 WA State CTE Director's Message
It is such an honor to be serving as the State CTE Director for Washington State. I look forward to actively promoting CTE and all that we offer students – providing innovative, rigorous, hands-on, relevant course offerings ensuring they are career and college ready.
I would appreciate hearing about what is happening in your school district. Please contact me at 360-725-6243 or email me at george.aszklar@k12.wa.us to share the news.
Thank you!
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 CTSO Civic Engagement Day
January 27, 2016 is CTSO Legislative Day!
This is a great opportunity to have students come to the Capitol to meet their respective Representatives and Senators. Student leaders will be able to educate members of the Legislature about CTE and CTSOs and the role these programs play in student development and postsecondary success.
Make a difference by getting involved!
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Important Due Dates and Grant Opportunities
The Annual Student Enrollment Report (aka, P-210Voc Report) closes November 13, 2015.
The Nontraditional Grant (form package 461) will be open on November 9, 2015.
Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools Grants
This grant program, form package 758, will help schools remove barriers and bridge the gaps that stand between best practices, processes, and policies for improved student health.
What the Grant Covers
The grant supports the Healthiest Next Generation Initiative by funding improvements or renovations to existing buildings, site improvements, and the purchase and installation of new or renovated equipment.
The grant categories are:
- Nutrition – kitchen, cafeteria, gardens, greenhouses
- Physical Education and Physical Activity – indoor and outdoor equipment, covered play structures, playground equipment
- Access to and Appeal of Water (water bottle filling stations)
Applications are submitted by the district and may include requests for multiple schools in multiple categories. The minimum district request is $2,500. Grant awards are limited to $200,000 per district. A maximum of $1 million will be granted for water bottle filling stations; only one station per school will be funded.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
November 5–6 | Great Wolf Lodge | 12 Clock Hours | Register
November 6–8 | Gaylord National Resort & Conv. Center | National Harbor, MD | $425 | Scholarships
November 7 | Chinook Middle School | Bellevue, WA | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free
November 7–8 | Semiahmoo Resort | Blaine, WA | Register
November 9 | Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Clock Hours | Register
November 10 | Free Webinar | 10 a.m–12:00 p.m.| Register
November 19–22 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans | Register
December 1 | Microsoft Conference Center | Redmond, WA | 8 a.m–4:30 p.m
December 8 | Washington State University | Spokane, WA | Phase One Bldg. Auditorium | Register
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.
Microsoft IT Academy and OSPI are partnering in two very exciting new areas that you will want to take advantage of and participate in. Check out the Microsoft IT Academy Computer Science Curriculum.
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
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with the USDA, to help encourage today's youth to lead healthier lives. Up to $4,000 is available per year to qualifying K-12 schools! Grant deadline is November 4, 2015.
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, check out the 2015 November GRADS Newsletter.
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, check out the 2015 November JWG Newsletter.
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 November 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 November 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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