Perkins Carry Over Dollars
Perkins carry over dollars were posted to iGrants at the end of March.
Districts and skill centers need to create a budget revision to include the carryover and/or the special project dollars they received from the Perkins "reserve" for a special project.
The 2015-16 Perkins Application should be released before June.
Perkins will receive a reducation in funding for the 2015-16 school year. Districts should factor in a 5% redection when planning to be on the safe side.
Please contact Phouang Hamilton if you have questions or need assistance at 360-725-3645 or phouang.hamilton@k12.wa.us.
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Region V Administrator of the Year
Congratulations to Susan Dixson who was awarded 2015 ACTE Region V Administrator of the Year! She will represent Washington and Region V at the ACTE 2015 National Convention, November 19-22, in New Orleans.
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 ACTE Region V Hall of Fame Award
Congratulations to Vern Chandler (right) who was awarded the 2015 ACTE Region V Hall of Fame. He is pictured with Kathleen Lopp, OSPI Assistant Superintendent, and Chuck Gallagher, Region V Vice President.
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 The Inside/Out Group Donation to the SkillsUSA Aberdeen Chapter
The Inside/Out Group at Stafford Creek
Correctional Center presented the Aberdeen SkillsUSA team with a $1,000 check on
April 28 to help defer the cost of nationals. Along with the donation, the
offenders presented each of the SkillsUSA members with a book, made and signed
by members of the Inside/Out Group.
This was an amazing opportunity to see the pride displayed by the
offenders, knowing that they were making a positive impact on a group of high
school students. As they were heading back to their housing, you would have
thought that they were cheering on their favorite sports team as they wished
the students good luck at the competition. Clearly this experience was more valuable
than the donation itself!
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 2015 FCCLA Japanese Exchange Scholarship
Just imagine how excited Jesse Hannum, a sophomore student from Mead High School and FCCLA member, was to find out he was one of fourteen selected for the 2015 National Japanese Exhange program. He will head to Japan this summer!
The Japanese Exchange is a scholarship opportunity for FCCLA members
to travel to Japan for four-to-six weeks as an exchange student. This
scholarship is funded by the Kikkoman Corporation, administered by Youth For
Understanding USA. Scholarships are worth more than $11,000 each.
Well done and congratulations, Jesse!
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Connecting with Care Student Support Conference
May 13-15, 2015 | Wenatchee Convention Center | Free Clock Hours Available
June 23-24, 2015 | Olympia | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Red Lion Hotel
June 24-26, 2015 | Bellingham Technical College | 2 Credits/18 Clock Hours | Register
June 29-July 3, 2015 | Seattle | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | EMP Museum | 30 Clock Hours
Pacific Northwest Advanced Placement Institute for Teachers
June 29-July 2, 2015 | Bellevue School District| 26 Free Clock Hours
August 9, 2015 | Yakima | Free with Summer WA-ACTE Conference Registration | Register
2015 WA-ACTE Summer Conference
August 9-12, 2015 | Yakima | Convention Center | Register
CTE Program Areas
Agriculture Education Sciences
For the latest information in Agriculture Education Sciences, please contact Rebecca Wallace, Agriculture Education Sciences Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-6241 or rebecca.wallace@k12.wa.us.
AP/CTE
CTE teacher work hard to teach students how to successfully become productive members of today's workforce. Would you like to integrate AP courses into your CTE program? Find out more about CTE and AP -- Raising the Bar.
For the latest information in AP/CTE, please contact Barbara Dittrich, AP Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-6097 or Barbara.Dittrich@k12.wa.us.
Business and Marketing
There are several schools that are participating in the Microsoft IT Academy. The current top three schools with the most amount of MOS Master Certifications are listed below:
- Kentwood High School, Kent School District – 15 Certs
- Auburn Mountainview High School, Auburn School District – 11 Certs
- Hazen Senior High School, Renton School District – 11 Certs
For the latest certification numbers, check out CCI Learning and Microsoft IT Academy.
Click here for complete details about all the exciting opportunities below.
- Getting started with Microsoft IT Academy is made easy. Are you interested in offering your students the opportunity to add a Microsoft certification to their portfolio? Check out the training opportunities. Clock hours available.
- The 2015 Scholarship Competition for Washington State Schools is now open. Eligible students could receive a $1,000 scholarship each!
- The 2015 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Washington State Championship is now open. The State Championship will determine the six students, on per application and version, who will represent WA State at the 2015 MOS U.S. National Championship from June 18-20 in Orlando, Florida.
For the latest information about Busines and Marketing, Microsoft IT Academy, DECA and FBLA, please contact Lance Wrzesinski, Business and Marketing Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-6258 or lance.wrzesinski@k12.wa.us.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Find out all the exciting details about how Washington FCCLA celebrated their 70th birthday at the 2015 State Leadership Conference, "Together We Are...Reaching For The Stars" in Wenatchee.
The Willapa Valley School District is seeking applications for a 6-12 Certified English/Language Arts with preference if qualified to teach other areas such as CTE courses and other core subject areas, 2015-16 School Year.
Please Interested in attending the Summer Educators Institute -- Making the Connection from June 24-26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bellingham Technical College? 18 Clock Hours and/or 2 Credits available. Registration is open now.
Starting Strong Institute for Early Learning Professionals and K-12 educators is being held August 3-5, 2015. Interested? Find out more!
Please contact Mary Nagel, Family and Consumer Sciences Education Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-6242 or mary.nagel@k12.wa.us.
Foster Care Youth
The four-year graduation rates for foster care students have increased from last year. Find out more in the May 2015 Foster Care Student Newsetter.
Please contact Dr. Ken Emmil, Foster Care Special Assistant, with questions at 360-725-6031 or ken.emmil@k12.wa.us.
Graduation, Reality, and Dual-role Skills (GRADS)
For the latest information in what is happening with the GRADS program, check out the 2015 May GRADS Newsletter.
Please contact Denise Mileson, GRADS Program Specialist, with questions at 360-725-0417 or Denise.Mileson@k12.wa.us.
Health Sciences Education
See the Learning Games in Health Sciences. The Health Science classroom is a great place for high school students to explore the opportunities available in the health professions. Make it fun and rewarding!
Please contact Marianna Goheen, Health Sciences Education Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-6257 or marianna.goheen@k12.wa.us.
Jobs for Washington's Graduates (JWG)
For the latest information on what is happing in JWG, check out the 2015 May JWG Newsletter.
Please contact Mary Kanikeberg, JWG Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-6249 or JWG@k12.wa.us.
Skilled and Technical Sciences
For the latest information on what is happening in Skilled and Technical Sciences, please contact Denny Wallace, Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-6241 or dennis.wallace@k12.wa.us.
STEM
For the latest information on what is happing in STEM, check out the 2015 May STEM Report.
Please contact C.J. Dancer, STEM Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-4467 or clarence.dancer@k12.wa.us.
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