ATC, Cynthiana, KY; Brent Askins, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

Perkins topic 3S M CEFA Crystal CiTaught ver. 2011: Engaging Students With Purpose, Not Paper

Learning management systems (LMS) enable educators to use technology to expose students to the “new classroom” of the 21st century. This session will discuss uses for LMS, barriers to and advantages of LMS integration, and the

significant time savings for educators through grading expedience that these systems can provide. Carlos Reyes, Tavares High School, Tavares, FL

Perkins topic 3P S M B C E FA New York/New OrleansComputer Lab: Creating the Perfect PresentationParticipants will learn how to gain complete control over the way PowerPoint handles text, create professional looking handouts, ensure uniformity with themes and master slides, export PowerPoint slides into other applications, and more. Mark Whitney, CORD, Waco, TX

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Perkins topic 7P S M B CEFA BostonWisconsin’s Career Pathways Website—We’re Back With Really Cool Stuff for Students!Learn about Wisconsin’s Career Pathways Website and how it combines career clusters and pathways, programs of study, and student plans of study. Discover how high school educators can build secondary-to-postsecondary programs of study online. We’ll walk you through our latest web developments focusing on students and individual plans of study. Marge Rubin, Jay Stulo, Fox Valley Technical College, Neenah, WI; Jennifer Wagner, Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI

Perkins topics 6, 7P C FA Crystal ABUndocumented Lives: A Phenomenological Study of Five Undocumented Hispanic Students in Higher EducationLearn about the challenges and barriers that Hispanics and undocumented immigrant students face in public schools, and especially in higher education. Learn how to meet the needs of limited English proficient students by developing support systems that will get parents engaged in higher education and public schools. Thomas Noyola, Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont, TX

Perkins topics 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9P S M C A Crystal MCareer Advisement: A “Hot” Topic in Career and Technical EducationWith dropout rates and unemployment at an all time high, quality career exploration, planning, and advisement are critical. This session will focus on the unique partnership between tech center career advisors and area schools, as well as the advisement center for adult populations. Come gain valuable tools for strong career advisement. Jan Bell, Carol Mahar, Tulsa Tech, Tulsa, OK


Perkins topic 7P FA Crystal EFEnhancing Career Pathways Through Sports MedicineThe sports medicine industry is projected to grow by 28% during the period 2008-2018 (the third fastest growing occupation), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The National Academy of Sports Medicine is a global leader in personal trainer, exercise science, and performance enhancement training and certifications. In addition to the certifications, NASM provides comprehensive education and learning solutions. Jerry Napp, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Chandler, AZ


Perkins topic 5P S M C E FA Crystal KThis Little Piggy Went to Market: Promoting CTE to All Students

Remember the little piggy that went to market and the one that stayed home? We don’t want prospective CTE students to stay at home. Let’s take them to market by using all our skills to promote CTE to all students. This workshop will

feature the marketing plan that Charlotte County Public Schools developed to recruit, retain, and grow CTE programs in grades 9–12. Attendees will receive a sample of an 8th-grade CTE planning guide for families, hear ideas for a speakers bureau, view a recruiting PowerPoint, and gather ideas for developing a marketing package. Carolyn Gorton, Charlotte County Public Schools, Port Charlotte, FL; Mary Jo Holleran, Lemon Bay High School, Englewood, FL




Perkins topics 4, 6P S C E A Canary 4Implementing Quality Improvement in Programs Targeting Special PopulationsThis session will provide detailed continuous improvement initiatives used to raise performance outcomes and increase student satisfaction and persistence in a Career Pathways program serving non-traditional and diverse populations. The success of this program is supported with quantitative and qualitative data collected over two years that includes student success stories. Best practices will be shared that can easily be replicated at other institutions. Kendall Wilson, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR

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Perkins topics 1, 7, 9P S E A Canary 1The Photonics Academy at Wekiva High School

The Photonics Academy at Wekiva High School is a unique partnership between Northrop Grumman, Valencia College, and Orange County Public Schools. Career Pathway students enter the Photonics Academy in the 9th-grade and

complete the program in their senior year. Students are dual enrolled at Wekiva High School and Valencia College. The students will earn eight high school credits and 48 Valencia College credits towards an A.S. degree. In this session, we will discuss the development and implementation of the Photonics Academy at Wekiva High School. Nicole Schneller, Nasser Hedyat, Valencia College, Orlando, FL; James Lipscomb, Northrop Grumman Laser Systems, Orlando, FL


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KeynoteGoodbye Space Shuttle, Hello Future! Reminiscences of the Past and Thoughts About Tomorrow The Space Shuttle was the workhorse of the American space program for 30 years. In some ways it never lived up to promises made when it was first built. In many other ways it exceeded expectations in terms of what we did and what we learned from flying it. How can America build on that experience to extend human presence to the outer reaches of the solar system—for the benefit of us all? George “Pinky” Nelson, Former NASA Astronaut and Director, Science, Math, and Technology Education Center, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Prize DrawingTo have a chance at winning the following prizes, please drop your nametag in the box as you enter the closing session. (Must be present to win.)

• A free registration for the 2012 NCPN conference

• Two-night stay at the Marriott Denver Tech Center

• Two American Airlines tickets and a two-night stay at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, OH (near Cleveland)

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305Adult Career Pathways Training and Support Center2920 South Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22206 703-299-1653 www.acp-sc.orgwww.acp-sc.org is designed and managed by Kratos Learning Solutions as part of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education’s national Designing Instruction for Career Pathways Initiative.

101American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)400 N. Columbus Street, Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-706-4602 www.aafcs.orgAAFCS and the FCS Credentialing Center offer a portfolio of competency-based assessments and corresponding industry-recognized certifications to measure technical skill attainment in FCS program areas.

302American Education7506 N. Broadway Extn. #505 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-840-6031 www.advancerlearning.comAmerican Education’s A+dvancer® College Readiness Online™, aligned to ACCUPLACER® and COMPASS™, identifies and corrects deficiencies in Pre- and College-Level Math, Reading Comprehension, and Sentence Skills.

103ASVAB Career Exploration Program2834 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 847-688-3680, ext. 7508 www.asvabprogram.comThe ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a cost-free program that helps students with career decisions. Students explore career information matching their interests, abilities, and preferences.

106Aztec Software51 Commerce Street Springfield, NJ 07081 973-258-0011 www.aztecsoftware.comFor over 30 years, Aztec Software has been providing individualized, targeted, computer-based solutions, assisting in workplace readiness skills, mastering educational foundations,

GED/TABE preparation, and even financial literacy. With Aztec Software, we help our learners achieve success in preparation for their postsecondary experience!

209, 211, 308, 310Burlington English, Inc.1499 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite #170 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-672-7826 www.burlingtonenglish.comBurlington English with Career Extensions offers a comprehensive blended learning solution for English language acquisition, providing the English adults need to access careers of their choice.

400Career and Technical Education Consortium of States, Incorporated1866 Southern Lane Decatur, GA 30033 404-679-4501 www.ctecs.orgCTECS works across state lines to create a community of practice where standards and assessments are used to foster improvement at the local, regional, and/or state level.

105Career Cruising1867 Yonge Street, Suite 1002 Toronto, ON M4S 1Y5 800-965-8541 www.careercruising.comCareer Cruising’s online career and education exploration tools help students build complete plans for the future. Add-ons allow students to create four-year plans and submit course requests, and manage the college and scholarship application process.

210Career Solutions Publishing1199 Lancaster Avenue Berwyn, PA 19312 888-299-2784 www.careersolutionspublishing.comCareer Solutions Publishing offers career/academic integration, work readiness and work ethics materials. Students and teachers like the easy-to-understand and realistic applications and activities.

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406CORD4901 Bosque Boulevard, Suite 200 Waco, TX 76710 254-772-8756 www.cord.orgThe Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD)—a national nonprofit organization—has been leading change in education for 30 years through contextually focused curriculum design, faculty development programs, and Tech Prep and Career Pathways leadership. Visit with the CORD staff to learn more about our customized resources and technical assistance services for implementing career pathways/programs of study.

312, 314CORD Communications, Inc.4901 Bosque Boulevard, Suite 280 Waco, TX 76710 254-776-1822 www.cordcommunications.comCORD Communications—Your source for contextual teaching math and science! Teach the way students learn best!

102, 104DEPCO, LLCPO Box 178 Pittsburg, KS 66762 620-231-0019 www.depcollc.comDEPCO develops and markets educational curriculum for the K-12, and postsecondary market. Topics include science; business, marketing, and IT; careers and technology; family and consumer sciences; robotics; and industrial automation and pre-engineering.

200EdITS PublishingPO Box 7234 San Diego, CA 92167 800-416-1666 www.edits.netEdITS has been the leader in career guidance and instructional material for over 40 years. EdITS features both the COPSystem career assessments, which relate interests, abilities and values to occupations and CERES, which integrates career education throughout the curriculum. We currently are in the process of beta testing our online version of the COPS Interest Inventory, the CAPS ability battery, and the COPES values survey. In addition to our career guidance material, we have various measures of personality, self-concept and study attitudes.

212Education20207303 East Earll Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85251 954-445-9877 www.education2020.comEducation2020 helps school districts provide core and elective instruction in a virtual school setting for students in grades 6-12.

311, 313Energy Concepts, Inc.404 Washington Blvd. Mundelein, IL 60060 847-837-8191 www.eci-info.comECI will display Electricity/Electronics, Industrial training systems, Introduction to Engineering, Material Science, Principles of Technology, Physics in Context, Biotechnology. ECI is a proud partner of STEM.

410Florida Career Pathways Network401 NW 6th Street Gainesville, FL 32601 561-434-8880 www.fcpn.netStop by our booth to purchase your NCPN Conference T-shirt.

412Florida DOE, Office of Student Financial Assistance325 Gaines Street, Suite 1314 Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-245-1822 www.navigatingyourfinancialfuture.orgThe Office of Student Financial Assistance, FLDOE, is the administrator of state grants and scholarships for Florida. OSFA offers a free comprehensive financial literacy and debt management program for students.

213Gatherings—Artisan JewelryAngel Wrenn Lakeland, FL 863-944-1452 [email protected] jewelry designs in semi-precious stones, crystal and freshwater pearls, sea-glass designs.

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301Goodheart-Willcox Publisher18604 West Creek Drive Tinley Park, IL 60477 800-323-0440 www.g-w.comGoodheart-Willcox is a premier publisher for technical, trades, technology; family & consumer sciences; and business, marketing, and career education.

100Heinle Cengage Learning20 Channel Center Street Boston, MA 02210 617-289-7817 http://elt.heinle.comHeinle Cengage Learning is a specialized English language teaching publisher with a successful track record of making English language teaching and learning materials for all ages and needs worldwide.

109High School 101PO Box 1408 Conyers, GA 30012 706-342-9189 www.chadfoster.comProfessional development opportunities for middle schools and high schools. Project-based curricula for high school transition and 21st century skills.

307JIST Publishing875 Montreal Way St. Paul, MN 55102 800-328-1452 www.jist.comJIST Publishing materials help people help themselves by offering practical, self-directed career exploration tools used in employment/training, corrections, business, counseling, and school settings.

202KP Education Systems3721 East Sunnyside Drive Phoenix, AZ 85028 708-692-5380 www.kpcurriculum.comDigital online resources/texts for FACS, Food & Nutritional Sciences, Culinary Arts, and Integrated Food Science courses. Students use videos, text, and animations in classroom or online/hybrid environments.

201, 203Kuder302 Visions Parkway Adel, IA 50003 800-314-8972 www.kuder.comKuder, Inc. provides proven, online solutions to navigate life’s career journey for all ages while facilitating collaboration between education, business, community, and state agencies.

300McGraw-Hill/Contemporary220 East Danieldale Road Desoto, TX 75115-2490 800-334-7344 www.mheonline.comContemporary/McGraw-Hill is a publisher of Pre-GED, GED, ABE, ESL, TABE, Workforce, and Secondary materials. Contemporary provides customized solutions for Adult Career Pathways and Workforce Development programs.

111National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)1750 East Northrop Blvd., #200 Chandler, AZ 85249 800-460-6276 www.nasm.orgThe NASM educational continuum is designed to help today’s health and fitness professionals enhance their careers while empowering their clients to live healthier lives.

206National Research Center for Career and Technical EducationUniversity of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 877-372-2283 www.nrccte.orgNRCCTE is the primary agent for generating scientifically based knowledge, dissemination, professional development, and technical assistance to improve career and technical education in the US.

113National Technical Honor SocietyP O Box 1336 Flat Rock, NC 28731 800-801-7090 www.nths.orgNTHS recognizes top CTE students, provides scholarship opportunities, letters of recommendation, graduation regalia and more. NTHS membership is an important career and professional investment, recognized by many leading corporations and universities as an indicator of success and achievement.

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306NOCTI500 North Bronson Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 800-334-6283 www.nocti.orgNOCTI provides curricular and instructional improvement tools for secondary and postsecondary institutions. In addition to over 80 standardized assessments, NOCTI also works with customers to create customized solutions.

401, 403, 405, 407NSF ATE Centershttp://atecenters.orgThe National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Centers ensure that our future technical workforce receives the education and tools necessary to excel professionally to meet the needs of our ever-growing high-tech industries. For more information visit http://atecenters.org.

304Paxen Learning Corporation710 Atlantis Road Melborne, FL 32904 800-247-2936 www.paxen.comPaxen Learning Corp. is a recognized leader in the creation, training, and delivery of learning materials and custom programs. Our published curriculum, comprehensive training methods and turnkey delivery provide individuals with the tools they need in order to build lasting academic, job, and life skills. Offering an array of programs, Paxen can design and tailor any program to best fit the needs of your organization or institution.

204PAXTON/PATTERSON7523 South Sayre Avenue Chicago, IL 60638 877-243-8763 www.paxtonpatterson.comLearning Systems for STEM, Construction, Health Science, and Family & Consumer Sciences which help students determine their interests and aptitudes so they will be able to make informed career pathway decisions. 12,000 tools and supplies.

107Pearson Career & Technical Education501 Boylston #900 Boston, MA 02116 866-326-4259 www.PearsonSchool.com/cteVisit our booth to see our new titles in Computer Applications, Business, Technical Trades, Health Science, Agriculture, Culinary Arts, Construction and more.

205, 207SAVE CorporationP O Box 278 Edgewater, FL 32132 800-888-6021 www.911simulators.comSave Corporation partners with nationally recognized certification organizations, developing active-learning simulators. Students gain the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to create their own career pathway.

404SkillsTutor222 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 617 351-1951 www.skillstutor.comSkillsTutor, a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt company, publishes online supplemental K-12 programs to help increase proficiency in Math, Reading, Writing, Language, Science, and Workforce Readiness.

208STATco4241 Wood Hi Road Victoria, TX 77905 361-578-0389 www.dbstatco.comThe CATEMA System is an online records management and reporting system enabling Career and Technology programs to manage student registration for articulated credit, advanced technical, and dual credit courses. The CATEMA System established a common link between secondary and postsecondary education to maintain a “seamless transition” for student information.

402Steck-Vaughn10801 N. MoPac Expressway, Building 3 Austin, TX 78759 512-721-7164 www.steckvaughn.comSteck-Vaughn is a recognized leader in adult education and provides a complete workforce solution for students, job-seekers, businesses, and communities interested in resources designed to develop a more competitive workforce.

309Stratasys 3D Printers & Production Systems7665 Commerce Way Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-937-3000 www.stratasys.comStratasys produces additive manufacturing systems using FDM technology. Its Dimension 3D Printers enable students to bring CAD files and designs to life in durable plastic.

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408The STEM Academy15353 N. 91st Avenue Peoria, AZ 85381 480-381-9437 www.stem101.orgK-12 STEM curriculum for all students based upon national standards and best practices. Visit to learn about our STEM Jump Start Grant Program.

303Vocational Research Institute1845 Walnut Street - Suite 660 Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-874-5387 www.vri.orgVRI offers CareerScope®, the validated aptitude and interest assessment that objectively identifies the most relevant Career Clusters, Pathways, and Specialties for evaluees. Available online or on CD.

119CyberPatriot Program – Airforce AssociationTeam Wilson – Orlando Cadet Squadron Orlando, Florida Contact: Nina Harding, Coach [email protected] www.uscyberpatriot.org/pages/default.aspxCyberPatriot is the premier national high school cyber defense competition designed to motivate and educate the next generation of cyber defenders. It was conceived by the Air Force Association; Northrup Grumman is the presenting sponsor. The tournament-style competition culminates in the National Finals in Washington, D.C. in March 2012.

120Veternary Assisting AcademyFt. Pierce Westwood HS, Ft. Pierce, FL Contact: Dana Caputo [email protected] www.stlucieschools.org/fpwThe Vet Academy’s hands-on curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment and postsecondary studies in Veterinary Science. Students gain confidence in animal medical care and retail entrepreneurship by performing procedures in our clinical environment under supervision of licensed veterinarians. The students operate school-based enterprises in its state-of-the-art facility: Vaccine Clinics, Wellness Laboratory Tests, and Animal Grooming. These businesses engage students in the diversity of Veterinary entrepreneurship.

121Building Construction Management TechnologySanta Fe College, Gainesville, Florida Contacts: Jane Parkin, Director and Priscilla Parker, Career Pathways Crd. [email protected] [email protected] www.sfcollege.edu/programs/Students constructed a two part modular house in two semesters of Techniques I and Techniques II. The house has

three bedrooms two baths and is 1,248 sf. It was constructed inside the Charles R. Perry Construction Institute at Santa Fe College, under the direction of Professor Fred Hart, in conjunction with the Apprenticeship Program, Coordinated by Justin MacDougall, Student Builders, and Habitat for Humanity. The house was transported in two sections to a lot owned by the city of Gainesville.

122Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Service TechnologySanta Fe College Gainesville, Florida Contact: Richard McDonald [email protected] www.sfcollege.edu/programs/Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Service Technology (Construction and Technical Programs) Students will showcase an example of their brazing skills with a copper test piece, and will have on hand an Electronic Leak Detector, Gauge Manifold Set and Mirco Gauge.

123Digital DesignJensen Beach HS Jensen Beach, FL Contact: Dr. Mark C. Malham [email protected] www.malham.jbhs.martinschools.orgJensen Beach High School teams with the local Starbucks to provide students a forum to conceptualize, develop, and present proposed viral marketing advertisements. The Jensen Beach Starbucks’ manager meets with Digital Designing students to discuss his needs in promoting Starbucks. The students work in teams to develop advertisements that are subsequently presented to the Starbucks District manager and several managers.

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124Aviation InstituteBroward College Pembroke Pines, Florida Contact: Jorge Guerra [email protected] www.broward.edu/aviationThe Aviation Institute links Broward College’s (BC) South Campus with North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines. It’s the only public facility in South Florida with direct access to an airport dedicated to the training of aviation professionals. Since 1966 our aviation school has been preparing students for careers in: Professional Pilot Technology, Aviation Maintenance Management, Aviation Operations, Airport Operations Management, Air Traffic Control, and Airframe, Power Plant and Avionics technician certificates.

125St. Johns County Academy of Future TeachersSt. Augustine High School St. Augustine, FL Contact: Daryl Cullipher [email protected] www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/academies/futureteachers Melissa O’Connell, Director of Workforce Services St. Johns River State College http://www.sjrcc.edu/workforce/workforceservices.htmlThe St. Johns Academy of Future Teachers uses service learning as a teaching and learning strategy offering unique opportunities that involve students in their community by integrating public service projects into classroom learning. It is the backbone of our program, engaging students in the educational process, prompting them to use what they learn in the classroom to solve real-life problems.

126Allied Health AssistingTavares High School Tavares, FL Contact: Carlos Reyes [email protected] www.lake.k12.fl.us/thsThe Health Careers Academy at Tavares High School prepares students for careers in health care through rigorous academic and hands-on technical training. Students are actively involved in the Health Occupations Students of America student organization. Members attend medically related competitions, medical and leadership conferences, and listen to practicing medical professionals who share their passion for health care.

127Health Science AcademyBradford-Union Area Career Technical Center Starke, FL Contacts: Glenda Ruise and Teresa Jackson [email protected] [email protected] www.mybradford.usSince high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, blood pressure screening for adults is recommended every two years for blood pressure normally less than 120/80 mmHg and more often for adults with high blood pressure or prehypertension. Health Science Academy students are trained and available to perform this valuable screening.

128Applied Welding TechnologiesSanta Fe College Gainesville, FL Contact: Priscilla Parker [email protected] www.sfcollege.edu/programs/The Applied Welding Technologies Program teaches all the skills you need to be hired as an entry-level welder, such as blueprint reading, cutting, and many other techniques used in industry. There is an opportunity to earn the highest credential in the industry —pipe welder—a master of the trade.

129Lakeland Electric Power AcademyTenoroc High School Lakeland, FL Contact: Gary Kiger [email protected] www.tenorochighschool.comStudents in the Lakeland Electric Power Academy are exposed to the structure, processes and terminology of the electric utility industry and gain a solid understanding of industrial electricity. Graduates have insights into entry-level positions throughout the utility and the tools and technical knowledge to be successful in a variety of careers.

130Engineering TechnologyLakewood Ranch High School Bradenton, FL Contacts: Greg McGrew and Quintin Jones [email protected] [email protected] program teaches technological skills through hands-on activities involving tools and equipment used today in manufacturing, construction, transportation and engineering fields. Manufaturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)materials and curriculum are utilized as well as the opportunity for the students to become certified as a MSSC Certified Production Technician.


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AAbbott, Brenda 24, 28Adukaitis, Carol 40Albo, David 34Anderson, Neal 27Askins, Brent 45

BBain, Kathy 31Baker, Mable 19, 40Barger, Marilyn 16, 17, 18, 22, 33Bartholomew-Seltzer, Nancy 18, 37Beauman, Frances 24Beauman, Kathleen 37Beck, Cindy 23, 31Becker, Lori 11, 12Beckley, Dan 35Beery, Tom 42Bell, Jan 46Berryman, Howard 18, 44Bethscheider, Pam 44Bigler, Julie 39Blake, Jennifer 18, 22Blankenship, Darrell 38Boisvert, Deborah 16, 29Bond, David 20, 41Booton, Ginger 12, 27, 47Bowman, Gene 35Brawer, Michael 18, 21Brazell, Jim 5, 9, 12, 13, 20, 35, 45Brennan-Jones, Cynthia 18, 24, 45Brockwell, Henry “Buck” 33Brown, Audrey 19, 30Brown, Cynthia 18, 39Brummett, Judith 27Brustein, Michael 24Byrd, Carly 29

CCaldwell, Sheila 29Carlisle, Woodrow “Bob” 18, 28Carville, Robin 44Cerkovnik, Richard 37Chamberlain, John 11, 12, 15, 28, 32, 36Chase, Stan 16, 30Cherry, Carla 23, 31Christensen, Troy 24Cleveland, Philip 32Clift, Barbara 18, 39Cole, Sandra 38Correll, Daniel 15, 39Costin, Loretta 20Cox, Linda 40

Creamer, Elizabeth 25Cronin, Linda 25

DDaniels, Martha 12Darress, Leila 18, 33DeGraff, Deanne 21DeMillo, Connie 21Dempsey, Michael 27DeWitte, Quint 11, 12Donohue, Ceal 29Dow, Susan 18, 36

EEnsmann, Suzanne 18, 39Escejeda, Jackie 36Esteva, Pedro T. 23Evans, Kathy 38

FFallon, John 42Fantine, Jeffrey 36Feola, Sandy 17, 37Ferguson, Colin 36Fiscus, Dennis 29Fitzgerald, April 19, 40Folkers, Dean 11Forrest, Sandy 36Foster, Chad 35Fountain, Marilyn 38Fugel, Paula 18, 37

GGagel, Charles 30Galli, Gino 19, 40Gardner, Bonnie 39Gardner, Patressa 17, 40Garner, Mary 28Gatto, Mario 32Gilbert, Richard 17, 18, 33Gleason, James 42Goodwin-Serra, Priscilla 18, 45Gorton, Carolyn 46Grayson, Dan 27Gray-Watson, Felicia 13Griggs, Ashlie 30Guy, Shayla 26

HHagert, Theodore 15, 39Hamid, Rakhshi 24, 28Hannon, Timothy 23Hansen, Melissa 25Hansen, Ralph 23

Harwell, Sandra 13, 27Haynie, Marian 32Hedyat, Nasser 19, 47Hess, Scott 11, 13, 38Hilderbrand, Beverly 16, 30Hinckley, Richard 12, 25Hofer, Wendy 19, 40Holden, Eileen 18, 21Hollander, Amy 35Holldorf, Jennifer 43Holleran, Mary Jo 46Honeycutt, Christine 18, 33Hood, Daniel 18, 33Hughes, Jane 18, 37Hughes, Perry 36Hurley, Shirley 13

IIacono, Anthony 12, 18, 20, 30Iafrate, Nancy 18, 37Ibanez, Jorge 19, 40

JJackman, Jay 22Jaskela, Linda 18, 23Johannesen, Mary 30Johnson, Judy 18, 22Johnson, Mortenous 26Johnson, Willie 40Jones, Lisa 26Joseph-Dutton, Sherry 19, 43Justice, Jeannie 19, 24, 42

KKeathly, David 17, 38Keim, Cheryl 19, 37Kemp, Scott 22Kennedy, Kelli 13, 19, 22Kennedy, Therese 23Kilpatrick, Tania 25Kinney, Mary 27Kinzie, Laurie 27Knaub, Richard 35Kolsun, Cynthia 43

LLackey, Dan 18, 37Land, Whitny 30Lanier, Laura 36LaTulippe, Joyce 16, 29Lehet, Erick 21LePage, Bob 12, 38Lipscomb, James 19, 47Little-Harsh, Barbara 19, 21

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Livings-Eassa, Libby 5, 10, 11, 18, 19, 30, 37, 38, 11, 12, 41

Loera, Gustavo 23, 31Lunday, Glenna 40

MMaartens, Christina 44Mackintosh, Marie 31Maeder, Sebastien 17, 35Maguire, Flack 12Maguire, Ken 30Mahar, Carol 46Mandell, Tamara 31Manrique, Carlos 19, 43Marionneaux, Steve 30Marshall, Suzan 29Marsh, Jeraline 13, 20, 41Masters, Andy 13Maxwell, Kelley 23McAtee, Christopher 39McCauley, Lauren 25Meadows, Ed 18, 21Mentgen, Dwayne 34Mills, Debra 11, 25, 27Milner, Kim 19, 45Mitchell, Alisha 26Mitchell, Shermone 19, 40Mojock, Charles 18, 21Moldenhauer, Jeanne 37Monck, Eileen 19, 21Monroe, Billie 18, 19, 21, 37Moore, Tom 42Moran, Elizabeth 25, 38Mordica, Michele 19, 43Morris, Darren 34, 43Muni, Kathy 18, 37

NNapp, Jerry 46Needle, Mark 19, 43Nelson, George “Pinky” 5, 10, 48Nesmith, Kimblin 19, 42Newberry, Deb 16, 24Nichols, Linda 19, 21Nielson, Scott 38Nolan, Timothy 23Noyola, Thomas 46Nutter, Vickie 43

OO’Connell, Melissa 13, 54Osborn, Debra 19, 28

PParker, Priscilla 19, 40, 53, 54Park, Travis 21

Pavon-Baker, Veronica 19, 31Payne, Shawn 27Pearson, Donna 21Pearson, Patti 18, 28Peery, Sharon 38Peliotis Marquardt, Tina 24, 28Percival, Laura 23Petty, Jean 12Phelps, Susan 29Pina, Catherine I. 26Potthoff, Ken 34, 43Poynter, Amy 30Prevatt, Edward 19, 39Pribble, Ellie 45

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RRackley, Debra 19, 42Rancourt, Neeta 18, 37Randazzo, Ann 19, 30Reyes, Carlos 19, 45, 54Rogers, Zelda 19, 27Rosin, Mitch 28Rubin, Marge 46Rudes, Merrill 37Rugon, Kim 44Ruise, Glenda 19, 21, 54

SSahin, Haydar Thomas 35Sample, Jack 17, 43Schneller, Nicole 19, 47Sheehan, Robert 17, 33Silvers, Pamela 27Simpson, Joni 32Smith, Andy 35Sones, Jacob 24, 28Spivak, Jan 19, 44Stangvik, Clydene 21Stubbs, Steve 38Stulo, Jay 46Sullivan, Helen 17, 38Sullivan, Lynn 18, 37Swiston, Joan 32Symonds, William 5, 10, 41, 42

TTarr, Ron 12Taylor, Crystal 32Taylor, Kathleen 19, 26Theriot, Paul 29Thomas, Jeanette 26Thompson, Mary 19, 35Townsend, KC 18, 39

UUribe, Victor 23

VVan Dervort, Sandra 18, 22Vandever, Scott 11, 12, 15, 22, 25, 36

WWagner, Jennifer 46Walker, Ralph 27Wallman, Sonia 16, 27Wang, Nai 22Ward, George 21Ward, Jerry 34Ward, Stacy 25Ware, Betty 29Westcott, Peggy 29White, Greg 35Whitney, Mark 12, 15, 25, 31, 45Williams, Benjamin 26Will-Yoder, Lisa 31Wilson Green, Carolyn 35Wilson, Kendall 47Wilson, Sheila 48Wogoman-Stubbs, Joyce 38

YYevin, Bernard 29York, Mike 30

ZZaragoza, Federico 16, 30Zerpoli, Tracie 23

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