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Kuder, Inc. extends its thanks to all those who attended our cruise aboard the Spirit of Baltimore while at the NASDCTEc 2011 Fall Meeting. We had a wonderful time catching up with old friends and meeting new ones while enjoying the spectacular views. Be on the lookout for your boarding photo, which will be mailed out soon. We look forward to seeing you all again next year! To learn more about Kuder, visit www.kuder.com or watch the Kuder Suite of Solutions video.

Kuder, Inc. at Fall Meeting

In the photo, Kuder, Inc. Staff members Bill Barlow, Bethney Larson, and Scott Vandever pose with NASDCTEc Staff member Ramona Schescke.

Ramona Schescke, Member Services Manager

To show our appreciation to our Fall Meeting sponsors (Gold Level and up), we are sharing their news with you.

From C. Deanna Lewis, Director for Career & Certification Services
Home Builders Institute

Think Career . . . Think Construction!

Not so long ago I would ask students the age old question. . . “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Now I ask them . . . “How do you think you will make a living as an adult and what education/training do you need to get there?” Little is said to students about educational requirements needed to launch a career that will provide a comfortable living. Many conversations today get stuck on going or not going to college.

The Home Builders Institute (HBI) Career Services division has a vested interest in keeping our nation’s elementary, middle, high school and post-secondary students excited and knowledgeable about residential construction. With this in mind, I feel it is important for students to:

• Understand the dynamics of our industry to make informed career decisions
• Know the education and training needs of the employer
• Match their unique talents, skills, interests and personalities to discover the utmost in career satisfaction
• Become more aware of what it means to be marketable upon graduation

It’s never too early to talk to students about careers. First graders love it! If such conversations about our industry continue through high school, students will have enough information about construction to make an informed career decision. Following is a sample of “food for thought” for high school students thinking about the industry. Are these the questions you ask your students?

What are your unique talents?
Knowing your best traits is a start for mapping a path for your future career. Do you like crunching numbers, interacting with people, working outside, monitoring data, managing projects, determining precise calculations, scheduling, negotiating, etc.? The list is endless and opportunities of all kinds are found in the residential construction industry.

Do you have these traits?
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict and confrontation- Be Proactive!
• Ability to hold people accountable for results
• Systems oriented, organized, good follow-up, time management and people (communication and listening) skills and have the ability to manage change
• Analytical and strategic planner who is also a problem solver and decision maker
• Ability to handle a wide range of task and multiple priorities, while operating with a sense of urgency

Do you think you can handle:
• Providing accurate and on time data in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Coordinating and processing data from multiple sources
• Researching, problem solving, and correcting errors, while staying current with high volume of requests

What is the job title(circle one)?
Scheduler
Starts Coordinator
Field Manager/Superintendent

(Answer: Starts Coordinator)

You can meet and visit with C. Deanna Lewis at the Fall Meeting. She invites attendees to visit HBI on the web at www.buildingcareers.org.

Ramona Schescke, Member Services Manager

To show our appreciation to our Fall Meeting Sponsors (Gold Level and up), we are sharing their news with you.

NRCCTE presentations, workshops, and technical assistance updates

The National Research Center for Career Technical Education (NRCCTE) is presenting and conducting workshops at the 2011 NASDCTEc Fall Meeting – NRCCTE director Dr. Jim Stone and deputy director Pradeep Kotamraju will be participating in a Program Quality panel and Data workshops at the 2011 NASDCTEc Fall meeting on October 24-26, 2011. The NRCCTE is also a sponsor of the event. If you are attending, please check out Dr. Stone’s panel and visit Drs. Stone and Kotamraju at their presentations on October 25.
How Does CTE Affect Student Engagement? Learn more in Oscar Aliaga’s Stats-DC NCES Data Conference Presentation – Oscar Aliaga, the NRCCTE’s Program Director, presented “Using National Databases for Research on Career and Technical Education” at the 2011 Stats-DC NCES Data Conference on July 28th, 2011. Download his presentation (PDF).

NRCCTE Technical Assistance Updates: Catch up on all the news from the NRCCTE’s Math-in-CTE and Literacy-in-CTE implementations around the country in the latest edition (September 2011) of the Technical Assistance Newsletter.

Oregon Launches Literacy-in-CTE: Oregon became the first state to launch a full implementation of the Literacy-in-CTE curriculum integration model. At Oregon’s summer professional development session, 26 teachers and administrators and 11 English/Language Arts teachers received training on 12 literacy strategies. Pictured: Travis Park, NRCCTE facilitator, explains literacy strategies.

Utah North Part of Statewide Curriculum Integration Plan: After a year of successful implementation, Utah is expanding the Math-in-CTE model to a regional format that spans the entire state. Three regions (North, South, and Salt Lake City) are all working with NRCCTE facilitators to enhance the math in the FACS curriculum. A number of teachers and administrators used their experience from the 2010-2011 implementation to serve as local facilitators. Pictured: Math educator Jennifer Tanner (at left) and FACS teacher Gail Ferrin work to complete their lesson plan for a large group presentation.

Ramona Schescke, Member Services Manager

Online registration for the 2011 NASDCTEc Fall Meeting is scheduled to close October 12. If you have questions about registration, please call our office at 301-588-9630.

Ramona Schescke, Member Services Manager

Registration is open for the upcoming NASDCTEc Fall Meeting!

NASDCTEc is pleased to invite you to participate in our annual Fall Meeting, a must-attend professional development experience. The meeting will be held at the Westin BWI Airport Hotel,1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, MD 21090 (Baltimore MD area) on October 24-26, 2011.

Registration is open to members and non-members. If you are a member and need help logging in to register, please call our office at 301-588-9630 to find out how to access your username and password.

More information about the meeting, and meeting agenda

Resources from the 2011 National Career Clusters Institute are posted online. A wide range of breakout choices were offered to Institute attendees. Even if you were unable to attend the National Career Clusters Institute, you may be able to identify a topic or area of interest and tap into the wealth of knowledge shared.
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