June 22-24 - Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID INDIANA, PA 15701 PERMIT NO. 198 Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation Indiana University of Pennsylvania Reschini Building, 1110 Maple Street Indiana, PA 15705 4005249101 Designed by Graphics & Electronic Media Students at the Indiana County Technology Center
About the Conference June 22-24 - Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA 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 the 37th Annual PA Career and Technical Education Conference! The objective of the conference is to bring together a broad range of career and technical educators and to provide them with a variety of professional development experiences that address a broad range of topics impacting the needs of Pennsylvania educators and the students we serve. This year the conference will maintain the quality of previous conferences by offering numerous concurrent sessions, technical updating seminars, and exhibits that respond to current needs and trends in CTE. In addition, a new feature has been added to the conference - Stay Connected. This focused networking session will provide an opportunity for CTE educators to interact and share ideas with others who teach the same occupational content or related occupational content in a common cluster area. Our hope is that you will leave PA CTEC feeling more prepared to lead your students to greater learning experiences and better serve in the economic development of your communities. As you make your summer 2011 plans, please include June 22-24 at Seven Springs to participate in PA CTEC 2011. We re looking forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Lee Burket, Ed.D. Director-PDE Bureau of Career and Technical Education (BCTE) Chester Wichowski PA CTEC Policy Committee Chair Interested in Presenting? Share Your Expertise and Experience Please plan to share your knowledge and expertise by submitting a request to present at the conference. Go to www.voced.iup.edu/pactec and click on the Information for Presenters link. 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 (PSEA), Department of Career and Technical Studies (DCTS) Submit your request to present at www.voced.iup.edu/pactec
Conference Overview Conference Agenda Wednesday, June 22 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Technical Updating Seminars 6:30 p.m. Dinner Thursday, June 23 Concurrent Professional Development Workshops Session descriptions will be on the conference website as they are finalized. PA ACTE Awards Ceremony Keynote Speaker: Janet Bray 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Technical Updating Seminars 6:00 p.m. Networking Session Friday, June 24 Concurrent Professional Development Workshops Session descriptions will be on the conference website as they are finalized. Dinner Entertainment - Game Show Mania 8:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Professional Development Workshops 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Brunch and Closing General Session Keynote Speaker: Lee Burket Act 48 professional education hours will be awarded to registered conference attendees. The organization that registers the most participants for PA CTEC 2011 will receive two free registrations for PA CTEC 2012 - June 25-27, 2012. Best Western Premier Eden Resort & Suites! Janet Bray Executive Director - Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) 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. Lee Burket, Ed.D. 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. Conference Questions? Email pandrei@iup.edu
Technical Updating Seminars Important Technical Updating Seminar Information Advance registration is required. 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. Technical Updating Seminars - Wednesday, June 22 Mechatronics: Train the Trainer 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Lab-Volt Systems will provide a day of activities and instruction on the latest Flexible Manufacturing Mechatronics trainers including PLCs, Automation Systems, HMI Touch Screen Technology, Bar Code Systems, and Vision Systems. All activities will include hands-on applications using Allen Bradley and Siemens automation technology. Attendees will leave with samples of simulation software, courseware and knowledge to go where no educator has gone before. Stay Connected: Networking Opportunity for Cluster Areas 2:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Take advantage of this specialized networking opportunity to build relationships with colleagues and engage in meaningful professional development that can continue throughout the conference. This moderated session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss areas such as curriculum/programs of Study, industry certifications, special needs students in the CTE classroom, and the sharing of best practices. The following occupational areas will participate in this moderated discussion: Carpentry/Carpenter Construction Trades Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technician Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician Health Science including Dental Assisting, Health/Medical Assisting, Medical/Clinical Assistant Technical Updating Seminar - Thursday, June 23 PA Safety and Emission Inspection 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. There are many new interpretations within the automotive industry to address manufacturer innovations such as LED lights, lights on rear view mirrors, electronic lien titles, and sticker expirations. This session will provide the latest information to address the regulations for these and other innovations for passenger cars, motorcycles, and trucks. The session will be conducted in 2 sessions of 3 hours each. The first session is a prerequisite to the second. Instructors are encouraged to bring a current Safety Inspection manual. Safety and Emission Bulletins and Pennsylvania Automotive Association Monthly Service Updates will be distributed. Want more information on the Technical Updating Seminars? Go to www.voced.iup.edu/pactec
Hotel Information 777 Waterwheel Drive Champion, PA 15622 www.7springs.com Reservations: 1-800-452-2223 Fax: 814-352-2010 Join us at Seven Springs! State s largest ski and four-season resort 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Alpine Slide and Scenic Chairlift Ride New Outdoor Pool Seven Springs Trillium Spa Activities include Game Room, Miniature Golf, and Roller Skating Numerous Shops and Boutiques Room Rates and Reservations Pre-Conference Rate (available prior to Wednesday, June 22) Rates quoted are per person and include lodging and tax only. $137 single occupancy $103 double occupancy $92 triple or quad occupancy Conference Rate (available Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23) Rates quoted are per person, per night and include dinner the night of arrival, lodging, breakfast and all taxes. $197 single occupancy $165 double occupancy $154 triple or quad occupancy Make your reservation by Friday, May 20, 2011 and mention that you are part of the PA CTEC group. Rates are guaranteed by the resort until May 20. After this date, reservations will be available on a space available basis and the rates listed above may not be available. Children 18 years of age and younger stay free when rooming in the same room with their parents. Children s meals will be an additional charge and can be ordered on the Conference Registration form. Find out more about Seven Springs Mountain Resort at www.7springs.com
Conference Registration Two Ways to Register: 1. Online at www.voced.iup.edu/pactec and mail your payment. 2. Complete this registration form and mail it along with your payment. For PA CTEC Use: Date Received: Payment Received: Method of Payment: Registrant Information: Only one registrant per form. Please type or print clearly. Name: Email1: First Name Last Name Email address used for conference purposes only Badge Name: Name as it should appear on your conference badge; if different than above Position/Title: Email2: Email address to be shared with exhibitors and vendors Program Title: School /Agency: School/Agency Address: City: State: Zip: Home Address: City: State: Zip: Work Phone: ( ) Home Phone: ( ) Are you a first time PA CTEC attendee? Yes No Technical Updating Seminars: 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 you will attend: Wednesday, June 22: Mechatronics: Train the Trainer Stay Connected - Specialized Networking Session Carpentry/Carpenter Construction Trades Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technician Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician Health Science including Dental Assisting, Health/Medical Assisting, Medical/Clinical Assistant Thursday, June 23: PA Safety and Emission Inspection Conference Photo Policy PA CTEC registration implies consent that any pictures taken during the conference or related events can be used for conference coverage and promotional purposes and that PA CTEC is able to use your likeness without remuneration. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to Paula Andrei, Conference Coordinator, pandrei@iup.edu. Conference Fee: Full Conference Registration... $180 One Day Conference Registration... $125 Extra Conference Meal Tickets: Meal tickets do not need to be purchased if you are staying overnight at Seven Springs and are registered as a guest in the room. Meal tickets will not be available for purchase at the conference. Dinner, Wednesday, June 22...$49 Breakfast, Thursday, June 23...$20 Dinner Buffet, Thursday, June 23...$45 Brunch, Friday, June 24...$25 Payment Method: Purchase Order #: Payment Information: Total: $ Check #: Make check payable to PA CTEC 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 bwodowsk@iup.edu Special Accommodations: Please contact Barbara Wodowski at bwodowsk@iup.edu if you have medically necessary dietary needs. Cancellation Policy: On or before May 13 - Full refund without service fee. After May 13 - Refund is subject to a 25% service fee (registration only). On or after June 1 - No refunds on extra meal tickets or registration fee. Register online at www.voced.iup.edu/pactec