DiscoveR10 CTE

Region 10 Career and Technical Education Updates

What We Have Learned...

Last week a number of individuals tied to CTE found themselves in Marble Falls at the CTAT Mid-Winter Conference. The event was filled with information and updates to continue our education as educators. The sessions were packed, the rain didn't dampen any spirits, and the collaboration between peers was a sight to behold. I know that a lot of learning took place, but let me tell you what I learned. First, everyone there was finding a way to be better and do better for their students. How do we better serve our special populations students? How do we increase our ability to offer Industry Based Certifications? Etc. Secondly, I learned that the sense of community within the CTE world is strong. The willingness to share methods, strategies, successes, and resources with each other to improve outcomes for all students was everywhere I looked. I learned that my belief in the power of CTE is well supported. I learned that there are schools innovating and providing amazing real-world experiences. We all learned that the CLNA is well within our abilities and should not be overwhelming. And, while those that attended CTAT learned a lot, we hope that you ALL have learned that we here at Region 10 are always here to help and support you in your endeavors. If you ever feel like sharing something you have learned within your LEA, a success story, a handy method to accomplish a goal, valuable data, or anything you feel would be helpful to others, please reach out and let us highlight what you are doing within our newsletter!

CTE Director Meeting Updates

Please go to the following bit.ly address to access the CTE Director Updates provided on 2/14/2020:

http://bit.ly/R10CTE0214

Accessing Your CLNA Data

Please reference the document below if you are having difficulty accessing your CLNA (SC5600) data and let us know if you have any questions.

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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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Graphic Design and Illustration Teachers

We would like to invite you to Merged 2020: A Graphic Design Teacher Workshop.

Please visit Merged2020.weebly.com for workshop details and to save your spot!

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

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

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.

Ford Day at Brookhaven Community College

Ford Motor Company, Brookhaven Community College, and North Texas Ford Dealers would like to invite you to the inaugural “FORD DAY!” on Thursday March 26th at Brookhaven Community College!

Session 1 is from 8am to 11:30am. Session 2 is from 12 noon to 3:30pm.

Ford Day is an automotive technology career readiness and STEM immersion event where Ford Motor Company, our college level ASSET programs, and High Schools come together to demonstrate modern automotive technology, increase student career readiness and employability, & introduce automotive technology college options to students.

The Central Market Area and Dallas Region Ford Motor Company team will be on hand:

Delivering Diagnostic Technology Demonstrations
On-Vehicle Technology Demonstrations
Speaking with Students about our available High School and College Level Programs including the ASSET College Level Automotive Technology Training Program @ Brookhaven

Ford/Lincoln Dealers from all over the Metroplex and beyond will be in attendance. Our Dealers will be:

Actively seeking to recruit your students for part-time & full-time positions
Seeking Internship and Job-Shadowing candidates
Seeking Candidates for our college level ASSET Program
Providing career advice and coaching
Actively seeking to partner with your district and build lasting relationships with your school

WE WILL ALSO BE RAFFLING OFF A FORD ENGINE FOR DONATION DURING EACH SESSION TO ONE LUCKY SCHOOL DURING THE EVENT! SO 2 SCHOOLS WILL WALK AWAY WITH AN ENGINE FOR USAGE IN THE CLASSROOM!*

*School must be at event to win

Lunch, Snacks, & Drinks for all attendees will be provided!

Brookhaven Community College also has the following other automotive programs for your students to explore and learn more about:

-GM ASEP

-Nissan/Infiniti

-Subaru

-Comprehensive Automotive Technology

-Certificates and Associate Degrees available for all programs

-And of course the 2-Year Associate’s Degree Ford ASSET program where students are employed during the program and receive 100% of their Ford STST training.

Please feel free to view the videos below from previous Ford Days!

Tulsa Tech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8kf-T8W-Go

Waco ISD and TSTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3aGpnjjYZg

High Performance Ford vehicles and the entire current Ford & Lincoln Vehicle lineup will be on display. Engines will be revving!

Please RSVP by Friday February 28th to John Tostanoski by emailing or faxing the completed attached form to: jtostano@ford.com

Fax to: 866-984-5035