| Announcements: September 1, 2009 - October 6, 2009 | |||||
Tech Prep Tuesday Newsletter October 6, 2009 Bridges Training Next Week – Register Now! October 15 – 8:30 am - Bridges Choices Explorer Training – ESC Region 12 South, Nolanville – Consortium sponsored training with trainer Gail Clark from Bridges. Register through ESC Region 12 - session #32678. This session is almost full! October 15 – 12:45 pm – Bridges Choices Planner Training – ESC Region 12 South, Nolanville – Consortium sponsored training with Gail Clark from Bridges. Register through ESC Region 12 – session #32679. October 16 – 8:30 am – Bridges Choices Planner CT (for colleges) –ESC Region 12 South, Nolanville – Consortium sponsored training with Gail Clark from Bridges. Register through ESC Region 12 – session #32680. October 16 – 1:00 pm – CTE Course Alignment & Electronic Graduation Plans using Bridges – ESC Region 12 South, Nolanville - Consortium sponsored training with Gail Clark from Bridges. Register through ESC Region 12 – session #32681. Subcontracts – Request for Proposals Information regarding the Consortium’s competitive subcontracts (subgrants) for 2009-2010 was mailed to each partner contact on September 22. The focus for this year will be to increase Tech Prep involvement with business, industry, and economic development. Applications are due November 3. Only one packet was sent to each district/college but multiple applications may be submitted per institution. A current partnership agreement must be in place and ISDs must have and code Tech Prep students (PEIMS code 3) to be eligible. If you have questions, please contact Sherry Hollinger at shollin@templejc.edu or 254-298-8482 or Carol Lance at carol.lance@templejc.edu 254-298-8480. ============
Tech Prep Tuesday Newsletter September 22, 2009 Calendar of Events September 23 – 1:00 pm - Technical Assistance Workshop – Temple College Pavilion Board Room - Information about Tech Prep, subcontracts, CTE PEIMS coding, Consortium services, related programs. Register through website at www.centraltexastechprep.com; click on Teacher Training, Register online, complete the form and click on Sign me up! September 30 – 8:00 am – CCRS (College and Career Readiness Standards) Regional Round-up – Temple College Pavilion – Register by September 25 with Gail Roderique at gail.roderique@ctcd.edu. October 1-3 – NCPN Annual Conference – Atlanta October 2 – 8:30 am - Technical Assistance Workshop – Temple College Pavilion Board Room - Information about Tech Prep, subcontracts, CTE PEIMS coding, Consortium services, related programs. Register through website at www.centraltexastechprep.com; click on Teacher Training, Register online, complete the form and click on Sign me up! October 6-8 – TCCIL Conference – Dallas October 15 – 8:30 am - Bridges Choices Explorer Training – ESC Region 12 South, Nolanville – Consortium sponsored training with trainer Gail Clark from Bridges. Register through ESC Region 12 - session #32678. October 15 – 12:45 pm – Bridges Choices Planner Training – ESC Region 12 South, Nolanville – Consortium sponsored training with Gail Clark from Bridges. Register through ESC Region 12 – session #32679. October 16 – 8:30 am – Bridges Choices Planner CT (for colleges) –ESC Region 12 South, Nolanville – Consortium sponsored training with Gail Clark from Bridges. Register through ESC Region 12 – session #32680. October 16 – 1:00 pm – CTE Course Alignment & Electronic Graduation Plans using Bridges – ESC Region 12 South, Nolanville - Consortium sponsored training with Gail Clark from Bridges. Register through ESC Region 12 – session #32681. ============
Tech Prep Tuesday Newsletter September 15, 2009 Technical Assistance Workshops If you have questions about Tech Prep, subgrants, CTE PEIMS coding or Consortium services, plan now to attend one of two free workshops offered this fall. Wednesday, September 23rd or Friday, October 2nd 1:00 – 4:00 PM 8:30 – 11:30 PM Tech Prep 101 will feature basic information about the Tech Prep program including legislation, funding, and required content as well as specific information about services offered through the Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium. The PEIMS portion will review the Fall and Summer Decision Charts through the use of PowerPoint. Tech Prep 102 will focus on programs related to Tech Prep including AchieveTexas, Advanced Technical Credit Program, and P-16 Initiatives. Also featured will be information about the Consortium’s subgrant process and using the Consortium’s website as a resource. Register for one of these sessions through the Consortium website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Teacher Training, Register online, complete the form and click on Sign me up! Call 254-298-8482 for further details. Texas CCRS Regional Round-Up Scheduled for September 30 The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) in partnership with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Centroplex Regional P-20 Council will host a Texas College and Career Readiness regional meeting (Round-Up) at the Temple College Pavilion on Wednesday, September 30, from 8 AM until 3 PM. At the meeting, THECB and TEA staff will provide an update on House Bill 3, with specific attention to the new accountability measures related to college readiness. Additional presentations will focus on specific initiatives and resources designed to aid P-16 partnerships and vertical alignment efforts. Local and regional secondary and postsecondary administration and lead faculty are encouraged to attend. To register, contact Gail Roderique at 254-526-1766 or email gail.roderique@ctcd.edu by September 25. ============
Tech Prep Tuesday Newsletter September 8, 2009 CATEMA (Career and Technology Education Management Application) CATEMA is a web-based application designed to identify Career & Technology students who may have Tech Prep articulated credit in escrow. CATEMA helps to identify these students to college Advisors who will make sure they are advised appropriately. School districts can also use the reports generated by CATEMA to help them with PEIMS coding. Teacher training on CATEMA is available for school districts. Training can be given during a teacher In-service, in which it could be combined with additional Tech Prep information, or if you are with a larger district a training date can be scheduled where each teacher meets with the CATEMA trainer throughout the day during his/her conference period. REMINDER!!! The CATEMA system is now ready for school districts to begin entering classes and students for the 2009 – 2010 school year. School districts that have not participated in CATEMA in the past but have a local articulation agreement with Central Texas College or Temple College, or have a teacher that is eligible to teach Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) courses, and would like to participate in CATEMA, can contact Misty Harrell at 254.298.8483 or mharrell@templejc.edu. Local Articulation Workshops “In May 2007, the 80th Texas Legislature passed HB 3485, requiring the State Board of Education (SBOE) by rule to revise the essential knowledge and skills for career and technical education not later than September 1, 2009. The SBOE appointed writing teams to make recommendations for revisions to the CTE Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Writing teams have been working since Spring 2008 to review the current CTE TEKS and make recommendations for revisions” (http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/teks/cteTEKS.html). Due to the revision of TEKS, the Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium will not host a local articulation workshop during the fall semester. The consortium plans to have local articulation meetings for all CTE program areas at a later date. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sherry Hollinger at 254.298.8482 or shollin@templejc.edu, or Misty Harrell at 254.298.8483 or mharrell@templejc.edu. Please continue to check Tech Prep Tuesday for further updates. ============
Tech Prep Tuesday Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium Newsletter September 1, 2009 Fall Technical Assistance Workshops If you have questions about Tech Prep, subgrants, CTE PEIMS coding or Consortium services, plan now to attend one of two free workshops offered this fall, each featuring three topics: Wednesday, September 23rd Friday, October 2nd 1:00 – 4:00 PM 8:30 – 11:30 PM Tech Prep 101 will feature basic information about the Tech Prep program including legislation, funding, and required content as well as specific information about services offered through the Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium. The PEIMS portion will review the Fall and Summer Decision Charts through the use of PowerPoint. Tech Prep 102 will focus on programs related to Tech Prep including AchieveTexas, Advanced Technical Credit Program, and P-16 Initiatives. Also featured will be information about the Consortium’s subgrant process and using the Consortium’s website as a resource. Register for one of these sessions through the Consortium website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Teacher Training, Register online, complete the form and click on Sign me up! Call 254-298-8482 for further details. Texas CARES Now Online Texas CARES (Career Alternatives Resource Evaluation System) is a multi-media career information system designed for individuals to explore different careers and related educational opportunities in Texas and around the country. This online version of Texas CARES is a product of Texas Workforce Commission/Labor Market and Career Information (TWC/LMCI) and is modeled after the desktop application of the same name. The resource can be found at www.texascaresonline.com. Bridges Training Scheduled The Consortium is sponsoring four training sessions for Bridges products this fall. All will be conducted by Gail Clark, national trainer for Bridges, and held at Education Service Center Region 12 South in Nolanville. Registration is through the service center website and there is no charge. Seats are limited so register early. October 15 8:30 – 11:00 AM Session #32678 Choices Explorer October 15 12:45 – 3:45 PM Session # 32679 Choices Planner October 16 8:30 – 11:30 AM Session #32680 Choices Planner CT (For Colleges) October 16 1:00 – 3:30 PM Session #32681 CTE Course Alignment & Electronic Graduation Plans Please contact Sherry Hollinger at 254-298-8482 for details. ============ |
