George Aszklar | WA State CTE Director's Message
With all that has happened this past year, let's all take time to reflect on the good that was done to help the students of Washington State.
Wishing everyone Season's Greetings!
Please feel free to contact me at 360-725-6243 or email me at george.aszklar@k12.wa.us.
Thank you!
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Governor Inslee Declares December 3, 2015 Family & Consumer Sciences Day
On December 3, 2015, WAFCS members and families
across the state will celebrate the second annual Family & Consumer
Sciences Day—the national celebration that educates families about the
importance of preparing healthy meals and “dining in” together. Governor Inslee
has endorsed “Dining In” for Healthy Families by issuing a statewide
proclamation. Read more.
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Jared Lytle and Oliver Benson, both Juniors from Colville High School, built an electric powered bike as part ofther Alternative Energy class. Benson and Lytle began this project over a year-and-a-half ago.
They have clocked more than 100 hours on the project outside of the classroom, Lytle said.
The entire year we took to build it, it was all work it," said a smiling Benson. Read more.
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities
December 8 | Washington State University | Spokane, WA | Phase One Bldg. Auditorium | Register
January 27 | Capitol to Meet with Senators & Representatives | Olympia, WA
February 12–15 | Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort | Honolulu, HI | Register
February 22–23 | Healthman Lodge | Vancouver, WA
February 29–March 2 | Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, VA
March 10– 12 | Wenatchee Convention Center | Conference Program Cover Contest
March 31– April 2 | Doubletree | SeaTac | Register
July 25–29 | Gaylord Opryland Hotel | Nashville, TN
June 22–25 | Embassy Suites Hotel | Concord, NC
August 7–10 | Davenport Grand Hotel | Spokane
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 360-725-6244 or rebecca.wallace@k12.wa.us.
AP/CTE
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
Check out the latest information on the total number of exams passed and the number of certifications issued in the CCI Learning and Microsoft IT Academy update.
The Microsoft IT Academy Program Executive Report, July–September 2015 is filled with exciting news about the Top 5 Schools, the number of course launched, training and events, and so much more!
For the latest information about Business 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
The childcare basics modules have all been updated and are located: http://sharepoint2010.btc.edu/FCS
The user credentials and passwords are the same teachers received at the trainings. Be sure to check them out!
Please contact Mary Nagel, Family and Consumer Sciences Education Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-6242 or mary.nagel@k12.wa.us.
Graduation, Reality, and Dual-role Skills (GRADS)
For the latest information on what is happening in GRADS, please contact Denise Mileson, GRADS Program Specialist, with questions at 360-725-0417 or Denise.Mileson@k12.wa.us.
Health Sciences Education
The National Health Science Standards are designed to provide the essential knowledge common across health professionals to prepare and increase the number of students that are college and career ready.
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 happening in JWG, please contact Mary Kanikeberg, JWG Program Supervisor, if you would like to start a JWG program or have questions at 360-725-4964 or JWG@k12.wa.us.
Skilled and Technical Sciences
For the latest information in Skilled and Technical Sciences, check out the 2015 December Skilled and Technical Sciences Newsletter.
Please contact Denny Wallace, Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-6241 or dennis.wallace@k12.wa.us.
STEM
For the latest information in STEM, check out the 2015 December STEM Newsletter.
Please contact C.J. Dancer, STEM Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-4467 or clarence.dancer@k12.wa.us.
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