Career and Academic Connections Midyear Update Presentations
Jan. 30, 2008
Moore Norman Technology Center South Penn Campus
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Using and Analyzing Data with Steve Ketchum, Director of Instruction, Pioneer Technology Center Pioneer Tech Center is one of the pilot centers for Tech Centers that Work. Learn about the processes they are going through, why they started the process, and how they use data to identify challenges and "aha" moments.
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Math Update with Kerri White, Math Director, State Department of Education. Kerri will update participants on the latest about EOI and other directives from the State Department of Education.
WorkKeys Update with Susan Kuzmic, Economic Development Specialist, Okla. Dept. of Commerce. This session will include information on the CRC+, Certified Work Ready communities and incentive WorkKeys Job Profiles.
Transition to Postsecondary Education and Work with Kelly Arrington and Denise North. This session will offer procedures and best practices for counselors and instructors to use to assist all students in making a smooth transition from High School to Postsecondary Education and/or Work
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Literacy Skills for CTE with Mark American Horse, Law Enforcement Instructor, Central Technology Center/Sapulpa. This session will show how literacy skills have been incorporated into a CTE classroom—what works, what doesn’t work. Participants will also be provided an opportunity for questions and discussion over how to incorporate literacy into their classroom.
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Interactive Math and Science With the New TI-Nspire Handheld with Rob Wilson, Texas Instruments. See TI’s latest addition to math and science learning technology—it’s not just another graphing calculator. The TI-Nspire uses multiple representations, a “grab and move” feature, and has built-in interactive geometry capabilities. The TI-Nspire handheld also comes with a snap-in TI-84 Plus Keypad.
Accommodations for Assessments with Peggy Castleberry, Canadian Valley/Chickasha. Assessment is a critical part of proper placement and students with disabilities may need accommodations in order to demonstrate what they know. Peggy will discuss different tests and how to accommodate students and include tips from her experiences over the years.
Curriculum Access Resource Guide-Modified with Amy Daugherty, Oklahoma State Dept of Education Special Education Division. In this session the Curriculum Access Resource Guide-Modified version will be explained, along with the instructor’s role in the process.
Mimio Demonstration with Jeff Butler, Impact Ed. Software & Consulting. Jeff will show you how Mimio is the perfect solution for presenting engaging interactive content. Mimio connects directly to your PC/Mac. With Mimio Interactive and a projector, Mimio allows you to control your desktop applications and documents directly from the board.
Plans of Study with Lori Evans, Counselor, Pioneer Technology Center. This session will focus on involving teachers in career planning and the development of plans of study with your students.
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MAX Teaching Program with Lucinda Francis and Bonner Slayton, Moore Norman Technology Center. They will give an overview of what their Tech Center is doing with this program and also provide classroom activities for helping students learn new subject matter while acquiring literacy skills.
Electronic Toolbox for Job Placement with Natalie Gay, ODCTE. Come see what Internet resources are available to help you in your job placement. Job Link and OkCIS resources will be covered.
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Crisis Intervention with Debbie Doty, Mid-America Technology Center and Gary Doty, Fireman Department Chaplain. The classroom is not isolated from the world; we can no longer assume that the school year will pass uneventfully. In this session you will learn specific tools to help you to deal with emotions, physical reactions, and behavior so you can take control and stabilize the situation.
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Are Your Student’s On-line Applications and Resumes Getting Deleted? with CJ Kitchens, PHR Area HR Manager for Sears Holdings Corporation and Salina Ramos, Staffing Specialist for Staffmark Technology is rapidly changing the face of traditional job search – as evidenced by recent statistics showing that more than 80% of employers use the Web for recruiting. With this in mind it is critical our job placement personnel and teachers better prepare students for a virtual 1st impression.