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October 17–19 • Richmond, Virginia

All sessions held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center

NCPN 2012National Career Pathways Network Conference

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Career Pathways • Programs of Study Adult Career Pathways

Career Technical Education Teaching and Learning

Career Guidance

Productive Partnerships + Individual Achievement = Global Competitiveness

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Welcome to Richmond and the 2012 NCPN Annual Conference!The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) conference has never been more relevant. Increasing numbers of people, institutions, and agencies are recognizing that Career Pathways is what this country needs to bring relevancy to education and increased skills to the workplace. This will lead to more qualified graduates and increased economic prosperity for all.

The annual NCPN conference brings together practitioners from secondary, postsecondary, and business to network, listen, and learn from each other. They include those who work with traditional students and those who focus on adult education learners. The presenters at this conference have great experiences to share, but those presenters are also here to learn from you and the many others who come together.

In addition to more than 130 breakout sessions divided among seven topic strands, I have listed a few things below which deserve your attention at the 2012 conference:

• A new Career Pathways book is being released at the conference: The Career Pathways Effect: Linking Education and Economic Prosperity will be available for purchase for the discounted price of $10 during the conference. The book is a joint publication of the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) and the Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD). Kimberly Green, Executive Director of NASDCTEc, will introduce the book at the opening session on Thursday morning.

• The keynote speaker at the opening session is retired Air Force Brigadier General Ben Robinson. He will entertain, enlighten, and share his passion for aviation through his experiences as a pilot and aerospace administrator. In a later breakout session, he will combine with a Boeing Company employee to talk about the need for aerospace engineers and technicians.

• Member luncheon keynote speaker on Friday, Perry Wilson. Read about him on page 36. Non-members may purchase a luncheon ticket at the registration counter.

• Closing session keynote speaker, Lucille O’Neal (Shaquille O’Neal’s mom). Read about her on page 42.• An exhibit hall with more than 50 exhibits, including education and technology vendors, National Science Foundation

programs, and student displays and activities.• The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) will be presenting in several

breakout sessions.• Michael Brustein will present a special general session on funding issues on Thursday afternoon.

Whatever your focus within Career Pathways, you will find many things from which to choose. Have a great conference!

Have a great conference!

David L. Bond, Ed.D. NCPN Director

Special Thanks to Our Conference Sponsors

See sessions on pages 15–16.

See ad on page 10. See sessions on pages 21, 25, and 35.

See NACPL Forum on page 13.

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Carol Adukaitis PA State System of Higher Education, Harrisburg, PA

Shawn Avery Peninsula Council for Workforce Development, Newport News, VA

Shirley Bazdar Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, VA

George Bailey Radford University/VA Dept. of Education, Richmond, VA

Kathleen Beauman Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

Rosemary Bitzel MD State Department of Education, Baltimore, MD

Karen Bothun Office of Career and Technical Ed., Frankfort, KY

Elizabeth Creamer Office of the Governor, Formerly Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA

Sharon Curry WV Council for Community and Technical College Education, Charleston, WV

Kate Daly Virginia Adult Learning Resource Ctr., Richmond, VA

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

Bev Donati Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, Richmond, VA

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

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

Sharon Johnson Shenandoah Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc., Harrisonburg, VA

Harmony Little Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Versailles, KY

*Jeraline Marsh National Association for Career Pathways Leadership, West Palm Beach, FL

James Matt Central/Southern Tier RAEN, Auburn, NY

Rosemary Matt New York State Education Department, New Hartford, NY

Barbara Murray NSF SMART (an ATE Center), Virginia Beach, VA

*Sharon Peery Southwest VA Community College, Richlands, VA

Liz Povar Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Richmond, VA

Randy Stamper VA Community College System, Richmond, VA

*Mark Turner The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA

Joseph Wharff VA Department of Education, Richmond, VA

Jesse White Hampton City Schools, Hampton, VA

Bob Witchger NC Community College System, Raleigh, NC

*indicates NCPN Advisory Board members

2012 NCPN Conference Planning Committee

2012 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

NACPL Forum 13

NSF ATE Sessions 15

Opening General Session 17

Clinic 1 18

Forum 1 21

Roundtables 23

Forum 2 24

Special Session 27

Forum 3 28

Clinic 2 30

Forum 4 33

NCPN Member Luncheon 36

Forum 5 37

Forum 6 40

Closing General Session 42

Virginia Student Showcase 49

Exhibitors 43

Exhibit Hall Map 50

Index of Presenters 51

Map of Convention Center Inside back cover

Contents

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2012 Conference Schedule at a GlanceAll conference sessions held in the Greater Richmond Convention Center

Tuesday, Oct 164:00–7:00 p.m. Registration for Wednesday Workshops and NACPL Forum Exhibit Hall A Foyer

Wednesday, Oct 17 7:00–10:00 a.m. Registration for Wednesday Workshops and NACPL Forum Exhibit Hall A Foyer8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.* NACPL Forum (includes lunch) B179:00 a.m.–Noon* Half-day Workshops:

OVAE Panel: Implementing Rigorous Programs of Study (RPOS) iPads: A Primer

E11CE22AB

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 Empowerment Through Counseling, Coaching, and Advising

E11AE10BE21A

10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Registration for General Conference Exhibit Hall FoyerNoon–1:00 p.m. Preconference Lunch (must attend a full-day or two half-day workshops) Outside meeting rooms1:30–4:30 p.m.* Half-day Workshops:

College and Career Readiness iPads: Advanced Uses for the Classroom

E21BCE22AB

5:00–9:30 p.m. NCPN will provide transportation to Carytown (www.carytownva.org) See page 26

Thursday, Oct 187:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration for General Conference Exhibit Hall Foyer8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open Exhibit Hall A9:00–10:00 a.m. State Meetings See page 910:15–11:30 a.m. Opening General Session Grand BC11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Reception / Prize Drawings (all attendees) Exhibit Hall A12:45–2:00 p.m. Clinic 1 See page 182:15–3:15 p.m. Forum 1 See page 212:15–3:15 p.m. Roundtables See page 233:30–4:30 p.m. Forum 2 See page 244:45–5:45 p.m. Legislation and Funding Update with Michael Brustein Grand Ballroom B5:00–9:30 p.m. NCPN will provide transportation to Carytown (www.carytownva.org) See page 26

Friday, Oct 197:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Registration for General Conference Exhibit Hall Foyer7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Exhibits Open Exhibit Hall A7:30–8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall / Prize Drawings (all attendees) Exhibit Hall A8:15–9:15 a.m. Forum 3 See page 289:30–10:45 a.m. Clinic 2 See page 3011:00 a.m.–Noon Forum 4 See page 33Noon–1:15 p.m. NCPN Members Luncheon / Lunch on Your Own (nonmembers) Grand B1:30–2:30 p.m. Forum 5 See page 372:45–3:45 p.m. Forum 6 See page 404:00–5:00 p.m. Closing Session / Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Grand B

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

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Personal ScheduleAll conference sessions held in the Greater Richmond Convention Center

Wednesday, Oct 17 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 188:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open Exhibit Hall A9:00–10:00 a.m. State Meetings

(See list on page 9.)

10:15–11:30 a.m. Opening General Session (Ben Robinson; see page 17.) Grand BC11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Reception / Prize Drawings (all attendees) Exhibit Hall A12:45–2:00 p.m. Clinic 1

2:15–3:15 p.m. Forum 1/Roundtables

3:30–4:30 p.m. Forum 2

4:45–5:45 p.m. Legislation and Funding Update with Michael Brustein Grand Ballroom B

Friday, Oct 147:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Exhibits Open Exhibit Hall A7:30–8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall / Prize Drawings (all attendees) Exhibit Hall A8:15–9:15 a.m. Forum 3

9:30–10:45 a.m. Clinic 2

11:00 a.m.–Noon Forum 4

Noon–1:15 p.m. NCPN Member Luncheon (Perry Wilson; see p. 36.) Grand B1:30–2:30 p.m. Forum 5

2:45–3:45 p.m. Forum 6

4:00–5:00 p.m. Closing Session (Lucille O’Neal; see page 42.) Grand B*You must be registered and pay an additional fee to attend these events.

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Instructional InnovationsAlignment of ABE/GED curriculum • Alignment of middle/sec./postsecon. • Career clusters/pathways • Course development Curriculum design / frameworks / integration • Employers informing instruction • Engaging employers • ESL • Infuse standards into curriculum • P-16/20 vertical alignment Certifications/credentials • Contextual learning • Effective teaching skills • Enrich academics through CTE • Externships for teachers • Integration of academics and CTE • Internships for students • Keeping current with industry • Problem solving / teamwork • Professional development for faculty Project-based learning • Research/ data to improve instruction Special populations • Standardized tests • STEM • Technology to improve instruction • Work-based learning

Career Counseling & CoachingCareer assessments • Career awareness and exploration Career coaching • Career planning for incumbent/low wage workers • Career planning (middle/sec./postsec.) • College and career readiness • Dropout prevention • Guidance Professional development for counselors/advisors • Parental engagement • Portfolios • School counseling • Social Networking • Special populations • Student services

Adult Career PathwaysAccountability • Adult basic education • Adult literacy/remediation • Best practices • Bridging secondary/postsecondary • Building community support • College student support services • Community sources of student support • Credit for prior learning • Developing career ladders/lattices • Dislocated workers • Engaging business ESL Guidance and counseling strategies • Military • Obstacles and challenges • Quick start retraining/remediation Recruitment and retention • Resource development • Return on investment models • Short-term remediation

Leadership and Operational StrategiesAccountability • Assessment • College & Career Readiness Consortium/partnership management • Data collection and reporting • Evaluation strategies • Funding sources/grant writing • Innovative ABE/GED collaborations • Legislative policy • Marketing/promotional strategies • P-16/20 101 Partnership development • Performance measures • Perkins requirements • Statewide systems • Student organizations

Postsecondary Transitions Applied Baccalaureate • Articulation: middle/sec./postsec. College and career readiness • Credit for prior learning Curriculum alignment • Bridging ABE/GED to postsecondary/ESL • Building engaging pathways • Dropout prevention Multiple entrance and exit points • P-16/20 integration Placement • Professional development for faculty Recruitment • Remediation • Retention/persistence

Workforce & Economic Development Advisory groups • Advocacy/employer engagement Apprenticeship • Benchmarks and best practices • Business impact measurement • Credit for prior learning • Economic development • Entrepreneurship • Industry advisory committees • Keeping educators current w/ industry Legal issues • On-the-job training • Real time labor market data • Return on investment • School Partnerships/create workforce pipeline • Skill standards and assessments Sole proprietorships • STEM education • Student worksite experiences • WIA • Workforce devel./investment boards

SustainabilityAdvocacy • Building community support • Braided funding Data collection and reporting • Employer engagement Funding sources/grant writing • Impacts to the bottom line • Internal investment • Obtaining buy-in • Partnership development • Return on investment

Program Strands

Decoding Program Session Codes

PSAB CFAEW B15AOVAE: Transforming CTE: Implications of State-Level Reformsin the Administration’s Perkins BlueprintThe Administration has called for reforms to transform and strengthen CTE in its blueprint for Perkins reauthorization. This session will describe the Administration’s proposal and focus on the assets that states already have and the challenges they may face in undertaking these reforms. Sharon Miller, Alicia Bolton, Robin Utz, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE, Washington, DC

P Postsecondary S Secondary A Adult Ed B BusinessC Counselor F Faculty A Administrator E Employer W Workforce Development

Audiencelevels

Location

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BadgesConference name badges should be worn at all times during scheduled conference events, not only as a courtesy to other attendees, 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 Business Center (self-serve) is located near the NCPN registration counters outside Exhibit Hall A in the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Busing for Omni & Crowne PlazaBusing is provided between the Omni and Crowne Plaza hotels and the Greater Richmond Convention Center during conference hours. Busing schedules can be picked up at the registration counters.

Carytown TransportationNCPN will provide a comp shuttle to Carytown (many restaurants and shops) on Wednesday and Thursday.

Wed 5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Thurs 5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Marriott/Hilton shuttle: Runs every half hour. Will pick up from the Marriott at 6th and Broad by Starbucks.

Omni/Crowne Plaza shuttle: Runs every hour on Wednesday and every half hour on Thursday.

Omni: Will pick up at the Cary St. entrance/exit (corner of 12th and Cary) at the James Center Tower entrance by Starbucks.

Crowne Plaza: Lobby entrance at 6th and Canal

CEU CreditNCPN 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, closing, and special sessions you will take part in 12.75 hours of strong programming. The half-day and full-day workshops on Wednesday provide several additional hours of training.States and districts have varying rules and processes for awarding continuing education units (CEUs). 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 Career Pathways/CTE consortium director or 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 CreditThe Center for Professional Development of Fresno Pacific University is pleased to offer one semester unit of professional development credit for attendance. One unit is equivalent to 12.5 contact hours and cost $75. A written assignment will be required. For more information, contact George Marsh at [email protected] or 405-705-8000 or go online at http://ce.fresno.edu/cpd/workshops/coursedetails.aspx?courseCode=HBM-1507.

Computer KioskThe Computer Kiosk is located near the NCPN registration counters in front of Exhibit Hall A and will be available throughout the conference,

EvaluationsYour evaluation of the NCPN conference is vital for next year’s conference planning! The green 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 NCPN registration desk (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:

Beverage breaks: Thursday and Friday throughout the main conference breakout hours.Reception: Thursday, 11:30–12:30 p.m. (heavy hors d’oeuvres include turkey, ham, roast beef, and sides)Continental Breakfast – Friday, 7:30–8:15 a.m.

Member Lunch – Friday, Noon-1:15 p.m. (members only and those who purchased a luncheon ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the NCPN onsite registration counter. Those not attending the lunch can purchase lunch at the convention center “Cyber Café” near NCPN registration.)

The convention center “Cyber Café” near NCPN registration will be open as follows:

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Wednesday – 6:30 a.m. through Lunch Thursday – 6:30 a.m. through Lunch Friday – 7:30 a.m. through Lunch

The Richmond CVB Information Desk will be located near registration and will have information on restaurants and will make reservations. The hotels can also provide information on restaurants.

Convention CenterGreater Richmond Convention Center 403 N. 3rd Street Richmond, VA 23219

HotelsRichmond Marriott 500 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804/643-3400

Crowne Plaza 555 East Canal Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-788-0900

Hilton Garden Inn 501 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-344-4300

Omni 100 S. 12th Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-344-7000

Lost and FoundFound items will be held at the NCPN registration counter outside Exhibit Hall A until 1:30 p.m. on Friday. After that, the articles will be placed in the NCPN staff office.

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

NACPL HeadquartersThe National Association for Career Pathways Leadership’s office will be in B22 in the ballroom building on the 2nd floor.

NCPN HeadquartersThe NCPN office will be in the Exhibit Hall A registration desk near the NCPN registration counters on the first floor of the exhibit building.

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 CTE 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 outside Exhibit Hall A, will be open during the following hours:

Wed Workshops and NACPL Forum RegistrationTuesday 4:00–7:00 p.m.Wednesday 7:00–10:00 a.m.

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

Resource TableAn area near the NCPN registration counters is devoted to resources and will be open throughout the conference. Attendees are welcome to take or leave extra copies of handouts and other materials or place resources on the table for others to take.

Richmond—Things to Do/RestaurantsInformation on restaurants/reservations and things to do in Richmond can be found at the Richmond CVB table near registration. The hotels also have information and offer a comp shuttle within a one mile radius.

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

Exhibit Hall reception on Thursday Exhibit Hall breakfast on Friday morning

Student ParticipationA big thanks to the following groups!Color Guard: The ROTC color guard is provided by the Navy Junior ROTC at Varina High School, Richmond, VA, under the direction of LCDR USN Lance W. Teillon (Ret).Student Showcase: Students from Virginia will be displaying their work during the NCPN exhibits on Thursday. (See the program descriptions in the back of this book.)Stringed Ensemble: Music for the Exhibit Hall reception is provided by the Albermarle High School Chamber Ensemble, Charlottesville, Virginia, under the direction of Carrie Finnegan.

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Exhibit HoursThe NCPN exhibits are located in Exhibit Hall A in the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The Exhibit Hall will be open as follows:

Thursday 8:00 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. (Student Showcase / Prize Drawings)

Exhibit Hall A (by NCPN registration counters)

A stringed ensemble is provided by the Albemarle High School Chamber Ensemble (Charlottesville, VA) under the direction of Carrie Finnegan. Enjoy sliced turkey, ham, roast beef, salad, grilled veggies and more as you listen to music, view exhibits, and meet with representatives from leading providers of Career Pathways/CTE 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) Exhibit Hall A (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. Prizes:

• CORD: Five copies of The Career Pathways Effect: Linking Education and Economic Prosperity

• CTECS: “Mystery” Gift Certificate• EdITS Publishing: Cluster Booklet Kit• Energy Concepts, Inc: $50 Visa Gift Card• Kuder: Kuder Jacket (Lands End Outrigger Jacket)• International Baccalaureate: Gift bag of books• National Career Pathways Network: Two free

registrations for the 2013 NCPN Conference• National Career Pathways Network: NCPN T-shirts• National Career Pathways Network: Five free NCPN

memberships• Omni Hotels & Resorts: One night stay at any Omni

Hotels & Resort location in US or Canada

State MeetingsThursday, 9:00–10:00 a.m.Florida (B15C) North Carolina (E10A) Virginia (B21A) Wisconsin (B16) Wyoming (B17)

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 outside Exhibit Hall A.

Opening General SessionThursday, 10:15–11:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom BC

Ben Robinson’s keynote address, “Famous Brothers in Aviation,” will focus on how he suffered from “academic unconsciousness” and was dismissed from college, but later became a Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force and a Boeing Executive. Ben now appreciates rigorous academic programs with a strong emphasis on STEM.

Thursday Special Session Legislation & Funding UpdateThursday, 4:45–5:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom BCome hear Michael Brustein as he presents an unbiased picture of recent developments at the federal level on policy and fiscal issues impacting the CTE enterprise. There will be time for Q&A following his presentation.

NCPN Member Luncheon(For NCPN members and attendees who have purchased a member luncheon ticket. Non-members can purchase membership onsite for $40 and attend the luncheon.)

Friday, Noon–1:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom B

Don’t miss Perry Wilson, founder of If I Had a Hammer, the program he created to teach elementary and middle school students the value of mathematics and give them a chance to learn math in a different way. Come hear Perry’s compelling story about “Hammer” and how it’s being used to transform lives of many students, especially those from low-income families who are learning how to succeed.

Closing General SessionFriday, 4:00–5:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom B

The closing session will feature Lucille O’Neal, mother of NBA star Shaquille O’Neal and author of Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go. Attendees will be eligible to win a vacation package that includes two American Airlines tickets and a two-night stay at any Hyatt in the continental United States. Must be present to win!

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Half-Day Workshops Wed 9:00 a.m.–Noon

OVAE Panel: Implementing Rigorous Programs of Study (RPOS): Game Changers (E11C)Although most of the POS Design Framework components and subcomponents are not new, there are a few that states find difficult to implement. The OVAE funded RPOS states will share how they have dealt with these components, which really are the “game changers” in creating programs of study. In this session participants will learn about “lessons learned” and “challenges” from the perspective of state-level administration, local/district administrators, and classroom teachers representing the OVAE funded RPOS sites as they put into practice the

Robin Utz

Programs of Study Design Framework. Moderator: Robin Utz, US Department of Education (OVAE). Panelists: Janice Brite, Arizona State Department of Education; Kathy McNerney, Maryland State Department of Education; Lyle Courtnage, Montana University System; Mari Tucker, Kansas Board of Regents; Thalea Longhurst,

Utah State Department of Education; Sharon Wendt, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

iPads: A Primer (E22AB)iPads, since their introduction, have transformed how technology is used in the classroom. The problem is that since this device is so new, many people don’t know what to do with them. In this workshop we will be going over the basics using iPads and

how they are effective tools for both educators and students. There will be a small presentation followed by plenty of time for general iPad ‘finger-smudging’! Bring your iPads. Nai Wang, Founder and CEO, KP Education Systems

Half-Day Workshops Wed 1:30–4:30 p.m.

College and Career Readiness (E21BC)

Kimberly Green

Libby Livings-Eassa

Debra Mills

The skills needed in the United States go beyond reading, mathematics, and science. Educators are taking a holistic view of 21st-century teaching and learning that combines a discrete focus on 21st-century student outcomes (a blending of specific skills, content knowledge, and expertise) with innovative support systems to help students master the multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st century. Participants will gain an understanding of 21st-century skills, the college and career readiness culture, and an introduction to both the common core standards and the common career technical core. Kimberly Green, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc); Libby Livings-Eassa, Indian River State College; Debbie Mills, CORD

iPads: Advanced Uses for the Classroom (E22AB)iPads have been out in the industry for a little more than two years. With any truly innovative device, there is often a steep learning curve for consumers to figure out how to make the best use of it. Over time, early pioneers find ways to better use these magical devices in the classroom. In this workshop we will be using your experience and mine as a platform to discuss advanced uses of the iPad. I will share some useful apps, but this session will also rely on you to share your experiences so we may all benefit. Bring your iPads and let’s work together! Nai Wang, Founder and CEO, KP Education Systems

Preconference Workshops (Wednesday)

Preconference Lunch (outside meeting rooms), Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch is provided for participants who attend a full-day workshop or two half-day workshops.

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Career Pathways Leadership Certification (E11A)NCPN has developed a certification workshop for current and future leaders for the purpose of empowering local/state personnel to successfully implement career pathway systems. Implementation tools and strategies will be provided including an action planning process and a CD with more than 100 current resources. Workshop topics include academic achievement, career pathway systems, career planning, community teaming, curriculum development and alignment that encompasses common core state standards (CCSI) as well as the common career technical core (CCTC), emerging economies, professional development, and where to begin. Requirements for certification include: Wednesday: Attend this one-day workshop. Thursday and Friday: Attend at least 7 sessions from the main conference program. Carol Jurgens, CORD Consultant; Debra Mills, CORD; Libby Livings-Eassa, Indian River State College

Adult Career Pathways: Flexible Models for Challenging Times (E10B)

Richard Hinckley Hope Cotner

Significant efforts are underway across the country to assist adults in acquiring the skills they need to earn postsecondary credentials and secure family sustaining jobs. Adult

career pathways programs are providing effective solutions to help communities accomplish this challenging task. This full-day workshop will feature models from across the country and delve into essential components that make ACP programs successful. Major topics will include: • Contextualized instruction• Employer partnerships that work• Need sensing and workforce development planning• Leveraging community resources• Building partnerships between ABE and community

college faculty A wide variety of resources will be provided and models examined, from both community college and ABE program administrative perspectives.

Richard Hinckley, Hope Cotner, CORD; Jim Matt, Central/Southern Tier RAEN; Rosemary Matt, New York State Education Department; Bob LePage, Springfield Technical Community College; Libby Livings-Eassa, Indian River State College

Empowering Students and Adults through Counseling, Coaching, and Advising (E21A)

Jeraline Marsh

Felicia Gray-Watson

Scott Kemp

For several years school districts, colleges, adult education institutions, workforce boards, and other stakeholders involved with Career and Technical Education have partnered to develop rigorous programs of study as part a Career Pathways system across the country. Partnerships have blossomed and activities have led students to opportunities that have prepared them for college and careers. But part of the foundation to the successful implementation of rigorous programs of study is the strength of the guidance that must be in place to make sure the partakers of the programs of study are reaping the most benefits they can. This workshop will focus on collaboration between counselors, coaches, and advisors. Participants will take part in collegial conversations and learning exercises to address how counseling and advising students in a Career Pathways system can be strengthened. The workshop will address:

• the role of counselors, coaches, and advisors in a Career Pathways system.

• how to create a seamless partnership among those in positions of counseling and advising from secondary to postsecondary and adult career pathways.

• the use of programs of study as counseling tools. • cost-effective resources that are available to assist

counselors, coaches, and advisors in effectively and efficiently implementing programs of study.

• best practice sharing • how Virginia has implemented career coaches • career clusters

Jeraline Marsh, School District of Palm Beach County; Felicia Gray-Watson, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; Scott Kemp, Virginia Community College System

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

Carol Jurgens

Debra Mills

Libby Livings-Eassa

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NACPL Forum 2012: Leadership Connections8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (includes lunch) B17Connect with the NACPL community in a conversation with national and regional leaders on the future direction of collaborative funding initiatives and corresponding accountability requirements.

Dr. Brenda Dann Messier, Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education

Coffee and engaged conversation with the Asst. Secretary as she discusses “Alignment, Collaborations, Accountability and Innovation: The Blueprint for Transforming CTE.” Q & A to follow.

Further Dialogue on Implementing the Blueprint with:

• Kimberly Green, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc)

• Stephen DeWitt, Association for Career and Technical Education, Public Policy • Anthony Landis, Ohio Board of Regents

From the Trenches: Best Practices Introduced by NACPL Regional Directors

Luncheon & Leadership Recognitions – NACPL Annual Awards Ceremony

Kimberly Green

Brenda Dann Messier

Stephen DeWitt Anthony Landis

The National Association for Career Pathways Leadership (NACPL) spotlights outstanding secondary, postsecondary, adult, and military career pathways programs across the nation. Visit our website (http://www.nacpl.org/) to submit a program for consideration. For additional information, contact Anthony Landis, NACPL Communications Director, at [email protected].





Omni: Will pick up first at the Cary St. entrance/exit (corner of 12th and Cary) at the James Center Tower entrance by Starbucks.


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Save the Date!

National Career Pathways Network ConferenceSunday, Oct 13–Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 • Grand Hyatt San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas

www.ncpn.info

Thursday 12:45–2:00 p.m.P S B C FA E21AThe Toothpick Factory: A Simulation Game for the Soft SkillsLooking for a job? The Toothpick Factory is hiring! As difficult as finding new employees might be, retaining them is also a great challenge. Even those with strong technical skills often lack adequate “soft skills.” FLATE Center for Advanced Technological Education’s “Toothpick Factory” simulation offers a great way to focus participants on soft skills in a fun, hands-on simulation set in a workplace setting. Marilyn Barger, FLATE, Tampa, FL; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Thursday 2:15–3:15 p.m.P S A B C A E W E10AAdvanced Manufacturing Career Pathways: Why Exemplary Career Pathway Programs WorkAMTEC conducted case studies of five exemplary career pathway programs involving secondary, postsecondary institutions, and local industries. In these studies, students (mostly high school) who completed partnership programs obtained postsecondary credentials (occupational licenses and technical certification) and entered pathways to automotive or advanced manufacturing jobs and relevant associate and bachelor’s degrees. Federico Zaragoza, AMTEC and Alamo Colleges, San Antonio, TX; Stan Chase, Katherine Manley, Automotive Manufacturing Training and Education Consortia (AMTEC), Versailles, KY; Beverly Hilderbrand, CARCAM-Alabama, Gadsden, AL

Thursday 2:15–3:15 p.m. (Roundtable, E10CD)P S A B C FA E WPreparing 21st-Century Technicians for Advanced Technology IndustriesThe presentation will demonstrate the power of working with industry partners to develop rigorous academic courses and programs and thereby create local education and training and workforce infrastructures to provide technicians to support the maturation of the biotechnology industry and the growth of the nation’s bio-economy. Sonia Wallman, NBC2, Blue Bell, PA

Thursday 3:30–4:30 p.m.P B FA E W B19Meeting Workforce Needs Through Business Leadership Not Business AdvisingThe Convergence Technology Center and BATEC Center for IT have been successful in recruiting and retaining active business and industry leadership teams that guide the Centers in reimagining IT careers, resulting in students being right-skilled to rapidly gain employment. Participants will learn strategies and techniques for building dynamic business partnerships. Ann Beheler, Convergence Technology Center (CTC), Frisco, TX

Friday 8:15–9:15 a.m.P S A B C FA E W B17Supplying Workforce Needs: NSF National Center for Supply Chain Technology EducationParticipants will learn how Sinclair Community College, Norco College, and their partners are creating a pipeline of supply chain workers with an NSF National Center for supply chain technology education grant. Robert Sheehan, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

NSF ATE SessionsThe National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program endeavors to strengthen the skills of technicians whose work is vitally important to the nation’s prosperity and security. Through collaboration between two-year institutions and industry, ATE Centers ensure that our future technical workforce receives the education/tools necessary to excel professionally and meet the needs of our high-tech industries. There are over 40 ATE Centers throughout the United States, encompassing the

fields of agricultural technology, biotechnology, environmental technology, engineering technology, advanced manufacturing technology, information technology, nanotechnology, chemical and process technology. Visit www.atecenters.org where you can find links to all ATE Centers.


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Friday 9:30–10:45 a.m.P S A FA E W E11BA Correlation Study Between Emerging Technology Concepts and Job RequirementsEmerging growth technologies such as nanotechnology, photonics, and green energy offer multiple career opportunities. Entrance and exit points for many training programs are well defined and restricted. To take advantage of previous skills and knowledge, correlation matrices are needed. This session will present the assessment methodology and process being used to create the matrices. Examples of military experience and prior knowledge will be correlated to job requirements in emerging technology areas. Attendees will participate in matrix creation. Deb Newberry, Nano-Link ATE Center, Rosemount, MN

Friday 11:00–NoonP S FAW E11BNational Science Foundation-Funded PBL Scenario Development Fosters Curriculum Alignment in SCLearn how a high school physics instructor incorporates physics-driven problem-based learning (PBL) projects to engage students and demonstrate relevance. SC ATE presenters will describe their collaboration, share ready-to-implement PBL projects, and discuss a SC curriculum alignment project. Tressa Gardner, SC ATE Center of Excellence, Florence, SC; Andrew Bell, South Florence High School, Florence, SC

Friday 1:30–2:30 p.m.P S A B C FA E W E21CSMART Teacher Institute: Creating Maritime Career Awareness, Developing Curricula Through Professional DevelopmentThe SMART Maritime Teacher Institute is a replicable professional development model that produces real results in the maritime transportation industry. Learn how the Institute is exposing educators to this nationally-important industry, facilitating dialogue between industry leaders and teachers/instructors, producing relevant classroom curriculum, and developing career pathways within STEM education. Moderator: Barbara Murray, Southeast Maritime and Transportation Center (SMART), Virginia Beach, VA; Panelists: Vanessa Barger, Mathews High School, Mathews, VA; Tom Delaney, Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA; Jennifer McClain, Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA; Mitzi Plunkett, South Broward High School, Hollywood, FL

Friday 2:45–3:45 p.m.P S A B FAW E11BMaryland’s Program of Study in Cybersecurity: CAE & NICE Framework and Postsecondary ArticulationMaryland’s cybersecurity career pathway is based on direct articulation with the Centers of Academic Excellence and supports the NICE Framework. It integrates both industry competencies and certifications and the career cluster knowledge and skill sets aligned with stackable credentials. Find out about the Maryland program and a national rollout. Davina Pruitt-Mentle, ETPRO/CyberWatch, Clarksville, MD

NSF ATE Sessions

16 P Postsecondary S Secondary A Adult Ed B BusinessC Counselor F Faculty A Administrator E Employer W Workforce Development

Special Offer for Conference AttendeesTake advantage of the conference discount to purchase The Career Pathways Effect: Linking Education and Economic Prosperity, a joint publication of CORD and NASDCTEc. Only $10 at the conference (outside Exhibit Hall A) or order online thru Friday (www.cordcommunications.com).

Several chapter authors will be on hand to autograph the book from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during the Exhibit Hall reception.

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The ROTC color guard is provided by the Navy Junior ROTC at Varina High School, Richmond, VA, under the direction of LCDR USN Lance W. Teillon (Ret).

Moderator

David Bond Director, National Career Pathways Network

Introduction of the Governor

Elizabeth Creamer Director, Education and Workforce Development, Virginia Governor’s Office

Greetings from the Governor

Bob McDonnell Governor State of Virginia

Greetings from the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc)

Kimberly Green Executive Director, NASDCTEc

KeynoteFamous Brothers in Aviation As a young person, Ben Robinson suffered from “academic unconsciousness” and was dismissed from college. But he and his brother were always interested in building airplane models growing up. Both became pilots and Ben went on to become a Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force. Following that, he was a Boeing Executive and Director of Boeing Aerospace Operations for six years. He returned to college and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Ben now has an appreciation for engaging in rigorous academic programs with a strong emphasis on STEM. Each month he visits schools in Oklahoma and helps mentor young engineering students. Ben also helped form the Oklahoma Aerospace Education and Industry Partnership. Ben Robinson, Owner/President, Sentry One LLC., Oklahoma City, OK

Don’t miss the exhibit hall reception immediately following the Opening Session. There’s plenty of turkey, ham, roast beef, and sides for everyone.

There will also be prize drawings and music provided by Albemarle High School Chamber Ensemble, Charlottesville,

Virginia, under the direction of Carrie Finnegan.

Opening General SessionThursday, October 18, 10:15–11:30 a.m., Grand Ballroom BC

FEATUREDP S A B C FA E W E21CVirginia Industry PanelCome learn what industry leaders have to say about their workforce needs and how career pathways partnerships are beginning to fill those needs. This esteemed panel will share information about internships, apprenticeships, and advisory councils, as well as the creation of a series of sequential programs that transition students from high school to community college, and in some cases to the university level. Also included will be pathways that help adults move into STEM careers. These are some of Virginia’s best! Moderator: Huey Battle, Washington Gas, Washington, DC; Panelists: Scott Millar, Canon Virginia, Inc., Newport News, VA; John Shifflett, Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA; Stephanie Hart, AREVA, Lynchburg, VA; Alan Walker, BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, VA

P S A B C FA E W B15ACareer Readiness and the Common Career Technical Core Initiative

The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) coordinated a state-led effort to complement and support comprehensive college and career ready standards. The

Common Career Technical Core (CCTC) will build a common connection among states to help prepare CTE students for college and careers. Hear about the process used and how to access the standards. In addition, NASDCTEc convened the Career Readiness Partner Council (CRPC) made up of leading education and business leaders to identify a definition and principles for career readiness. Hear about progress made in defining career readiness and plans for the future implementation in states and districts, as well as how all of this is driving policy discussions for Perkins reauthorization. Dean Folkers, Kimberly Green, National Association of State Directors for Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc), Washington, DC

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATIONSP S B C FA E21AThe Toothpick Factory: A Simulation Game for the Soft Skills

Looking for a job? The Toothpick Factory is hiring! As difficult as finding new employees might be, retaining them is also a great challenge. Even those with strong technical skills often lack adequate “soft skills.” FLATE Center for Advanced

Technological Education’s “Toothpick Factory” simulation offers a great way to focus participants on soft skills in a fun, hands-on simulation set in a workplace setting. Marilyn Barger, FLATE, Tampa, FL; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

P S A B C FA E W B16Discover the Exciting Solution for Developmental Math—CORD Math Academy!Sixty-two percent of incoming college freshmen need math remediation, and many of them will never pass the developmental math classes in college as they are currently taught. CORD Math Academy is an online developmental math program beginning with basic math and ending with entry-level college algebra that harnesses the technological and social strengths of the Internet to enable students to be successful in these classes. It is a customizable curriculum that is teachable at the course or unit level and has unit-level assessment. Come join us to see an overview of this new program. Claudia Maness, Darin Brock, CORD Communications, Inc., Waco, TX

P S A B C FA E W B19WI Career Pathways Website—Revved Up!Come see how Wisconsin is driving career pathways across the state! Developed in 2010 with high school program-of-study builders in mind, WICareerPathways.org expanded in 2011 for middle and high school students. And we haven’t slowed down! This summer we’ve added customized features for school counselors and shifted gears by turning our attention to creating a web-based tool for developers of adult career pathway “roadmaps.” Computers not required to attend. Marge Rubin, Jay Stulo, Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI; Jennifer Wagner, Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI

Clinic 1Thursday, October 18, 12:45–2:00 p.m.


A B C FA E W E23ABComputer Adaptive Instruction to Meet ABE/GED and Digital Literacy Needs of the WorkforceComputer-based training holds enormous potential for workforce development, but only to the degree that it actually makes the learning process approachable and easily implemented. The GED Academy and Computer Essentials Online programs handle skill assessments, assignment of lessons, and delivery of truly engaging instruction and practice material, anytime, anywhere. Computer not required to attend. Jason Guard, Essential Education, Richmond, VA; Nadara Kingery, Jackie Rochford, Danville Adult & Career Education Center, Danville, VA

P S M C FA B18Contextualized/Integrated Curriculum 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 involves building homes for nonprofits. 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. Tom Moore, Scott Burke, Loveland High School, Loveland, CO

P S A B C FA E W B10 Lecture HallI Have an iPad, Now What Do I Do With It?iPads are magical devices that are changing the way we educate our students. This interactive presentation will focus on successfully implementing tablet devices in schools and using them as more than just e-book readers. See how they can be used to create rich, dynamic learning environments. Come share what you have done with iPads or other tablets in your classroom. The presenter has been incorporating this new device in education since its launch. iPad not required to attend. Nai Wang, KP Education Systems, Phoenix, AZ

CAREER COUNSELING & COACHINGP S C A E11CVirginia’s Career Coach Program: An Effective Model for Delivering Postsecondary Transition ServicesVirginia’s Career Coach Program provides students with unique access to postsecondary training and careers using a model that is accountable to stakeholders, provides extensive data collection techniques, and supports Virginia’s career pathways plan. The presentation will provide an overview of the model and highlight the local/regional/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

S B C FA E W B15CThe Senior Project: Connecting Our Students to the CommunityThis 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, Manatee District Schools, Bradenton, FL

P S A B C FA E W B14WorkKeys—Unlocking the Door to Employment for People With DisabilitiesThis interactive presentation is designed to teach participants about how quality assessment and instruction can enable clients with disabilities to attain career readiness certification and competitive employment. Testimonials from Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center clients will enlighten participants about the benefits of attaining a career readiness certificate. Sharon Mullen, Jale Ramsey, Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville, VA

ADULT CAREER PATHWAYSA C FA E11APieces of the Puzzle: Linking Local, State and Federal Initiatives for Adult Education Career PathwaysThis session will present how Indian River State College linked its local Adult Education Career Pathways (AECP) initiatives with Florida’s eight areas of focus for AECP, and the federal 10 Components Framework for Rigorous Programs of Study. Participants will gain insight into Florida’s system-building process and will learn how AECP legislation and policy influenced the development of IRSC’s local program. June Rall, Anthony Iacono, Libby Livings-Eassa, Luci Mello, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL

P S A B C A E W B17PluggedInVA: Transition From Adult Education to College and the WorkforceLearn about the development and implementation of PIVA programs, including information technology, entrepreneurship, construction/weatherization, electronic medical records, customer care representative, and electrician helper. Also, learn about PIVA’s significant success in accelerating adult education instruction so students earn GEDs, industry certifications, and community college credits in an intensive six-month instructional program. Linda Allen, Karen Gent, Southwest Regional Adult Education, Lebanon, VA

Clinic 1, Thursday, 12:45–2:00 p.m.


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LEADERSHIP/OPERATIONAL STRATEGIESP S A B A E W E10BUsing the Competency Model to Develop Career PathwaysThis presentation will provide an overview of how to build a competency model. The model is a valuable tool in engaging businesses to help educational and training organizations (both secondary and postsecondary) to develop curriculum and programs to train the current, emerging, and future workforce in occupations that are high-growth, high-demand, and high-wage and contribute to the economic growth of localities, regions, and beyond. Leontine Jameson, Resource Workforce Investment Board, Glen Allen, VA

POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONSP S A C FAW E11BPromising Practices for Transitioning Underserved Populations to Postsecondary EducationVirginia’s Middle College and Adult Education programs strive to help underserved populations advance their skills to attain secondary and postsecondary credentials for employment with family-sustaining wages. This presentation focuses on the strategies and tools used by two local programs to help learners successfully transition into college. Caroline Thurston, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA; Virginia Bolte, New River Community College, Dublin, VA; Gloria Westerman, Southside Virginia Community College, Alberta, VA

WORKFORCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTP S A B C FA E W E21BKeeping the Aerospace Industry Flying HighLike many industries, aerospace companies need a continuous supply of technicians and engineers to keep the industry moving forward. The panel members, who represent two aerospace companies, will bring a variety of perceptions and ideas on how to integrate technical and employability skills with academic requirements so as to graduate greater numbers of workers who qualify for this prestigious career pathway. Mark Turner, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA; Ben Robinson, SentryOne LLC, Oklahoma City, OK

P S A B C FA E W E10AA Symbiotic Strategy for Addressing the Nation’s Shortage of Technical WorkersThis session will examine the symbiotic relationship between secondary schools, postsecondary schools, and industry partners relative to STEM pipeline development of technical workers. It will also explore ideas for improving partner alignment, establishing skill standards, and developing curricula. Participants will learn how to create strategies for increasing student interest in and commitment to careers in STEM disciplines. Nelda Clelland, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Baltimore, MD

P S A B C FA E W B13Taking It National! The Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth ModelExperts in research, curriculum, and assessment will describe the partnership that resulted in the Virginia model for Workplace Readiness Skills (WRS), and how it went from an idea to a stand-alone industry credential. States and organizations are invited to implement this complete WRS program at minimal cost and effort. Darren Morris, CTE Resource Center, Richmond, VA; Achsah Carrier, Weldon Cooper Center, Charlottesville, VA; Ken Potthoff, CTECS, Decatur, GA

Clinic 1, Thursday, 12:45–2:00 p.m.


FEATUREDP S A B C FA E W B15AThe Career Pathways Effect: Linking Education and Economic Prosperity

Do you need more help in understanding and then implementing Career Pathways in your state or region? Highly respected experts and authors have come together to provide a new CP resource book co-

published by the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education (NASDCTEc) and CORD. Richard Hinckley, CORD, Waco, TX; Kimberly Green, NASDCTEc, Alexandria, VA

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATIONSS FA B14Academic Credit in CTE: Helping CTE Students Meet Increasing Graduation Credit RequirementsMany CTE centers are helping students meet ever-increasing graduation requirements by offering academic credits in CTE settings. This presentation will highlight our model for awarding math and ELA credit within CTE programs. Our process for granting a general math credit requires that students pass written academic tests to show proficiency. ELA credit is earned in an integrated ELA/CTE course. Liz Blomquist, Holly Avery, GASC Technology Center, Flint, MI

S F B13R U Chicken?Be careful what you ask for! What started out as a simple question from a science teacher, turned into a year-long project involving five different departments. The question: Would it be possible to hatch a few eggs for the life science classes? The answer: Yes! Learn how one school took a simple idea and turned it into an all-school project using grant dollars and a lot of volunteers! Renee Mack, Bremen High School District 228, Midlothian, IL; Dwayne Mentgen, April Nykaza, Bremen High School District 228, Tinley Park, IL

P S B C FA E W B16Industry Credential for BiotechnologyLearning science in the context of industrial applications is a paradigm shift that opens doors to careers in biotechnology. Partners in Florida have developed programs for multi-level career pathways in biotechnology, including an entry-level, industry-approved “Biotechnician Assistant” credential that is earned through our secondary program, which leads to

employment and/or statewide articulation agreement into the state’s postsecondary biotechnology programs. Lori Wojciechowski, Tamara Mandell, Richard Snyder, University of Florida Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology, Alachua, FL

P S FA E10BMicromessaging, Access, and Equity in STEM Career EducationMicromessaging to Reach and Teach Every Student is a rigorous professional development program for secondary and postsecondary STEM and CTE educators designed to increase the participation and academic success of their students, especially underrepresented populations, including women. Pilot data has demonstrated a significant impact for all students. Claudia Morrell, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity, Cochranville, PA

CAREER COUNSELING & COACHINGP S A C A B17Effective Career Guidance at Age Appropriate Levels

Career guidance looks different at each stage of life. Using Kuder’s

developmentally appropriate systems helps both students and adults from any background find the tools they need to become successful in the workforce. Scott Vandever, Quint DeWitte, Kuder, Inc., Adel, IA

P S A B FA E W E11BExploring Careers Through Business PartnershipsAttendees will hear from a panel of career experience specialists who support the academies in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). The panel will discuss the many ways the schools partner with the business community and federal government to provide valuable opportunities for career exploration. Innovative ideas for events, job shadows, and internships will be discussed. Cara Kirby, Shelli Carpenter, Maria Kappel, Gwen Plummer, Genie Williford, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA

ADULT CAREER PATHWAYSA FA B15CPennsylvania’s Adult Career PathwaysThis presentation will highlight the successes of and challenges overcome by Pennsylvania’s Adult Career Pathways Initiative. By supporting adult education providers in eight pilot workforce investment areas, this initiative gathered a wealth of information from relationship building to student outcomes

Forum 1Thursday, October 18, 2:15–3:15 p.m.


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Forum 1, Thursday, 2:15–3:15 p.m.

to further the expansion of career pathways throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. KayLynn Hamilton, Penn State Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, State College, PA; Christine Houck, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Harrisburg, PA

S A C FAW B11College and Career Preparation: Career Pathways Elective Course for Adult Education StudentsAttendees will learn how the Daytona State College Department of Adult Education built and implemented a college and career preparation elective course for college-bound (baccalaureate or CTE track) students enrolled in high school or GED programs. Matthew Davids, Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, FL

LEADERSHIP/OPERATIONAL STRATEGIESA FAW B12Transitioning ABE ESL Programs and Faculty to 21st-Century SkillsTo establish successful student transitioning courses from ABE to postsecondary settings, transitioning ABE ESL programs and faculty to 21st-century skills is necessary. This presentation will discuss what program administrators can implement to help transition their instructors from teaching basic English to teaching 21st-century skills. Tünde Csepelyi, Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV

POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONSP S A B C A E W E10AAdvanced Manufacturing Career Pathways: Why Exemplary Career Pathway Programs Work

AMTEC conducted case studies of five exemplary career pathway programs involving secondary, postsecondary institutions, and local industries. In these studies, students (mostly high school) who completed partnership programs obtained

postsecondary credentials (occupational licenses and technical certification) and entered pathways to automotive or advanced manufacturing jobs and relevant associate and bachelor’s degrees. Federico Zaragoza, AMTEC and Alamo Colleges, San Antonio, TX; Stan Chase, Katherine Manley, Automotive Manu-facturing Training and Education Consortia (AMTEC), Versailles, KY; Beverly Hilderbrand, CARCAM-Alabama, Gadsden, AL

P S C FAW E21AOhio: Leader in Tech Prep/Programs of StudyThis presentation will highlight Ohio’s commitment to maintaining the Tech Prep philosophy throughout the CTE system despite the elimination of federal Perkins funds supporting Tech Prep. Learn how Ohio changed from a 23-college Tech Prep consortium structure to six college Tech Prep regional service centers supporting and facilitating Tech

Prep/Program of Study applications, bilateral articulation agreement development, and college readiness assessments and interventions. Ray Timlin, Tawanna Fields-Mphande, Ohio Department of Education, Columbus, OH

WORKFORCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

P S A B A E W E21CWorkforce Reform in the Commonwealth: Strategies for SuccessThis presentation will include a brief overview of the reforms that have taken place in Virginia since 2006. A panel will outline the strategies used over two gubernatorial administrations to encourage collaboration, partnership, and cooperation among the partners in education and workforce and economic development, including legislative reform, executive orders, and reorganizations. The panelists will delineate programs and initiatives—career pathways, CTE, CRC, On Ramp, and Adult Career Coaching—designed to increase credential and employment attainment and skill-up the workforce. Moderator: Paula Dehetre, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA; Panelists: Huey Battle, Virginia Workforce Council, Richmond, VA; Kathy Byron, Virginia General Assembly, Richmond, VA; Elizabeth Creamer, Office of the Governor, Richmond, VA; Craig Herndon, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA

P S A B C FA E W E11AEmployers Talked—We Listened: Connecting CTE Student Success to Employer Labor Market NeedsDiscover valuable online systems that can help to ensure that career and technical education is aligned with labor market needs. At “My Strategic Compass,” students can explore an online career exploration system that will help them identify their individual interests and skills. This site provides extensive occupational exploration and aligns West Virginia and individual county labor market demand. Extensive labor market analysis and educational program planning can be conducted in Strategic Compass. “Employee Portal” connects employers with potential employees who have completed CTE concentrations. Computer not required to attend. Kathy D’Antoni, Sherri Nash, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV

SUSTAINABILITYP B FA E W B18Priming the Pipeline With a Real Return on Investment (ROI)This session will show how students can receive a relevant education and financial support; how partnering companies can be actively involved in educating their next workforce, while producing revenue; and how the college provides a self-sustaining instruction model. Win-win-win! Stanley Shoun, Ranken Technical College, St. Louis, MO


RoundtablesThursday, October 18, 2:15–3:15 p.m., E10CD

TABLE 1P S A B C FA E WThe Role of Four-Year Institutions in Creating Engaging PathwaysThe Virginia Career Pathways System fosters smooth educational transitions so that individuals can seamlessly move to higher levels of education. Key to this is the establishment of partnerships aligning K-12, workplace, and college programs, including four-year institutions. This roundtable session will provide information about the engagement of Virginia four-year institutions in the pathways initiative, and will include a discussion of state policies that play a significant role in the integration of four-year institutions in the process. Handouts and time for discussion will be provided. Carmen Johansen, State Council for Higher Education for Virginia, Richmond, VA

TABLE 2P S A B C FA E WCareerSafe Online: Delivering OSHA 10-Hour Curriculum and CertificationCareerSafe Online provides educators with online curriculum, resources, and tools necessary to deliver the interactive curriculum to their students. This proactive web-based training is designed to provide entry-level workers, particularly secondary and postsecondary, with fundamental safety knowledge needed in the workplace. If students are successful, they will receive a portable national industry-recognized OSHA 10-hour certificate and wallet card. This unique approach to safety can maximize student achievement and help develop life-long, self-directed learners. Katie George, CareerSafe Online, College Station, TX

TABLE 3P S A FAIntegrating Career Pathways Activities Into Existing CurriculaNo time or budget to completely rewrite your Language Arts curriculum? Integrating career pathways components and activities into existing curricula 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, Fort Pierce, FL

TABLE 4P S A FAWProviding Distance Learning and Modular Coursework to Expand Educational ProgramsThis session will explore the delivery of flexible courses via the simultaneous use of distance learning and modularization of coursework. This added flexibility reaches a greater geographic dispersion, covers additional course material, and broadens the recruitment pool, providing infrastructure that can be influential in creating a sustainable academic program. Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

TABLE 5P S A B C FA E WPreparing 21st-Century Technicians for Advanced Technology Industries

The presentation will demonstrate the power of working with industry partners to develop rigorous academic courses and programs and thereby create local education and training and workforce infrastructures to provide technicians

to support the maturation of the biotechnology industry and the growth of the nation’s bio-economy. Sonia Wallman, NBC2, Blue Bell, PA

TABLE 6P S FAArticulation Is Easy as 1, 2, 3!Rigorous programs of study require articulation between high schools and colleges. If you’re working with multiple high schools, you’ve got to have an articulation strategy! Learn how Fox Valley Technical College established processes and guidelines that help articulations get off on the right foot, ensuring consistency and integrity. Marge Rubin, Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI

TABLE 7P S A B C FADeveloping CTE Leaders in Alaska: A Collaborative Institute ModelHear how the Alaska Association for Career and Technical Education turned around a steadily declining membership trend and fast-tracked leadership development through the delivery of a statewide leadership institute. They also built a network and community of practice for CTE professionals using the strategic doing model and community development theory. Cathy LeCompte, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK


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Forum 2Thursday, October 18, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

FEATUREDP S A B C FA E W B15AOVAE: Transforming CTE: Implications of State-Level Reforms in the Administration’s Perkins Blueprint

Sharon Miller Alicia Bolton Robin Utz

The Administration has called for reforms to transform and strengthen CTE in its blueprint for Perkins

reauthorization. This session will describe the Administration’s proposal and focus on the assets that states already have and the challenges they may face in undertaking these reforms. Sharon Miller, Alicia Bolton, Robin Utz, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE, Washington, DC

S B A E W E21BA Career Pathways Model Leads to a Better Prepared Workforce and Better Paying Jobs: A Win-Win Scenario

The CEO of IMCA (the Caterpillar Dealer in Dominican Republic and Jamaica) will share his six years of experience in supporting technical education in the Dominican Republic. Based on IMCA’s business needs for qualified workers, the presenter will address the “how to” of necessary changes in pedagogy, curriculum, and

schools, to ensure a successful mechanism for smooth and seamless “school to job” transition. Pedro Esteva, IMCA, Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATIONSP S A FA E W E11AInnovative CTE Curriculum Alignment and Assessment ToolsThis session will introduce IRT, an online instructional resource tool that CTE teachers can use to access curriculum resources aligned with specific content skill standards. The tool was developed from an extensive curriculum mapping process that aligns CTE skill sets, academic standards, CTE technical writing prompts, technology resources, project-based learning, and formative and performance assessments. Participants can discover the mapping process, valuable teaching resources, and formative and performance assessment strategies, and experience the capabilities of the online IRT. Computer not required to attend. Kathy D’Antoni, Sherri Nash, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV

P S B C FA E E11BIntegrating Design Components That Turn Knowledge and Skill Into Cash!Have you ever wanted your students to have knowledge in another area that could benefit your curriculum? Integrating three different design courses, students use their software knowledge from a concept to produce a product. These practical applications implemented by staff and students lead to earning financial support for their programs. Judith Brummett, Neal Anderson, Laurie Kinzie, Delphi Community High School, Delphi, IN

P S A C FA B15BChanging the Way Common Core Math Is Taught in CTEThe key component and element of this presentation is the use of innovative skills development for CTE using web-based designed math standards in CTE courses in computer-aided drafting, automotive, woods, and culinary arts. Unna Valdez, Laura Corral, Cheryl Glauner, Don Gonzales, Sherry Lober, Joey Loving, Marco Martinez, Scott McLeod, Jim See, Eric Strauss, Sheryl Williams, Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, NM

P S A B C FA E W B10 Lecture HalliPads and Tablets: A Sharing SessionDo you have experience using iPads or other tablets in your school? This session is devoted to those who have dabbled in this new magical device and used it as a tool to help you teach your students. Come share your successes and failures in this intimate idea-sharing session. This session will be taped and later put on YouTube and TeacherTube. iPads not required to attend session. Nai Wang, KP Education Systems, Phoenix, AZ

CAREER COUNSELING & COACHINGPA B A E W B18Adult Career Coaching in Virginia: A New ModelVirginia is developing an Adult Career Coach model that will help adults (especially low-skill, low-wage adults) develop career and education plans and access resources and support services that are available through colleges, One Stop Career Centers, human services agencies, and community-based organizations. Caroline Thurston, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA. Panelists include career coaches and job placement coordinators from Virginia.


P S A C A B17Career Pathway Alignment to Kuder® Assessments

This presentation will highlight the new ways Kuder® is helping to incorporate

pathways into career planning. Kuder’s assessments report results align to the National 16 Career Clusters, but users will see a new and highly informative report and a rank-ordered listing of the student’s five closest matching career pathways. Find out more about this report and how it serves as an additional organizational tool to develop more effective programs of study and occupational success. Scott Vandever, Quint DeWitte, Kuder, Inc., Adel, IA

ADULT CAREER PATHWAYSA F B15CDesigning Instruction for Career PathwaysAre you asking yourself “Where do I start with career pathways?” Or perhaps you have started career pathways planning, but do not want to reinvent the wheel. During this session, participants will learn about a new, free resource that can help you find answers and solutions to equip you as you provide career pathway opportunities for the adults you serve. Helping your learners achieve not only the basic skills needed, but the technical skills needed for 21st century jobs as well. The presenters will share instructional, professional development, and support services resources that can help support participants’ work in developing and implementing Adult Career Pathways. Additionally, the presenters will conduct a live demo of the project’s website and its resources, including an online community of practice with over 1,000 members. Note: The presentation will feature a free resource available to adult educators funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education: The Adult Career Pathways Training and Support Center, www.acp-sc.org. Hope Cotner, CORD, Waco, TX; Michelle Carson, Kratos, Arlington, VA

A C FA E21AThe 21st Century Connection: Taking the LEAD in the Adult Classroom—Learn, Excel, Achieve, and DeliverThis workshop will highlight classroom strategies designed to motivate and prepare adult students to succeed in the new global economy by using the LEAD—Learn, Excel, Achieve, Deliver—qualities. Veronica Pavon-Baker, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL

LEADERSHIP/OPERATIONAL STRATEGIESP S FA E11CGreen/Sustainability Standards and the Career Clusters™The U.S. Department of Education supported a pilot effort that provided resources to develop a set of green/sustainability standards in six of the Career Cluster™ areas. The process

used to achieve the standard development will be discussed, along with the standards developed in agriculture; food and natural resources; architecture and construction; information technology; manufacturing; STEM; and transportation, distribution and logistics. Information on how to access the resources will be shared. Dean Folkers, National Association of State Directors for Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc), Washington, D.C.

P S A B C FA E W E10BRegionalizing Ohio Tech PrepThe presentation will provide an overview of the East Central Region Tech Prep Center. This Center partners with 116+ school districts and three major four-year universities (Kent State University, The University of Akron, Youngstown State University) for articulation agreements, professional development, and college readiness assistance. Kelly Herold, The University of Akron, Akron, OH; Jennie Royer, Kent State University, Kent, OH

POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONSP S A B C FAW E10ABridges and Scaffolds on the Road to Success: A Journey Through Middle College at JSRCCAttendees will experience our program through the eyes of students using student identities provided. Key staff will present on program components and roles with students at various stages. The presentation will include a “progress update” and student outcomes based on actual students. Program components, funding sources, success rates, and challenges will be discussed. Mary Jo Washko, Jamal Brooks, Torski Dobson-Arnold, Jessica Gaither, Kristin Hott, Carol Krantz, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (JSRCC) Middle College, Richmond, VA

WORKFORCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTP S B C FA E W E22ABSuccessful, Sustainable Model Utilizing Apprenticeship Career Pathway to Create Skilled, Educated WorkforceLearn how workforce leaders in a Virginia community college partnered with competitive maritime and other industry leaders to create college credentials within a structured, registered apprenticeship program curriculum to create “ramp-on” career pathways. Apprenticeship graduates earn industry-valued and created embedded academic credentials and skills that are critical and portable within the industry. Barbara Murray, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA; Laurie Denham, American Society of Transportation and Logistics, Warrenton, VA; Alan Walker, BAE Systems, Norfolk, VA



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P B FA E W B19Meeting Workforce Needs Through Business Leadership Not Business Advising

The Convergence Technology Center and BATEC Center for IT have been successful in recruiting and retaining active business and industry leadership teams that guide the Centers in reimagining IT careers, resulting in students

being right-skilled to rapidly gain employment. Participants will learn strategies and techniques for building dynamic business partnerships. Ann Beheler, Convergence Technology Center (CTC), Frisco, TX

P S B FA E W B14Stop Abusing Your Advisory Board MembersDo you have trouble getting members to attend your advisory board meetings? Would you like to know how to pack the room with members anxious to share with you? Find out how to increase the number and participation of advisory board members for your CTE programs. Even if you have a “good” advisory board, we will discuss ways to make it “better”! Bill Brown, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

SUSTAINABILITYP S B C FA E W E21CCreating Interest in STEM Through Robots: An Educational, Public, and Private Partnership InitiativeDeclining interest in STEM on the part of U.S. students (as indicated in their choices for future careers) is creating a crisis for U.S. competitiveness locally, nationally, and globally. This presentation will offer a case history of an educational, public, and private partnership that is successfully building student awareness for STEM in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Participants will leave with a recognized model of sponsorship commitment and involvement in a successful Robot Run competition that can be readily duplicated on their home campuses to build awareness of STEM careers. Bernie Yevin, Susan Phelps, Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC; Peggy Low, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, Winston-Salem, NC; Todd Mollitt, Cook Medical, Winston-Salem, NC; Bruce Sherman, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, Winston-Salem, NC; Steve Susalka, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC






Omni: Will pick up at first the Cary St. entrance/exit (corner of 12th and Cary) at the James Center Tower entrance by Starbucks.



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West Virginia DOE Update and Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Kathy D’AntoniAssistant State Superintendent,

Technical and Adult Education, West Virginia Department of Education

Legislation, Regulations, and Funding Affecting CTE This presentation will offer an unbiased picture of recent developments at the federal level on policy and fiscal issues impacting the CTE enterprise. Michael Brustein will discuss the Administration’s recent efforts to reauthorize Perkins and simplify data reporting requirements. He will track CTE funding through both DOL and ED, and the implications of sequestration on future Perkins funding. Michael will profile the proposed OMB changes on Perkins audits and allowable costs, as well as ED’s recent shift from a compliance mode to a focus on results. There will be ample time for questions. Michael Brustein, Brustein and Manasevit Attorneys at Law, Washington D.C.

Special SessionThursday, October 18, 4:45–5:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom B

Forum 3Friday, October 19, 8:15–9:15 a.m.

FEATURED

P S A A B21ARecent Audit and Monitoring Findings Under Perkins

CTE administrators must be vigilant on the key compliance features of the Perkins Act, EDGAR, and OMB Circulars. This session will profile the recent audit and monitoring findings of Perkins implementation by federal and state officials that have resulted in exposure and required corrective action. Michael Brustein, Brustein &

Manasevit, Washington, DC

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATIONSS C FA E E10ADesigning a Health Science Program of Study: Steps for SuccessThis presentation will describe the essential elements of a health science program. Emphasis will be put on infusion of academic, cluster, and pathway standards into the curriculum using a variety of strategies. Also included will be how to measure student achievement and the most effective use of resources and partnerships. Nancy Allen, National Consortium for Health Science Education, Okemos, MI

S B C FA E22ABTeaching Common Core Language Arts Standards Using Transportation Career ActivitiesLearn how a Business English teacher uses transportation-themed project-based lessons to teach Common Core Language Arts Standards. By session’s end you will have instant access to over 500 free lesson plans, developed by a teacher for teachers. Lessons are also available for Mathematics, Social Studies and Career Technical Education classrooms. Frances Beauman, Transportation Careers Project, Springfield, IL; Cynthia Brennan-Jones, Indian River State College High School, Fort Pierce, FL

P S A B C FA E W B10 Lecture HallFlipping the Classroom: If Khan Can Do, So Can YouSalman Khan has flipped the classroom for math, but it doesn’t have to stop there. Students who have access to lectures at home, and can review at their own pace, do better at school and allow teachers to spend more time one-on-one. With technology such as YouTube and a myriad of learning platforms, you can quickly and easily flip your classroom. For 10 years, Nai has been developing technology to do just that. He will show you how to flip your class with free Internet tools and resources. Computer not required to attend. Nai Wang, KP Education Systems, Phoenix, AZ

P S C FA B15BSuccessful Academic Integration for Programs of StudyThis presentation will focus on strategies for integrating rigorous academic curricula into CTE. Collaboration between academics and CTE helps students complete CTE programs of study and industry certifications, which leads to solid college prep portfolios and career readiness. Academic credit endorsement influences support for innovative CTE programs that transition students to postsecondary opportunities. Jill Ranucci, Catalina Foothills School District, Tucson, AZ

CAREER COUNSELING & COACHINGS C FA B12Teachers As Advisors: An Advisement System for College and Workforce ReadinessTeachers As Advisors (TAA) is a classroom guidance delivery system that provides middle and high school students time to establish academic and career goals beginning in the sixth grade. Planning, curriculum, and materials will be shared, as well as data from implementation and evaluation. Eugenia Newell, Keith Ballard, Harold Helton, Jeff Miller, Tulsa Public Schools, Tulsa, OK

P S B C FAW E10DCreating Career and College Pathways for Students in Virginia’s Shenandoah ValleyBlue Ridge Community College (BRCC) has one of the most successful career coaching programs in the Commonwealth. The BRCC coaches will discuss the successful programs they have developed as a group and for their individual high schools. Kim Wood, Blue Ridge Community College, Waynesboro, VA; Cheryl Helmuth-Logan, Kyle Laver, Vanessa Mundie, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA


ADULT CAREER PATHWAYSPA B FA E W E11AExploring Contextualized English Instruction Through Principles of Blended Learning and Career ExtensionsIn this workshop participants will explore research-based principles of contextualized learning through blended English instruction, and how to apply these principles to their own educational frameworks. We will examine the successful implementation of Burlington English Career Extensions at Indian River State College, including overall student outcomes in both language acquisition and vocational goals. Jennifer Carlson, Burlington English, Boca Raton, FL

LEADERSHIP/OPERATIONAL STRATEGIESP S C FA E W B18Career Clusters: Virginia’s Best PracticesThis session will provide up-to-date information on Virginia’s K-12 efforts in the national career clusters and pathways initiative. The presentation will feature best practices in Virginia’s public schools, highlighting the 16 career clusters. Selected best practices videos will be shown. Joseph Wharff, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond, VA

P S A B C FA E W B15ADeveloping Standardized CTE Curriculum and Statewide Articulation AgreementsThis presentation will offer insights on how to develop standardized curriculum for CTE programs. The presenter will discuss how to conduct a basic needs analysis through the development of a plan of instruction. David Laton, Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, Montgomery, AL

POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONSP S C FA E11CDancing the Virginia Reel: How to “Do-Si-Do” and Place Students on Paths to SuccessLearn the “steps” New River Community College uses to partner with high schools to create postsecondary transitions that place students on paths to success. See how NRCC “Do-Si-Do’s” with school partners through early college opportunities, college and career readiness programs, and extensive outreach to solidify relationships and provide seamless transitions for students. Deborah Kennedy, New River Community College, Dublin, VA; Tonya Vaden, Giles County Technology Center, Pearisburg, VA

WORKFORCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTP S A B C FA E W B17Supplying Workforce Needs: NSF National Center for Supply Chain Technology Education

Participants will learn how Sinclair Community College, Norco College, and their partners are creating a pipeline of supply chain workers with an NSF National Center for supply chain technology education grant. Robert Sheehan,

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

PSAB FAEW E21CPartnerships That Make a DifferenceThis session will focus on how connections with business and industry can help to define your program’s classes and will positively impact your region’s economic needs. Participants will hear how industry can impact educational programs in many positive ways. Kathleen Castle, Alaska Construction Academies, Anchorage, AK

SUSTAINABILITYP S A B A E W E10CRe-Energizing Career Pathways Development Through Regional, State, and National PartnershipsLearn how Southwest Virginia Community College, in collaboration with CORD and state and regional partners, developed a coordinated career pathways system for the energy sector. The SWVA Career Pathways Partnership is an example of how productive partnerships in rural America can navigate through obstacles and challenges to implementation and sustainability. Sharon Peery, Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, VA; Linda Allen, Southwest Virginia Adult Basic Education, Lebanon, VA; Darrell Blankenship, Southwest Virginia Workforce Investment Board, Lebanon, VA

P S A FA B19A Poor Economy Doesn’t Have to Mean Poor Job Opportunities for StudentsStop worrying about how your students are going to find their way into the world of work. Come learn how to make connections with businesses, social agencies, workforce development, and your community. Experience the satisfaction of identifying employment opportunities for your students and helping them get HIRED! Vince D’Agostino, The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, Mechanicsville, VA; Achsah Carrier, Weldon Cooper Center, Charlottesville, VA

Forum 3, Friday, 8:15–9:15 a.m.


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Clinic 2Friday, October 19, 9:30–10:45 a.m.

FEATUREDP S A B C FA E W B15CTechnical Assistance Tools for Implementing Career Pathways

Mary Alice McCarthy Debra Mills

This session will provide information about the technical assistance tools created by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) to support career pathways

development. Among the tools to be showcased is ETA’s recently released Career Pathways Toolkit: Six Key Elements for Success. Mary Alice McCarthy, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE, Washington, D.C.; Debra Mills, CORD, Indianola, IL

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATIONP S A C FA E W E11ALearning Made Relevant: Implementing Problem- and Project-Based Learning Using Contextual TeachingAttendees can expect to gain insight on how to integrate CTE into everyday classroom instruction. Attendees will also learn to use problem- and project-based learning to cover the new Core Content Standards. Attendees will benefit from the session by becoming more familiar with one of the most effective instructional practices available. West Davis, Woodward Career Technical High School, Cincinnati, OH

P S C FA E W E11CAttacking College Math Remediation in the High School CTE PathwayLearn how to find embedded math concepts in a CTE class. Proceed on to how a math teacher helps the CTE teacher learn to teach the embedded concepts. Move on to learning how to organize a geometry class so that students can immediately apply the math concept to the CTE project. This session will focus on the construction pathway, including learning the math for a house building project. Lyle Courtnage, Montana University System, Billings, MT; Korry Bakkum, Clint Watson, Townsend High School, Townsend, MT

S A FA E W B10 Lecture HalliPad Use in the Classroom: A Qualitative Approach to Flexible TeachingThis presentation will describe the process of successfully implementing iPads into the family and consumer sciences middle school curriculum. Presenters will explain the four phases of the process: planning, preparing, implementing and evaluating. Presenters will also discuss project-based learning and student engagement. iPads not required to attend. Myra Mata, Laurie Smith, Hampton City Schools, Hampton, VA

P S B FA E W E21AAre You Ready to Work? Of Course I Is!Learn strategies that will prepare students to get jobs and excel in their fields. Your students know their trade skills, but do they have good workplace skills? Lessons showcased will include portfolio creation, interviewing, and the soft skills employers say students need for success. Mary Mayo, Karen Johnson, Nancy Metz, Chesterfield Technical Center, Chesterfield, VA

CAREER COUNSELING & COACHINGP S A C A E W B15AVirginia’s Collaborative Approach to Coaching Youth and AdultsCareer coaching has become a highly effective way to guide Virginia’s citizens through educational and training opportunities and into industries seeking a trained and career-ready workforce. Virginia is bringing together coaches who provide service to high school students, dislocated workers, foster youth, high school drop-outs, and unemployed/underemployed citizens. This session will provide an overview of coaching in Virginia, the characteristics of and barriers faced by the populations being served, and Virginia’s collaborative approach to combining training, professional development, and case management. Scott Kemp, Caroline Thurston, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA


Clinic 2, Friday, 9:30–10:45 a.m.

P S A C AW E10ACareer Foundations 101: How to Prepare an Effective and Comprehensive Career Services ProgramName the lifelong process that combines self-awareness, knowledge of the changing workplace environment, and the ability to effectively prepare for workplace transitions—career development, of course. Find tips and strategies for addressing each of these areas, then learn how to fit them easily into workable career planning programs your clients will use time and time again. Jenny Harvey, Jacob Helmeczi, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA

P S A C FAW B19Assistive Technology Partnerships to Enhance Postsecondary Transition Success of Persons With DisabilitiesAdvances in Assistive Technology (AT) have enhanced the participation of persons with disabilities (PWD) in education, career training, and employment. Handheld and other AT that expand individual career achievements and access to instruction will be demonstrated. Attendees will learn partnerships and resources available to maximize access, engagement, and success of PWD. Computers not required to attend. Joseph Ashley, Pat Sitter, Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, Richmond, VA; Barclay Shepard, Virginia Assistive Technology Services, Richmond, VA

ADULT CAREER PATHWAYSS A C FA E W B13PluggedInVa Danville: Manufacturing and Health Careers—A Pathway Program for SuccessIn 2011, the Adult and Career Education Center in Danville took a new integrated approach in teaching and preparing adults for the GED® test and postsecondary. This exciting presentation will describe the philosophy, development, design, implementation, and results of the PluggedInVa Manufacturing Prep Program and health careers programs. Nadara Kingery, Jackie Rochford, Correll Townes, Danville Adult & Career Education Center, Danville, VA

PA B C FA E W E10BConnecting Adult Education to Postsecondary Education and JobsTeaching learners about what will be expected of them in college, in job training programs, or in the workplace is helpful. Building these expectations into an adult education program and an adult education classroom is a key to their success. In this session, learn about how to do this. Jessie Hawthorn, Colorado Department of Education, Denver, CO

LEADERSHIP/OPERATIONAL STRATEGIESA C FA E10CComponents of Adult Career Pathway SystemsThe purpose of this workshop is to present resources and the 10 essential components of a Career Pathways program. Participants will also share best practices on how they are moving forward with their Adult Education Career Pathway programs. Libby Livings-Eassa, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL

P S A B C FA E21BI’ve Got Numbers: What Do I Do With Them?Many Tech Centers struggle to decide how to collect data in a meaningful way. Sometimes knowing what to do with data is a bigger problem than collecting it. This session is designed to help local directors think through the process of collecting data in a useable and meaningful way. Sandra Harwell, CORD, Lakeland, FL

POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONSP S C FA E B17The Trifecta: Earning Workforce Credentials and College Sophomore Status in One YearThis clinic will illustrate an adaptable model that enables high school students to earn workforce certifications and achieve college sophomore status before graduating. Program construction, intervention strategies and collaboration will be highlighted. Participants will learn how to replicate this progressive framework at their institutions. Mortenous Johnson, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

P S A C FA E W B18Virginia Education Wizard: Helping Students Plan for Success!The Virginia Education Wizard is an innovative online career and college resource that is a result of collaborations throughout the state. The site provides users with comprehensive and individually tailored information on career and educational options. Learn how the Wizard brings together critical tools for students and administrators. Computer not required to attend. Erika Poindexter, Chris Pfautz, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA


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Clinic 2, Friday, 9:30–10:45 a.m.

WORKFORCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

B16Building Bridges Between the Real World and the Classroom Through Business-Education Partnership Initiatives: Lessons, Challenges and BarriersAlthough anchoring student learning in real-world needs is nothing new, it is becoming increasingly challenging in fast-changing technical fields. This is even more complex in countries that routinely appear in the lowest positions of international rankings on education, and suffer enormously from lack of basic resources. Presenters will share with participants the “nuts and bolts” on how a technical school (the Loyola Polytechnic Institute in the Dominican Republic) and a private company (IMCA, the Caterpillar dealership in the Dominican Republic) pioneered in the creation of a business-education initiative designed to foster technical education for academic and career success. This initiative is aligning major corporate players and transforming technical education in the country. The tenets of this new educational model will be highlighted and participants will take home innovative ideas about ways to deal with (within their own contexts) key educational issues like curriculum updates, methodological and pedagogical transformation, and how best to ensure significant benefits for both students and employers. Catherine Pina, IMCA, Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic; Jose Manuel Alcaraz, Barna Business School, Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic

P S A FA E W E11BA Correlation Study Between Emerging Technology Concepts and Job Requirements

Emerging growth technologies such as nanotechnology, photonics, and green energy offer multiple career opportunities. Entrance and exit points for many training programs are well defined and restricted. To take advantage of

previous skills and knowledge, correlation matrices are needed. This session will present the assessment methodology and process being used to create the matrices. Examples of military experience and prior knowledge will be correlated to job requirements in emerging technology areas. Attendees will participate in matrix creation. Deb Newberry, Nano-Link ATE Center, Rosemount, MN


Forum 4Friday, October 19, 11:00 a.m.–Noon

FEATUREDP S B C FA E W B15AOVAE: Overview of Recommendations and Issues Relative to State and Local CTE Accountability Systems

The State Perkins Accountability Congress supports the Department’s strategic goal of remaking the Perkins accountability system. Central to these efforts is obtaining feedback from states on

approaches to assessment of student and program outcomes. This session will review recommendations and issues relative to state and local accountability systems, drawing on the expertise identified by these groups. John Haigh, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE, Washington, DC; Lolita Hall, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond, VA

P S B C FAW B10 Lecture HallCreating Pathways to Prosperity: An Update on Harvard’s Pathways Project

Since early 2011, more than 30 states have hosted presentations, conferences, and other events focused on Harvard’s Pathways to Prosperity Report. In response to all the interest, the Pathways Project is now planning a national conference, Creating Pathways to Prosperity. And in collaboration with Jobs for

the Future, we are launching a Pathways to Prosperity Network with a number of states. This is a chance to learn what’s happening, and how you can get involved. William Symonds, Pathways to Prosperity Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATIONSP S FAW E11BNational Science Foundation-Funded PBL Scenario Development Fosters Curriculum Alignment in SC

Learn how a high school physics instructor incorporates physics-driven problem-based learning (PBL) projects to engage students and demonstrate relevance. SC ATE presenters will describe their collaboration, share ready-to-

implement PBL projects, and discuss a SC curriculum alignment project. Tressa Gardner, SC ATE Center of Excellence, Florence, SC; Andrew Bell, South Florence High School, Florence, SC

P S C FA B16Summer Digital Media Institute Using Adobe InDesign to Earn Advanced College CreditSanta 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, for which they are eligible to receive three advanced college credits. Computers not required to attend. Priscilla Parker, Wendy Hofer, Jorge Ibanez, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL; Tina Gennaro, Professional Academies Magnet at Loften HS, Gainesville, FL

P S A B C FA E W E10BGE2—Girls Exploring Engineering: Advancing Gender Diversity in Pre-Collegiate Engineering EducationLearn about an innovative course designed to encourage female students in STEM careers. Girls Exploring Engineering (GE2) is an all-girl engineering class at the Chantilly Academy that has produced amazing results in the movement of females into postsecondary studies in engineering. The STEM-focused course includes numerous curriculum enhancements and advanced, high-value external partnerships with higher education, industry, and the government. These partners provide challenging, real-world practice through design projects, cybersecurity competitions, professional engineer mentors, service learning projects, and program development consultation from an advisory committee. Joan Ozdogan, Chantilly Academy, Chantilly, VA; Cara Kirby, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA

P S A B C FA E E21CPlaying Games With Education: Incorporating Games and Simulations Into CurriculumLearning about games, simulations, and gamers (otherwise known as students) can help any educator motivate and engage learners. This presentation is designed to help educators understand the mindsets of gamers, learn how to construct lessons using contextual games and simulations, and/or have students try out different careers. Computers not required to attend. Jeannie Justice, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL


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Forum 4, Friday, 11:00 a.m.–Noon

CAREER COUNSELING & COACHINGP S C FA E W B18RU “College & Career” Ready? Career Development Resources for K-12 Students and Parents in VirginiaThe Virginia Department of Education has numerous academic and career planning resources available for students and parents in the Commonwealth. This session will highlight resources that highlight career clusters and pathways for K-12 student career development. Joseph Wharff, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond, VA

S C FA B12Helping Students at a Middle College High School to Graduate on TimeAttendees will hear what the Williamson County Middle College High School is doing to help students who do not fit into traditional schools to graduate on time and not become 5th-year seniors. Earl Santymire, Williamson County Middle College High School, Franklin, TN

ADULT CAREER PATHWAYS

PA B FA E W E10DVirginia: Building Bridges for Adults in TransitionThrough partnerships between community colleges and adult education, Virginia is building bridges to college and careers for adults who lack high school diplomas or GEDs. This interactive session will focus on how two Virginia transition programs, Middle College and PluggedInVA, assist this population in preparing for higher education and careers. Kathleen Daly, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Richmond, VA; Caroline Thurston, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA

P S A B C FA E W E10CMoving On Up: How Integrated Job Training Yields ResultsAn estimated 90 million Americans lack the basic literacy, numeracy, and English-language skills needed for continuing education and good jobs. Instruction that combines fundamental education with technical skills known as integrated training is crucial to workforce development programming for workers who lack these basics. This session will explore integrated training as part of NCLR’s Career Pathways Initiative, supported by the Walmart Foundation. Surabhi Jain, Emma Oppenheim, National Council of La Raza, Chicago, IL

P S A B FA E W B19Lake Land College’s Fundamentals of Applied Technology Program: Adult and Workforce EducationLake Land College Adult and Workforce Education’s Fundamentals of Applied Technology Program is designed to prepare students for direct employment and/or entrance into postsecondary education programs of study. Participants in the program gain information on funding streams that can assist students in accessing career and technical educational programs. Brian Haskins, Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL

LEADERSHIP/OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES

PA FA B13Redesigning the Developmental English Curriculum in Virginia’s Community CollegesThis presentation will provide an overview of the redesign of the developmental English curriculum in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). In response to low success rates, Virginia’s 23 community colleges have worked in tandem with system representatives over the past several years to overhaul developmental English to provide students with the opportunity to complete coursework in a year’s time. The implementation will be at scale and will provide a new streamlined pathway to postsecondary education. Jennifer Allman, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA

POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONS

P S A C FA B14Implementing a Mechanism for Automatic Career Pathways College Credit and Seamless TransitionsSanta 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. Billie Monroe, Santa Fe College Blount Center, Gainesville, FL; Gayle Jones, Dan Lackey, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL; Glenda Ruise, Bradford-Union Area Career Technical Center, Starke, FL

P S A B C FA E W E11CRecruiting Traditional and Adult Students to CTCs + AAS + BAS Career PathwaysMillions of Americans lack the high-tech skills needed to gain employment in the global economy to earn a family-sustaining wage. Participants will learn how the Pennsylvania educational institutions created a 2+2+2 collaborative partnership between career and technology centers, community colleges, and four-year institutions with a new AAS-to-BAS degree option. Carol Adukaitis, PA State System of Higher Education, Harrisburg, PA


Forum 4, Friday, 11:00 a.m.–Noon

WORKFORCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA B W B17Building Productive Partnerships With Businesses for Future Employment of Students and Adults

Establishing productive partnerships with businesses, organizations, and

agencies gives students and adults the ability to build relationships with future employers. Creating early awareness of businesses’ specific education requirements and job skills helps students and adults match career aspirations with employers. Scott Vandever, Quint DeWitte, Kuder, Inc., Adel, IA

P S B C FA E W E10AWisconsin Youth Apprenticeship 2012: Still Investing in Wisconsin’s FutureWisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship (YA) integrates classroom and work-based learning for high school juniors and seniors. In the last six years, YA has been updated to reflect more flexible options for employer implementation! Attend to hear how you can use this model with employers and schools to make students career ready! Robin Kroyer-Kubicek, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Colgate, WI

SUSTAINABILITYP S A B C FA E W B15CGreat Ideas + Essential Elements + What in the World Do They Want = $Grantwriting can be quite a daunting task! The session will share tips from a national grantwriting perspective on how to check all the blocks and set yourself apart! Libby Livings-Eassa, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL


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If I Had a HammerAs a child, Perry Wilson did not do well in school and was later diagnosed with dyslexia, but not before he had failed fifth grade, been passed on from grade to grade without being able to read, and dropped out of two colleges. Today he is a master carpenter who learned to read and do complicated math through his trade. Because of his school trouble, Wilson created the If I Had a Hammer program to teach

elementary and middle school students the value of mathematics and give them a chance to learn math in a different way. So far, over 500,000 children in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico have benefited from its methods. Come hear Perry’s compelling story about “Hammer” and how it’s being used to transform lives of many students, especially those from low-income families who are learning how to succeed. He also trains college students to deliver the math/construction lessons to the young students. Perry Wilson, Founder, If I Had a Hammer, Nashville, TN

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 CTE initiatives.

The Board’s current membership includes:

Kathy J. D’Antoni, West Virginia Dept. of Education, Charleston, WV

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

Jeraline M. Marsh, School District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL, and President, National Association for Career Pathways Leadership

Sharon Peery, Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, VA

Mark Turner, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA

15- and 20-Year MembersWe would like to recognize members of NCPN who have been with us for 15 and 20 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 CTE and the National Career Pathways Network.

15-year Members Ginny Amato Sherry Bradish

20-year Members Gary Keener Sue Shields

Moderator: David BondDirector, National Career

Pathways Network

Lolita HallDirector, Office of Career and Technical Education

Services, Virginia Department of Education

Scott VandeverVice President, Kuder, Inc.,

NCPN Conference Sponsor and 2013 Sponsor of the Career Pathways

Partnership Excellence Award

NCPN Member LuncheonFriday, October 19, Noon–1:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom B

For members only and nonmembers who have purchased tickets

FEATUREDP S B C FA E W B15AOVAE RPOS Panel: Implementing Rigorous Programs of Study from Multiple Perspectives

Participants will hear about “lessons learned” and “challenges” from the perspective of state-level administration, local/district administrators, and classroom teachers representing the OVAE-funded Model RPOS sites as they put into practice the Ten Components of the Design Framework.

Panelists will include representatives from the RPOS states. Moderator: Robin Utz, U.S. Department of Education, OVAE, Washington, DC; Panelists: State- and local-level Rigorous Program of Study (RPOS) grantees

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATIONSP S A B C FA E W E10DI Couldn’t Fix Your Brakes, So I Made the Horn LouderDo you want to leave a child behind? What are the real issues? Does stress keep us from addressing them? Successful educators face life simply. Learn ten keys to successfully approach life with practical ideas and activities to “fix your brakes.” Come “tune up your engine” with fun, simple, powerful ideas. Troy Christensen, Bridgerland Applied Technology College, Brigham City, UT

P S FA E10CAligning Career and Technical Education Programs With 21st-Century Skills: A Marriage Made in HeavenThe purpose of this presentation is to answer questions such as: Why are 21st-century skills so important? What do we know about 21st-century audiences? How does 21st-century learning impact teacher candidates? What strategies can you use to incorporate 21st-century learning in your classroom? Are 21st-century schools up to the task? Did you get your invitation to the wedding? Come find out how we are up to the challenge. If we are, then let’s bring out the champagne and start dancing! Donna Everett, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

P S A B C FA E W B10 Lecture HallI Have an iPad, Now What Do I Do With It? (REPEAT SESSION)iPads are magical devices that are changing the way we educate our students. This interactive presentation will focus on successfully implementing tablet devices in schools and using them as more than just e-book readers. See how they can be used to create rich, dynamic learning environments. Come share what you have done with Pads or other tablets in your classroom. The presenter has been incorporating this new device in education since its launch. iPad not required to attend. Nai Wang, KP Education Systems, Phoenix, AZ

CAREER COUNSELING & COACHINGPA B C A E W B15CBenefits Access for College Completion (BACC): Helping Low-Income Students Persist and CompleteThis session will present strategies and resources for working with low-income students to help them access public benefits that they are eligible for but may not be aware of. The Benefits Access for College Completion project is focused on strengthening individuals for college and global success. Jean Petty, Molly Middlehurst, American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Peoria, AZ; Maryann Haytmanek, Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA

S C B14Counseling and Career Planning at WAHS: A Four-Year ApproachCounselors and career specialists at Western Albemarle High School have worked closely together to develop classroom lessons that promote active learning, are age appropriate, and cover meaningful topics that we want our students to learn. This session will provide an overview of all lessons and activities. The details of how to implement the activities will be made available online. The session will be appropriate for counselors, career specialists, and coaches who are new to their positions or are looking for fresh ideas to enhance an existing curriculum. Caroline Bertrand, Western Albemarle High School, Crozet, VA

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ADULT CAREER PATHWAYSPA B C FA E W E21BVirginia’s Rapid Response Program: A Career Pathway Portal That Leverages Partner Services to Enhance Results for Customers in TransitionSuccessful career pathways systems are built on trusting relationships and communication between public and private partners. As a portal to the Career Pathways System, the Rapid Response Program in Virginia will share ways to expand services and resources by capitalizing on partnerships that include business, workforce, and economic development representatives, in addition to local, state, and federal government entities. Evaluative outcome reports from the Joint Forces Command Transition Center will be shared to illustrate our success. We will provide a continuous improvement model for participants. Felecia McClenny, Virginia Community College System, Richmond, VA; Beckie Cox, New River Community College, Dublin, VA; Evelyn Cromartie, Gregory Vaughn, Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, VA; Jameo Pollock, John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA; Curtis Wray, Thomas Nelson Community College, Newport News, VA

PAB CFAEW B13Indiana’s WorkINdiana Program: Redefining Adult Education Through Occupational CertificationsIndiana is in the second year of implementation of its WorkINdiana program, which offers occupational training to adult education students in six industry sectors: advanced manufacturing, TDL, healthcare, business, IT, and hospitality. We will give an overview of Indiana’s statewide framework and grant process, examples of successful program development at the local level, and initial outcomes data. Marie Mackintosh, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Indianapolis, IN; Todd Deley, Washington Township Schools, Indianapolis, IN; Gus Linde, EmployIndy, Indianapolis, IN; Lara Pastore, Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, Indianapolis, IN

LEADERSHIP/OPERATIONAL STRATEGIESPSAB CFAEW B18Collaborating Across the Pipeline to Increase Nontraditional Student Success in STEM ProgramsThrough the collaboration of faculty, counselors, and administrators from middle schools, high schools, career centers (both secondary and adult), community colleges, four-year universities, and local employers, The Ohio STEM Equity Pipeline Project has been successful in developing and implementing innovative research-based strategies for increasing the access and success of nontraditional female students in STEM programs. Ben Williams, Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

S C FA B17Verso: Virginia’s Online System for CTE Program Information and CurriculumVirginia’s Educational Resource System Online, VERSO, houses all CTE course data in an easy-to-use web-based system. Come see how Virginia delivers a wealth of curriculum-related resources to its CTE teachers and administrators. All courses include the mandatory 21 Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth and are correlated to at least one industry credential. Computer not required to attend. Margaret Watson, CTE Resource Center, Henrico, VA

POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONSP S FA B12Proficiency Credit Makes the Grade!High school students are benefiting from Anne Arundel Community College’s proficiency credit initiative. Under this program, students can be awarded graded college credit for completing a college assessment aligned to a high school CTE program. During this session, development and implementation of the proficiency credit process will be shared. Mary Garner, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

WORKFORCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTP S A B C FA E W E21CSMART Teacher Institute: Creating Maritime Career Awareness, Developing Curricula Through Professional Development

The SMART Maritime Teacher Institute is a replicable professional development model that produces real results in the maritime transportation industry. Learn how the Institute is exposing educators to this nationally-important

industry, facilitating dialogue between industry leaders and teachers/instructors, producing relevant classroom curriculum, and developing career pathways within STEM education. Moderator: Barbara Murray, Southeast Maritime and Transportation Center (SMART), Virginia Beach, VA; Panelists: Vanessa Barger, Mathews High School, Mathews, VA; Tom Delaney, Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA; Jennifer McClain, Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA; Mitzi Plunkett, South Broward High School, Hollywood, FL

PA B C FA E W B19Going for Gold: Developing Human CapitalIn this session you will learn about the national workforce crisis, why credentials are gaining increased recognition nationwide, and how you can prepare your learners for certification tests. Mitch Rosin, McGraw-Hill Education, Chicago, IL

Forum 5, Friday, 1:30–2:30 p.m.


SUSTAINABILITYP S A B C FA E W E11CPartners Support the CTE: Learning That Works for America™The CTE community is building support for the CTE: Learning That Works for America™ campaign, an initiative designed to raise awareness about the value of quality CTE programs across the nation. The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) in 2011 launched the campaign, which has now been embraced by other CTE family associations such as ACTE and SkillsUSA, and by CTE advocates at administrative and local levels. Learn how CTE leaders are supporting the campaign and using it to support their efforts at their organizations, districts, schools, and colleges. Erin Uy, National Association of State Directors for Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc), Washington, DC



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FEATUREDP S A C FA E W E10DFull Spectrum Learning: STEM + Humanities and the Case for TE(a)MS Model Schools

Our modern notion of STEM is generally limited to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses, disciplines, and jobs. The humanities and arts, however, are rooted in a holistic approach to learning that includes grammar, rhetoric, logic, mathematics, geometry, music, and astronomy in ancient

antiquity. Emerging TE(a)MS model schools are evolving the classical and modern notions of the well-rounded student by integrating subjects through career and technical education. Attend this session to discover how CTE-academic integration is leading to a new standard of excellence in schools across America. Jim Brazell, VentureRAMP, Inc., San Antonio, TX

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATIONSP S A B FAW E11BMaryland’s Program of Study in Cybersecurity: CAE & NICE Framework and Postsecondary Articulation

Maryland’s cybersecurity career pathway is based on direct articulation with the Centers of Academic Excellence and supports the NICE Framework. It integrates both industry competencies and certifications and the career

cluster knowledge and skill sets aligned with stackable credentials. Find out about the Maryland program and a national rollout. Davina Pruitt-Mentle, ETPRO/CyberWatch, Clarksville, MD

P S A B AW E11CShades of Deming! Quality Improvement Again?So you thought you just had to plan your career pathway program and it would continue on its own. Either your program is improving or you are losing ground. In the world of continuous change and technology, you can’t afford to forget what we learned from Deming and quality improvement. We have to plan for continuous improvement. Come see how to apply the principles of QI to career pathways. Sandra Harwell, CORD, Lakeland, FL

P S FA B17Maximizing the CTE Context: Strengthening Academic Skills in Career PathwaysParticipants will benefit from learning the latest findings from the NRCCTE curriculum integration projects. They will also leave with some practical “takeaways” that can be applied in the development of career pathways. Donna Pearson, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

P S F B13Teaching Introductory Electronics Skills by Intelligent SimulationsA browser-based program delivers realistic lab problems with simulated equipment for an introductory DC/AC electronics course, and then grades and advises students much as a teacher would, 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. This NSF-funded “SPARKS” project is freely available through the Concord Consortium portal. Interested? Come see what students and teachers are saying, see a demonstration of our modules, and sign up your school! Computer not required to attend. John Chamberlain, CORD, Waco, TX

CAREER COUNSELING & COACHINGS A B C A E B14Get To Work! Your PortfolioConference attendees will learn strategies for helping students create job portfolios that will demonstrate their appropriateness as candidates for employment and how to utilize industry professionals as key links into the job market. LaWanda Woods, John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA

P S A B FA E W B18Creating Academic and Career Pathways for Young AdultsLearn how middle college participants obtain their GED and receive academic and career readiness training on the campus of Patrick Henry Community College. We utilize college instructors, staff, career coaches, and community resources, making transition from secondary to postsecondary achievable. Give them hope. Help them become better educated, employable, and successful. Christy Yaple, Colin Ferguson, Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville, VA

Forum 6Friday, October 19, 2:45–3:45 p.m.


ADULT CAREER PATHWAYSA C FA B15CFrom Literacy to Postsecondary: Keeping Students on Their Career PathsIn this session, participants are presented with examples of implementation strategies for different components of an adult education career pathway program from literacy to postsecondary. Participants will also interact and have the opportunity to share their best practices. Lucimara Mello, June Rall, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL

LEADERSHIP/OPERATIONAL STRATEGIESPA A E W E21BBusiness Solutions Team: Eliminating the Confusion for EmployersThis presentation will focus on how the Greater Richmond VA Region, under the umbrella of the capital region Workforce Investment Board (WIB), known as RESOURCE, developed a business solutions team (BST) focusing on the core services that the collective agency partners provide. In the past, there was much confusion about what agency to go to for workforce assistance, and because of that, area businesses didn’t want to use the services of the agencies. Leontine Jameson, RESOURCE, Sandston, VA

P S B C FA E W B15AGot an App for That! Rigorous Programs of Study Technical Skill AttainmentThis presentation will showcase a unique and immediate way to track student progress through Rigorous Programs of Study using a technical skill attainment application for an iPad. Through an OVAE grant, an urban, suburban, and rural school district track student career technical education development toward postsecondary education and the workforce. Aaron Hoffman, Everest School District, Schofield, WI; Greg Cisewski, Robert Marlowe, Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI; James Mackey, Wisconsin Technical College System, Madison, WI; Jay Stulo, Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI

PA B C FA E W B16Powerful Sustainable Collaborations: Integrating Innovative Building Construction and Apprenticeship Initiatives Through PartnershipsLearn how building construction and apprenticeship programs offered at Santa Fe College’s first LEED center have developed joint projects involving a solar feed-in tariff, green jobs, and sustainable house construction projects with secondary, postsecondary, community and business partners. Career pathways activities, regional articulations, and university transfer options will be discussed. Jane Parkin, Justin MacDougall, Billie Monroe, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL

POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONSP A B19Enhancing Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment Quality Through NACEP’s National Standards and AccreditationNational Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships standards and accreditation ensure that college courses offered in secondary locations are as rigorous as courses on sponsoring college campuses. Maysville Community and Technical College will share how colleges can oversee the quality of these transitional courses to ensure effective programs of study. Adam Lowe, National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, Chapel Hill, NC; Juston Pate, Maysville Community and Technical College, Maysville, KY

WORKFORCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS A E W B12A Globally Competent Workforce: What It Means and Why It MattersParticipants will examine global competence as defined by the Council of Chief State School Officers and Asia Society and discuss the overlap with career readiness and within the CTE Career Clusters Framework. The presenters and audience will discuss strategies and policy implications to prepare globally competitive students. Heather Singmaster, Asia Society, Portland, OR; Jennifer Manise, Longview Foundation, Falls Church, VA; Debra Andrews, Maine Department of Education, Augusta, ME

P S A B C FA E W E21CEnhancing Career Pathways Through Industry-Recognized CredentialsNCCER has developed over fifty craft training programs for construction, maintenance, pipeline, and energy. Learn more about the career opportunities in the construction industry for career and technical students who carry industry-recognized credentials. Teachers and administrators will benefit from attending this presentation. Miriam Perez, NCCER, Alachua, FL



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Sheila Wilson Conference Manager National Career Pathways Network

KeynoteWalk Like You Have Somewhere to Go As the mother of one of the greatest athletes of all time, Lucille O’Neal’s journey has been marked by much more than being “Shaquille O’Neal’s mom.” A master motivator and champion of family and education, O’Neal’s circumstances shaped her perspective and strengthened her resolve to overcome the challenges she would encounter later. She is the author of Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go. In 1997, O’Neal fulfilled her longtime dream of going back to school. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the Adult Education Program at Bethune-Cookman University and completed her graduate program (master of arts in organizational management) at the University of Phoenix. Lucille O’Neal, Speaker and Author of Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go

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 2013 NCPN conference• Two-night stay at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio (location of 2013 NCPN conference)• Two airline tickets (NCPN provides) and a two-night stay at a Hyatt anywhere in the Continental U.S.

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Please visit our exhibitors in Exhibit Hall A, Thursday 8:00–5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Booth numbers are above the exhibitor names.

Booth 36Adult Career Pathways Training and Support Center Kratos Learning2920 South Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22206 Phone: 703-299-1653 Contact Name: Micah Azzano E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.acp-sc.orgThe Adult Career Pathways Training and Support Center is designed and managed by Kratos Learning in partnership with the Center for Occupational Research and Development as part of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education’s national Designing Instruction for Career Pathways initiative.

Booth 25ASVAB Career Exploration Program2834 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 Phone: 847-688-3680 Fax: 847-688-4579 Contact Name: Ted Hagert E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.asvabprogram.com The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a free program that assists students with career decisions. Students explore career information matching their interest, abilities, and preferences.

Booth 30Aztec Software51 Commerce Street Springfield, NJ 07081 Phone: 973-258-0011 Fax: 973-258-0010 Contact Name: Adriane Fajnor E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.aztecsoftware.comWe provide individualized, targeted, computer-based solutions that assist in mastering literacy and educational foundations, career readiness skills, GEDÂ®/TABE preparation and financial literacy. We help learners make smooth transitions from secondary to postsecondary to employment! Special offers for conference attendees!

Booth 38Burlington English1499 West Palmetto Park Road #170 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Phone: 561-672-7826 Contact Name: Jennifer Carlson E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.burlingtonenglish.comBurlington English, the world’s leading online platform for learning English, offers contextualized Career Extensions for ESOL students to transition seamlessly from general ESOL courses into their chosen career path.

Booth 24CTECS1866 Southern Lane Decatur, GA 30033 Phone: 404-679-4501 Fax: 404-679-4556 Contact Name: Ken Potthoff E-Mail: [email protected] Website: 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.

Booth 27CareerSafe Online1005 University Drive East College Station, TX 77840 Phone: 888-614-7233 Fax: 979.260.0037 Contact Name: Andrea Foster Mack E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.careersafeonline.comCareerSafe Online is the National Youth Safety Initiative that provides Federal OSHA 10-hour training for secondary and postsecondary students nationwide.

Booth 34Career Solutions Publishing1199 Lancaster Avenue Berwyn, PA 19312 Phone: 888-299-2784 Fax: 610-993-8249 Contact Name: Dr. Daniel K. Smith E-Mail: [email protected] Website: 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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Booth 35CORDPO Box 21689 Waco, TX 76702 Phone: 254-772-8756 Fax: 254-776-2306 Contact Name: Teemus Warner E-Mail: [email protected] Website: 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 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.

Booth 72CORD CommunicationsPO Box 21206 Waco, TX 76702 Phone: 800-231-3015 Fax: 254-776-3906 Contact Name: Sharon Kroll E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.cordcommunications.com Your source for contextual teaching materials for math and science! Teach the way students learn best!

Booth 73CORD OnlinePO Box 21206 Waco, TX 76702 Phone: 800-231-3015 Fax: 254-776-3906 Contact Name: Darin Brock E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://cordmathacademy.com/CORD Online introduces the newly-released CORD Math Academy, a web-based, self-paced math remediation program. Aimed at incoming college freshman, the course can be used as a hybrid class and online course or as a refresher course for those needing preparation for college math courses.

Booth 23DEPCO, LLCPO Box 178 Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone: 800-767-1062 Fax: 620-231-0024 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.depcollc.comFor three decades, DEPCO has been successfully furnishing Interactive Career Labs to schools. DEPCO provides curriculum titles in health science; business, marketing, and information technology (IT); career explorations; family and consumer sciences (FACS); manufacturing; and pre-engineering.

Booth 19EdITS PublishingPO Box 7234 San Diego, CA 92167 Phone: 619-222-1666 Fax: 619-226-1666 Contact Name: Customer Service/Kimberly Frichtel E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.edits.netFor over 50 years, EdITS has been the industry leader in guidance and instructional materials. We feature the COPSystem career assessment, which relate interests, abilities and values, as well as CERES, which integrates career education throughout the curriculum. Our online version of the COPS Interest Inventory, the CAPS ability battery, and the COPES values survey is currently available. Additionally, we offer various measures of personality, self-concept and study attitudes.

Booth 22ed2go40880 County Center Drive Temecula, CA 92591 Phone: 951-491-8880 Fax: 951-719-3333 Contact Name: Ron Stefanski E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www/ed2go.comEducation To Go (ed2go) is the leader in the online continuing education and career training markets. Our ever-growing catalog of Online Instructor-Led Courses and Career Training Programs provides students online learning solutions for professional and workforce development, continuing education, career skills training, certificate programs, and personal enrichment.

Booth 26Education20207303 E. Earll Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Phone: 480-423-0118 Fax: 480-423-0213 Contact Name: Lynette McVay E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.education2020.com Education2020 is a leading provider of core and elective instruction for students in grades 6–12.

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Booths 70 & 71Energy Concepts, Inc.404 Washington Boulevard Mundelein, IL 60060 Phone: 847-837-8191 Fax: 847-837-8171 Contact Name: Merrill Rudes E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.eci-info.comEnergy Concepts, will display its complete line of training systems which include Electricity/Electronics, Introduction to Engineering, Industrial Control, Biotechnology, PT/Physics in Context, and Material Science Technology.

Booth 68Essential Education895 NW Grant Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330 Phone: 800-931-8069 Fax: 640-230-1171 Contact Name: Jason Guard E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.PassGED.com/educatorsProvider of accelerated GED preparation program, GED Academy, and the digital literacy skills needed for college and career success through Computer Essentials Online.

Booth 28Goodheart-Willcox Publisher18604 West Creek Drive Tinley Park, IL 60477 Phone: 800-323-0440 Fax: 888-409-3900 Contact Name: James F. Walsh E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.g-w.comAccurate and up-to-date content is critical to teaching and learning success. See the newest online textbooks, digital media, online courses and other resources published for career and technical education.

Booth 29If I Had a HammerPerry Wilson 320 Main Street, Suite 210 Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-591-1600 Perry Wilson created the If I Had a Hammer program to teach elementary and middle school students the value of mathematics and give them a chance to learn math in a different way. Over 500,000 children in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico have benefited from its methods. He also trains college students to deliver the math/construction lessons to the young students.

Booth 11International Baccalaureate7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 200 W Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-202-3000 Contact Name: Natasha Deflorian E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.ibo.orgThe International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission. The IB offers four high quality programmes of international education to a worldwide community of schools.

Booth 33JIST Publishing875 Montreal Way St. Paul, MN 55102 Phone: 800-328-1452 Fax: 800-328-4564 Contact Name: Becky Wagner E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.emcp.comJIST Publishing is an authority on career and job search and offers practical, self-directed products and training tools for corrections, education, business, and counseling.

Booth 10KP Education Systems3721 East Sunnyside Drive Phoenix, AZ 85028 Phone: 800-701-6323 Contact Name: Nai Wang E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.kpcurriculum.comOnline hybrid learning for Culinary Arts, Food Science and FACS.

Booths 12 & 13Kuder302 Visions Parkway Adel, IA 50003 Phone: 800-314-8972 Fax: 515-993-5422 Contact Name: Scott Vandever E-Mail: [email protected] Website: 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.

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Booths 8 & 9Lab-Volt SystemsPO Box 686 Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Phone: 732-938-2000 Contact Name: Deanne Caruso E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.labvolt.comLab-Volt supplies schools and training institutions with hands-on technical training equipment and learning systems for workforce development.

Booth 21McGraw-Hill Education8787 Orion Place Columbus, OH 43240-4027 Phone: 614-430-4970 Fax: 614-430-4304 Contact Name: Kay Stefanski E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.MHEonline.comMcGraw-Hill is a world leader in workforce development with a suite of online and print training and educational courses for workforce and certification programs. Our latest innovation is Workforce Connects—an online integrated career pathways system with contextualized instruction that builds the academic and workplace competencies needed to become career ready. Take one test drive and you’ll understand why workforce stakeholders are excited about how this system prepares job seekers with the skills needed for gainful employment in high-growth, high-demand sectors. Go to www.workforceconnects.com.

Booths 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7National Science Foundation ATE CentersWebsite: http://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.

Booth 39National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships126 Mallette Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Phone: 919-593-5205 Fax: 877-572-8693 Contact Name: Adam I. Lowe E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nacep.orgNACEP ensures the excellence of college courses in high school through national standards and accreditation, and promotes knowledge sharing, networking, and advocacy that advances the field.

Booth 37NCCER13614 Progress Boulevard Alachua, FL 32615 Phone: 386-518-6500 Contact Name: Ed Prevatt E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.nccer.org NCCER is a not-for-profit education foundation created to develop standardized construction and maintenance curricula and assessments with portable, industry-recognized credentials.

Booth 44NOCTI500 North Bronson Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: 800-334-6283 Fax: 231-796-4699 Contact Name: Lisa Brauher E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.nocti.orgNOCTI provides a variety of instructional improvement tools for education. In addition to over 80 standardized assessments, NOCTI also offers customized assessment development options.

Booth 31Paxen Learning Corporation710 Atlantis Road Melbourne, FL 32904 Phone: 800-247-2936 Fax: 321-951-1617 Website: 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.

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Booth 42Paxton/Patterson7523 South Sayre Avenue Chicago, IL 60638 Phone: 800-323-8484 Fax: 708-594-1907 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.paxtonpatterson.comLearning Systems for STEM, Construction, Health Science, and Family & Consumer Sciences which help students discover their sweet spot, where interests and aptitudes converge. See how these carefully crafted learning systems meet national and state standards while improving literacy, science and math skills. We also stock over 12,000 tools, supplies and related items for CTE programs.

Booth 15Pearson501 Boylston, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 866-326-4259 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.PearsonSchool.com/CTEPearson publishes outstanding Career & Technical Education print and technology resources for Computer Applications, Technical Trades, Health Science, Agriculture, and Family & Consumer Sciences. Please visit www.PearsonSchool.com/CTE or call 866-326-4259.

Booth 69Pearson ELT10 Bank Street, Suite 1030 White Plains, NY 10606 Phone: 914-287-8059 Fax: 914-421-5598 Contact Name: Sheila Petersen E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.pearsoneltusa.comPearson is a global company with hundreds of publishing imprints. Coming together as Pearson symbolizes our commitment to help students reach their potential in and outside the classroom.

Booth 17Presentation Systems South, IncPO Box 3872 Mooresville, NC 28117 Phone: 704-662-3711 Website: www.carolinaposterprinters.comLearn On Demand full color poster printer, Max Graphic System, Cool Lam Cold Laminators.

Booths 66 & 67SAVE CorporationP O Box 278 Edgewater, FL 32132 Phone: 866-968-4911 Fax: 800-888-6021 Contact Name: Tony Sanders E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.911simulators.comSAVE Corporation’s “REAL 911 Simulator”. Practice “REAL” procedures and protocols in a safe and recorded environment. Evaluate multitasking skills immediately to increase productivity and accuracy. “Make Mistakes Without Making Headlines.”

Booth 1Scarf King18 Meadow Lane Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 Phone: 646-232-6105Cashmere scarves.

Booth 41STATco4241 Wood Hi Road Victoria, TX 77905 Phone: 361-578-0389 Fax: 361-578-4467 Contact Name: Robin Carville E-Mail: [email protected] Website: 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.

Booth 14Stratasys 3D Printers & Production Systems7665 Commerce Way Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Phone: 952-937-3000 Fax: 952-937-0070 Contact Name: Jesse Roitenberg E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.stratasys.comStratasys manufactures 3D printers under the brand Dimension and uPrint SE, which enable students to bring CAD files and designs to life in durable plastic.

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Booth 43Today’s Class200 Cahaba Park Circle, Suite 250 Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: 877-224-0435 Fax: 205-970-0072 Contact Name: Peggy Albano E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.todaysclass.com Today’s Class is an online interactive arena for the presentation of terminology, theory, and subject fundamentals. By implementing Today’s Class into their curricula, instructors are able to offer students an exciting online classroom where the course material comes alive—something no textbook can do.

Booth 16University of Maryland University College3501 University Boulevard East Adelphi, MD 20783 Phone: 800-888-UMUC Fax: 443-459-3505 Contact Name: Meg Tuozzo E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.umuc.eduUMUC’s Community College Alliance program provides a seamless transition from associate’s to bachelor’s degrees at more than 80 community colleges nationwide.

Booth 2Venture Publishing, Inc.2710 Longwood Drive Franklin, TN 37069 Phone: 615-662-0236 Fax: 615-662-0230 Contact Name: Toni Fitzpenn E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.venturepubs.comVenture Publications, Inc is the creator of career discovery magazines—Movin’ On, Your College and Career Guide (for 10th–12th grades) and On Track, Your Career Discovery Guide (for 5th–9th grades). FREE Teacher Lesson Plans provide career curriculum for the classroom, after school career exploration workshops or a career day event. Features include a mini-Holland RIASEC personality quiz with focus on Career Pathways and a reading comprehension quiz. On Track and Movin’ On offer customization–perfect for CTE program recruitment, Career Academies, Career Centers, College Readiness programs, and two-year college recruitment. Use Carl Perkins funds!

Booth 20Vocational Research Institute1845 Walnut Street - Suite 660 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-875-7387 Fax: 215-875-0198 Contact Name: Cal Schaerer E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.vri.orgCareerScope® is the validated aptitude and interest assessment that objectively identifies the most relevant Career Clusters, Pathways, and Specialties for evaluees. Available online or on CD.

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The Virginia Student Showcase will feature some of the best student programs in Virginia. Please visit these booths and learn more about these exciting programs.

Andy the Ambulance (EMT I and II)Dr. Ernestine Scott Richmond Public Schools, Richmond VA http://web.richmond.k12.va.us/rtc/Home.aspx Emergency Medical Technician I & II students in Richmond City Public Schools Governor’s Career and Technical Education Academy for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) will feature “Andy the Ambulance” to showcase educating students about Emergency Services and the role of the EMT. Andy the Ambulance™ is a fully animated, industrial-grade safety education robot and is an innovative and effective way to teach hazard awareness, injury prevention, and EMS promotion.

Culinary Arts/ProStartWm Kyle Bryan, Instructor: Chef Sandra Hawk Buckingham CTE Center, Buckingham Va. http://www.bcpschools.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=1327&linkid=nav-menu-container-4-5487The Culinary Arts program at Buckingham CTE Center has been chosen by Sullivan University as one of the Hot 100 culinary programs in the nation. Each year, the hot 100 recognizes secondary programs which have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in culinary arts education. Chef Sandra Hawks and five of her top students will share a student created video about Serv-safe certification as well as share information on the ProStart program and other successes.

High Performance TechnologyVincent A. Brown Southside Virginia Community College, Alberta, VAThis is a two year program where students focus on 6 topics of study pertaining to engineering - Electricity/Electronics, Mechanical, Design, Manufacturing, Quality Control and Robotics. The robotics team competes annually on the state and world level where they have finished 33rd place out of 600 teams and 82nd place out of 1200 teams the past two years.

New River Office of Transitional Programs Jenny Bolte New River Community College, Dublin, VA www.nr.edu/transitionalThis integrated transitions office braids federal and state funds to provide a comprehensive suite of programs that help individuals raise skill levels, earn a GED® or a high school diploma, earn the Career Readiness Certificate, develop soft skills, and ensure college success. Students benefit from a “one stop shop” for adult education, work-skills, Middle College, and co-enrolled GED and college credit classes, which elsewhere are offered through multiple agencies.

Recycle & Redesign FashionRachel VanPelt, Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher James Madison High School, Vienna, VA http://www.fcps.edu/MadisonHS/ By integrating FCCLA competitive events into the Intro to Fashion and Interior Design course, students demonstrate knowledge of fashion design while learning about conservation and sustainability. One project involved redesigning high heels using soda cans and creating a skirt from soda bottle labels. Learning was enhanced through research of the environmental impact of the production of bottled sodas.

TALON 540 Godwin FIRST Robotics & STEM EducationMr. E. Henry Hurlburt II Mills E. Godwin High School, Henrico, VA www.team540.comTALON 540 is a student run and adult mentor lead FIRST robotics team / organization whose motto is “we are more than a robot.” Our mission is to spread the word of FIRST robotics and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in our local, state, and regional localities in various community service projects / events throughout the year.

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AAdukaitis, Carol 34Alcaraz, Jose Manuel 32Allen, Linda 19, 29Allen, Nancy 28Allman, Jennifer 34Anderson, Neal 24Andrews, Debra 41Ashley, Joseph 31Avery, Holly 21

BBakkum, Korry 30Ballard, Keith 28Barger, Marilyn 15, 18Barger, Vanessa 16, 38Battle, Huey 18, 22Beauman, Frances 28Beheler, Ann 15, 26Bell, Andrew 16, 33Bertrand, Caroline 37Blankenship, Darrell 29Blomquist, Liz 21Bolte, Virginia 20Bolton, Alicia 24Bond, David 17, 36Brazell, Jim 40Brennan-Jones, Cynthia 23, 28Brite, Janice 11Brock, Darin 18Brooks, Jamal 25Brown, Bill 26Brummett, Judith 24Brustein, Michael 27, 28Burke, Scott 19Byron, Kathy 22

CCarlson, Jennifer 29Carpenter, Shelli 21Carrier, Achsah 20, 29Carson, Michelle 25Castle, Kathleen 29Chamberlain, John 40Chase, Stan 15, 22Christensen, Troy 37Cisewski, Greg 41Clelland, Nelda 20Corral, Laura 24Cotner, Hope 12, 25Courtnage, Lyle 11, 30Cox, Beckie 38Creamer, Elizabeth 17, 22

Cromartie, Evelyn 38Csepelyi, Tünde 22

DD’Agostino, Vince 29Daly, Kathleen 34Dann Messier, Brenda 13D’Antoni, Kathy 22, 24, 27Davids, Matthew 22Davis, West 30Dehetre, Paula 22Delaney, Tom 16, 38Deley, Todd 38Denham, Laurie 25DeWitte, Quint 21, 25, 35DeWitt, Stephen 13Dobson-Arnold, Torski 25

EEsteva, Pedro 24Everett, Donna 37

FFattic, Jana 23Ferguson, Colin 40Fields-Mphande, Tawanna 22Folkers, Dean 18, 25

GGaither, Jessica 25Gardner, Tressa 16, 33Garner, Mary 38Gennaro, Tina 33Gent, Karen 19George, Katie 23Gilbert, Richard 15, 18Glauner, Cheryl 24Gonzales, Don 24Gray-Watson, Felicia 12Green, Kimberly 11, 13, 17, 18, 21Guard, Jason 19

HHaigh, John 33Hall, Lolita 33, 36Hamilton, KayLynn 22Hart, Stephanie 18Harvey, Jenny 31Harwell, Sandra 31, 40Haskins, Brian 34Hawthorn, Jessie 31Haytmanek, Maryann 37Helmeczi, Jacob 31Helmuth-Logan, Cheryl 28

Helton, Harold 28Herndon, Craig 22Herold, Kelly 25Hilderbrand, Beverly 15, 22Hinckley, Richard 12, 21Hofer, Wendy 33Hoffman, Aaron 41Hott, Kristin 25

IIacono, Anthony 19Ibanez, Jorge 33

JJain, Surabhi 34Jameson, Leontine 20, 41Johansen, Carmen 23Johnson, Karen 30Johnson, Mortenous 31Jones, Gayle 34Jurgens, Carol 12Justice, Jeannie 33

KKappel, Maria 21Kemp, Scott 12, 19, 30Kennedy, Deborah 29Kennedy, Kelli 19Kingery, Nadara 19, 31Kinzie, Laurie 24Kirby, Cara 21, 33Krantz, Carol 25Kroyer-Kubicek, Robin 35

LLackey, Dan 34Landis, Anthony 13Laton, David 29Laver, Kyle 28LeCompte, Cathy 23LePage, Bob 12Linde, Gus 38Livings-Eassa, Libby 11, 12, 19, 31, 35Lober, Sherry 24Longhurst, Thalea 11Loving, Joey 24Lowe, Adam 41Low, Peggy 26

MMacDougall, Justin 41Mackey, James 41Mackintosh, Marie 38Mack, Renee 21

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Mandell, Tamara 21Maness, Claudia 18Manise, Jennifer 41Manley, Katherine 15, 22Marlowe, Robert 41Marsh, Jeraline 12Martinez, Marco 24Mata, Myra 30Matt, Jim 12Matt, Rosemary 12Mayo, Mary 30McCarthy, Mary Alice 30McClain, Jennifer 16, 38McClenny, Felecia 38McDonnell, Bob 17McLeod, Scott 24McNerney, Kathy 11Mello, Luci 19Mello, Lucimara 41Mentgen, Dwayne 21Metz, Nancy 30Middlehurst, Molly 37Millar, Scott 18Miller, Jeff 28Miller, Sharon 24Mills, Debra 11, 12, 30Mollitt, Todd 26Monroe, Billie 34, 41Moore, Tom 19Morrell, Claudia 21Morris, Darren 20Mullen, Sharon 19Mundie, Vanessa 28Murray, Barbara 16, 25, 38

NNash, Sherri 22, 24Newberry, Deb 16, 32Newell, Eugenia 28Nykaza, April 21

OO’Neal, Lucille 42Oppenheim, Emma 34Ozdogan, Joan 33

PParker, Priscilla 33Parkin, Jane 41Pastore, Lara 38Pate, Juston 41Pavon-Baker, Veronica 25Pearson, Donna 40Peery, Sharon 29Perez, Miriam 41Petty, Jean 37

Pfautz, Chris 31Phelps, Susan 26Pina, Catherine 32Plummer, Gwen 21Plunkett, Mitzi 38Poindexter, Erika 31Pollock, Jameo 38Potthoff, Ken 20Pruitt-Mentle, Davina 16, 40

RRall, June 19, 41Ramsey, Jale 19Ranucci, Jill 28Robinson, Ben 17, 20Rochford, Jackie 19, 31Rosin, Mitch 38Royer, Jennie 25Rubin, Marge 18, 23Ruise, Glenda 34

SSantymire, Earl 34See, Jim 24Sheehan, Robert 15, 29Shepard, Barclay 31Sherman, Bruce 26Shifflett, John 18Shoun, Stanley 22Singmaster, Heather 41Sitter, Pat 31Smith, Laurie 30Snyder, Richard 21Strauss, Eric 24Stulo, Jay 18, 41Susalka, Steve 26Symonds, William 33

TThurston, Caroline 20, 24, 30, 34Timlin, Ray 22Townes, Correll 31Tucker, Mari 11Turner, Mark 20

UUtz, Robin 11, 24, 37Uy, Erin 39

VVaden, Tonya 29Valdez, Unna 24Vandever, Scott 21, 25, 35Vaughn, Gregory 38

WWagner, Jennifer 18Walker, Alan 18, 25Wallman, Sonia 15, 23Wang, Nai 11, 19, 24, 28, 37Washko, Mary Jo 25Watson, Clint 30Watson, Margaret 38Wendt, Sharon 11Westerman, Gloria 20Wharff, Joseph 29, 34Williams, Ben 38Williams, Sheryl 24Williford, Genie 21Wilson, Perry 36Wilson, Sheila 42Wojciechowski, Lori 21Wood, Kim 28Woods, LaWanda 40Wray, Curtis 38

YYaple, Christy 40Yevin, Bernie 26

ZZaragoza, Federico 15, 22

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