PA•CTEC 2010 Connecting Education & Careers

THE 36th ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE

June 28-30 - Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, Lancaster, PA

Conference Registration

About the Conference You’re Invited! On behalf of the Bureau of Career and Technical Education and the Pennsylvania Career and Technical Education Conference (PA•CTEC) Policy and Planning Committee members, we invite you to participate in PA•CTEC 2010! We are proud to once again provide you with numerous professional development workshops and technical updating seminars, several of which will be hosted at the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center. The Technology Boot Camp was so popular that it will be offered again. The hands-on seminars will focus on ways to build your own personal learning network and will be conducted at the Lancaster Marriott. We have also chosen two wonderful keynote speakers – Chef Jeff Henderson, an award-winning chef and inspirational speaker and Janet Bray, the Executive Director of ACTE. PA•CTEC provides tremendous opportunities for you to learn about proven educational practices in CTE through the workshops, sessions, and seminars, in the Exhibit Hall, and through many opportunities to network with other educators. Our hope is that you will leave PA•CTEC feeling better prepared to lead your students to greater learning experiences. As you make your summer 2010 plans, include June 28-30 at the new Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! Sincerely,

Lee Burket, Ed.D. Director - PDE Bureau of Career and Technical Education (BCTE)

Theodore R. Piwowar PA•CTEC Policy Committee Chair

Interested in Presenting? Share Your Expertise and Experience Career and technical professionals bring hard-earned knowledge and experience that should be shared with peers at the conference through presentations that appeal to every level of experience and also touch on the hot topics in CTE. Please plan to share your knowledge by submitting a request to present at the conference by going to www.voced.iup.edu/pactec and clicking on the Information for Presenters link. All requests to present must be received by May 21, 2010.

PA•CTEC is Organized by • Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Career and Technical Education (BCTE) • Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators (PACTA) • Pennsylvania Association for Career and Technical Education (PA-ACTE) • Pennsylvania State Education Association, Department of Career & Technical Studies (PSEA/DCTS)

Conference Questions? Email [email protected]

Conference Overview Conference Agenda

Keynote Speakers “Chef Jeff” Henderson Award-winning chef Inspirational speaker

Monday, June 28 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon Pre-Conference Session 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Technical Updating Seminars

Concurrent Professional Development Workshops



Session descriptions will be on the conference web site as they



are finalized.

6:30 p.m.

Dinner Keynote Speaker: Chef Jeff Henderson

Tuesday, June 29 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lee Burket

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open

South Central Los Angeles native and award-winning chef “Chef Jeff” Henderson has served as the executive chef at the renowned Cafe Bellagio and Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. What makes Chef Jeff so remarkable is his story of going from crack dealer to top chef. Chef Jeff has been honored as one of the top African-American chefs by Black Enterprise magazine. His memoir, Cooked, was released in March 2007 and he is in discussions with production companies to produce his story and networks to star in his own reality show. Chef Jeff’s story will not only inspire, but will reinforce to career and technical educators that the skills and education they provide are of real value.

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Technical Updating Seminars 5:30 p.m.

Networking Session and Prize Drawings in Exhibit Hall

6:00 p.m.

Dinner



Entertainment - “Tropical Soul”

Wednesday, June 30 8:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Professional Development Workshops 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Awards Brunch and Closing General Session

Lee Burket, Ed.D.

Concurrent Professional Development Workshops

Keynote Speaker: Janet Bray

Act 48 professional education hours will be awarded to registered conference attendees.

Director - PDE Bureau of Career and Technical Education (BCTE) Dr. Burket started with the Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education in 2003 and has served in a number of capacities. She started as the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, has served as Acting Assistant Bureau Director twice and twice as Acting Bureau Director. Currently, Dr. Burket serves as the Director for the PA Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education.

Janet Bray

Executive Director Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

The organization that registers the most participants for PA•CTEC 2010 will receive two free registrations for PA•CTEC 2011 - June 22-24, 2011 Seven Springs Mountain Resort!

As the Executive Director of the Association for Career and Technical Education, an association representing over 30,000 professionals across the United States, Janet manages the staff and program services. She is actively involved in the strategic public policy efforts of the association and works on legislative and public awareness issues for the profession. She also provides leadership and guidance to the ACTE Board of Directors, committees, and related associations.

Submit your request to present at www.voced.iup.edu/pactec

Pre-Conference Sessions and Technology Boot Camp Important Pre-Conference Session/Technology Boot Camp/Technical Updating Seminar Information: - Advance registration is required. - Transportation to offsite locations is provided. - All Technical Updating Seminars are included with paid conference registration unless otherwise noted. - Some seminars have limited seating and are on a first-come, first-served basis. - Minimum number of participants required for certain seminars. - Schedule, seminars, and seminar descriptions are subject to change.

Pre-Conference Sessions - Monday, June 28 Alternative & Renewable Energy

Tour: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lab-Volt and Advanced Technologies are pleased to lead the way in offering new hands-on training systems in Alternative & Renewable Energy Systems.

A total college experience that results in a bright future! Join us for an information session and guided tour of Pennsylvania’s only state-owned, two-year college of technology. The tour will be designed based on the background and interests of the participants. Cost - $10 and includes transportation from the Marriott and lunch.

9:00 a.m. – 12 noon Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

This half-day workshop will focus on Renewable Energy Systems and how to kick start your program with realworld, in-classroom training. Come learn about complete hybrid energy systems including Solar and Wind. The session will also explore energy outcomes, safe classroom working conditions and a fun way to teach meaningful skills.

http://www.stevenscollege.edu

Pre-Conference Registration Deadline: Friday, June 11

Boot Camp Monday, June 28

Boot Camp Tuesday, June 29

Twitter 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Social Networking 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

- Boot Camp sessions will be held at the

Learn how to build your personal learning network (PLN) by communicating and staying connected with friends, family, and co-workers using Twitter.

Connecting with other professionals using Classroom 2.0, LinkedIn, Ning Networks, and Google Wave will be the focus of this session.

- Each hands-on session is designed for the

Social Bookmarking 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

your own laptop with wireless connection.

Learn how to share, organize, search and manage bookmarks of web resources using Netvibes, Weebly, and Only2Clicks.

provided.

Career Portfolios 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. This session will teach you how to use Google Sites to create a personal career portfolio or for your students to create a student career portfolio.

Important Boot Camp Information: Lancaster Marriott. novice to intermediate user. - You may register for multiple sessions. - You are strongly encouraged to bring A limited number of computers will be - Register early! Space is limited.

Want more information on the Technical Updating seminars? Go to www.voced.iup.edu/pactec

Technical Updating Seminars Technical Updating Seminars - Monday, June 28 Lancaster County Career & Technology Center Program Tours Clinical Care Assistant 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lancaster County CTC, Willow Street Campus

Visit the Health Career Center and Practical Nursing Simulation Lab to see how it is used to prepare students for their clinical experience. The visit will include a demonstration of the human patient simulators. Program staff will be present to explain how the CTC teams up with colleges, teachers, and learning support staff to integrate college academic and technical courses into the program. Dental Assisting 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lancaster County CTC, Willow Street Campus

Tour the facility to learn how the Dental Assisting program is meeting the demand for a high skilled workforce. Staff will explain how academic course work, developed using the Program of Study requirements, is helping students prepare for college and careers. Early Childhood Education 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lancaster County CTC, Mount Joy Campus

Visit the Head Start Center and the Dr. Michael K. Curley Early Childhood Training Institute to see how the students are fully integrated into the day-to-day operations of both facilities. Participants will also see a variety of clinical experiences students have in order to earn Assistant Group Supervisor certification and prepare for the CDA-Ready certification.

Welding Technology 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lancaster County CTC, Mount Joy Campus

Experience Welding Simulation Training Technology to see how “virtual gaming” technology is used to teach and assess a variety of skills that accelerates student mastery. Attendees will try their hand and find out why this technology is appealing to students. The session will include a tour of the LCCTC Manufacturing Center. Mecatronics 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lancaster County CTC, Mount Joy Campus

Visit this advanced technology laboratory and experience over a dozen learning stations that cover a number of areas including robotics, programmable logic controls, industrial electricity and electronics, mechanical power transmission, and many others. Participants will have the opportunity to try the equipment and experience learning a number of skills found in facilities where high tech equipment is being used. Green Home - The Next Generation 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lancaster County CTC, Mount Joy Campus

Learn about the latest environmentally friendly materials and technology by visiting the second home built by LCCTC students that meets the highest green building standards set by the National Association of Home Builders.

Technical Updating Seminars - Tuesday, June 29 Welding Update 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Experience Lincoln Electric’s ultimate new training tool - the VRTEX 360. This virtual reality welding simulator brings together welding training with cutting edge simulation technology. It allows students to practice their welding technique in the virtual world, while the system provides student and teacher with real-time graphic data and feedback. International Residential Code Update 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

This program will provide a comprehensive overview of the most significant changes in the 2009 IRC. In addition to learning about the changes in the code, participants will learn about how it will impact the way houses are designed, built and inspected. Time will be spent during this applied program to discuss how these changes may impact your curriculum as well as how to incorporate the latest changes to PA’s Uniform Construction Code. This session is applicable to instructors of the following areas: building/property maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, and construction trades. Note: There is a $10 fee in addition to the conference registration to cover the cost of materials.

Health Occupations Update 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Part A: Student Health Force - A health careers and health literacy online program Learn about a new online curriculum that provides training in health careers, health literacy and 21st century skills. Participants attending this seminar will receive passwords to a demonstration site. Part B: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - What you may not know Learn how SIDS is diagnosed, the difference between SIDS and other sleep related infant deaths, and how to reduce the risk of SIDS through implementation of the Back to Sleep Campaign and infant safe sleep practices. Participants will hear the most recent research into SIDS and learn how to teach SIDS risk reduction strategies. Digital Communications Using Adobe 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Take this opportunity to learn about the Adobe Certified Associate certification that was recently added to the list of PDE Industry-Recognized Certifications for CTE programs. Adobe and Certiport representatives will also discuss the differences between versions CS4 and CS5 and how Adobe products and the certification can be integrated into your classroom.

Want more information on the Technical Updating seminars? Go to www.voced.iup.edu/pactec

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LANCASTER AT P E N N S Q U A R E

Join us in Lancaster! Situated in the oldest inland county in the United States, the new Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is surrounded by nostalgic attractions, a thriving arts community, premium outlet shopping, and famed Central Market. Blending antique charm with innovative elegance, this unique hotel is a one-of-a-kind treasure. While visiting Lancaster you and your family can experience quaint covered bridges, picturesque rolling farmlands, Amish buggy rides, museums, historical sites, live theaters and concerts, wonderful restaurants, outlet and antique shopping, children’s activities, sporting events...and much more! Visit the hotel web site and those listed below to help plan your trip! www.downtownlancaster.com www.padutchcountry.com www.adventureguidemagazine.net www.lancasterconventioncenter.com

Room Rates and Reservations PA•CTEC has reserved a block of rooms for the conference. Rooms in the reserved block are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the rates listed below. Conference Rate (available Monday, June 28 and Tuesday, June 29) $196 per person, per night, single occupancy $130 per person, per night, double occupancy $108 per person, per night, triple occupancy $97 per person, per night, quad occupancy These rates include dinner, lodging, breakfast and all applicable taxes and gratuities. Pre-Conference Rate (available Sunday, June 27) $134 per person, per night, single, double, triple, or quad occupancy These rates are for lodging only and include all applicable taxes. Parking - $7 per day for hotel guests and day attendees. Make your reservation by Friday, June 4, 2010 by calling 888-850-6146 and mentioning that you are part of the PA•CTEC group. Rates are guaranteed by the resort until June 4. After this date, reservations will be available on a space available basis and the rates listed above may not be available. Meals are included in the conference room rate for each person registered in the room. If additional meals are needed, they can be ordered on the Conference Registration form.

Find out more about the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square at www.marriottlancaster.com

Conference Registration

Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA • June 27-29, 2007 For PA•CTEC Use:

Two Ways to Register:

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1. Online at www.voced.iup.edu/pactec and mail your payment. 2. Complete this registration form and mail it along with your payment.

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Seminar attendance is optional. However, if you do plan to attend a seminar, pre-registration is required. Check the seminar descriptions for additional details. Please mark the seminars and sessions you will attend: Monday, June 28:



Pre-Conference - Alternative & Renewable Energy Pre-Conference - Tour: Thaddeus Stevens College Technology Boot Camp: ___ Twitter 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ___ Career Portfolios 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

A limited number of computers will be provided. To help us accommodate as many participants as possible, please answer the following: “I plan to bring my own laptop with wireless internet capability.” ___ Yes ___ No Clinical Care Assistant (Lancaster CCTC, Willow Street) Dental Assisting (Lancaster CCTC, Willow Street) Early Childhood Education (Lancaster CCTC, Mount Joy) Welding Technology (Lancaster CCTC, Mount Joy) Mecatronics (Lancaster CCTC, Mount Joy) Green Home (Lancaster CCTC, Mount Joy)

Full Conference Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $170 One Day Conference Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125

Pre-Conference Tour: Thaddeus Stevens Campus Tour (includes transportation and lunch). . . $10

Technical Updating: International Residential Code Update (materials charge) . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

Extra Conference Meal Tickets: Meal tickets do not need to be purchased if you are staying overnight at the Lancaster Marriott and are registered as a guest in the room. Meal tickets will not be available for purchase at the conference. Dinner, Monday, June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 Breakfast, Tuesday, June 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 Dinner, Tuesday, June 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46 Brunch, Wednesday, June 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28

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Tuesday, June 29: Technology Boot Camp: ___ Social Networking 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ___ Social Bookmarking 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

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A limited number of computers will be provided. To help us accommodate as many participants as possible, please answer the following: “I plan to bring my own laptop with wireless internet capability.” ___ Yes ___ No Welding Update International Residential Code Update ($10 charge for materials) Health Occupations Update Digital Communications Using Adobe

Mail this form along with payment made payable to PA•CTEC to: PA•CTEC Registration IUP Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation Reschini Building, 1110 Maple Street, Indiana, PA 15705 Registration Questions: Call 724-357-4517 or email [email protected] Special Accommodations: Please contact Barbara Wodowski at [email protected] if you have medically necessary dietary needs. Cancellation Policy: On or before May 14 - Full refund without service fee. After May 14 - Refund is subject to a 25% service fee. On or after June 1 - No refunds.

Register online at www.voced.iup.edu/pactec