| Tech Prep Tuesday - May 13, 2008 |
(posted May 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
May 13, 2008
Register Now for Summer Workshop
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium is offering a contextual learning workshop with Theresa Spangler June 11-12. “The Perfect Storm – Teachers Must Steer a New Course” addresses the convergence of three events creating the perfect storm in education: the world has changed, schools have changed, and students have changed. The workshop will examine the characteristics of Generation Y and offer practical suggestions to prepare students for life after high school. This workshop is the perfect venue for academic and CTE teachers (8th - 12th grades) to work together and develop lesson plans.
Workshop leader Theresa Spangler is a highly energetic and sought-after national speaker and a high school English teacher from Georgia. Believing that students learn best when they experience the application of knowledge, Theresa is a strong advocate of applied academic curricula. She is also the Tech Prep Site Team Leader at Brunswick High School.
The workshop will be held at the Temple College Pavilion from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM each day. There are a limited number of stipends available to teachers from member districts. Registration for this event is open May 1 - May 29. To register, please go to the www.centraltexastechprep.com website. Click on Teacher Training, Register online, complete the form and click on Sign me up.
For more information, please contact Carol Lance (254-298-8480) or Sherry Hollinger (254-298-8482).
Looking for a Way to Recognize CTE Students?
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) encourages student excellence, higher achievement and is designed to support, enhance, and blend smoothly with local career and technical student organization programs and initiatives. To learn more about the program and how to start a chapter, go to the website at www.nths.org.
Women in Technology Resources
Women Tech Educators – Sign up for e-newsletter at www.iwitts.com
Recruit and retain women and girls in the technology classroom: www.womentechworld.org.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - May 6, 2008 |
(posted May 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
May 6, 2008
AchieveTexas Update
This update is based on presentations by Terry Brock of the Texas Counselors’ Network at the April 11 workshop, Preparing Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow, and by Dr. Karen Alexander at the May 1 Tech Prep Directors’ Meeting.
AchieveTexas is a college and career initiative designed to:
• improve student achievement – both academic and technical
• promote successful transitions from secondary to postsecondary education
• support workforce and economic development
AchieveTexas is a framework that supports other initiatives and educational programs.
There are 81 programs of study developed under the 16 career clusters and 115 model examples that have been researched and reviewed. Districts can access the programs of study through the AchieveTexas website. The programs of study are saved in an Excel spreadsheet with sections that can be edited/customized by the local district to include suggested coursework, certifications, articulation agreements and extended learning experiences.
Upcoming products include:
• E-zines of current guides on AchieveTexas website – due around the end of May
• Spanish College and Career Planning Guide – due around October 2008
• Best practices guidebooks for local implementation and counselor implementation
• Implementation guides – new version due out this summer
Surveys on the AchieveTexas program are on the website at www.achievetexas.org.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - April 29, 2008 |
(posted April 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
April 29, 2008
Consortium Offers Contextual Learning Workshop
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium is offering a contextual learning workshop with Theresa Spangler June 11-12. “The Perfect Storm – Teachers Must Steer a New Course” addresses the convergence of three events creating the perfect storm in education: the world has changed, schools have changed, and students have changed. The workshop will examine the characteristics of Generation Y and offer practical suggestions to prepare students for life after high school. This workshop is the perfect venue for academic and CTE teachers (8th – 12thgrades) to work together and develop lesson plans.
Workshop leader Theresa Spangler is a highly energetic and sought-after national speaker and a high school English teacher from Georgia. Believing that students learn best when they experience the application of knowledge, Theresa is a strong advocate of applied academic curricula. She is also the Tech Prep Site Team Leader at Brunswick High School.
The workshop will be held at the Temple College Pavilion from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day. There are a limited number of stipends available to teachers from member districts. Registration for this event is open May 1 – May 29. To register, please go to the www.centraltexastechprep.com website. Click on Teacher Training, Register online, complete the form and click on Sign me up.
For more information, please contact Carol Lance (254-298-8480) or Sherry Hollinger (254-298-8482).
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - April 8, 2008 |
(posted April 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
April 8, 2008
Preparing Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow – Please register by Wednesday!
Counselors’ Network Workshop - Friday, April 11; 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon;
Temple College Pavilion
Please register by April 9 at www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Teacher Training, Register online, complete the form and click on Sign me up!
Who should attend? Secondary counselors, Postsecondary advisors, teachers, administrators
Substitution reimbursement for member districts will be offered for this workshop, so please consider sending your teachers!
Agenda: Panel with Business and Industry Reps
Best Practices
AchieveTexas with Terry Brock of the Texas Counselors’ Network
For more information call 254-298-8480 or 8482.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - April 1, 2008 |
(posted April 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
April 1, 2008
Preparing Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow
Counselors’ Network Workshop - Friday, April 11; 8:30 AM; Temple College Pavilion
Please register by April 9 at www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Teacher Training, Register online, complete the form and click on Sign me up!
Substitution reimbursement for member districts will be offered for this workshop, so please consider sending your teachers!
Agenda: Panel with Business and Industry Reps
Best Practices
AchieveTexas with Terry Brock of the Texas Counselors’ Network
Summer Workshop Announced
Back by popular demand, Theresa Spangler, a teacher and consultant from St. Simons Island, Georgia, will present a two day workshop for teachers called, The Perfect Storm – Teachers Must Steer a New Course. The workshop is scheduled for June 11 and 12 at Temple College. This fast paced and informative workshop will feature a contextual teaching model and best practices for Generation Y. Academic and CTE teachers are encouraged to attend in pairs and work on a lesson plan together.
This workshop is open to teachers of grades 8 through 12. Teachers from member districts of the Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium may be eligible for a stipend if not on contract at the time of the workshop. A limited number of stipends will be available. Flyers with workshop information will be distributed in about three weeks. Contact Carol Lance at carol.lance@templejc.edu to make certain you receive the information if you are interested in attending. Registration will open on May 1.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - March 25, 2008 |
(posted March 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
March 25, 2008
Culinary Arts Education Opportunities
According to “Food for Thought”, a publication of the Texas Restaurant Association, Texas has a $33 billion food industry which employs close to one million people. As culinary careers become increasingly popular and as high schools upgrade facilities from residential style kitchens to professional kitchens, many are looking for ways to provide industry based education opportunities for their students.
In addition to helping school districts with curriculum and resources, the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation offers several training opportunities such as the Culinary Educators Training Conference scheduled for June 30-July 2 in Austin and the Teachers Externship Program scheduled during the summer months. For more information about these programs, please go to www.restaurantville.com and click on Education Foundation and then Educators.
Upcoming Events
Health Science Cluster/Articulation Meeting – Wednesday, March 26; 1:30 PM
Please note: Location has changed to the Louise Cox Boardroom at the Pavilion at Temple College.
Counselors’ Network Workshop - Friday, April 11; 8:30 AM
Who: Secondary Counselors, Postsecondary Advisors, CTE Directors/Coordinators,
Instructional Facilitators/Teachers, Administrators
What: Spring Workshop – Preparing Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow
• Business and Industry Panel
• Best Practices in the Area
• Achieve Texas Update with Terry Brock of Texas Counselors’ Network
When: April 11, 2008; 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Where: Temple College Leopard Room - Temple College Pavilion
Why: Opportunity for networking, sharing best practices, helping students succeed
How: Register online through the Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium website
Go to www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Teacher Training,
Register online; complete the form and click on Sign me up!
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - March 11, 2008 |
(posted March 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
March 11, 2008
Counselors’ Network Workshop Scheduled for April 11
Who: Secondary Counselors, Postsecondary Advisors, CTE Directors/Coordinators,
Instructional Facilitators/Teachers, Administrators
What: Spring Workshop – Preparing Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow
• Business and Industry Panel
• Best Practices in the Area
• Achieve Texas Update with Terry Brock of Texas Counselors’ Network
When: April 11, 2008; 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Where: Temple College Pavilion
Why: Opportunity for networking, sharing best practices, helping students succeed
How: Register online through the Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium website
Go to www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Teacher Training,
Register online; complete the form and click on Sign me up!
Health Science Cluster Meeting – Still Time to Register
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Large Conference Room (2nd Floor) Health Sciences Center Temple College
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with college faculty and administrators in the nursing and allied health science areas. After hearing an overview of programs available, there will be time to meet individually with the college faculty. This meeting is open to area high school health science teachers, counselors, and administrators. Registration is available online through the Tech Prep website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Teacher Training, Register Online, complete the form and click on Sign me up!
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - February 26, 2008 |
(posted February 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
February 26, 2008
Upcoming Activities
Health Science Cluster Meeting
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Large Conference Room (2nd Floor) Health Sciences Center Temple College
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with college faculty and administrators in the nursing and allied health science areas. After hearing an overview of programs available, there will be time to meet individually with the college faculty. This meeting is open to area high school health science teachers, counselors, and administrators. Registration is available online through the Tech Prep website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Teacher Training, Register Online, complete the form and click on Sign me up!
“Preparing Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow” - Workshop
Friday, April 11, 2008 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Leopard Room Pavilion Temple College
Workshop details will be announced soon.
Professional Development Opportunity Coming in June – “The Perfect Storm”
A contextual learning workshop for teachers is in the early planning stages. Details will be announced soon.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - February 19, 2008 |
(posted February 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
February 19, 2008
Health Science Cluster Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Large Conference Room (2nd Floor) Health Sciences Center Temple College
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with college faculty and administrators in the nursing and allied health science areas. After hearing an overview of programs available, there will be time to meet individually with the college faculty. This meeting is open to area high school health science teachers, counselors, and administrators. Registration is available online through the Tech Prep website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Teacher Training, Register Online, complete the form and click on Sign me up!
Labor Market Information Websites
Reality Check – www.twc.state.tx.us/realitycheck (This is great for students to see how much they will need to earn to support their desired lifestyle.)
Wage Information Network – www.texaswages.com
Texas Industry Profiles – www.texasindustryprofiles.com
O*NET Resource Center – www.onetcenter.org
Bureau of Labor Statistics – www.bls.gov
List of Central Texas Key Industries and Targeted Occupations – available at the CTTPC website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on Labor Market Info.
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| Tech Prep Tuesday - February 12, 2008 |
(posted February 2008)
Tech Prep Tuesday
Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
Transition and Transfer
February 12, 2008
Information/Highlights from the Education Open Source Conference Continued
Building Workforce Education Community Partnerships by Debra Mills of CORD
• A survey of over 400 U.S. employers revealed that the most important skill sets new entrants (recent high school, community college and university graduates) need to succeed in the workplace are professionalism/work ethic, oral and written communications, teamwork/collaboration, critical thinking/problem solving. These skills should be infused throughout the curriculum.
• Secondary and postsecondary advisory committees in each pathway could possibly merge to one committee to better integrate with business and industry.
• Creating a partnership takes time, effort and lasting commitment. Understand the national and local trends affecting local workforce employment conditions, know the details of company culture and training, be a solution for employer needs, and stay engaged with the business community and look for ways to expand services for learner and employers.
Dr. Raymund Paredes, Commissioner of Higher Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
• The Closing the Gaps campaign to increase participation in postsecondary education continues. The national average for high school students going to college within 15 months of graduation is 65%. The average rate for a high school student in Texas going to college within 15 months is less than 50%. This rate must be improved, or the Texas economy will be negatively impacted.
• College readiness standards were strongly emphasized. Retention and success, however, will be more important than enrollment.
Connecting Education & the Economy for Educators – Richard Froeschle, LMCI, TWC
• To improve the connection between education and the economy, one must recognize what demographic phenomena are driving the labor force pool, what phenomena do employers react/respond to that shape the demand for worker skills and educational preparation, and what drives education and training program offerings, costs and priorities.
• Student career interests and majors in college often do not align with actual careers needed in the labor market. In Texas there are more openings than graduates for registered nurses, elementary teachers, computer systems analysts, software engineers and clergy, but are more graduates than openings for historians, accountants, graphic designers, clinical psychologists, journalists, art directors, advertising executives, and film/video editors.
A number of presentations from the conference have been posted online at www.ctat.org/events/08present.html. Others will be added as they are received.
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