Student Services Guidance/ESSP/Financial Aid 2018 Career Tech Summer Conference - OKC

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1 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018 Student Services Guidance/ESSP/Financial Aid 2018 Career Tech Summer Conference - OKC 7:30 a.m. Registration, Packet Pickup and Exhibits Open Cox Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 8:30 a.m. - First-Timer Orientation for New Teachers/New Members 9:45 a.m. Cox Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 4-5 (first floor) 10:00 a.m. Conference Begins 10:00 a.m. - General Session & Awards 11:45 a.m. Cox Convention Center, Arena 11:45 a.m. - Lunch on your own in Exhibit Hall (Concessions and Food Trucks will be available) 1:15 p.m. or as planned and offered by your division Cox Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 1:00 p.m. Packet Pickup Closes 1:15 p.m. - Spotlight Sessions for all Attendees 3:00 p.m. (refer to flyer for session topics and location) Cox Convention Center 3:30 p.m. Registration and Exhibits close 3:30 p.m. - ESSP Awards Ceremony/Divisional Business Meeting 5:00p.m. (Awards, Excitement, Fun!!!) -Mary Foxworth, President -Shawn Daugherty, Awards Chair All Education Services-Special Populations members are invited to attend this event. Award winners will be recognized. Business packets will be given out at the meeting and there will be voting for ESSP officers. Audience members will receive important updates on the OkACTE ESSP Division. Sheraton Hotel Downtown, 18 th Century Ballroom (2 nd floor)

2 Guidance Awards Ceremony/Divisional Business Meeting (Awards, Excitement, Fun!!!) -Phyllis Murphy, President -Emily Collins, Awards Chair All OkACTE Guidance members are invited to attend this event. Come enjoy the fiesta guidance atmosphere! Award winners will be recognized. Business packets will be given out at the meeting and there will be voting for OkACTE Guidance officers. Audience members will receive important updates on the OkACTE Guidance Division. Remember-you must be present to win the door prizes and the Guidance Early Registration Special. Sheraton Hotel Downtown, Plaza Ballroom (2 nd floor) 5:00 p.m. - Young Professionals Reception 6:30 p.m. Drinkz - Bricktown 5:15 p.m. - OAMCTE Business Meeting 6:00 p.m. Toby Keith s I Love This Bar and Grill 6:00 p.m. - OAMCTE Reception 7:30 p.m. Toby Keith s I Love This Bar and Grill THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 Guidance, Education Services-Special Populations and Financial Aid will hold Thursday divisional meetings at Moore Norman Technology Center, South Penn Campus (13301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73170). Directions to South Penn Campus: SOUTHBOUND and NORTHBOUND from I-35: Take Exit 117 at SW 4 th St., Moore, then travel west approximately 3 miles to SW 134 th & South Pennsylvania. The street name changes from SW 4 th in Moore to SW 134 th Street in Oklahoma City. SOUTHBOUND and NORTHBOUND from I-44: Take Exit 110 at SW 134 th Street. Travel east 2.5 miles to SW 134 th & South Pennsylvania where the campus is located on the northwest corner. Campus map is located at All divisional sessions are at Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, Main Building Remember, due to fire code there is a limit on the number that can occupy a room. When all chairs are full, the room has reached capacity. Be prepared to choose another session if your first choice has reached capacity. We thank you for your understanding. 8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by: OkACTE Guidance & OkACTE Educational Services/Special Populations Rotunda, Main Building, Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus

3 8:30 a.m. - Opening Session: Everyday Leadership from some Not So Everyday Characters 9:15 a.m. -Rebecca Eastham, BIS Director, Meridian Technology Center Everyone is a leader! Leadership is influence, nothing less and nothing more. From the CEO, to the college student, to the stay-at-home mom, to the small business owner. Everyone is looking to gain influence in their personal and professional life. To be a better leader, one needs to understand the basic needs of followers. This session will explore how to meet those needs with some everyday leadership tips from some, not so, everyday characters. Conference Center A/B/C/D/E, Main Building, S. Penn Campus 9:30 a.m. - STEM Students: Inspiring Them, Challenging Them, Preparing Them 10:20 a.m. -Robin Schott, VP of Engagement, West Central Region, Project Lead the Way This session will provide strategies for recruiting and inspiring students to take a rigorous STEM program of study throughout K-12 that will scaffold skill building each year. We will specifically focus on high school course planning that prepares students for STEM college/university programs and careers. We will share the latest resources for students that include STEM assessments, STEM resumes, credentials, networks and work based learning opportunities that will set them apart. Finally, we will share the incredible opportunities for students in leading edge STEM career options. Conference Center A, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Elementary and Middle School Career Awareness/Exploration -Panel Presentation Scratch and Patch Hospital -Merida Tomb, Counselor, Wes Watkins Technology Center WWTC health programs have created a mock hospital experience that is a wonderful combination of field trip for elementary school children and simulated clinical experience for our health students. This activity brings between elementary school children to our campus, and provides a clinical experience that is specifically related to each program area in our health division. Career Exploration in the Middle School: A National Profile -Jan Bennett Bell, Career Advisement, Tulsa Technology Center Research has identified middle school as a time when students can benefit the most from career exploration. Career exploration can engage this age group at a time when many of them are disengaging. This session will focus on the ACTE's initiatives in this area. Conference Center B, Main Building, S. Penn Campus ICAP Pilot Schools-Lessons Learned -Panel Presentation Careers and College Start in Kindergarten-Career and College Awareness for all ages. -Kacee Poteet, Middle School Counselor, Bristow Public Schools Presentation of College and Career Week in the middle school and district-wide that was organized during the school year. We will look at the daily activities during the week: local career speakers, careers on wheels event, diploma day, teachers tell their story, and Career Tech field trip. Tahlequah High School Strategies -Melissa Harris, Teacher, Tahlequah High School

4 See how this high school uses meaningful career development strategies to advance their students career planning. Conference Center C, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Faces of Change: Understanding and Managing Generations in the Workplace -Art Atkinson, Vice President of Express University, Express Employment Professionals International Headquarters Currently, there are four unique generations working side by side in the workforce. And, in just a couple of years, there will be five. With greatly varying beliefs, influences, and traits, it's bound to cause some conflict. Faces of Change is intended to shed light on the different generations and a few best practices to manage them. Including insight on the characteristics of Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials, this program will help you understand generational shifts and expose areas that are prone to generational conflict. Conference Center D/E, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Fun with Assistive Technology -Sandra Wright-Hackler, Speech-Language Pathologist, Oklahoma ABLE Tech Fun with Assistive Technology will provide a show and tell of the common and not so common devices that help students with disabilities succeed in school and employment. This session will help you meet the needs of the one in five students with disabilities and how using AT including free to low cost accommodations will reduce the barriers to getting the right job. Conference Center 109/110, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Workkeys Update -Laurie Richison, Career Readiness Certificate Coordinator, ODCTE This session will cover updates to the ACT Workkeys assessment procedures and the WorkKeys Curriculum. Conference Center 205/206, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Methodologies for College Credit from Technical Programs -Dr. Debbie Blanke, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education -Mr. Kyle Foster, Coordinator for Academic Affairs Initiatives, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education The State Regents have worked with colleges/universities and technology centers over the last several years to develop methods for students to earn college credit from technical programs in alignment with the Higher Learning Commission criteria. This session will provide guidance for advisors and recruiters to explain these methods to students, parents, and high school staff. The session will also discuss identified assessments that, with successful completion, a student may seek college credit in technical areas. Conference Center 207, Main Building, S. Penn Campus CV Tech's Mentor Match Program... A Win Win for both Industry and CTE! -Gay Pettit, Career Development Counselor, Canadian Valley Technology Center -Bill Bradley, Assistant Superintendent, Canadian Valley Technology Center This presentation will describe the day-to-day workings of the Mentor Match program at CV Tech in Chickasha. Implemented in 2014, partnerships were established with industries throughout the district who were looking to find better, more well-trained employees. CV

5 Tech was looking to improve not only positive placement, but expose students to real-world work experience. The methods discussed will include: the nature of the program, reactions from industry partners and student testimonials. Conference Center 210, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Beverages will be available in the Rotunda foyer. Sponsored by: OkACTE Guidance and OkACTE Educational Services/Special Populations. 10:30 a.m. - OK Career Guide GURU s Needed! 11:20 a.m. -Erica Harris, OK Career Guide Coordinator, ODCTE Come learn how you can help Grow Unified Regional Users (GURU s) with OK Career Guide. OK Career Tech needs your advocacy to build a successful outreach and awareness for OK Career Guide. We will update you on our strategies, new resources and provide you with the big picture ask of what Oklahoma needs from your local community. Conference Center A, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Prevention and Response to an Active Shooter -Dr. Stephoni Case, Director, Master of Arts Educational Leadership, Southern Nazarene University -Jim McBride, Adjunct Instructor, Southern Nazarene University This session will show you how to create balanced, pro-active school security measures that provide a safe environment for all with a school staff trained to recognize early warning signs of and respond to potential violence. It will assist educators in developing an active working relationship with community public safety personnel. Conference Center B, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Current Drug Trends, Threats and the "Elephant in the Room" -Mark Woodward, Public Information/Education Officers and Legislative Liaison, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics This session will help professionals, parents, grandparents and neighbors become more informed on current drug issues that impact their daily life, whether they realize it or not. This include myths vs. realities of "medical" marijuana, the impact of the opioid crisis on families, and how today's teens use social media and other methods to hide their drug use in plain sight. Conference Center C, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Transgender and What School Leaders and Educators Need to Know -Karen Long, Attorney and Shareholder, Rosenstein, Fist & Ringold The session will address the issues that arise in instances when transgender students seek school-based accommodations. It will include identification of common issues and recommendations for addressing the predictable as well as the unique situations presented by the intersection of student rights and school leader management of these circumstances. Conference Center D/E, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Come Play a Game of "Stump the Chump" -Bo Rainey, Shareholder/Director, Rosenstein, Fist & Ringold Every day you face a myriad of legal issues as diverse as the students you educate. This session is an opportunity to address those issues in an unstructured question and answer format with a school and special education attorney. Conference Center 109/110, Main Building, S. Penn Campus

6 Careertech Testing Center ODCTE: Assessment Update -Jennifer Palacio, Assessment Manager, ODCTE This session will provide an overview and updates for high stakes and competency testing as well as updates on the Approved Assessment list. Conference Center 205/206, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Oklahoma's Premier Career Tech System and How It Got To Be That Way -Tom Friedemann, Superintendent/CEO, Francis Tuttle Technology Center Hear Oklahoma's Career-Tech tribal story describing how a unique set of events all fell perfectly into place to make America's finest CTE system possible. Conference Center 207, Main Building, S. Penn Campus I d like to hire you, BUT -Debra Roseburr and Pam Hoskins, OK Employment Security Commission A discussion of incentive programs available to encourage employment of people who have a history of justice-involvement. Conference Center 210, Main Building, S. Penn Campus 11:20 a.m. - Lunch on your own off site or onsite options will be available for purchase. 12:40 p.m. 12:40 p.m. - Creating a Happiness Culture 1:30 p.m. -Carla Henson, Amy Beck, and Paula Bearden, Counselors, Tulsa Technology Center The Health Sciences Center at Tulsa Tech uses the principles outlined in the Happiness Advantage to create a more positive, supportive learning environment for their students. Conference Center A, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Why You and Your Students Should be on LinkedIn -Jared Williams, Employability Skills Specialist, Moore Norman Technology Center The employment game is always changing and it is important to change with it. Having a LinkedIn presence is becoming more and more of a mandatory for several industries. Learn how you can use LinkedIn to help your students and yourself prepare for the future. Conference Center B, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals -Isabel Medina Keiser, Coordinator of Student Disability Services, Oklahoma State University The lecture will provide the fundamentals about service animals and emotional support animals in a higher education setting. The interactive aspect of the presentation will include questions and answers from the audience. Conference Center C, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Successful Practices in Job Placement/Job Development -Panel Presentation Successful Practices to Increase Employer and Partner Direct Contact -Mindi Mitchell, Employment Specialist, Canadian Valley Technology Center My presentation will be centered on successful practices to increase direct contact with industry employers and partners for our students and instructors. A strong

7 relationship with area employers is the key to successful job placement and development. I will discuss four events I have helped my organization implement as we work to strengthen our ties to businesses in our community: Employer Spotlights, Real World Panels, Industry Tours, and our end of the year Career and Education Fair. Building Connections -Ashley Ewbank, Job Developer, Autry Technology Center Autry Technology Center works to connect students with local businesses and connect businesses with employees. We prepare students to be workforce ready through resume writing, interview techniques, professional development skills and prioritized customer service training. Conference Center D/E, Main Building, S. Penn Campus What You Need to Know: Certifications, ICAPs and New Legislation -Kelly Arrington and Tommi Leach, Career and Academic Connections, ODCTE CAC staff will provide an update on certifications that qualify for A-F, ICAP updates and best practices ideas, and 2018 Legislation concerning accountability, CTE math credits and more. Conference Center 109/110, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Career Exploration/Planning - The Army Way -Dawne Divine, Education Services Specialist, U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Find out about Army Student Services Resources such as March2Success with free ACT/SAP prep. You will also learn more about ASVAB, Student Programs, and Educator Training/Partnership opportunities. Conference Center 205/206, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Different Verbal/Nonverbal Communication Styles -Dr. Quentin J. Sanders, Equity/Diversity Specialist, ODCTE This interactive discussion will provide a brief general overview of the different communication styles among cultures and ethnicities. Conference Center 207, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Student of Poverty - Insight for the CTE Educator -Ronda Weaver, Work Prep Coordinator/Counselor, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center In our role as educators, we seek innovative methods to connect with and inspire our students to never give up no matter what, no matter how great their barriers to success. Listen and learn effective engagement techniques as we aspire to step into the shoes of our students into their hearts that they may be even more empowered to achieve success in their lives, families, and the Oklahoma workforce. Conference Center 210, Main Building, S. Penn Campus 1:40 p.m. - Where Are We Headed Legislative and State Update 2:30 p.m. -Dr. Marcie Mack, State Director, ODCTE Dr. Mack will provide an overview of the 2018 Legislative session and how that affects CareerTech. She will also share statewide issues, concerns and the future direction of the Oklahoma CareerTech system. Conference Center A, Main Building, S. Penn Campus

8 Yes, They are Looking! How Employers Use Social Media in Recruiting -Roberta Douglas, Senior Coordinator, Employer Development and Student Employment, Oklahoma State University Now more than ever students have to opportunity to put their best "selfie" forward. or to be overlooked by employers. In this session, we will look at how and when employers use social media in the hiring process. You will learn how to help your student s leverage their online presence and get hired. Conference Center B, Main Building, S. Penn Campus OKC Gangs 101 -Tim Hock, Inspector, Oklahoma City Police Department Attendees will learn the who, what, where, etc...of the most prevalent gangs in the OKC area. Hand signs, colors, known gang areas and current rivalries will be covered. Additionally, newer trends on up and coming cliques, crews and squads will be broken down. Conference Center C, Main Building, S. Penn Campus What Are you Looking 4? -Panel Presentation Dolese Bros Company -Lori Lee McCollough, HR Training Coordinator, Dolese Bros. Co. Dolese Bros. Co. plants and quarries produce concrete, sand, crushed stone and concrete block products. We provide our customers with innovative solutions that help them build our region's homes, communities and infrastructure. From individual homeowners to large industrial contractors, our customers rely on Dolese to fulfill their building needs. Dell EMC -Lynae Greely, Manager, Client Pro Support, Dell EMC Dell hear about what we do for careers and community and how we differ from a traditional call center. Conference Center D/E, Main Building, S. Penn Campus What WIOA Offers to Your Students -Shelly Bell, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist IV, Mark Kinnison, Division Administrator, and Robert Eames, Program Manager for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services -Dana Clark, Youth Coordinator, Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board You can expect to learn the qualifications of the WIOA adult and young adult programs as well as the services that are available to participants through the WIOA grant program. There will be discussion about occupations that are in demand in Central Oklahoma and how to determine what schools and programs are WIOA approved for financial assistance. Conference Center 109/110, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Understanding the Challenges of English Language Learners -Jose Hernandez, Director of Special Services and Federal Programs, Perry Public Schools This session will cover the growing number of English Language Learners, how best to support ELLs, and resources available in Oklahoma. Conference Center 205/206, Main Building, S. Penn Campus

9 Becoming a Nationally Certified Test Center -Linda Little, Assessment Coordinator, Moore Norman Technology Center This session will discuss the application process and requirements to become certified as a NCTA Certified Test Center through the National College Testing Association. Certification is now open to technology centers in Oklahoma. Conference Center 207, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Getting Started with the Getting Ahead Process -Wendy Terrazas, ABE/HSE Coordinator, Pioneer Technology Center The United States imprisons more people than any other nation in the world. Rarely discussed, however, CANCELLED is that more than 90% of those prisoners will be released from state custody at some point. How do we help these returning citizens reintegrate when they come home? Conference Center 210, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Light refreshments will be available in the Rotunda foyer. Sponsored by: OkACTE Guidance and OkACTE Educational Services/Special Populations. 2:40 p.m. - What's Next? Making Your Senior Year Count 3:30 p.m. -Merida Tomb, Counselor, Wes Watkins Tech Center The What's Next? Conference was designed to inspire, motivate, and inform our current juniors to move into their senior year with confidence and the information they need to make informed decisions. Presenters from all over the state came together to share their knowledge of topics that would help students grow and prepare for life after high school. This conference was accomplished through a partnership with Wes Watkins Tech Center and our partner school superintendents, principals, and counselors. Conference Center A, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Power of the Educator -David Graham, Law Enforcement Instructor, Mid-America Technology Center Our students are experiencing day-to-day struggles in and out of the classroom. As educators, using keen observation skills allows us to recognize and better serve them. This session will use humor and stories of experience to highlight how we can continue to teach curriculum while also sharing empathy and understanding to those who are struggling. Conference Center B, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Taking It Back -Valerie McMurry, Director of Community Outreach, Metro Technology Centers "Taking It Back" will provide a holistic overview on maintaining a healthy lifestyle mind, body & spirit, in a demanding & chaotic world. This interactive, motivational & self-care session will provide the tools on taking back what has taken over in your life!!! Conference Center C, Main Building, S. Penn Campus S.T.O.P...and Start Owning Your Outcomes! -Becky Wood, TANF Program Coordinator/HIRE, Moore Norman Technology Center Successful people have mastered it. Unstressed people have figured it out. If you find yourself banging your head against the wall, this might be just what you need. Join us as we laugh and learn "a better way to master the day." Conference Center D/E, Main Building, S. Penn Campus

10 Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect -Shelby Lynch, Education Coordinator, Care Center Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect is for teachers, counselors, professionals, and volunteers who work directly with children. The training provides participants with tools to recognize the signs & symptoms of abuse, the long-term effects of child abuse, how to handle a disclosure and how to respond to suspected abuse in a safe way and the steps to take to report any concerns of child abuse. The training is interactive and includes Q&A time with our experienced presenter. Conference Center 109/110, Main Building, S. Penn Campus The Keys to Success in the Academic Center -Andrea Verser, Instructional Coach Mathematics and Bette Henderson, Instructional Coach, Canadian Valley Technology Center Andrea Verser and Bette Henderson serve as Canadian Valley Technology Center s Instructional Coaches where they share their insights on WorkKeys, student relationships, career readiness, ACT prep and integrated math. They will share their instructional practices, which takes place in the KEYS center (academic center) and in the individual programs. Campus events, integrated lessons, and testimonials from CV Tech instructors will also be shared during the presentation. Conference Center 205/206, Main Building, S. Penn Campus Stress-Free Productivity -Krista Scammahorn, Business Development Coordinator, Moore Norman Technology Center Getting Things Done (GTD ) is a training that teaches individuals how to increase focus on the most meaningful work, organize information, prioritize commitments, create mental space for innovation, and achieve stress-free productivity. It s productivity with purpose, or in other words getting more of the right stuff done. Conference Center 210, Main Building, S. Penn Campus 3:30 p.m. Sign attendance forms - To sign your attendance forms, ODCTE staff will be set up 4:00 p.m. at the main entrance and main hallway foyer as you leave the conference. We will have all hands on deck so signings should go quickly and you can be on your way. Any ODCTE Career and Academic Connections staff may sign your form. 4:00 p.m. Conference Adjourns NOTE: Financial Aid Sessions Information follows on the next page.

11 Financial Aid Sessions (following 8:30 a.m. opening session) THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 Moore Norman Technology Center, South Penn Campus 9:30 a.m. - Satisfactory Academic Progress and Clock Hours 10:20 a.m. -Zachary Goodwin, FSA Training Officer US Department of Education, Region V Conference Center , Main Building, S. Penn Campus Beverages will be available in the Rotunda foyer. Sponsored by: OkACTE Guidance and OkACTE Educational Services/Special Populations. 10:30 a.m. - Year-Round Pell, and Q & A 11:20 p.m. -Zachary Goodwin, FSA Training Officer US Department of Education, Region V Conference Center , Main Building, S. Penn Campus 11:20 a.m. - Lunch on your own - off site or onsite options will be available for purchase 12:40 p.m. 12:40 p.m. - Ask-A-Fed Desk 1:30 p.m. -Zachary Goodwin, FSA Training Officer, US Department of Education, Region V 12:40 p.m. - Best Practice Roundtables 2:30 p.m. -CT Financial Aid officers share best practices on various FA topics Consumer Information and Annual Disclosures FA Policies and Procedures VA Approval and Surveys R2T4 on the web Progress Reports and SAP reporting Conference Center , Main Building, S. Penn Campus Light refreshments will be available in the Rotunda foyer. Sponsored by: OkACTE Guidance and OkACTE Educational Services/Special Populations. 2:40 p.m ED Express Features and Updates 3:30 p.m. -Dustin Davidson, Financial Aid/Veteran s Affairs Coordinator Great Plains Technology Center Conference Center , Main Building, S. Penn Campus 3:30 p.m. - Sign attendance forms 4:00 p.m. Collect evaluations 4:00 p.m. Conference Adjourns