Stop by to see the 18 exhibitors that can support your programs!
Continential Breakfast will be available in the lobby.
Pick up your FREE CTENOW tee-shirt at Window #1.The window is immediately on the right side upon entering the East Side San Jose Room.
Welcome to the 4th annual CTE Conference by County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Xavier De La Torre. Alyssa Lynch will give an overview of the conference.
Carl Guardino, one of Silicon Valley’s most distinguished business and
community leaders, is the President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group,
a public policy trade association that represents more than 375 of Silicon
Valley’s most respected companies.
In February 2007, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Guardino to a four-year
term on the California Transportation Commission. He was reappointed by
Governor Jerry Brown. He also serves on numerous other boards and is actively
involved in a wide range of community organizations and projects. In 2000, the
San Jose Mercury News named Guardino one of the “Five Most Powerful” people in
Silicon Valley in a once-per-decade study.
Known throughout the region as a consensus builder, Guardino has championed
a number of important issues, especially in the areas of transportation and
housing.
Guardino hosts “The CEO Show,” a radio talk show featuring top Silicon
Valley CEOs and other executives that airs every Tuesday at 7 p.m. on KLIV AM
1590. Guardino also is on the boards of California Forward and the California
League of Conservation Voters.
Guardino was born and raised in San Jose and received his Bachelor of Arts
degree in political science from San Jose State University, where he is a
Distinguished Alumnus. He is a member of Junior Achievement’s “Silicon Valley
Business Hall of Fame” and a recipient of the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from
City Year, and is a second recipient of the American Public Transit
Association’s Business Executive of the Year.
Bill Symonds is the lead author of the Harvard Pathways to prosperity report that was released in February of 2011. He will join us for the third year in a row to provide a global update on CTE. Since the release of the Pathways to Prosperity report in february 2011, Symonds has traveled around the world discussing the economic need for preparing students for careers in the 21st century. College may prepare students for academic success, but it oftern overlooks career success. Learn more about what we can do to prepare students for college and careers.
Learn about career camp and the partnership between Santa Clara Unified School Disstrict and Central County Occupational Center. The partnership allows middle school students to explore four careers in one week with "hands on, heads on learning" during the summer. We will also introduce you to Project Lead the Way programs and student internships at SYNNEX Corporation.
Stop by to see exhibits and our CTE Store to support districts.
Join us for a brief overview of the Common Core State Standards. Explore ways that these new standards in Literacy and Math may complement and enhance instruction in CTE courses.
Exploring Computer Science is anew pre-AP course that teaches how computation enables problem-solving, supports creativity and fosters critical thinking. Supported by NSF and endorsed by the Computer Science Teachers Association, the curriculum is now offered in five CA districts and at least three other states. An overview of the curriculum, experience teaching the course and assessment strategies will be described.
Join us for a live panel discussion with respected Tech, Film, and Music
Industry professionals about their perspective on the role of
Education in Business. They will also share their experiences
incorporating Career Technical Education into Industry.
These business leaders helped shape a new
Career Training model in Silicon Valley,
beginning implementation in selected high school
programs across the country.
Receive an overview of how Bret Harte Middle School
implemented Gateway to Technology, the middle school portion of the Project Lead
the Way curriculum. See examples of how students in this year-long elective
learn about and use the engineering design process, create 3D design models
using Autodesk Inventor, and solve challenges with automated systems they design
and program. Learn about how bringing engineering into the classroom develops
students' collaborative and critical thinking skills while providing real-world
applications for skills and concepts. Find out how to bring the Project Lead the
Way curriculum into your community.
Upwards of 100,000 drop out of California’s public schools each year. Drawing on dropout research from California and a new book on dropouts from a national perspective, this presentation will address four facets of California’s dropout crisis: the severity of the problem and whether it’s getting better or worse; the individual and social consequences from dropping out; why students drop out of school; and what can be done to address the problem. Solving the dropout crisis will require the collective action by the state, local school districts, and individual schools.
Summer Jobs+ is a national youth employment initiative. Find out how TeenForce and others are using this platform to create relationships between businesses, CTE educators and students. Case studies will be presented.
This workshop will be an opportunity to learn about recent updates on "a-g" policies and initiatives. Hear the process of submitting academically enriched CTE courses to the University of California.
This workshop will be an overview of the California Career Resource Network's (CalCRN) free online career exploration and planning tools including the new California Career Center, the California Career Zone, and California Reality Check. Attendees will receive a copy of the California Career Planning Guide.
Career Technical Education (CTE) is a promising strategy for high school reform, but can you clearly decipher a CTE course from a non-CTE course? What are the non-negotiables for curriculum and instruction, teaching assignments and credentialing, advisory and industry partnerships, UC A-G course approvals, and more? Join us as we follow the California State Plan for Career Technical Education in defining Career Technical Education in the state of California.
Certifications add value to CTE programs. Every year, more than 200,000 young workers are
injured on the job and 70,000 of them require emergency room or hospital
treatment. Learn about the leading reasons for these statistics and potential
danger areas that your students may encounter. An OSHA-approved 10, online
certification training class can help young workers “start safe” and provide
them with a critical job skills for their first resume and job!
Flex funding status now allows ROP programs to offer online content in ways never seen before. Come see how 49er ROP is changing the game with blended courses (online + on-ground) to reach a wider audience and offer unique courses. Learn how these courses are adding tremendous value for schools and students and changing the image of ROP. Courses covered will include: AP Computer Science, Game Development (X-Box programming) and Dental Careers.
Bridge-to-Employment Silicon Valley is a model summer student internship program with partnerships among industry, universities and community organizations. We will showcase the model, discuss lessons learned and best practices from 10 years of experience in linking STEM classrooms with real-world skills, applications and job experience.
All types of students (AP, Resource, college/non-college bound, boys and girls) would benefit from a CTE construction or wood shop class. You will learn how more than 15 construction trades are taught, technology incorporated, standards addressed, portfolios assembled, OSHA certifications earned, extra-curricular activities to join, how to earn college credit, a chance to earn money, become an apprentice and much, much more!
The university of California Curriculum Integration (UCCI) Institutes have expanded UC's career technical education vision to foster innovative course design in "a-g" subject areas. This workshop addresses UC's role in CTE and the successes and challenges of the broad UCCI initiative.
This presentation will provide an overview of demographic, historical labor force, and industry trends in the South Bay, including a description of growing and declining industries and the occupations found within those industries. It will provide resources on careers and career ladders, job search trends and a brief overview of the new California Workforce Services Network labor exchange system which will become available later this year.
Come see national examples of elementary, middle school and high school hands-on STEM/CTE programs which have successfully increased student engagement & achievement, implemented meaningful collaboration with local businesses, and significantly improved both academic and CTE outcomes for participants. Impact of cooperative learning, psychomotor activities and CBI will also be demonstrated.
Learn about the solid research evidence that shows students enrolled in Career Academies complete a-g coursework and graduate at a higher rate than non-academy students. Key features of Career Academies such as cohort scheduling, work-based learning and linking instruction across disciplines will be reviewed.
A 20 year "Social Purposed Based Non Profit Business" working with local high-end restaurants helping students learn culinary.Presentation offering alternative options for teens to earn graduation credits in hands-on work training in the hospitality industry
How can high School or college students complete a career or vocational certificate
during the summer? Or explore a career while earning college credits? Foothill
College Map Your Future Summer Academies! Also, help students create an
educational plan to achieve academic goals or assistance with writing resumes
and job search to reach career goals.
How do you get your students to take pride in their creative endeavors
and make them feel like a million bucks on a budget? By showcasing their work to
the world through a digital art show, suitably named the smartworkshow to
capture the digitally smart nature of using technology within high school
classrooms to highlight original student pieces. San Mateo County Office of
Education is doing just that, and they're using Ning as the epicenter for their
digital art show. San Mateo County Office of Education unveiled its student art
show and expanded the project this year to include schools in Santa Clara, Los
Angeles and other counties in California. Many of the teachers did not know each
other prior to this project, and currently work together to help organize the
exhibition. These teachers share lesson plans and projects, communicate across
schools and district boundaries to solve problems, ask questions and work
together within an art, media, entertainment and engineering focal group. These
rigorous CTE courses meet CTE, California Common Core Standards and University
of California a-g requirements, while utilizing 21st century skills with an
ultimate goal of providing students with skills and information about viable
careers. SMartWork Show highlights the classroom work of high school students
enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE courses).
Discover how this project based learning system will expand and enhance your ability
to teach all aspects of STEM with engaging interactive multimedia,
hands-on-activities, and design briefs. This program has been approved for UC
A-G credit andis approved by NAF (National Academy Foundation) for their
Academy of Engineering.
Students share experiences in an innovative program using an online curriculum and project-based activities. They learn information technology (IT), problem solving, communication, and other Career Technology Education (CTE) skills.
Learn about the variety of Career Tech Student Organizations (CTS0's) in California and nationwide. Student organization activities are integrated into classroom curriculum and provide valuable leadership opportunities for students. Student compete on a local, state and national level. Receive current informaton on CTSO's.
At Cisco, we believe in building strategic relationships with investors, customers,
government, and the media. Cisco is becoming a leader in education through its
corporate social responsibility programs and innovative technology. These
efforts showcase Cisco products and services, enhance the Cisco brand,
demonstrate the societal impact of Cisco technology, and generate good feelings
about doing business with Cisco. Seventy-six percent of Cisco employees say the
company’s CSR efforts influence how they feel about working at Cisco.
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