2013 Michigan Career Education Conference

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1 2013 Michigan Career Education Conference February 10-12, 2013 Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Detroit, Michigan The CTE brand logo, brand positioning theme and brand extensions are the property of NASDCTE

2 Schedule at a Glance Sunday, February 10, :00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up Registration Exhibits Open Welcome Reception Monday, February 11, :30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Registration Exhibits Open Continental Breakfast Opening Session - Excellence in Practice Awards - General Session: Dr. Debbie Silver Exhibitor Break Breakout Session A Lunch - General Session: Mr. Jamie Vollmer Breakout Session B Exhibitor Break Breakout Session C Tuesday, February 12, :00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Registration Exhibits Open Breakfast Buffet Breakout Session D Exhibitor Break Breakout Session E Exhibitor Break Breakout Session F Lunch - General Session: Chef Jeff Henderson - Door Prizes

3 Conference Goals Discover the critical partnerships between education, business, and industry that lead to strong CTE programs Learn about successful CTE programs that support student achievement and the economy Acquire new and innovate strategies to improve student preparation for careers and college Discover how technology and innovation are changing the way CTE programs are delivered Learn how CTE is preparing students for a highly skilled workforce with career specific technical skills, strong work ethics, and employability skills desired by employers in a knowledge economy Provide access to vendors to learn about new resources, products, and services available to assist with program implementation and with positive program outcomes Inviting All... Academic Educators Business/Community Partners Career and Technical Educators Secondary Educators Administrators Career Development /Counselors Special Populations Professionals Postsecondary Educators Topics Such As... Academic Integration, Apprenticeships, Articulation Agreements, Career Awareness and Assessment, Career Clusters, Career Development Strategies, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, Community College Partnerships, CTE Technical Skills Assessment, Curriculum Development, Developing Alternative Energy and Green Jobs, Dual Enrollment, Early and Middle College Programs, Educational Development Plans (EDPs), Portfolios, Labor Market Trends and Emerging Occupations, Multiculturalism and Diversity Appreciation, High School Requirements, Programs of Study, Secondary, Postsecondary Career Cluster Alignment, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Initiatives Register Today! Register Today!

4 Featured Speakers Dr. Debbie Silver Award Winning Educator Debbie Silver is an award winning educator with 30 years experience as a classroom teacher, staff development instructor, and university professor. Her numerous recognitions include being named the Louisiana State Teacher of the Year. Along the way she has taught almost every grade level and most every kind of student. Dr. Silver has been an invited author for several educational journals and has given keynotes at state, national, and international conferences in 49 states, Canada, Europe, and Asia. She has also been featured on PBS OnLine Teacher Chat. Mr. Jamie Vollmer Author, Speaker, Consultant Jamie Vollmer is an award-winning champion of public education, and the author of the highly acclaimed book, Schools Cannot Do It Alone. He has spent the last twenty years working with school districts, education associations, foundations, and chambers of commerce across the nation to halt the erosion of public trust and build support for America s public schools. His primary goal is to help educators and their allies remove the obstacles to progress and create schools that unfold the full potential of every child. He is the proud recipient of the 2012 Friend of Public Education award, presented by the Ohio Federation of Teachers. In 2010, he received the Learning and Liberty award, presented by the National School Public Relations Association in recognition of his outstanding efforts to strengthen school/community partnerships.

5 Featured Speakers Chef Jeff Henderson Creator of the Chef Jeff Project Chef Jeff Henderson is an award-winning chef, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and Food Network television personality. Henderson captivates audiences across the country with his triumphant story of change and the power of potential. Henderson grew up on the tough streets of Central LA and San Diego. At 24, Henderson was arrested and sent to prison, where he spent the next ten years behind bars. It was while incarcerated that he discovered a passion for cooking and committed himself to turning his life around. Having no formal education and a criminal background, he struggled for years in the hospitality industry. But, with persistence and determination, he was able to achieve his dreams, eventually becoming the executive chef of Café Bellagio in Las Vegas. Don t Miss Our Welcome Reception! Join us at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center s restaurant 42 North, just off of the hotel lobby, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, for networking and appetizers.

6 State Continuing Education Clock Hours Participants will have the opportunity to earn State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs). To be eligible, attendees must: Complete the SCECH application (available to print from the conference website or at the registration desk on-site) Pay a $20.00 application fee to the SCECH Coordinator at conference check-in Attend a minimum of five hours of eligible sessions conducted February 11 and February 12. Check sheet must be signed in and out at each session. Additional information available at the conference website: To receive SCECHs, you must sign up prior to attending any sessions. No credit for sessions attended before payment Eligible sessions and hours will be noted in the program. SCECH participants will be able to access their SCECH transcript through the online state system, after session attendance has been verified. Additional information available at the registration desk on-site. Excellence in Practice Awards The Excellence in Practice Award recognizes exemplary practices in preparing Michigan s students for careers. This prestigious award recognizes successful Career and Technical Education programs and Career and College Ready initiatives that have outstanding outcomes. The 2013 awards will be presented at the Opening Session on Monday, February 11, Accommodations Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center has rooms that are blocked under the group code mcemcea at the special rate of $122 per night. Room blocks will be released on January 11, Reserve your room today! To make reservations by phone, call or visit Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center 400 Renaissance Dr. Detroit, MI 48243

7 Last year s exhibitors included... Detroit Carpentry Apprenticeship School American Technical Publishers Applied Technology Systems, LCC BES Solutions Career Cruising Cengage Learning CEV Multimedia DASI Solutions Adobe Enthusiastic Software Ferris State University Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher Lawrence Technological University MI Army National Guard Library of Michigan/ Michigan elibrary Marygrove College LEGO Education MIAT MIACTE Michigan CTSOs MDOT Michigan Troops to Teachers Michigan Virtual University US Army Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion Pearson Education Studica Today s Class PassAssured To register as an attendee, exhibitor, or sponsor, please visit: Or call Conference and Professional Services at: It is the policy of the Michigan Department of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disability shall be subjected to discrimination in any program, service, or activity for which it is responsible, or for which it receives financial assistance from the U. S. Department of Education. For further information, contact the Civil Rights Coordinator, Office of Career and Technical Education, P.O. Box 30712, Lansing, MI (517)

8 Detroit Renaissance Center Area Parking Map