86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015
Partnering with Education to Benefit Community
This workshop will highlight the partnerships that exist between the community and one small-town
school district through the perspectives of the volunteer. It will spotlight the effort and impact of taking
a leadership role in planning, coordinating and executing programs for the benefit of the student
populations. This workshop will focus on various partnerships and collaborations that have impacted
students at a variety of grade levels. Come join this discussion to learn about what is possible and who
can benefit from these endeavors.
OSHA 10-hour Safety Training - No Job is Worth a Young Workers Life
Every nine minutes, a young person is injured while on the job. CareerSafe’s mission is to deliver Safety
Education for America’s Future through interactive, online OSHA safety training courses. Students that
complete the course receive an industry recognized credential from OSHA. Young workers will develop a
safety mindset and acquire marketable skills for a competitive edge.
Credentials for a Digital World
Discover how to use industry recognized assessments/certifications to increase career prospects and
success in the classroom. Certiport offers Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Technology Associate,
Adobe Certified Associate, Autodesk Certified User, Quickbooks Certified User, and IC3. Learn how to
become a Certiport Authorized Testing Center and deliver industry certification to students in the
classroom. A brief overview of each program will provide insight to how the assessments will work to
provide students with an advantage over others in the career field. Successful outcomes from Illinois
schools will also be highlighted.
How to Create Rigorous Cooperative Summatives Incorporating Unit Learning Targets/Objectives
In this session you will give step-by-step approach with examples and interactions on how educators can
take their unit objectives and connect them into a summative cooperative activity that meets the rigors
of Blooms Taxonomy and the Charlotte Danielson rubric's highest learning levels. Educators are
encouraged to bring a unit to work on and instruction will be given on how to incorporate all unit
learning targets/objectives. Emphasis will be placed on rubric creation/assessment as well as language
development and 'beta' testing. Educators will discuss how to tap into their creative mind and the
minds of their students in creating the summative cooperative activity. Teacher created learning vs.
student led learning in the development of the cooperative summative will also be discussed.
Supply Chain Management: What Educators Need to Know
This educational session introduces teachers to Supply Chain Management (SCM). SCM is an area of
business that offers endless opportunities and is in high demand from all types of organizations around
the world, yet is often overlooked and not taught in secondary education. In this interactive session,
teachers will learn about the areas of SCM such as purchasing, transportation, inventory, distribution
and risk management. Participants will leave with tools and resources to use in their classrooms.
Additionally, note that Supply Chain Management closely aligns with STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics) initiatives.
86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015
A Conversation with ISU Teacher Candidates
Remember your first year(s) of teaching – the challenges, the self-doubt, feeling overwhelmed, the joys,
and ultimately surviving? This session provides an opportunity for you to share your advice to soon-tobe teachers. These teacher candidates have a lot of ‘unknowns’ as they enter the teaching workforce. By
participating in this session, you can potentially assist these teacher candidates to preempt future
issues.
CTE and the Student Performance Component of Teacher Evaluation
This Session will examine the student performance component of the teacher evaluation system that
will be fully implemented in the 2016-201717 school year. Items discussed will include: what the law
actually says, ways to show students’ performance, how CTE teachers can start to plan their
performance measures and how teachers can utilize student performance data within their PLC.
Identifying Learning Gaps Using Skills Connect Assessment Data
Come and experience the SkillsUSA-Skill Connect Assessment and Credentialing System. Useful tips and
tools will be shared with participants to identify learning gaps and to improve curriculum from a
practitioner's perspective. The tips and resources are applicable to any testing process. This unique
media rich assessment system was created by industry and educational partners to validate a student's
entry-level knowledge and skills.
Teaching to Lead
Learn how a collective of career centers in Northern Illinois have partnered to provide professional
development to new and seasoned Career & Technical Educators. Utilizing the Southern Regional
Education Board's 'Teaching to Lead' program, the Centers are training teachers in four critical areas:
Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Classroom Management and Assessment. This session
will share an overview of the program and strategies for implementation.
Developing our Future Workforce with RealCare Programs
Learn how to use the RealCare program to help your students explore careers related to infants in
education and human services. This session will explore curricula lessons and program best practices.
Help create a lifelong benefit to your students by developing planning and decision making skills while
broadening their career considerations. This presentation will give participants best practices for
incorporating RealCare programs to teach about careers. Participants will learn strategies to help
students learn about health related/infant care careers. Participants will get a hands-on look and links to
curricula downloads regarding lessons talked about in the session.
Getting in the Groove with the RealCare Baby Program
Whether you’re new to the RealCare Baby Program or you’re looking to improve your existing program
this is the session for you! Come hear from an experienced instructor how to get organized, get started
and create an efficient and effective child care/parenting experience that your students won’t forget!
Learn various tips and tricks to make your easier and your classroom more engaging for your students.
86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015
Factors Influencing Student Enrollment in an Area Career Center
As a growing number of industry and educational leaders are partnering to place a stronger emphasis on
the career aspect of "College and Career Readiness" for high school graduates, enrollment in Career and
Technical Education continues to be a vital component of the high school experience for students. Area
Career Centers can offer CTE experiences in an efficient, high quality manner for multiple school districts
in a region. This session will highlight the need for increased participation of students in programs at an
Area Career Center and present research findings related to factors that influence students to enroll at a
career center in central Illinois.
Using Public and Media Relations to Promote CTE
With preparing lesson plans, meeting State Standards, teaching, and performing classroom assessments,
who has time to worry about promoting their CTE program? None of us! However, making the time can
play an instrumental role in improving your community's perceptions about CTE and possibly ensuring
the future of your program. Consistent, positive contact with community members, local businesses,
and the media builds relationships and trust. Positive relationships and trust with your community and
local media can even "save your hide" when stress is high and times are tough. We will share tips, tools,
and resources to make this manageable for all.
Can You Kahoot?
Are you looking for a way to have your students excited about pre and post testing? Student Learning
Objectives (SLO) have become a way of life. Kahoot is the answer! Students, using mobile devices, can
participate in a free interactive game entitled Kahoot that will provide you important data. Learn how
to use Kahoot for assessing student knowledge before starting a lesson/unit, or for pre and post testing,
and even unit reviews. By the end of the session you will be Kahooting like a pro.
Basic Skills of Running an Effective Meeting
Rules of Parliamentary Law are designed to assist in the smooth, fair, and orderly transaction of
business. They are tools to help manage the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization's meetings,
but if members don't fully understand the rules, meetings can quickly become off task and the rights of
members compromised. This interactive session will cover basic motions that can help your
organization take full advantage of proper parliamentary procedure using Roberts Rules of Order as our
reference.
Work-Based Learning - Construction Done Right
This presentation will outline the Work-Based Learning - Construction program in Central Illinois. The
focus will be directed toward the history of the program, establishing a strong collaboration with local
stakeholders, program successes, and student testimonials. We will show how we document student
growth and the important role engaged students play in reducing truancy and drop-out rates.
Certified for Success!
The Moraine Area Career System (MACS), Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) and Community
HS District (CHSD) 218 have partnered to prepare students for success in high school, college and the
86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015
workforce. Using the opportunity to redesign their curriculum, CHSD 218 has been able to link and
strengthen the connection to MVCC's technology courses while introducing new Program of Study
pathways. Come and learn how this collaboration has helped with aligning the curriculum while
focusing on industry certifications (Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)), increasing the number of
concurrent enrollment courses and easing the instructor credentialing process.
iCEV Implementation: Certification, Automatic Testing & Grading & Course Management Features
Searching for a curriculum solution? From pre-packaged courses to automatic testing and grading to
time-saving lesson plans, iCEV’s online curriculum platform is perfect for any CTE classroom. One
subscription provides access to iCEV's library, as well as college and career readiness lessons applicable
to every student regardless of program of study.
Secondary CTE Special Populations Data and Non-Traditional Strategies
Participants in this session will be presented with Illinois secondary-level CTE data, especially in relation
to students from special populations. Patterns of data findings will be discussed. Strategies to increase
students from special populations will be discussed, as well as how to recruit and retain students in nontraditional CTE areas.
Working with Paraprofessionals in Lab Settings
Amanda Perez (FACS) and Kyle Thomas (Technology Education) will present on best practices when
working with paraprofessionals. These best practices include examples to share lab procedures,
important information on IEP's, accommodations, and more. We will also go over the best ways to
communicate with paraprofessionals and when you should have one in your class. We will discuss how
to include them in your classroom and learning environment.
New Technology in the Fashion Lab
Come and see some of the new equipment and technology available in today’s fashion industry and how
you can use your Perkins dollars to help you and students the classroom. Products such as the new scan
n’ cut, sewing machine tablet, and embroidery machines will be demonstrated.
The Asian Connection: Films that make Global Agriculture and Textiles Personal
This session will focus on films from the AEMS (Asian Educational Media Service) from the University of
Illinois Urbana Champaign that demonstrates the human impact of the global agriculture and textile
markets. 'Cotton Road' traces textile manufacturing from the fields of South Carolina to China and back
to the United States. 'Agrarian Utopia' looks at the challenges of sustainable rice production in Thailand,
and 'Bitter Seeds' examines farmers in India driven to suicide because of rising seed costs. Discussion
will focus on how to use these films and others from AEMS library in the classroom.
Preparing Students for Careers in a Fortune 500 Company Like Caterpillar
Prepare your resume, dress appropriately, and ask good questions in your interview. This is what we
have all been told about finding and interviewing for a job. While it is still good advice, in 2016, there is
much more that a potential candidate for a job must do to differentiate themselves from the
competition. Whether it is building your professional network or sharpening your leadership skills,
86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015
today's candidates must do this and more to obtain a position. But it is not over then. Once on the job,
a new hire will be faced with multiple new challenges, whether it is how to successfully maneuver
through an organization to get things done, or simply understanding how a corporate culture works.
Understanding these things and how to handle them will be the key to success for a new hire in a
Fortune 500 company and we will discuss them in this session.
Putting Your Strengths To Work
This session is a follow up to the Strenths Finders 2.0 Assessment. You will learn about the four
leadership domains and the characteristics of those domains. Attend this session to help understand
people better, value and respect the Strengths of others, and to realize who you are, realize what you
bring to the table, realize that others aren't you and realize what others bring to the table. To
participate in this session you need to have taken the Strengths Finders 2.0 assessment and you need to
bring a list of your top five strengths to the session.
Your Digital Footprint
No matter what you teach, today's students are tethered 24/7 to the Internet through texting and social
media sites like Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter. What are the implications of the
digital footprint they leave behind? Join us for an eye opening session to look at the risks involved in
everyday digital activities from sharing a photo to looking up information. Learn ways you've never
imagined that put students (and you) at risk. Classroom activities demonstrated.
The Invisible Web and How It Affects You
In the beginning, we were wowed by the World Wide Web version 1.0. As the Internet moved out of its
infancy, we progressed to the Web 2.0 and the social media sites that keep us connected on many
levels. But the web continues to advance. And now there is an Invisible Web silently weaving itself into
our lives in ways we are largely unaware of. This session will explore how the Invisible Web has already
crept into your life, how it affects you and your students, and what measures you can take to
disentangle yourself while still enjoying an online life. Live demonstrations.
Springfield Happenings and Latest Rumors, Antics and Impact!
This session with include "How to’s", impact of legislation on CTE, identifying new legislative faces and
the budget process. There will be plenty of time for group participation and Questions & Answers.
Based on new NATEF standards, CDX brings an all-new fully integrated CDX training system which will
make accreditation easier than ever while giving your students access to even more engaging and
interactive content.
Meeting the NEW NATEF Standards With The New CDX
CDX has created the most comprehensive training system/curriculum available; including the release of
their brand new textbooks and e-textbooks with many hours of brand new procedural videos and new
interactive animations. CDX curriculums/complete integrated teaching solutions are available in Light
Vehicle, MLR, and now in Medium / Heavy Vehicle.
86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015
E-Textiles: Creating Smart Textiles
The presenters will share ideas and experiences from their FACS/IT cross-curricular E-textile unit. They
will demonstrate how teachers can incorporate this project into their own curriculum. Participants will
have an opportunity to experiment with E-textile materials and will leave with a quick start guide for
implementation.
HSE Career Search Curriculum – Teaching a Process for a Lifetime
From choosing a career path to choosing a job – what’s missing is a logical, systematic and streamlined
process the student can use from high school until retirement. The HSE Career Search Curriculum
moves the student from the passenger seat to the driver’s seat by teaching them how to define,
research and develop their own path. Counselors coach students through the process. Students are
accountable and responsible for outcomes. Schools increase community involvement.The end result is a
student or new employee that has learned to make responsible decisions, is self-aware, okay with
making mistakes, has well-rehearsed soft skills – and knows a process they can use to adapt their career
for the rest of their lives.
CTE Leads: ACTE Update on Public Policy and Perceptions of CTE
This session will provide a general update on legislative happenings from Capitol Hill from the national
Association for Career and Technical Education, including information about Congressional action on the
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act and other important federal policy. In addition,
presenter Sean Lynch, ACTE's Legislative and Public Affairs Manager, will share ideas and strategies for
getting involved in ACTE's efforts by working with your policymakers and the media.
Apps Every Teacher Can Use - and Why Research Says You Should!
Thousands of responses were collected from students and analyzed to determine how teachers in any
subject area can use technology to increase student learning four times over in preparing them for
careers or college. Hear what this surprising research really tells us to do in the classroom. Learn, step by
step, apps every teacher can use - and why research says you should! Bring your own device to
participate. Apps are free. All apps are available for Android, iOS and Windows. This is a two part
session - Session Part 1 - Step by Step, Learn the Apps and Session Part 2 - Put It All Together in an
ECAR Demo Class.
Web Based Accounting Products - NO MORE COPYING OR CHEATING!
PKL Software changes the paradigm for accounting education. Today’s students are connected
constantly via smart phones, tablets and the social networking lifestyle – they are leaving the old
fashioned paradigm behind. Learn accounting anywhere – and on any device (PC, Mac, iPad, Droid) with
our web based software. We have Business Simulations and practice sets for High School and
College/University level classes. We do the testing for you with our Web-based testing, automatic
grading, recording of student scores, and a Web-based grade book. Many of our products are
Algorithmic which all but eliminates copying or cheating. We track student progress and usage of all
products. Our products are used in over 41 states by more than 170 teachers/professors. Attend this
session -we know you are going to like what you see!
86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015
Job Genius
The Job Genius program is an educational video series that offers insights on the job market and hot to
become employed. The content is designed to be used with people between the ages of 17-24, but
would be helpful resources to anyone searching for a job. The eight videos have a combined length of
one hour and twenty minutes. Each video has follow-along worksheets for notes. The videos are free of
charge to educators.
Better Brains for Babies
Better Brains for Babies (BBB) is a collaboration of state and local, public and private organizations
dedicated to promoting awareness and education about the importance of early brain development in
the healthy growth and development of infants and young children. Overviews of the nervous system
and emerging brain research will be explored in addition to how early interventions by parents and
caregivers can impact infants and children.
Portfolio Development
A portfolio is an organized collection of evidence indicating what a person knows and is able to do
regarding a particular academic discipline, topic, or area of occupational competence. Portfolios can
provide proof of a learner’s growth and development of higher-order thinking skills and complex
concepts: critical thinking, synthesis, problem solving, teamwork, etc. The session focuses on two
products: a teacher portfolio to meet and exceed PERA guidelines and requirements and/or the
development and testing of a CTE students' course and/or program portfolio to meet and exceed the
rigor of national academic and technical content standards.
Building your BNATP “Construction Zone”
Building your own Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program from the ground up or remodeling the one
you have can be a challenging endeavor without the right floor plans and tools. In this session, we will
explore the “How To’s” in constructing a successful BNATP, including building permits (ISBE and IDPH),
site selection (classroom and clinical sites), construction tools (forms and documentation), operational
equipment (classroom and lab equipment and supplies), and the construction crew (program
coordinator/instructor/student). Put on your hard hats and let’s get to work!
How to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service
During this session you will learn how to deliver exceptional customer service, empower your team and
communicate and listen. Discuss Quality versus Quantity and find out why Maui Jim’s customers say
they are “lifers.”
It's more than a hybrid and different from online... it's Open Learning
Post-secondary educators recognize that non-traditional students prefer online or hybrid courses, but
not all courses are best taught online. So how do we bridge that gap? How can institutions provide
flexible classes while still giving students the regular in-person help they need? Heartland Community
College is offering some classes in the Business Technology and Administrative Office Professional
programs in a flexible, high-support learning option that especially appeals to the non-traditional
86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015
student – an option we call “open learning.” Please join us to hear how we offer 16 courses in the open
learning format, what our students think, and about the success we've had.
Developing a Dynamic Engineering and Manufacturing Pathway
The Manufacturing Career Pathway program provides machining and manufacturing skills needed to
obtain careers in the machining job market. Students work on manual mills, lathes, the CNC mill, the
CNC lathe, surface grinders, welding simulators and other high tech machinery. While in this program
students work towards the NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills), AWS (American Welding
Society, or MMSC (Manufacturing Skills Standard Council) credentials and certificates based upon the
career pathway the student is entering. Dual Credit agreements are also in place with Harper College
and students can earn up to 20 hours. This program is located in a comprehensive high schools that
showcases a dynamic public-private partnership with the largest industrial park in North America.
Simulate, Automate, Evaluate: Creating Hands on Training with Real Care Welding Solutions
Engage your students with hands-on welding training tools to further career path exploration while
addressing classroom management and safety concerns. The RealCareer Welding Solutions portfolio
with welding simulation, live in-helmet welding guidance and visual inspection aids can create an
interactive classroom while preparing students with welding knowledge and proper welding technique.
Join this session to see how using guideWELD VR, guideWELD LIVE and the Welding Defects Kit will
benefit your program.
The Power of Effective Formative Assessments
There is much discussion around “formative assessments” and their power to help teachers improve
teaching and learning. This session will examine some of the challenges we face in shifting our thinking
around how we use assessments. In this data driven, high stakes testing environment, this session will
off the “why” behind effective achievement. Participants will be able to: 1. Distinguish between on-thespot interim and summative assessments; 2. Understand the logic model for on the spot and interim
assessments and 3. Utilize research proven strategies for using effective formative assessments.
Thyssenkrupp Youth Apprenticeship Program
Since the 2013-2014 school year, Vermilion County students have been able to participate in a
collaborative effort named the Thyssenkrupp Youth Apprenticeship Program. ThyssenKrupp Presta
Danville and ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft have partnered with several local entities to build the two
apprenticeship programs including The Vermilion Advantage, Danville Area Community College and
Vermilion Vocational Education for Employment System. A dual-credit pathway for high school students,
developed by these groups offers a broad range of programs from nursing to manufacturing. These
courses focus on vocational training to prepare students for entering the workforce upon high school
graduation and are the keystone on which ThyssenKrupp’s apprenticeship programs are built.
To date, 26 students have participated in the Youth Apprenticeship program which began in 2013. Two
apprentices are participating in this year’s pilot Mechatronics program.
86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015
86th Annual IACTE Conference
February 17-19, 2016
CTE: The Foundation to the Future
Session Descriptions as of November 10, 2015