April 2016 The Latest News In CTE for Washington State

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Computer Science Education Grants

Computer Science Grant Opportunity 2

There is a short timeline to prepare and submit form package 777.

Details are listed below:

Computer Science Grant Opportunity 2

The deadline is May 16 at 4 pm.


Miki McKinnon and Nick Konkler

Nick Konkler & the Lily Pad Project at Auburn Riverside High School

The following is a true story about Nick Konkler and his legacy that continues on to this day. Christina, Nick’s mom, had a passion for making her son’s dream a reality by contacting the See Ya Later Foundation (who connected Christina with Lowe’s), the news media, and the Auburn Riverside High School CTE teacher, James Wickens, in order to give students the opportunity to make lily pads for patients at hospitals.

Get ready to have your heart strings pulled and be inspired!


Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey's Financial Literacy Challenge

Dave Ramsey’s $55,000 Financial Literacy Challenge is now open! This Challenge, sponsored by Zander Insurance, is a brief online money quiz and survey and gives high school seniors a chance to win a $40,000 scholarship. Yes, you read that right—$40,000—which can be used at any college the winner wants to attend! Other prizes for underclassmen and additional scholarships for seniors are also up for grabs.

When students use this custom link or input your email address in the “Teacher Email Address” field, they will be included in your class performance metrics. You’ll automatically receive your class performance metrics* once the Challenge closes, and your students will also receive an individual score report via email after the Challenge ends.

Students will need to submit limited contact information so we can notify winners. This information will only be used to contact Challenge winners and will not be used in any way for future sales or marketing purposes. Best of luck to your students!

The Challenge ends Monday, April 25

*Class performance metrics for the quiz portion of the Challenge can only be shared if at least 5 students enter from your class.


YouthWorks

YouthWorks Summer Interns

CTE has partnered with YouthWorks to provide opportunities for students with the most barriers to increase graduation rates and prepare students for employment. The program offers students the opportunity for summer internships to work with professional/industry certified staff members from leading businesses. The program's goals extend to eventual successful completion of high school, gain entry level employment, and or continuation to post-secondary education.


Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines Aviation Day

Do you want to fly a B737 simulator? Do you want to know how robots are being used in the aviation field? Do you want to design airplanes? Alaska Airlines Aviation Day is for you!

Alaska Airlines will open its' doors to student ages 13-18 on May 21 and give a behind the scenes look at the aviation industry.

Careers ranging from air traffic control to airline flight attendant will be discussed throughout the day.  Participants will be able to explore just how flights are planned, scheduled and executed. Training facilities will be open and engineers will guide attendees through the construction of aircraft.  Several light aircraft and pilots will also be on-site to educate and inspire tomorrow’s leaders to take us into the skies of the future.


Project Aware

Project Aware

Project AWARE is piloting a curriculum resource on mental health for use in junior and high school health class settings. Interested schools are encouraged to participate.

Mental Health & High School curriculum resources:

  • Training of Teachers and Trainers: Tacoma  Dates are July 1112, training will last 2 days. 
  • Who Teachers, school professionals, and mental health champions are welcome. This opportunity is open to all schools, initial training capacity is limited.
  • Can’t make the July dates? That’s okay! We can work with you to arrange a 1-day Teacher Training session after July. 

The curriculum resource aligns well with the revised Health and Physical Education K12 Learning Standards. Our goal is to empower teachers to provide direct instruction on mental health awareness.

Detailed information can be found at: http://www.k12.wa.us/SecondaryEducation/AWARE.aspx


Learning Opportunities

WCTSMA Spring Symposium & State Competition 2016

April 21–23 | Red Lion HotelColumbia Center | Kennewick  

WAMC Spring In-Service 2016

May 4 | ESD 113 | Tumwater | Register | May 6 | Spokane CC | Spokane | Register | 40 Clock Hours

Pacific NW Apprenticeship Education Conference

May 24–25 | The DoubleTree by Hilton | Portland, OR 

American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Conference & Expo

June 22–25 | Hyatt Regency Bellevue| Bellevue

HOSA 39th Annual National Leadership Conference 2016

June 22–25 | Gaylord Opryland Hotel | Nashville, TN

Washington Applied Math Summer Conference 2016

June 26–30 | Shilo Inn Suites | Richland | 40 STEM Clock Hours

Advanced Tech Ed for Aerospace & Advance Manufacturing Project |

Introductory STEM Survival Solutions Institute

June 27–30 | Everett Community College | Everett | 24 Clock Hours | Limited to 20 Teachers

Washington Association of Agricultural Educators Conference

June 26–30 | The Pasco Red Lion | Pasco

Advanced Vehicle Training Summer Workshop I

June 27–July 1 | Portland Community College | Sylvania Campus | Portland, OR

National TSA Conference 2016

June 18July 2 | Gaylord Opryland | Nashville, TN

School Counselor Association Summer Institute

June 29 | Red Lion Hotel | Olympia | Free Clock Hours | Limited to 300 Participants

WA State Reach Higher Conference

June 30 | Red Lion Hotel | Olympia | Free to Attend | Free Clock Hours

Educator Institute Summer 2016 | STEM & Project-Based Learning

July 18–22 or July 25–29 | Raisbeck Aviation High School | Tukwila

2016 ASE Industry Education Alliance Instructor Training Conference

July 25–29 | Embassy Suites Hotel | Concord, NC

WA-ACTE Summer Conference 2016

August 7–10 The Davenport Grand Hotel | Spokane

SAE International Summer Workshop II

August 8–12 | Portland Community College | Sylvania Campus | Portland, OR

MBA Conclave Curriculum and Teacher Conference 2016

October 7-10 | Save the Date | Mobile, AL

WAVA Fall Conference 2016

October 10–11 | Wenatchee Convention Center & Coast Hotel | Wenatchee

2016 National Health Science Curriculum Conference

October 12-14 | October 11 Preconference | Louisville Marriott Downtown | Louisville, KY

Understanding and Accessing Union Apprenticeships

October 18 | NECA-IBEW Training Center | Portland, OR

FACSE  Annual Conference

October 24-25 | Great Wolf Lodge | Grand Mound, WA

WA-ACTE Fall STEM & Arts Conference

November 3-4 | Great Wolf Lodge | Grand Mound, WA

ACTE CareerTech Vision Conference

November 30-December 3 | Las Vegas, NV | Early Bird Registration Through July 15


CTE Program Areas

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, check out the AP test fee reduction for qualified low-income students that will now pay $15 per exam. There is no limit to the number of exams a student may take.

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 Imagine Academy update.

For the latest information about Business and Marketing, Microsoft Imagine 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

Schools are encouraged to participate in the fourth annual Every Kid Healthy Week celebration, April 2529, 2016. Whether just starting out or celebrating all your school’s health and wellness accomplishments, join the movement by hosting and registering your Every Kid Healthy Week event. Find ideas and resources for Every Kid Healthy Week events at EveryKidHealthyWeek.org.

The Food Safety and Nutrition Education Professional Development Conference is being held on July 17-24, 2016.

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 April 2016 GRADS Newsletter.

Please contact Denise Mileson, GRADS Program Specialist, with questions at 360-725-0417 or Denise.Mileson@k12.wa.us.

Health Sciences Education

Please check out the April 2016 Health Sciences Education Newsletter.

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)

Please contact Mary Kanikeberg, JWG Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-4964 or JWG@k12.wa.us.

Skilled and Technical Sciences

For the latest information in Skilled and Technical Sciences, SkillsUSA scholarship opportunities, WIN scholarship program, "Heads Up America" campaign, and free Autodesk software, check out the April 2016 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 April 2016 STEM Newsletter.

Please contact C.J. Dancer, STEM Program Supervisor, with questions at 360-725-4467 or clarence.dancer@k12.wa.us.