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| Announcements: February 20, 2007 - April 3, 2007 |
| Tech Prep Tuesday- April 3, 2007 |
(posted April 2007)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
April 3, 2007
Achieve Texas
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium is sponsoring a Counselors’ Network Workshop Wednesday, May 2, in Killeen. Dr. Karen Alexander from Texas Tech University will give an overview and update of the Achieve Texas program. Attendees will meet in small groups to discuss implementation ideas, and time will be set aside to discuss other important issues. The workshop is scheduled from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon in the upstairs Conference Room of the Killeen Workforce Center located at 300 Cheyenne.
To register for the May 2 workshop, go to the consortium website at www.centraltexastechprep.com and click on Teacher Training and then Register Online. Complete the form and click on Sign me up! Counselors, administrators and teachers are welcome to attend. Please register by April 26. There is no charge to attend.
If you are unable to attend this workshop, please note that the same workshop will be offered on May 1 at McLennan Community College in Waco. If interested in attending May 1, please contact Brenda Bajer (254-867-3969) at the Heart of Texas Tech Prep Consortium office.
“Generation Y” Workshop Offered in Georgetown
Theresa Spangler will present a one day workshop on “Generation Y” on June 5, from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, at Georgetown High School. Gwen Davis has graciously opened this workshop to other districts at no charge. If interested in attending, please contact Gwen Davis at davisg@georgetownisd.org as soon as possible.
Consortium Funds Available for “A Day with Daggett” Conference
Region XIII Education Service Center and Capital Area College Tech Prep of Texas are sponsoring the 2007 Connections for Student Success Conference, “A Day with Daggett”, June 6, 2007, at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center. The conference will be held from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Dr. Willard Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education, will be featured speaker for the day.
Central Texas Tech Prep will sponsor several consortium member educators to attend this conference by paying the conference fee and mileage on a reimbursement basis. Breakfast and lunch are included with the conference registration. If interested in attending, please contact Sherry Hollinger at 254-298-8482 or shollin@templejc.edu.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - March 27, 2007 |
(posted March 2007)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
March 27, 2007
Articulation Summit Follow-up
Thank you to all who participated in the articulation meetings last week. The meetings provided a wonderful opportunity for college faculty to meet with teachers, counselors and administrators to discuss college programs and articulation possibilities. The Tech Prep staff is available to help complete the articulation process.
Central Texas Counselors’ Network Workshop – Achieve Texas, Updates & Networking
Heart of Texas Tech Prep and Central Texas Tech Prep will sponsor counselors’ network workshops on the Achieve Texas initiative in May. The same program will be featured each day, so select the most convenient date and site. The May 1 program will be at McLennan Community College in Waco, and the May 2 program will be at the Killeen Workforce Center in Killeen. Watch for details in future editions of this newsletter.
Consortium Funds Available for “A Day with Daggett” Conference
Region XIII Education Service Center and Capital Area College Tech Prep of Texas are sponsoring the 2007 Connections for Student Success Conference, “A Day with Daggett”, June 6, 2007, at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center. The conference will be held from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Dr. Willard Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education, will be featured speaker for the day.
Central Texas Tech Prep will sponsor several consortium member educators to attend this conference by paying the conference fee and mileage on a reimbursement basis. Breakfast and lunch are included with the conference registration. If interested in attending, please contact Sherry Hollinger at 254-298-8482 or shollin@templejc.edu.
National College Fair Set for Austin
A National College Fair is scheduled for Sunday, September 30, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Austin Convention Center.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - March 20, 2007 |
(posted March 2007)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
March 20, 2007
Counselors’ Network Workshop – Central Texas Workforce - Tuesday, March 27, 9:00 – 12:00 Noon, Killeen Workforce Center. This workshop will feature a program on the Central Texas Workforce by Wanda Williams of the Central Texas Workforce Development Board. Highlights will include a look at the Central Texas labor market, high-skill, high-wage occupations targeted for Central Texas, WorkInTexas, using the Internet to explore careers, and the Workforce Investment Act services for youth. Also, Sherry Hollinger, Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium director, will offer a short program on Tech Prep.
Tech Prep 101 – Thursday, March 22, 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Room 2807, Pavilion, Temple College. Learn the basics of Tech Prep and the articulation process at this workshop.
Articulation Summit – Thursday, March 22, 1:15 – 3:30 PM (approx.), Room 2800, Pavilion, Temple College. Meet with faculty from Central Texas College and Temple College in the areas of business, computer science, computer-aided drafting and design, child development, hospitality, and industrial technology during this summit.
Counselors’ Network Workshop - Achieve Texas, Updates & Networking – Wednesday, May 2, 8:30 AM – Noon, Killeen Workforce Center. Details will be announced. The same program will be offered on Tuesday, May 1, at McLennan Community College in Waco.
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium will offer substitute reimbursement for teachers of member districts attending the workshops/meetings listed above. There is no cost to attend the workshops, but please register in advance. To register, go to the consortium website at www.centraltexastechprep.com and click on “Teacher Training”; complete the form and click on “Sign Me up”. For more information, please call 254-298-8482 or 8480.
CTAT Student Newsletter
The Career & Technology Association of Texas has announced the debut of the first edition of the CTE Student Newsletter. The information contained in the newsletter is targeted toward students engaged in career and technology studies. The quick and easy-to-read content includes information about scholarship opportunities, events, internships and much more. If you did not receive a copy of this newsletter through your school, please email Sherry Hollinger (shollin@templejc.edu) for a copy.
Input for future newsletters is welcome. Please contact Robin Painovich at ctat@austin.rr.com with any items you wish to see included.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - March 6, 2007 |
(posted March 2007)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
March 6, 2007
Health Sciences Cluster Meeting – Tuesday, March 20, 1:15 – 3:15 PM, Health Sciences Center Conference Room, Temple College. This is an opportunity to meet with representatives of the nursing and allied health science departments of Central Texas College and Temple College.
Tech Prep 101 – Thursday, March 22, 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Room 2807, Pavilion, Temple College. Learn the basics of Tech Prep and the articulation process at this workshop.
Articulation Summit – Thursday, March 22, 1:15 – 3:30 PM (approx.), Room 2800, Pavilion, Temple College. Meet with faculty from Central Texas College and Temple College in the areas of business, computer science, computer-aided drafting and design, child development, hospitality, and industrial technology during this summit.
Counselors’ Network Workshop – Tuesday, March 27, 9:00 – 12:00 Noon, Killeen Workforce Center. This workshop will feature a program on the Central Texas Workforce by Wanda Williams of the Central Texas Workforce Development Board. Highlights will include a look at the Central Texas labor market, high-skill, high-wage occupations targeted for Central Texas, WorkInTexas, using the Internet to explore careers, and the Workforce Investment Act services for youth. Also, Sherry Hollinger, Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium director, will offer a short program on Tech Prep.
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium will offer substitute reimbursement for teachers of member districts attending the workshops/meetings listed above. There is no cost to attend the workshops listed above, but please register in advance. To register, go to the consortium website at www.centraltexastechprep.com and click on “Teacher Training”; complete the form and click on “Sign Me up”. For more information, please call 254-298-8482 or 8480.
Summer Conference Opportunity
Region XIII Education Service Center and Capital Area College Tech Prep of Texas are sponsoring the 2007 Connections for Student Success Conference, “A Day with Daggett”, June 6, 2007, at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center. The conference will be held from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Dr. Willard Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education, will be featured speaker for the day.
Central Texas Tech Prep would like to sponsor several consortium member educators to attend this conference by paying the conference fee and mileage on a reimbursement basis. Breakfast and lunch are included with the conference registration. For more information, please contact Sherry Hollinger at 254-298-8482 or shollin@templejc.edu.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - February 20, 2007 |
(posted February 2007)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
February 20, 2007
Tech Prep is College Prep for Technical Careers
Tech Prep programs prepare today’s youth for high-demand technical careers by offering a focused, sequenced program of secondary and postsecondary study consisting of a four-year high school graduation plan, based on the Recommended High School Program, and a two-year associate of applied science (AAS) degree plan. Known as six-year plans (4+2), Tech Prep educational plans may also include provisions for continuation for a baccalaureate degree (4+2+2) and/or enhanced opportunities in military service.
The six-year program of study is supported by career guidance and counseling. Teacher and counselor staff development activities help ensure success of Tech Prep program participants. Tech Prep programs are developed jointly by participating high schools and colleges and are approved by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
A key component of Tech Prep is program articulation, which is a planned process linking educational institutions and educational experiences to help students make a seamless transition from one level of education to another without experiencing delays or duplication in learning. A program articulation agreement is a signed document that indicates the specific responsibilities of the secondary school, the postsecondary institution, and the student. The agreement also includes an outline of a recommended high school graduation plan that leads to a two-year degree, two-year certificate, or two-year apprenticeship (six-year plan).
Within articulated Tech Prep programs are articulated courses, high school courses that contain the same course content as an equivalent college course, and for which a postsecondary institution has agreed to award college credit if the student meets requirements outlined in the course articulation agreement, either through the Advanced Technical Credit Program (ATC or Statewide Articulation), local articulation agreement, or dual credit technical courses.
Paraphrased from “Earning College Credit in Texas High Schools”
To learn more about Tech Prep, please contact Consortium director Sherry Hollinger at 254-298-8482 or shollin@templejc.edu, or register to attend one or more of the following workshops:
Health Sciences Cluster/Articulation Meeting – Tuesday, March 20, 1:15 – 3:15 PM
Tech Prep 101 – Thursday, March 22, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Articulation Summit – Thursday, March 22, 1:15 – 3:30 PM
Workshops will be held at Temple College. For more information, contact Sherry Hollinger or visit the consortium website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. To register for one of these events, click on Teacher Training on the home page.
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