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Register Now for May 9 NASDCTEc Webinar on CTE and College and Career Ready Standards: Preparing Students for Further Education and Careers

April 14th, 2011

Members and friends, register now for the upcoming NASDCTEc webinar Career Technical Education and College and Career Ready Standards: Preparing Students for Further Education and Careers

Join us as we discuss NASDCTEc’s third vision paper on supporting students’ acquisition of college and career ready standards. We will hear about Kansas’ efforts to integrate the Career Clusters Essential Knowledge and Skills Statements with the Common Core State Standards. Additionally, Cisco will describe their framework used to integrate career technical education with college and career ready standards.

May 9, 2011 3 p.m., Eastern

Event number: 207 349 686

Event password: prepare

REGISTER NOW

Webinar will be one hour in length and will be recorded.

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Webinar Today: Career Clusters and Programs of Study: State of the States

April 7th, 2011

Career Clusters and programs of study (POS) continue to shape the structure, content, organization and quality of career technical education (CTE). Thirty-six states have completely adopted the Career Clusters framework, 11 states have modified the framework, and the remaining 6 states have developed individualized approaches.

Last year, the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) surveyed the state directors to gauge states’ progress in implementing POS within the Career Clusters framework. The results of the survey reveal that most states continue to embrace Career Clusters and have dramatically expanded their implementation since 2007.

Today, NASDCTEc is releasing an issue brief, Career Clusters and Programs of Study: State of the States – April 2011, to report on states’ progress in implementing POS. The paper is an update of a 2007 NASDCTEc publication of the same title.

Please join us this afternoon at 3:00 pm for a webinar to further discuss this theme. State directors Lee Burket (Pennsylvania) and Scott Stump (Colorado) will discuss their states’ innovative approaches to POS implementation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kara Herbertson at [email protected].

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NASDCTEc Webinar April 7 Reminder: Career Clusters and Programs of Study – State of the States

April 5th, 2011

Members and Friends, this is a reminder to register NOW for the upcoming NASDCTEc webinar Career Clusters and Programs of Study: State of the States. Hear about the states’ overall progress and trends in program of study implementation. Lee Burket of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Scott Stump of the Colorado Community College System will discuss successful strategies used and challenges faced in implementing programs of study. Registration Link is:
 https://ciscosales.webex.com/ciscosales/onstage/g.php?d=209155864&t=a
Event number: 209 155 864  password: pos
 
Speakers:

1) Kara Herbertson – Education Policy Analyst, NASDCTEc
2) Lee Burket – Director of the Bureau of Career and Technical Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education
3) Scott Stump – Dean of Career and Technical Education, Colorado Community College System
 Moderator:  Ramona Schescke, Member Services Manager, NASDCTEc
 
Date and Time for broadcast:  Thursday, April 7th at 3 p.m. Eastern
 
The broadcast is scheduled for one hour, will include a question/answer segment at the end, and will be recorded for those who cannot attend the broadcast (recording will be posted on our website at http://www.careertech.org).

Questions? Please call our office at 301-588-9630.

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DCQ Webinar on Protecting the Privacy, Security and Confidentiality of Student Data

March 16th, 2011

Join the Data Quality Campaign on April 28, 2011 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET for a webinar to discuss issues related to protecting the privacy, security and confidentiality of student data, developments in state and federal policy, best practices and emerging solutions, and remaining challenges.

Panels include:

  • Using Data and Protecting Privacy, Security, and Confidentiality of Student Information Are Not Mutually Exclusive Goals
  • FERPA Update
  • State Actions to Protect Privacy, Security, and Confidentiality of Student Information – Critical Conversations and Resources

For a complete agenda, click here. Space is limited, so register now!

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NASDCTEc Webinar Final Reminder – States Lead Development of Statewide Programs of Study

March 8th, 2011

State Directors/Associate members,

This is your reminder to register TODAY for the NASDCTEc webinar States Lead Development of Statewide Programs of Study, featuring Brian Durham (IL), John Pritchett (GA) and Tom Thompson (OR) as they illuminate the statewide POS development process by sharing how OVAE’s 10-component framework informed their work and by giving a behind-the-scenes look at one of their milestone achievements.

Complete description:

Career technical education programs are dedicated to preparing students to succeed in life and work. However, exactly how CTE programs prepare students vary and consequently so do students’ levels of success. To encourage consistency and offer the best learning experiences for students, some states are spearheading efforts to build systems structured by commonly-defined programs of study (POS).
With the help of a technical assistance grant from OVAE, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and Oregon have made headway in developing POS. While you can read about each state’s process and progress in a paper NASDCTEc will publish later this week, we are inviting you to participate in a webinar to hear from three of the state team leads. They will illuminate the statewide POS development process by sharing how OVAE’s 10-component framework informed their work and by giving a behind-the-scenes look at one of their milestone achievements.

When: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 3 p.m. Eastern

Registration is required to attend this event. Event number: 206 697 690  

Event password: study

Click this link to register/sign-in. Questions? Call 301-588-9630.

This webinar highlights three states who participated in the recently released report–described below–allowing you to hear directly from them as they share their experiences during the process.

NASDCTEc has been following five states over the last year as they work to answer the question: what is the best way for our state to develop a statewide model POS? The National Research Center for CTE, the Academy for Education Development, MPR Associates and NASDCTEc, collaborated to provide technical support for states working toward statewide implementation of POS. Those states are Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and Oregon. Through multiple interviews with team leads and facilitators and attendance at major meetings, NASDCTEc has compiled the following report: 

Developing a Statewide Model Program of Study: Five States Share Insights.

The report begins by outlining the overall shared process the states went through. It goes on to highlight each particular state and their achievements, challenges, what worked, and their insights on how to bring together an effective team.

We hope you will find this report to shine a light on some of the speed-bumps that can obscure your path as you work on POS in your own state, as well as provide examples of how to be successful in developing a statewide model POS.

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How To Develop a Statewide Program of Study: 5 States Model Process

March 3rd, 2011

Career technical education (CTE) is dedicated to preparing students to succeed in life and work.  However, exactly how CTE programs prepare students vary and consequently so do students’ levels of success. To encourage consistency and offer the best learning experiences for students, some states are spearheading efforts to build systems structured by commonly-defined programs of study (POS).

NASDCTEc has been following five states over the last year as they work to answer the question: what is the best way for our state to develop a statewide model POS?

The National Research Center for CTE, the Academy for Education Development, MPR Associates and NASDCTEc, collaborated to provide technical support for states working toward statewide implementation of POS. Those states are Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and Oregon. Through multiple interviews with team leads and facilitators and attendance at major meetings, NASDCTEc has compiled the following report:

Developing a Statewide Model Program of Study: Five States Share Insights.

The report begins by outlining the overall shared process the states went through. It goes on to highlight each particular state and their achievements, challenges, what worked, and their insights on how to bring together an effective team.

We hope you will find this report to shine a light on some of the speed-bumps that can obscure your path as you work on POS in your own state, as well as provide examples of how to be successful in developing a statewide model POS.

Upcoming webinar:

We will host a webinar on this theme at 3 p.m. on March 8th. Team leads Brian Durham (IL), John Pritchett (GA) and Tom Thompson (OR) will be with us to illuminate the statewide POS development process by giving a behind-the-scenes look at one of their milestone achievements. Register now!

Don’t miss this opportunity and this opportunity to learn from those who have already begun the development of a statewide model POS.

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Webinar Reminder: Washington Update: State of the Union, Funding and the New Congress

February 23rd, 2011

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to register for today’s NASDCTEc webinar Washington Update: State of the Union, Funding and the New Congress

When: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 4 p.m. Eastern

Join Nancy Conneely, NASDCTEc’s Public Policy Manager, as she walks you through all that’s happening in Washington. You will hear about the President’s State of the Union Address and his proposed budget, Congressional plans for funding and other bills, and what impact the newly elected Congress could have on education policy in the coming year.

Attendee link to register/access: https://ciscosales.webex.com/ciscosales/onstage/g.php?d=206474096&t=a

Event number: 206 474 096   Event password: update

Questions? Call 301-588-9630.

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Register for Upcoming NASDCTEc Webinar: States Lead Development of Statewide POS

February 10th, 2011

Register now for an upcoming NASDCTEc webinar: States Lead Development of Statewide POS, where key states share story and their strategies to develop statewide programs of study (POS).

When: The webinar is Tuesday, March 8 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

Career technical education programs are dedicated to preparing students to succeed in life and work.  However, exactly how CTE programs prepare students vary and consequently so do students’ levels of success. To encourage consistency and offer the best learning experiences for students, some states are spearheading efforts to build systems structured by commonly-defined programs of study (POS).  

With the help of a technical assistance grant from OVAE, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and Oregon have made headway in developing POS.  While you can read about each states’ process and progress in a paper NASDCTEc will publish later this week, we are inviting you to participate in a webinar to hear from three of the state team leads. They will illuminate the statewide POS development process by sharing how OVAE’s 10-component framework informed their work and by giving a behind-the-scenes look at one of their milestone achievements. Speakers include:

  • John Pritchett, Georgia: Secondary/postsecondary alignment
  • Brian Durham, Illinois: POS Expectation Tool
  • Tom Thompson, Oregon: Standards-based POS

REGISTER NOW

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from those who have already begun the development of a statewide model POS. For questions, please contact Emma Heirman, NASDCTEc Special Projects Consultant at [email protected].

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DQC Webinar: Exploring a New Role for States: From Compliance-Based to Service-Supporting

December 1st, 2010

Historically, statewide longitudinal data systems were designed to meet compliance and accountability requirements. With the increasing focus on using data to improve student success, states must ensure that these systems inform and support data use at all levels. States and districts are beginning to take action to work together to align their data efforts to improve system-wide performance and student achievement.

Join the Data Quality Campaign for a webinar on December 15 at 2 p.m. EST – Exploring a New Role for States: From Compliance-Based to Service-Supporting. This engaging discussion will focus on the current landscape in three states of their state-district alignment efforts, promising approaches to this work, and drivers for evolving the role of the state. Presenters include:

– Peter Gorman, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
– Bill Hurwitch, Maine Department of Education
– Brian Rawson, Texas Education Agency

Click here to register.

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Register for Two NASDCTEc Webinars That Share CTE Trends and Highlight Partnerships

September 27th, 2010

Register NOW for two exciting webinars from NASDCTEc.

 September Webinar Title: A Look Inside: A Synopsis of CTE Trends  – Analysis of State CTE Data and Initiatives

When: September 29 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1 hour)

Career Technical Education (CTE) is growing in variety of ways. Hear highlights from the NASDCTEc staff about the recent trends seen in CTE governance, teacher shortages, funding and Career Clusters implementation. It is crucial for members and the CTE community to be aware of these changes and work together to improve CTE programs and initiatives. Each one of these issues plays a critical role in the success and expansion of CTE. Register NOW  (Please click the Register link on the page. Registrants will receive an e-mail confirmation.)

 October Webinar Title: Bridging Education and the Economy

When: October 12 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time (1 hour)

 In an effort to close the skills gaps within our economy, businesses are teaming up with high schools and community colleges to create rigorous career technical education (CTE) programs that respond to the needs of the labor market. NOVA Community College and State Farm Insurance are two examples of how these partnerships can help meet the demands of the labor market by creating students that are college and career ready.

 Register NOW  (Please click the Register link on the page. Registrants will receive an e-mail confirmation.)

 Accompanying this webinar is a new issue brief, Career Technical Education and Business Partners: Bridging Education and the Economy, which spotlights NOVA Community College and State Farm Insurance – two exemplary examples of education-employer partnerships within the career technical education (CTE) community. This issue brief is the second of a five-part series reflecting our association’s vision for CTE in preparing all students to enter into the global economy. Business and industry partnerships represent one of the overarching themes within the five core principles of our vision for CTE.

 If you have comments or questions about these webinars, please contact Warren Zentz, NASDCTEc Research and Policy Assistant at 301-588-9630 or [email protected].

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