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  • Building and fostering relationships between education, business and community partners in the region.
  • Assisting education partners in the region in developing high-quality career technical education pathways and programs of study.
  • Providing universal technical assistance to partners in the region on related career services topics.

 

November 2024

 

Dayton Area Career Technical Leaders (DACTL) Professional Development Series

The DACTL Professional Development series brings together CTE pathway instructors, offering dedicated time for reflection, planning, and the sharing of best practices on curriculum topics. Each session will be hosted at a member district.

 

Pathway:  Construction (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

Date:  November 1, 2024

Time:  8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location:  Stebbins High School, 1900 Harshman Road, Dayton, OH 45424

Registration:   https://forms.office.com/r/3TgDR5QNA4

 

Pathway:  Family & Consumer Sciences

Date:  November 5, 2024

Time:  8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location:  Stebbins High School, 1900 Harshman Road, Dayton, OH 45424

Registration:  https://forms.office.com/r/8GDsFdBqnt

 

Pathway:  Graphic Design

Date:  November 13, 2024

Time:  8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:  Kettering Fairmont CTC, 3301 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH 45429

Registration:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciwQnrr-3CmNqhXca9GqmKwH49StCZ_Tbu6-HO7D-h70k08g/viewform

 

Pathway:  Ground Transportation

Date:  November 13, 2024

Time:  8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:  Kettering Fairmont CTC, 3301 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH 45429

Registration:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciwQnrr-3CmNqhXca9GqmKwH49StCZ_Tbu6-HO7D-h70k08g/viewform

 

Mastering WebXams for Enhanced CTE Instruction – November 7, 2024

Join us for an in-depth workshop designed to demystify WebXams and empower you to leverage tools for improving your CTE instruction. 

In this session, you will learn:

  • Purpose of WebXams: Understand the importance of WebXams in assessing and enhancing student learning outcomes.
  • Development of WebXams: Gain insights into the rigorous process behind the creation and validation of WebXams.
  • Accessing WebXam Results: Discover the steps to access and interpret your WebXam results effectively.
  • Locating WebXam Tools: Learn where to find the essential WebXam tools and resources.
  • Using WebXam Tools for Instructional Improvement: Explore strategies to utilize WebXam tools to refine and improve your teaching practices.
  • Analyzing Student Performance: Assess how your students are performing on WebXams and identify areas for instructional enhancement.

Date:  November 7, 2024

Time:  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location:  Miami Valley Career Technical Center Adult Education/Administration Building - 6801 Hoke Road, Englewood, OH 45315 - Room 406

Registration:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q7KWDGF

 

CTE Power Hour – College Credit Opportunities – November 19, 2024

Join the Ohio College Tech Prep Regional Center in collaboration with the Ohio State Support Team for WebXam Updates for the 2024-25 school year.  The discussion will include testing accessibility and accommodations.  CTE Power Hour meetings are a one-hour virtual discussion on hot topics within Career and Technical Education.  The next CTE Power Hour meetings will be held on November 19, 2024, February 4, 2025 and April 1, 2025.

Date:  September 3, 2024

Time: 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Location:  Virtual

Register here: https://secure.smore.com/n/yerw9

 

CTE-26 Submission Workshop – January 9, 2025

Join the Ohio College Tech Prep Regional Center and the Ohio Department of Workforce, Office of CTE for information on the essential elements necessary to RENEW a CTE-26 application or submit a NEW CTE-26 application for career technical pathways. This hands-on session will allow participants to complete their CTE26 submissions with the aid of the Tech Prep West Regional Center Coordinators and the ODEW.  Please bring a laptop, appropriate District and Building IRN information and have the proper OEDS roles for this session.

Time:  9:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where:  Miami Valley Career Technical Center Adult Education/Administration Building - Room 406 - 6801 Hoke Road, Englewood, OH 45315

Date:  January 9, 20254

Registration:  CTE-26 In Person Submission Workshop Registration Link    

 

 

SAVE THE DATE! – March 6, 2025

SUCCESSBOUND 2025

Date:  March 6, 2025

Time:  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location:  Sinclair College, Conference Center, Building 12

Registration:  Look for more information in January, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

Education and Training Update – October 30, 2024

Dr. Joshua R. Coleman, Education Program Specialist for the Education and Training Pathway, will be hosting a state update meeting for all Education and Training programs. Updates and information on CTE Pathway topics in the Education and Training Pathway will be shared, including Quality Program Review, Work-based Learning, Curriculum Updates, Industry Recognized Credentials, Standards Revision, And more! If you would like more information prior to the webinar, contact Dr. Josh Coleman:  joshua.coleman@education.ohio.gov

Date:  October 30, 2024

Time:  3:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Location:  Virtual

Registration:  Education and Training Pathway State Update Meeting      

 

Equity Lab – West Region – November 12, 2024

Join us for the Ohio Career-Technical Education Equity Lab, an in-person workshop that aims to guide Perkins-recipients on a journey of data analysis and planning system change through the lens of continuous improvement.  Districts and postsecondary institutions are asked to bring laptops with access to the Secure Data Center Reports and a team of 2-5 for full benefit of this workshop. Any questions about the workshop should be directed to Chelsea.Canterbury@education.ohio.gov.

Date:  November 12, 2024

Time:  9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location:  Miami Valley Career Technical Center Adult Education/Administration Building, Room 406 - 6801 Hoke Road, Englewood, OH 45315

Registration:  Ohio Career-Technical Education Equity Lab - West Region

 

CTE New Perkins Administrator’s Workshop Series #2 - State Requirements of CTE – December 18, 2024

This event will focus on supporting new Perkins Administrators specific to Secondary CTPDs.  Topics will include MyOhio Applications specific to state requirements, Ohio Revised/Administrative Code, CTSO participation, allowable expenses for Supplemental State Funding, overview of the CTE26 process and Quality Program Review expectations.

Date:  December 18, 2024

Time:  9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location:  Columbus City Schools, 3700 South High Street, Suite 825, Columbus, OH 43207

Registration:  New Perkins Administrator's Workshop #2: State Requirements of Career-Technical Education

 
Apply for College Credit Plus Teacher Credentialing Grants

College Credit Plus Teacher Credentialing Grants aim to increase the number of high school teachers credentialed to teach College Credit Plus coursework at their local high schools. Applications are due December 20.  https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/Oct-15-2024/College-Credit-Plus-Teacher-Credentialing-Grants

 

WorkKeys Assessments scoring update

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is updating the “Workforce Readiness” score for the WorkKeys Assessments. Updated scoring will be effective for the 2024-2025 school year for students utilizing WorkKeys as part of their pathway to high school graduation.  Revised Scoring Details 

 

School Counselor Construction Trades Training Now Available

Registration for approved construction trades career pathway training is now available on the ACT Ohio website. New statewide training dates and locations will be added to the online registration portal on a rolling basis. Training sessions for counselor groups can be scheduled at a participating JATC Apprenticeship Training Center on request. Contact ACT Ohio Training Director Kitty French at kfrench@actohio.org to schedule a district-wide training session.

 

 

WebXam Dates To Remember
January 2         Winter Pretesting Window Opens

January 31       Winter Pretesting Window Closes

April 18            Field Testing Window Closes

May 5              Target for Field Test Finalization

May 30            Post-Testing Window Closes

June 13            Target for end-of-year reports release

 

WebXam Teacher Review Dates:

November 1 - December 9 - January 15 - February 13 - March 14

 
Information Technology and Arts & Communication
Course Assessments

Teachers are still needed to develop the new Information Technology and Arts & Communication course assessments. Item-writing workshops have begun and will be held throughout the school year virtually via Zoom in two-hour sessions from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Validation & Standard Setting (in summer 2025) workshops will be held at CETE on the OSU campus. If you have not already done so, please complete this interest form, providing the recruitment team with information about your expertise and your interest in participating in virtual and/or in-person workshops. Recruitment will occur throughout the school year, so once you have signed up, Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE) will contact you when they are ready for you.  This is a great opportunity for a teacher to not only help shape the end-of-course exams students take but also to collaborate with other teachers in your field and to improve professionally. 

 

NEW! Ohio ACTE Teacher Engage Network

This program is designed to establish a statewide network for career field teachers who are members of Ohio ACTE. It offers a platform for collaboration, resource sharing, and professional growth. Each quarterly meet-up will focus on their specific career field, providing targeted discussions, expert insights, and opportunities for educators to connect and support each other. The quarterly meetings are scheduled through Dec. 2025 and can be viewed on our events calendar.

 

Key Goals:

  • Networking: Build connections among educators within specific career fields.
  • Collaboration: Encourage sharing of resources, strategies, and best practices.
  • Professional Development: Provide opportunities for educators to learn from experts and each other.

Meeting Structure:

  • Frequency: Quarterly
  • Time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Day: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons
  • Format: Virtual meetings featuring structured discussions, expert presentations, and collaborative activities.
 

 

Pam Hunt, Chief Administrator, Sinclair College - pamela.hunt@sinclair.edu

Rosie Matthies, Clark State – matthiesr@clarkstate.edu  

Deb Holthaus, Coordinator, Edison State - dholthaus@edisonohio.edu

 

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