Using WorkKeys as an Alternative EOI
Don’t forget we have a resource for you that goes over processes and information about utilizing WorkKeys as an Alternative EOI at http://www.okcareertech.org/cac/workkeys/Workkeys_EOI_FINAL.pdf

OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook) now available in Spanish
The Bureau of Labor Statistics now has the 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook in Spanish. To see more about this, go to http://www.bls.gov/es/ooh/

Career Poster/Poetry Contest
Students can celebrate their favorite career by entering the K- Adult Career Poster and Poetry Contest. This year's theme is "Celebrating My Career Dreams." The contest is designed to bring attention to the importance of life-long career development and the personal empowerment of all people. State winners win a monetary prize and go on to compete at a national level. Schools send in their 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for the categories and overall state winners are chosen from that pool. Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 1. Entry forms, as well as details about the contest are available at: http://www.okacteguidance.org/ and look for Career Poster Contest: Celebrating My Career Dreams.

Last Reminder: GuidanceFest 2010

Next week marks the kickoff of GuidanceFest 2010. These workshops are designed with comprehensive school counselors in mind so please encourage your partner schools to come. Each site’s agenda is set up a little differently in order to provide time for the tech centers and their counselors to network. These workshops are free but as always, online registration is needed for accurate counts for refreshments and materials.

October 27, 2010 Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa
November 9, 2010 Northwest Technology Center, Fairview
November 10, 2010 Moore Norman Technology Center, South Penn
November 18, 2010 Pontotoc Technology Center, Ada
November 30, 2010 Western Technology Center, Burns Flat
December 14, 2010 Kiamichi Technology Center, Talihina

Registration, agendas, and more information is online at: http://www.okcareertech.org/techprep/guidancefest.htm

STEM YouTube

I hope you have seen these by now, but if not, check out these STEM videos targeted for students. Hopefully you can click on the link but if not, the direct link is included.

Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce Nar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZszCaFFewE

Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce Mick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wqzOqlD0eA&feature=channel%20%20

Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce Tori
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzJACwaTWMo

From High School Reform and Redesign Listserve:

On September 23, 2010, the Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a process through which an IEP Team could use a modified proficiency score on one or more of the state assessments for the purposes of a student meeting the ACE Graduation Requirements. This process has been posted on the ACE Resources page as a flowchart with additional explanation. You may find the document by selecting "ACE" from the State Department of Education home page; then selecting "Resources;" and lastly scrolling down to the last document listed under "Testing Resources." This information has also been mailed to district superintendents and special education directors. If you have questions about this, please contact:

Kerri White, Executive Director of High School Reform
Office of Standards and Curriculum
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 315
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
Phone: (405) 522-8618
Fax: (405) 521-2971
E-mail: Kerri_White@sde.state.ok.us

Workshops Sponsored by Other Agencies (that may be of interest)

-The Safe and Drug-Free Schools Conference will be Friday, November 5th at the Clarion Meridian Conference Center at 737 South Meridian in Oklahoma City, OK You can register now at www.sde.state.ok.us under "Conferences" where you will also see two informational documents.

-The 4th Annual Mental Health, Prevention and Substance Abuse Conference will bring together local, state and national leaders to discuss current best practices and promising practices in the areas of mental health and substance abuse treatment and recovery, and prevention. This three-day event will provide participants with practical tools they can utilize in their agencies and communities to assist with facilitating prevention, recovery and overall wellness. The conference is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 6-8, 2010, at the Embassy Suites, Norman Hotel and Conference Center, located in Norman, Oklahoma. For more information and to register, please visit www.odmhsas.org