DiscoveR10 CTE

Region 10 Career and Technical Education Updates

CTE? CCMR? What Does It All Mean?

There are a lot of acronyms in the world of education. Two "hot issue" acronyms are CTE and CCMR. Some of us have a firm grasp of the relationship between the two, some of us are still trying to figure it all out, and the rest fall somewhere in between. Wherever you fall in the spectrum, Region 10 has an upcoming event that will provide you will information and guidance on how to tie it all together in order to maximize the potential impact of new legislation and help you build strong pathways for students to post-secondary placement. From workforce representatives and TEA, to Gifted and Talented, Advanced Academics, College and Career Readiness School Models, and more, there is something for everyone. This one day event will play host to over 40 powerful sessions available to fuel the CTE and CCMR fire that has been lit within education. So, come one, come all so you can see what it all means for you and your stakeholders. Connect the Silos and watch your students succeed! For more information, visit the registration information below.

Event Information

Connecting Silos in Support of Student Success

Region 10’s 3rd annual CCMR Conference: Dual Credit, Early College, and CTE is quickly approaching! It will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Region 10 ESC, Spring Valley Conference Center. The theme for this year's event is " Connecting Silos in Support of Student Success." We’re excited to partner with North Texas Community College Consortium addressing CCMR, Dual Credit, Early College and CTE in our schools.

Administrators, counselors, and teachers are all encouraged to register to learn more about strategies that impact College, Career, and Military Readiness. When everyone is connected and working together, student’s succeed. The conference strands will be based off the needs of our stakeholders, examples include:

TSIA and College Prep Courses
Dual Credit and OnRamps Courses
Advanced Academic Supports (AP, IB, SAT, ACT)
Pathways to Careers/Industry Certification
Partnerships between secondary and post-secondary education
Strategies to maximize CCMR success
Perkins V
Programs of Study for CTE
Creating Industry Based Partnerships
Pedagogy in the CTE Classroom
Social Emotional Learning
Mental Health Issues/Barriers to Success

To register, you must follow a two-step process. First, you need to complete the Region 10 registration on this page. Second, pay the $30 conference fee by clicking on this link: http://ntxccc.org/payments You must complete both steps to successfully register for this conference.

Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m.

When?

Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 08:00 AM

Where?

Region 10 Education Service Center, East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA

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Teacher Externships - Workforce Solutions

Workforce Solutions, a division of the Texas Workforce Commission, is providing opportunities for teacher externships. Information and requirements are below.

iWork: Externships will take place during the week of June 15, 2020 and the week of June 22, 2020.
You will have the opportunity to select your preferred week during the application process.

Only 240 externships are available, and placement is not guaranteed to all applicants.

You will be matched with an industry partner based on your prioritized
endorsement choices
Document at least 24 hours (3-5 days) of participation shadowing
industry professionals (shifts may vary)
Develop and submit a completed lesson plan demonstrating what you learned
Meet and complete all iWork: Externship requirements (including a signed timesheet
and your lesson plan) to receive a $600 stipend and $50 travel reimbursement

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be employed with an Independent School District (ISD) as an 8-12 grade teacher, counselor or administrator
ISD must be within the counties of Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, or Wise
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must attend orientation
Provide Social Security Card and Valid Texas Driver’s License or Identification (other forms of identification, such as a current passport or Permanent Resident Card, may also be presented)
Provide a copy of most recent pay stub from employer
Proof of Selective Service (if applicable)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPPLY:

https://dfwjobs.com/externship-for-educators

Wondering How to Track Your CCMR and CTE Data?

Access the article below to see how the Insights Dashboard is becoming a functional tool for LEAs to ensure they are hitting their CCMR targets. A special thanks to Garland ISD for sharing the great work they are doing, Region 10 is excited to be a part of this work going forward to bring it to more schools.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-01-21-students-face-a-troubling-skills-gap-around-career-readiness-we-re-fixing-it-with-data

Autonomous Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge

Square One Education Network (Square One) is a 501c3 Non-profit STEM-focused educational organization. Square One serves K-12 teachers and students with hands on, project-based learning opportunities that inspire and engage students toward college and career pathways in technical fields. We’ve been inspiring students and teachers for over 25 years. We have a STEM grant opportunity for you.

We are partnering with the Intelligent Transportation Society of America to offer our Autonomous Innovative Vehicle Design program to several states across the country. As part of this program, students will re-engineer an electric toddler jeep to function as an autonomous vehicle. Competition challenges include collision avoidance, parallel parking, and more.

Here is a link to a flyer filled with information on the project's purpose and value. The link to register will also provide a wealth of information. Additionally, here's a video link that highlights our STEM Competitions! You can also learn more about Square One on our website (www.squareonenetwork.org) or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/S1Nation)

Please share this information with teachers that you think might be interested - science, tech, engineering, math, your FIRST Robotics coach, etc. Often, a FIRST team will use this project to allow more students to have a hands on experience!

Scholarship Opportunity - Society of Petroleum Engineers

The Fort Worth Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is reaching out to key leaders in education who may teach or know students from the North Texas area concerning a unique scholarship opportunity for their students.

In Texas, we hold 25% of the nation's natural gas reserves and almost 30% of the total U.S. refining capacity. The energy business in Texas is, to say the least, booming. The industry needs new people to manage these precious resources and to find new and better ways to use them.

To encourage the pursuit of careers in the Oil and Gas Industry, we are excited to offer scholarships for students that are either entering their freshman year of college or are an undergraduate student already in college. Scholarships of up to $3,000 per year are awarded annually and (once awarded) may be renewed through the recipient's senior year in college (up to $12,000 in total).

We need help now in getting the word out to students who may have an interest in this type of career. In general these students will have an above average academic record and be very strong in STEM courses.

For more information, or to apply for a scholarship, please visit our website at http://ftworth.spe.org/scholarships. Deadline for all applications is April 15th, 2020.

Computer Science Data

Below is a link to statewide computer science data that includes each service center and specific data for schools. It may be a good resource when you are planning your Programs of Study or completing your Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.

https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/epic/research/cs-regional-data

Proposed Changes to Tech Apps Courses

Below is a link to a document that highlights the changes to Chapter 126 and 130 that will be proposed to the State Board of Education (SBOE). These changes will not be voted on by the SBOE until the end of April. Implementation timelines and changes (if any) to teacher certification requirements have not been shared. This document is to make you aware of proposed changes so that you are able to look ahead and begin thinking through how these changes will impact your programming/course offerings should they be approved.

Chart with Tech Apps Proposed Changes

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TI - Electrifying Student Futures!

Join us for a special CTE Director meeting on February 14th, 2020! We are asking that you invite Principals, Curriculum Director's, and any other decision makers for your campus that are involved with CTE. This event will bring Texas Instruments representatives to you to explore how to prepare your students to have electrifying futures. Participants will work to look at how to implement IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing into your LEAs. We will dive into the skills that business leaders are looking for. Don't miss this interactive event.

SIGN-UP HERE!

Website: https://txr10.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=2627860
Location: Region 10 Education Service Center, East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA

iWork - Career Exploration Event For Students

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

9:00 – 1:00

Plano Event Center, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Tx 75074

A few notes:

This event is open to all schools, public and private, located in Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall Counties.
Outside food and drink is not allowed at the Plano Event Center – lunch will be on your own (or bring a sack lunch).
There will be photography/video present at the event. If releases are needed, that will be the responsibility of the ISD.

Please visit https://dfwjobs.com/iwork2020 to see the latest updates.

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Upcoming R10 Sessions:

2/5 - CTE, CCMR, and HB 3 Connections for Counselors; https://txr10.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=2627973

2/28 - Connecting Silos (CCMR, CTE) Conference, https://txr10.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=2625424

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TEA Career and Technical Education:

https://tea.texas.gov/Academics/College_Career_and_Military_Prep/Career_and_Technical_Education/Career_and_Technical_Education

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Global Education Symposium:

January 30th, 2019

Join us at Region 10 for our Inaugural Global Education Symposium, where we will learn about education practices from around the world. Speakers from Finland, Singapore, and other countries, will lead discussions on the similarities and differences in the education systems while comparing American students to students from around the world.

Register Here: http://bit.ly/2lYE6Sv