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CTEIG Region 4 Technical Assistance Newsletter
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Welcome to November! There are some great workshops and conferences coming up within the next few months, please see details below.
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| CTEIG Progress Report due December 1, 2016
A friendly reminder that your progress report is due on December 1st, 2016.
As a reminder, your progress report is for activities during the 2015-16 fiscal year and the renewal application for the funds made available in the 2016-17 fiscal year.
If you have questions, you are asked to contact our regional consultant, Teri Alves at 916-322-0374.
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UC Davis C-STEM Conference
The theme of this year's conference is Bridging the Gap: Promoting Equity through C-STEM, with an emphasis on transforming math education through hands-on computing and robotics. The plenary and keynote speakers will present their extraordinary stories on how to close the math achievement gap, including the 100% pass rate for an Algebra 1 class with a large number of at-risk students, and how to bring the C-STEM program to districts and counties through the C-STEM Train-the-Trainer program. Distinguished C-STEM teachers, administrators, and schools will be recognized during the awards ceremony.
The conference has 15 breakout sessions with over 50 presenters sharing their expertise and leadership in C-STEM. There will also be two hands-on sessions for absolute beginners wanting to get started using the C-STEM teaching resources on computing and robotics in their formal and informal programs. Please join the discussions led by STEM thought-leaders including
Dr. Jennifer S Curtis, Dean of the College of Engineering, UC Davis
Mr. Bill Dodd, California Assemblymember
Dr. Tom Adams, Deputy Superintendent, Instruction and Learning Support Branch, CDE
Mr. Brent Malicote. Director, Standards Support Office, CDE
Ms. Monique McWayne, STEM Administrator, CDE
Dr. Mikala Rahn, President, Public Works
The registration deadline for the conference is November 1, 2016.
C-STEM Center will also offer in-depth C-STEM Two Day Academy on November 19-20 (UC Davis), December 3-4 (San Diego Mesa College), and December 10-11 (Butte College), 2016, and C-STEM 1-Day Lego NXT/EV3 Workshop on November 21, 2016 (UC Davis) to provide professional development for STEM teachers and staff on how to use the C-STEM curriculum in their formal and informal programs.
For more information, please contact Dr. Jennifer Mullin, C-STEM Program Manager, jsmullin@ucdavis.edu.
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Ontario High School
901 W Francis St, Ontario, CA 91762
Saturday, Nov 19, 2016 from 9 am to 2 pm
Workshop 1
Join Scott Scarbrough and learn how to make a Japanese inspired Jewelry Box with Wooden Hinges. Learn how to make the jigs that are used to keep the kids safe, speed production and increase accuracy. Take home plans for the box and the jigs. Bring a flash drive to store the
files on.
Workshop 2
Join Dave Stamerjon and Corey Kidder and learn how to make a CNC routed sign project. They will show you how to make a basic sign, import graphic images, operate the CNC Router and locate the online CNC video training library. Take home your sign, and sign template files.
The materials for the jewelry box in pine is $5.00 and $2.00 snacks and drinks.
Lunch will be on your own. There are several restaurants right around the corner.
Workshop will be in the woodshop. Signs will direct you there.
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Navigating Dual Enrollment & Articulation
This session will focus on providing attendees with a better understanding of the policies, strategies and new initiatives that play a significant role in dual enrollment and articulation opportunities for students. Kris Costa brings a keen understanding of dual enrollment and articulation. As the Tech Prep grant manager and project coordinator, for College of the Sequoias, Kris facilitated the development of local articulation agreements and coordinated the college's bridge (concurrent enrollment) program. In 2006, Kris joined the team at the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges as the Articulation Liaison for the Statewide Career Pathways Project, while continuing her role with COS locally. She has continued her role as Articulation Liaison for the Statewide Career Pathways project facilitating the development of statewide curriculum models and programs of study for CTE areas.
Session Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of the policy and practice that impact developing Dual Enrollment and Articulation agreements
- Develop strategies for creating positive partnerships in secondary and post-secondary
- Learn about upcoming initiatives that can strengthen connections to post-secondary
- Leave with a plan for post-secondary transitions work in their local region
The target audience for this session includes Classroom Teachers, District/Site Administrators & CCPT & CTEIG Grantees. Choose from three different dates/locations.
- Yolo County Office of Education (1280 Santa Anita Ct., Woodland), Wednesday, 11/30/16 from 9 am - 12 pm
- Contra Costa County Office of Education (77 Santa Barbara Rd, Pleasant Hill), Friday, 12/2/16 from 9 am - 12 pm
- Fresno Pacific University (245 N. Plaza Drive, Room 101, Visalia) Thursday, 12/8/16 from 9 am - 12 pm
Sponsored by the Napa County Office of Education California Career Pathways Trust Technical Assistance Project in partnership with California Department of Education.
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NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program
Fresno CTE/ROP will hold a NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program December 6, 2016 - December 8, 2016 from 8 am - 4 pm. This training will provide participants with the required instruction and materials needed to become an effective certified NCCER instructor. There are no fees associated with this event, NCCER ICTP materials will be provided.
Qualifications: California Career Tech Instructor with at least one of the following: Experience at a minimum journey or technical level in their area of expertise OR A minimum of three years experience as a certified teacher in a vocational/technical construction or maintenance-related training program.
Location: Fresno CTE/ROP, 1318 East Shaw Avenue, Suite 400, Fresno, CA 93710 (West Tower, 4th Floor).
Access Code: NCCER16
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88th Annual CITEA Conference
Save the Date
Friday, March 31st &
Saturday, April 1st, 2017
The California Industrial and Technology Education Association would like to invite you to our 88th Annual CITEA Conference at Laney College in Oakland. This will be our third conference at Laney and we are very excited to be returning.
Featuring:
- Networking with colleagues throughout the state!
- Curriculum Ideas & Demonstrations
- Hands-on Demonstrations
- Technical Sessions
- Networking!
Who should attend?
If you teach machining, welding, graphics, CAD, carpentry, automotive technology, wood technology, STEM or engineering in a California K-12 system or community college this is the conference you should attend.
Find more information at citea.org.
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