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1 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: LEADERSHIP FOR SUCCESS A Leadership Conference Sponsored by The Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators in Cooperation with The Pennsylvania Department of Education July 24-26, 2013

2 PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATORS 2013 PACTA Summer Leadership Conference CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: LEADERSHIP FOR SUCCESS July 24 26, 2013, PA AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. MEMBER NETWORKING Atrium Sponsored by: Godshall Kane O Rourke Architects, LLC 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. REFRESHMENTS Atrium Sponsored by: Godshall Kane O Rourke Architects, LLC 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. OPENING REMARKS Mr. Thomas Allen President, Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators 1:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. GENERAL SESSION COLLEGE AND CAREER READY FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY: THE CRITICAL ROLE FOR CTE 3:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Dr. James Stone III Professor and Director, National Research Center for Career and Technical Education PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL REPORT CARD Dr. Michele Sellitto Special Assistant to the Secretary of Education, PA Department of Education Mr. Robert Shinskie Vice President, Educational Systems Design, PL3rd Learning 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. PACTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. BARBECUE/PICNIC DINNER (Casual Dress) Patio New Retirees/Life Memberships Mr. Thomas Allen ROBERT BEIERSCHMITT KATHY BELLO TOM BIGLER GEORGE EBERT SUSAN HOFFMAN ERNEST IBARRA LARRY KLEMENS KEVIN LACEY DAVID LAPINSKY ANTHONY PONDISH PATRICIA SCALES ALAN SLOBOJAN THOMAS WALKER RICHARD WALTER 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. HOSPITALITY SUITE Alumni Lounge/Lobby Co-sponsored by: Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates and Educational Solutions

3 2013 PACTA Summer Leadership Conference 2 THURSDAY, JULY 25, :00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. MORNING REFRESHMENTS IN EXHIBIT HALL Ballroom D, E 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. GENERAL SESSION CURRENT LEGAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION Ms. Kimberly Colonna Attorney at Law, McNees, Wallace and Nurick, LLC A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: WHAT IS HAPPENING IN WASHINGTON THAT WILL IMPACT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Ms. Kimberly Green Director, National Association of State Directors of Career and Technical Education Consortium 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. REFRESHMENT BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA Ballroom D, E 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. GENERAL SESSION PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UPDATE 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. LUNCH Boardroom 1:10 p.m. 2:10 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Mr. David Volkman Acting Deputy Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, PA Department of Education Ballroom A, B EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Mr. David Volkman Acting Deputy Secretary, Office of Elementary & Secondary Education, PA Department of Education Mr. Robert Holbrook Team Lead for Principal Effectiveness, PA Department of Education Mr. Lenny Sweeney Educational Technology Specialist, PA Department of Education During this session updates will be provided on the work which has been completed relative to Educator Effectiveness as it applies to career and technical education teachers and directors. Also included will be a discussion of the Framework for Leadership and types of supporting evidence, as well as the identification of strategic discussion topics that can be used to support teacher and director effectiveness. Implementation strategies will be discussed and participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. Ballroom C FILLING THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION PIPELINE Ms. Pamela Shupp Vice President, Greater Reading Economic Partnership Dr. Anna Weitz President, Reading Area Community College

4 2013 PACTA Summer Leadership Conference 3 Mr. Gerald Witmer Administrative Director, Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center Dr. Robert Lees Administrative Director, Berks Career and Technology Center In this session the presenters will share information on the Careers in 2 Years marketing campaign spearheaded by Greater Reading Economic Partnership (GREP) in partnership with our local community college, Reading Area Community College and the career and technology centers in Berks County, PA. The Careers in 2 Years marketing campaign was developed to address the growing technical skills gap identified by 100+ Greater Reading companies. This campaign targets high school aged students and their parents to consider CTE as an educational option. This marketing campaign is highly transferable and can be adapted and implemented by other communities. Please visit CareersIn2Years.com to learn more about the campaign. Assembly Room THE CHALLENGE PROGRAM, INC: DEVELOPING OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE Ms. Mary Dreliszak Director of Program Development, The Challenge Program, Inc. Ms. Andrea Cooper Community Relations Specialist, Range Resources This session will share information on the Challenge Program, Inc. The program s focus is to partner with business to motivate high school students to excel in school while introducing them to career opportunities and industries in their respective communities. Our cash incentive award categories are impacting students to come to school every day, improve their academic performance, to raise their expectations and to serve their communities. In the process, students are developing the solid work habits needed for a fulfilling education, personal growth and career success. Faculty Staff Club OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: ARE WE MEETING THE STANDARDS? 2:20 p.m. 3:20 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Mr. Mark Threeton Assistant Professor of Education, Pennsylvania State University This session will share research findings on health and safety of CTE programs. Many CTE laboratories and classrooms are often filled with dangerous tools, equipment, materials and processes within a wide range of environmental conditions, which are difficult to control. Career and technical educators, unlike their academic counterparts, are expected to manage the learning environment to control for these potential hazards. Come learn about recent research findings, which identified common deficiencies associated with occupational health and safety in CTE programs. Participants will learn to use data to remove factors such as unsafe conditions and acts within CTE programs. Ballroom A, B EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Mr. David Volkman Acting Deputy Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, PA Department of Education Mr. Robert Holbrook Team Lead for Principal Effectiveness, PA Department of Education Mr. Lenny Sweeney Educational Technology Specialist, PA Department of Education During this session updates will be provided on the work which has been completed relative to Educator Effectiveness as it applies to career and technical education teachers and directors. Also included will be a discussion of the Framework for

5 2013 PACTA Summer Leadership Conference 4 Leadership and types of supporting evidence, as well as the identification of strategic discussion topics that can be used to support teacher and director effectiveness. Implementation strategies will be discussed and participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. Ballroom C CONNECTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT TO TEACHER EVALUATION THROUGH THE STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE (SLO) PROCESS Mr. O. David Deitz Consultant, PA Department of Education This session will share information as legislated in Act 82 of House Bill 1901, fifty percent of a teacher s yearly evaluation will be based on evidences of student achievement. What does this mean for career and technical education (CTE) teachers? This session will provide valuable and timely information about Student Learning Objectives (SLO), the process required by PDE to document a measure or educator effectiveness based on student achievement of content standards. SLO models developed by PA CTE practitioners will be provided as will as short tour of the online template and supporting development and assessment literacy training materials. Faculty Staff Club UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCES AMONG PROGRAM OF STUDY, ADVANCED CREDIT AND DUAL ENROLLMENT Dr. Jeannette Carter Director, Outreach for K-12, Pennsylvania College of Technology Ms. Elizabeth Biddle K-12 Project Manager, Pennsylvania College of Technology In this session the presenters will share information related to Programs of Study, Articulated Credit, Dual Enrollment and others are forms of college credit awarded for achievement in high school and in career and technology centers. How are they alike and how are they different? This session will use Pennsylvania College of Technology as an example to illustrate the way students can earn college credit, how they are awarded on a college transcript, impact on transferability to other colleges, what they mean in regards to graduation and provide a general understanding of the relative value of different types of college credits to secondary students. Assembly Room DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE LEARNING WALKS 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Ms. Elsie Bell Director of Curriculum and Instruction Ms. Grace Loeffler-Guldin Director of Academic & Special Programs, Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Professional learning has moved out of the conference room and into the classroom! Join us as we share four years of experience in developing and implementing effective learning walks at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute. Those attending will come away with an easy-to-implement learning walk framework along with suggested purposes and audiences for this proven professional learning experience. Ballroom A, B USING NOCTI TASK LINK ANALYSIS REPORT TO IMPROVE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Mr. Thomas Allen Director, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Ms. Carol Fry Director, Indiana County Career and Technology Center Mr. Scott Rogers Assistant Director, York County School of Technology This team presentation will provide information for PA CTE schools to implement a clear and precise method to improve curriculum and instruction in CTE programs using

6 2013 PACTA Summer Leadership Conference 5 NOCTI data. The team will share the method, the impact it had on their schools and a tool for reflective improvement based on results. Ballroom C CONNECTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT TO TEACHER EVALUATION THROUGH THE STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE (SLO) PROCESS Mr. O. David Deitz Consultant, PA Department of Education This session will share information as legislated in Act 82 of House Bill 1901, fifty percent of a teacher s yearly evaluation will be based on evidences of student achievement. What does this mean for career and technical education (CTE) teachers? This session will provide valuable and timely information about Student Learning Objectives (SLO), the process required by PDE to document a measure or educator effectiveness based on student achievement of content standards. SLO models developed by PA CTE practitioners will be provided as will as short tour of the online template and supporting development and assessment literacy training materials. Assembly Room HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION BEFORE GRADUATION Mr. Ned Sheerin Vice President, Business Development, Ascend Learning/National Healthcareer Association Mr. John Walters President, Allegheny Educational Systems National industry certification should be a key component to every health science student's career readiness plan. Now, Pennsylvania high school students can test for nationally accredited, industry-recognized healthcare certifications even before they earn their diplomas. During this session, participants will learn about the National Healthcareer Association s nationally recognized certifications and preparatory materials as well as steps for successful implementation in your school. We will also discuss the benefits of utilizing national certification as a tool for CTE program evaluation and a way to collect outcome data for your health science students and programs. Faculty Staff Club EXTREME MAKEOVER: CTE EDITION? 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. HOSPITALITY SUITE Mr. Kevin Rice Director, Steel Center AVTS Mr. Scott Rogers Assistant Director, York County School of Technology In recent years, career and technical education (CTE) has seen an unprecedented period of reform within our commonwealth. Our mission has shifted from skill training for entry level work to college and career readiness. The result has been an Extreme Makeover for many CTE schools across Pennsylvania. This session is aimed at new or aspiring CTE leaders and focuses on proven reform strategies that have generated significant and measurable results in a short period of time. Experiences of two CTE leaders from different parts of the state will be explored. Session interaction will include participants sharing strategies as well as experiences. Back Circle (outside) Sponsored by: Allegheny Educational Systems, Inc. EVENING ON YOUR OWN

7 2013 PACTA Summer Leadership Conference 6 FRIDAY, JULY 26, :30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. MORNING REFRESHMENTS 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. PACTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Mr. Thomas Allen President, Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. GENERAL SESSION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS: A GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. BREAK 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. GENERAL SESSION Mr. Hans Meeder President, Meeder Consulting Group, LLC Ms. Jennifer Grams Senior Consultant, Meeder Consulting Group, LLC Ms. Carol Fry Administrative Director, Indiana County Career and Technical Center Ms. Sandra Himes Executive Director, Lehigh Career and Technical Institute Dr. Aldo Jackson Executive Director, Erie County Career and Technical Center PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 11:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. GENERAL SESSION Mr. Andrew Goodman Partner, Milliron Associates CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA 11:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. CONFERENCE WRAP-UP Dr. Lee Burket Director, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, PA Department of Education Mr. Thomas Allen President, Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators SAVE THE DATE 2014 PACTA SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENECE JULY 29- AUGUST 1, 2014

8 2013 PACTA Summer Leadership Conference CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: LEADERSHIP FOR SUCCESS EXHIBITORS PACTA PATRON MEMBERS ALLEGHENY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS, INC Freeport Road Natrona Heights, PA Telephone: EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS P.O. Box 700 Effort, PA Telephone: GODSHALL KANE O ROURKE ARCHITECTS, INC. 12 East Butler Avenue, Suite 205 Ambler, PA Telephone: HAYES LARGE ARCHITECTS, LLP 75 South Houcks Road, Suite 300 Harrisburg, PA Telephone: HITECH, INC. 211 East North Street Medina, OH Telephone: NOCTI 500 North Bronson Avenue Big Rapids, MI Telephone: x258 APEX ADVERTISING 2959 Old Tree Drive Lancaster, PA Telephone: AXA EQUITABLE 1525 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA Telephone: CLASSLINK, INC. 45 East Madison Avenue, 1st Floor Clifton, NJ Telephone: CRABTREE, ROHRBAUGH & ASSOCIATES 401 East Winding Hill Road Mechanicsburg, PA Telephone: HHSDR ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS 40 Shenango Avenue Sharon, PA Telephone: ICDL US 600 West Germantown Pike, Suite 400 Plymouth Meeting, PA Telephone: INTEGRAONE 7248 Tilghman Street, Suite 120 Allentown, PA Telephone: JBH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. P.O. Box 2218 Glenview, IL Telephone: KEYSTONE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 2301 Academy Drive Harrisburg, PA Telephone: PSBA INSURANCE TRUST P.O. Box 2042 Mechanicsburg, PA Telephone:

9 RJM SYSTEMS, INC. (SONISWEB) 1449 Old Waterbury Road, Suite 204 Southbury, CT Telephone: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 4431 North Front Street, Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA Telephone: TRIANGLE TECH 1940 Perrysville Avenue Pittsburgh, PA Telephone: FIDEVIA LLC 119 B North Broad Street Lititz, PA Telephone:

10 2013 PACTA Summer Leadership Conference CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: LEADERSHIP FOR SUCCESS UPCOMING PACTA EVENTS July 24-26, 2013 September 19-20, 2013 September 19-20, 2013 September 19-20, 2013 September 19-20, 2013 September 24, 2013 September 25, 2013 September 26, 2013 October 1, 2013 October 2, 2013 PACTA Summer Leadership Conference Workshop on Technology in Career and Technical Education Workshop for CTE Business Administrators Workshop for CTE Guidance Counselors Workshop for Adult CTE Coordinators Curriculum Leadership in Career and Technical Education: Focusing on Aligning CTE Curriculum with Industry Standards for Student Success Holiday Inn, Monroeville Improving the Achievement of Special Education Students in Reading, Math, and Career and Technical Education Holiday Inn, Monroeville Improving Career and Technical Student Achievement Through Teacher Supervision Strategies Holiday Inn, Monroeville Curriculum Leadership in Career and Technical Education: Focusing on Aligning CTE Curriculum with Industry Standards for Student Success Clarion Hotel, New Cumberland Improving the Achievement of Special Education Students in Reading, Math, and Career and Technical Education Clarion Hotel, New Cumberland

11 October 3, 2013 October 8, 2013 October 9, 2013 October 14, 2013 October 15-16, 2013 October 22, 2013 October 23, 2013 October 24, 2013 October 25, 2013 November 6-8, 2013 December 4-6, 2013 Improving Career and Technical Student Achievement Through Teacher Supervision Strategies Clarion Hotel, New Cumberland Increasing the Student Achievement by Utilizing the SAS to Integrate STEM Into Career and Technical Education Holiday Inn, Monroeville Improving Career and Technical Student Achievement Through Educator Effectiveness Models Holiday Inn, Monroeville Improving Career and Technical Student Achievement Through Educator Effectiveness Models Cooperative Education Conference (co-sponsored with PCEA) Increasing the Student Achievement by Utilizing the SAS to Integrate STEM Into Career and Technical Education Clarion Hotel, New Cumberland Improving Career and Technical Student Achievement Through Educator Effectiveness Models Clarion Hotel, New Cumberland PACTA Executive Committee Meeting PACTA General Membership Meeting Integrated Learning Conference Penn Stater Conference Center, State College Career-Tech Vision 2013 (ACTE Conference) Las Vegas, Nevada February 3, 2014 PACTA Executive Committee Meeting Hershey Lodge and Convention Center

12 February 4, 2014 February 4-5, 2014 March 3-5, 2014 April 23-24, 2014 April 29-30, 2014 May 8-9, 2014 June 24-26, 2014 July 29-August 1, 2014 PACTA General Membership Meeting Hershey Lodge and Convention Center PACTA Symposium Hershey Lodge and Convention Center ACTE National Policy Seminar Arlington, Virginia PILs Report Out Sessions WEST Forbes Road CTC, Monroeville PILs Report Out Sessions East Cumberland Perry AVTS, Mechanicsburg Workshop for CTE Assistant Directors, Supervisors and Principles PA-CTEC (PA Career & Technical Education Conference) Best Western Eden Resort and Suites, Lancaster PACTA Summer Leadership Conference *The following will be added to the calendar at a later date: Academy for New Directors; regional meetings. For more information on the above listed events, visit the PACTA website at:

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: LEADERSHIP FOR SUCCESS

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: LEADERSHIP FOR SUCCESS A Leadership Conference sponsored by The Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators in cooperation with The Pennsylvania Department