Monday Session 2

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Monday, February 23

Barcelona
Health Careers
Capacity: 60
Non-repeated Session

Throw Lectures to the Wind: Using Activities to Create a Dynamic Classroom Environment

During this interactive session, you will learn techniques and strategies to make your students active participants in their own learning. You will see examples of innovative student participation and leave the session with hands-on activities ready to take back to the classroom. These activities are proven to engage students and promote critical thinking. The session is designed to enable teachers to experience instruction from the students' perspective. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a copy of Pearson's new Health Science Fundamentals.

Shari Cloud
Health Careers Instructor
Pearson Career and Technology
Charlotte, NC

Debra Beam
Health Careers Instructor
Pearson Career and Technology
Charlotte, NC

Garden 1
Career Pathways/Industry Sectors
Capacity: 90
Non-repeated Session

Roadtrip Nation: Defining Your Own Road in Life

Roadtrip Nation is a grassroots organization that enables students to hit the road and interview individuals who defined their own roads in life. These roadtrip experiences are then shared through documentaries, online publications, and in classrooms. A new high school experience was piloted in Fall 2008. This will be a multimedia presentation on how to get your students involved in the movement and inspire them to begin defining their own roads.

Mike Marriner
Co-Founder
Roadtrip Nation
Costa Mesa, CA

Garden 2
Career Pathways/Industry Sectors
Capacity: 90
Non-repeated Session

Biotechnology in Every School

This workshop is for schools seeking to incorporate an innovative science program that will increase students’ skills in science. Participants will learn how two teachers have implemented a 3-year hands-on biotech program in their high school and learn valuable tips on how to start one in your school.

Tina Doss
Science Instructor/Department Head
Carlmont High School
Belmont, CA

Dan Raffa
Science Instructor
Carlmont High School
Belmont, CA

Garden 3
Work Based Learning; Career Pathways SB70 Model
Capacity: 150
Non-repeated Session

Faculty/Counselor Externships: A Model that “Works”

A panel presentation sharing a model for faculty/counselor externships that “Works”. A counselor will share her experience in the workplace along with the project she developed based on her experience. Each participant will receive a CD of the project along with the process and projects developed to date.

Susan Coleman
Orange Coast College
Irvine, CA

Kathy Johnson
Vital Link Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA

Janice Duzey
Counselor
Costa Mesa High School
Costa Mesa, CA

Garden 4
Career Pathways SB70 Model
Capacity: 120
Non-repeated Session

Effective CTE Collaboration: Science, Art or Magic?

The benefits of collaboration seem obvious, and resources are available. Why then don’t we have more successful, multi-segment CTE collaborations? This session will focus on characteristics that make collaborations thrive. We’ll use insights and discussion to draft principles reflecting what works and how to support healthy CTE collaboratives.

David Militzer
CTE Consultant
California Department of Education
Sacramento, CA

Dr. Laurel Adler
Superintendent
East San Gabriel Valley ROP
West Covina, CA

Dr. Maureen Gevirtz
Director
Region 10 Tech Prep Coordination Grant
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College Auxiliary
San Diego, CA

Rock Pfotenhuer
Dean, Career Education and Economic Development
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA

Valerie Vuicich
Administrator
Fresno ROP/Fresno County Office of Education
Fresno, CA

Granada
K-8 Models
Capacity: 77
Non-repeated Session

Middle School Career Exploration

This presentation will provide multiple examples of ways to infuse career awareness and exploration into existing middle school structures. The Sonoma County Career Development Specialist will share program goals and standards, program planning and implementation procedures, program structure, and effective activities and curricular materials. Useful handouts will be provided.

Dan Blake
Career Development Specialist
Sonoma County Office of Education
Santa Rosa, CA

Harbor Room
Curriculum
Capacity: 120
Non-repeated Session

Leadership and Career Technical Student Organizations

Is it possible that student organizations can enhance learning? Let's review methods to incorporate leadership through the effective use of student organizations or enhancement of lessons in CTE curriculum. Perkins requires leadership to be integral in CTE program; let's work together to provide opportunities for all students.

Charles Parker
Education Program Consultant
California Department of Education
Sacramento, CA

Imperial Room
Career Pathways/Industry Sectors
Capacity: 90
Continuous through Session 3

Student Demonstration/Exhibitions

Mount Miguel High School Virtual Enterprise
Virtual Enterprise students from Mount Miguel High School will provide a mini "Trade Fair" booth to sell their products and services from their "e-fitness" virtual business to visitors who will receive "virtual" checks and make "virtual" purchases from the student "employees."

Modesto Junior College Agriculture Program

With one of the most comprehensive community college agriculture programs in the country, MJC's agriculture curriculum encompasses 18 Associate of Science Degrees and 11 Technician Certificates. Commitment to excellence is evident in the instructional program, which utilizes "state-of-the-art" technology and practical hands-on approaches to student learning. Industry collaboration has always been a "hallmark" of the Modesto Junior College Agriculture Program.

The Modesto Junior College Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Program offers a unique relationship with local high school agriculture programs and at Stanislaus State University – Stanislaus, Agriculture Studies Program creating a 2+2+2 program.

California State University – Stanislaus, Agriculture Studies Program

Students are encouraged to explore diverse approaches to agricultural production, distribution, and management in evolving economic and environmental settings in this program. Experiential learning and applied research opportunities are offered through concentrations. The major fosters sustainable relationships with area community colleges through the implementation of a “2+2” program design. Individuals who have an A.S. degree or equivalent in lower-division course work in Agriculture, Agriculture Science, Agricultural Economics and closely related fields, and who complete the designated lower-division prerequisite courses, may participate in the program.

Turlock Unified School District (Turlock High School and Pitman High School)

These two high schools incorporate a strong agriculture component to meet the needs of the local community. TUSD has established two quality programs at each high school. Pathways have been developed to meet the needs of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Sector. Of the district courses offered in each of the pathway, two meet A-G requirements (Integrated Ag Biology and Art and History of Floral Design); two more are in the developmental stage (Ag and Environmental Science and Ag Economics) and should be finished and submitted within two years; currently 8 courses meet high school graduation requirements for life and physical science; and 10 courses are 2+2 articulated with the local community colleges both as single courses (2 to 3 units) and also as pathway programs (6 to 9 units). Agriculture staff members continuously seek input and guidance from the Agriculture Advisory Committee members, local college instructors and industry partners for determining the offerings and direction for the agriculture programs.

Madrid
Curriculum Integration
Capacity: 80
Non-repeated Session

Out of the Box: Geometry in Construction – a Contextualized Approach

In a revolutionary approach, an academic and a CTE teacher teamed up to design a rigorous geometry mathematics course taught through relevant project-based application and curriculum. Standardized test scores have been raised closing the achievement gap. Geometry in Construction has raised enthusiasm of teachers, students, fellow staff and the community.

Scott Burke
Teacher/Consultant
Loveland High School
Fort Collins, CO

Tom Moore
Teacher/Consultant
Loveland High School
Fort Collins, CO

Pacific
Career Pathways/Industry Sectors
Capacity: 120
Non-repeated Session

The Secrets of Hollywood and Digital Filmmaking

We are working with Ranesco on this presentation. ISM is an online educational filmmaking curriculum developed for middle schools and high schools all over the world. It is the only program of its kind, and offers students the tools and lessons necessary to not only learn filmmaking skills, but to also develop their unique interpersonal and collaborative abilities.

Chet Thomas
Founder
Independent Student Media
North Hollywood, CA

Regal Room
Career Pathways/Industry Sectors
Capacity: 90
Continuous through Session 3

Student Demonstration/Exhibitions

Abe Friedman Occupational Center

Photoshop demonstration will provide creative techniques on enhancement of portraits and group photographs. Photoshop tools demonstrated will include: Layers, Layer Masks, Patch tool, Layer Adjustments, Blending Modes, Exposures, Levels, Brushes, and Sharpening Filters. Everyone will take away great techniques and tips from this demonstration!

Banning High School, LAUSD

FHA-HERO members representing the Culinary Arts Program at Banning High School will demonstrate ways to produce various tasty hors d’ouevres suitable for a party table. You will see Culinary Arts in action when you visit the FHA-HERO demonstration of culinary arts students from this hospitality academy. Visit this booth for a taste test of our products!

Etiwanda High School

Students will have a chapter display and will also provide a video/presentation on SkillsUSA in the classroom as an integral part of instruction.

Palmdale High School Health Careers Academy

HOSA Members Anthony Calabro and HOSA State President Chad Burry will be presenting the competitive event of CPR/FA. They will be representing the State and nationally recognized chapter, Palmdale High School. The chosen competitive event, CPR/FA is to provide the health Science students with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills in team CPR/FA in Emergency care.

Salon I – North Tower
Business & Marketing Management
Capacity: 80
Non-repeated Session

Reality Check: A Diversity Training Game

Reality Check is a diversity training game that teaches students the importance of respect and the importance of embracing diversity. This interactive game focuses on the common life experiences we all experience and helps us understand that even though we may be different from different backgrounds, we have a lot in common.

Laura Taheny
Folsom Lake College Students in Free Enterprise
Folsom, CA

Christy Pimental
Chief Executive Officer
Folsom Lake College Students in Free Enterprise
Folsom, CA

Salon II – North Tower
Career Pathways/Industry Sectors
Capacity: 80
Non-repeated Session

The Toughest Job You will ever Love – Building a Career Pathway

This presentation will assist schools in creating career pathways for students. The presenters will address the challenges along with giving helpful tips on how they started their criminal justice career pathway.

Frank Gonzales
Assistant Principal
Weston Ranch High School
Stockton, CA

Janeen George
Career Counselor
Weston Ranch High School
Stockton, CA

Jared Zwickey
Coordinator of Public Safety
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA

Salon III – North Tower
Career Pathways/Industry Sectors
Capacity: 50
Repeated All Sessions

Perkins Office

When CDE consultants are not presenting workshops, they will be available to meet with local Perkins coordinators to answer district specific questions and to provide technical assistance. Check the schedule posted outside Salon III to see when each consultant is available.

Perkins Unit Education Consultants
California Department of Education
Sacramento, CA

Salon IV – North Tower
Assessment and Accountability
Capacity: 50
Non-repeated Session

Career Cruising – Career Exploration on Cruise Control

Learn how Fresno Unified School District has used Career Cruising, an online career exploration and portfolio program, to help students identify career pathways, and research/prepare a plan and portfolio to reach their goals, as well as how educators track student progress, set portfolio completion standards, and generate accountability reports.

Kyle Phillips
Director of Sales
Career Cruising
Toronto, CA

Salon V – North Tower
Standards-Based Curriculum
Capacity: 70
Non-repeated Session

Stock Market Game – An Education for Life

Learn how to incorporate valuable financial literacy lessons into your curriculum with this FREE standards-based program. Relevance combined with an engaging activity makes for a winning combination.

Maria Suggett
Western Region Director
Stock Market Game/Foundation for Investor Education
New York, NY

Rachel Barajas
Western Region Coordinator
Stock Market Game/Foundation for Investor Education
New York, NY

Salon VI – North Tower
Career Pathways/Industry Sectors
Capacity: 70
Non-repeated Session

Summer Health Institute Collaborative Hospital Based Program that Works!

This workshop provides an overview of the Summer Health Institute, a collaborative with local community college, UC-Santa Cruz, and Mission Trails R.O.P. Students exposed to health related careers through an articulated summer program, including case studies at the hospital, classroom study on college campus, 60 hours of externship supervised by clinical staff and new community advocacy research and presentations. Students will present a sample of their community advocacy research and presentations.

Lynn Brooks
Director of Volunteer and Health Career Services
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
Salinas, CA

Randy Bangs
Director, Mission Trails ROP
Salinas Union High School District
Salinas, CA

Salon VII & VIII – North Tower
Assessment and Accountability
Capacity: 70
Repeated Tuesday, Session 2

Spending Perkins $$ -- What’s Allowable, What’s Not!

Perkins IV and the California State CTE Plan outline how Perkins monies can be spent to improve, enhance, or expand CTE programs. This workshop will help CTE educators understand how the uses of funds have changed with the new act. Keeping an equipment inventory will also be highlighted.

Barbara Weiss
Education Program Consultant
California Department of Education
Sacramento, CA

RussWeikle
Administrator
California Department of Education
Sacramento, CA

Eric Dyer
Education Program Consultant
California Department of Education
Sacramento, CA

Seville
Business & Marketing Management
Capacity: 60
Non-repeated Session

Planning for a Stress Free Retirement

Retirement is coming! Retirement is coming! How ready are you? Create YOUR OWN retirement account that YOU can manage for those unexpected situations that will arise or for that extra trip you would like to take. Be in charge for once! Check out your possibilities with us! Feel safe.

Kelly Mann
CEO
Mann and Associates, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA

Wade Coltrain
Administrative Assistant
Mann and Associates, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA

Terrace A-C
Assessment and Accountability; Business & Marketing Management; Secondary-Postsecondary Connections
Capacity: 90
Non-repeated Session

Entrepreneurial Leadership Opportunities for Real World Skill Development through Application

Leadership, business, public speaking, teamwork, financial literacy, self-confidence, project management, etc. An international competitive stage is available as SAGE teams enhance DECA, VE, FBLA, ROCP, JA, school store/class club or other programs. Learn how to integrate global, civic, social and environmental responsibilities into existing programs. SAGE positively affects the business mentors who guide, the college students who help lead, and rewards the teachers and students with inspiration to reach new heights.

Rob Best
CEO
SAGE Global
Marina del Rey, CA

Terrace D-F
Career Pathways/Industry Sectors
Capacity: 80
Non-repeated Session

Students are not Pets, but they are Trainable

Learn simple techniques that help you eliminate most classroom distractions, challenges, and problems. Discipline at the Door, Keeping Small Problems Small, Walk the Talk, and other great teaching skills will be presented to you in a way that empowers you to control your classroom without yelling and screaming.

Starla Ewan
Medical Science Instructor
Estacado High School
Lubbock, TX

Valencia
Health Careers; Career Pathways SB70 Model
Capacity: 80
Non-repeated Session

San Diego’s Regional Allied Health and Science Initiative

RAHSI is a countywide Health Pathways collaboration that started with SB70 Quick Start funding in 2006. The 4-course sequence being adopted by 20 high schools (7 districts) is Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, Medical Physiology, and either ROP/CTE or Healthcare Internship. New focus on data collection, student advising, and RAHSI.org.

Janet Hoff
Project Manager and Student Advisor
Regional Allied Health and Science Initiative/Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

Heather Pearson
RAHSI Curriculum Resource Specialist
Regional Allied Health and Science Initiative/Grossmont Union High School District
San Diego, CA

Sheila Krotz
RAHSI Sweetwater Union High School District Pathway Lead
Regional Allied Health and Science Initiative/SUHSD
San Diego, CA