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| Announcements: July 25, 2006 - September 6, 2006 |
| Tech Prep Tuesday - September 5, 2006 |
(posted September 2006)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
September 5, 2006
Bridges Training
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium will sponsor professional training for districts and colleges with subscriptions to Bridges online career exploration and planning tools. Brochures with details about the training have been mailed to participating schools. The workshops are free but registration is required through the Consortium website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. To register, go to Teacher Training, Register Online, complete the form and click on Sign me up! Please register by September 8. Contact Sherry Hollinger at 254.298.8482 if you have questions.
September 14 – 8:30 – 10:30 AM Choices Explorer – Gatesville
September 14 – 1:00 – 4:00 PM Choices Planner – Killeen **
September 15 – 8:30 – 11:30 AM Choices Planner CT - Temple College
September 15 – 12:30 – 3:30 PM Choices Planner – Temple College
** The location for this session has changed from the address in the flyer. The training in Killeen will be at KSSC located at 902 North 10th St. (10th & Rancier).
College personnel should attend the Choices Planner CT session at Temple College on the morning of September 15.
Mark your calendars now for a Counselor and CTE Workshop September 27
Keynote speaker for this workshop/luncheon will be Greg Shipp, president of The Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT). Also featured will be selected college programs from Central Texas College and Temple College. The time for the workshop is tentatively scheduled for 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn in Temple. Cost will be $20 and include lunch. Flyers with details about the workshop will be mailed later this week.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - August 29, 2006 |
(posted August 2006)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
August 29, 2006
Tech Prep Ambassador Program
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium will feature the Tech Prep Ambassador Program for the 2006/2007 school year. The timeline for the program has been revised and a letter describing the program has been sent to consortium area superintendents. Responses are due back to the consortium office by September 8. Students participating in the Tech Prep Ambassador program promote Tech Prep and CTE among their peers and in the community. Ambassadors receive training in presentation skills and the opportunity to compete for scholarships to area colleges. For more information, contact Misty Harrell at 254.298.8483.
Advanced Technical Credit (ATC/statewide) Training
The last opportunity to attend staff development for the ATC program and have it count for the 2006/2007 school year will be at the Heart of Texas Tech Prep Consortium Articulation Summit September 12-14 at TSTC in Waco. Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium will pay substitute reimbursement (up to $50 per teacher per day) for teachers from member districts. Contact Sherry Hollinger at 254.298.8482 for more details.
Bridges Training
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium will sponsor professional training for districts and colleges with subscriptions to Bridges online career exploration and planning tools. Brochures with details about the training have been mailed to participating schools. The workshops are free but registration is required through the Consortium website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. To register, go to Teacher Training, Register Online, complete the form and click on Sign me up! Please register by September 8. Contact Sherry Hollinger at 254.298.8482 if you have questions.
September 14 – 8:30 – 10:30 AM Choices Explorer – Gatesville
September 14 – 1:00 – 4:00 PM Choices Planner – Killeen
September 15 – 8:30 – 11:30 AM Choices Planner CT - Temple College
September 15 – 12:30 – 3:30 PM Choices Planner – Temple College
Mark your calendars now for a Counselor and CTE Workshop September 27
Keynote speaker for this workshop/luncheon will be Greg Shipp, president of The Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT). Also featured will be selected college programs from Central Texas College and Temple College. The time for the workshop is tentatively scheduled for 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Location and cost will be finalized and announced soon.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - August 22, 2006 |
(posted August 2006)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
August 22, 2006
Welcome to the first edition of Tech Prep Tuesday for the 2006-2007 school year. Most Tuesdays during the school year, you will receive important Consortium and Tech Prep information via email. Your time is valuable, so the newsletter will be brief and to the point.
Consortium Staff Update
Sherry Hollinger - Director
shollin@templejc.edu
254-298-8482
Misty Harrell – Outreach Coordinator
mharrell@templejc.edu
254-298-8483
Carol Lance – Administrative Assistant
carol.lance@templejc.edu
254-298-8480
Preview of Upcoming Events and Activities
Sept. 12 – 14 Advanced Technical Credit (ATC/statewide) Training at the Heart of
Texas Tech Prep Consortium Articulation Summit at TSTC in Waco.
Sept. 14 Bridges training for Choices Explorer from 8:30 – 10:30 AM at the
Gatesville High School Technology Center.
Sept. 14 Bridges training for Choices Planner from 1:00 – 4:00 PM for Killeen
ISD. There may be some space available for others to attend, so
please call Sherry Hollinger at 254-298-8482 if you are interested in this
session.
Sept. 15 Bridges training for Choices Planner for Colleges from 8:30 – 11:30 AM
at the Temple College Library Computer Lab.
Sept. 15 Bridges training for Choices Planner for High Schools from 12:30 – 3:30
PM at the Temple College Library Computer Lab.
You may register online through the Consortium website for the Bridges
workshops at www.centraltexastechprep.com.
Sept. 19 CTE PEIMS workshop – Region 12 Education Service Center.
Sept. 27 Consortium workshop for counselors and CTE Staff.
If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, please email shollin@templejc.edu.
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| Contextual Learning Topic of Summer Workshop |
(posted July 2006)
Theresa Spangler of Georgia presented a three day workshop for Consortium members June 13-15, 2006, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Temple. Ms. Spangler discussed differences in work issues between Generation X and previous generations. Contextual learning modules were covered as well as a unit on technical writing.
Each attendee presented a lesson plan or project to the group at the end of the workshop. Attendees were from the school districts of Belton, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Killeen and Temple.
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| Demographic Analysis/Census Workshop Presented |
(posted July 2006)
Richard Miller of Calm River Demographics presented a demographic analysis/census workshop for Consortium members at Temple College on April 21, 2006. Attendees learned how to use the U.S. Census to obtain data for educational and labor market needs as well as special population studies. Each person received a detailed workbook and resource CD to enhance further applications of the material covered.
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