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Join the changes at the National ACTE Summit 2012
An International Summit on Excellence in CTE
Get a glimpse of the exciting future ahead for career and technical education at CareerTech VISION 2012—the only international summit on excellence in CTE! This dynamic event features a new format that is focused on what you need to succeed in your program, your institution and your community. You can’t afford to miss the crucial networking, vital business and industry connections, and hands-on learning unprecedented in our profession!
You don’t want to lose this opportunity! At CareerTech VISION 2012, you will:- Form beneficial new partnerships with the business and industry sectors
- See, touch and interact with the latest innovations in the world of education
- Earn critical CEUs in a challenging and stimulating new context
- Connect with your colleagues and the leaders in CTE today
- Energize your ongoing commitment to excellence
- Envision the potential of your CTE program—and discover practical ways to achieve it
- Experience firsthand the exciting future of CTE in your community and across the country
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National Policy Seminar March 5-7, 2012
CTE WORKS—THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT D.C. NEEDS TO HEAR! As a career and technical education (CTE) professional, you understand the significance of our work. Now is the time to make your voice heard! At the 2012 ACTE National Policy Seminar, you will have the opportunity to connect with legislators who need to see us, understand us—and remember us! When you attend NPS, you invest in our future by helping our leaders appreciate the critical importance of CTE nationwide.
WHY ATTEND THE 2012 NATIONAL POLICY SEMINAR?
• We are stronger together! With many special-interest groups lobbying for funding, it is imperative that we stand together and speak out with a strong voice to promote the cause of CTE.
• We will connect with the decision-makers! NPS offers a unique opportunity to meet our national leaders face to face and share with them the incredible value of CTE in our country and communities.
• We have the resources you need! At NPS, you will receive the latest news about the budget debates and other federal issues affecting CTE, as well as everything you need to advocate effectively.
• We can strengthen our future! Together, we can protect the gains we’ve made and ensure the security of our livelihood.
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Colorado Creative Careers Festival in Denver on Friday, February 24, 2012
Check this out! A new Career and Technical Education Student Organization for
Creative Careers Students!
Come and Join the New Student Organization and Creative Careers Festival February 24thCreative Careers Festival in Denver on Friday, February 24, 2012 2012 Festival Theme: "The World Is Yours"
"The World Is Yours" theme provides a common idea for student to design, develop, and engage in various Creative Career categories. This common focus also frames the Festival day's events. This year, there are nine strand categories (Computer Animation, Film/Video, Graphic Design, Photography, Audio Technology, Technical Theatre, Web Design, Product Design, and Media Communications, plus a new Arts/Culture panel) and five student project submission categories (Web Design, Film/Video Production, Graphic Design, Computer Animation, and Photography). More information and official Guidelines will be posted in early November at the Festival website: http://www.coloradostateplan.com/artsAV.htm
Beyond this year's theme choice, "The World Is Yours" message engages students on both a personal and career level to imagine their future. It educates and guides them to consider and pursue creative career pathways with high market demand that require precise knowledge, skills, and CTE experiences. It adds valuable, real-world specifics to their high school Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP). It challenges them to evaluate most recent research needs and job projections related to our state, national, and international workforce. It encourages them to 'think outside the box' for more efficient and effective products and solutions. And perhaps most of all, it conveys the excitement, opportunity and vision for proactively planning their unique roadmaps to achieve individual goals and dreams. Plan to join us on February 24th to contribute to the energy and synergy of this exceptional learning opportunity with other Colorado students, educators, industry and trade experts, and Creative Careers stakeholders across the state. This Festival day is planned with our students in mind, yet 'the world ahead' is both theirs and ours!
Registration for the Colorado Creative Careers Festival in Denver on Friday, February 24, 2012, is now open and you are invited to attend! Please refer to the registration information on the Festival website (http://www.coloradostateplan.com/artsAV.htm). The Festival promotional video, flier, schedule, and map can be found here, as well as all workshop information (title, presenter(s), description, and time sessions offered). You are encouraged to first read and print the appropriate set of registration instructions to expedite and streamline the registration process. Individual adults may register for themselves, but only teachers, counselors, or administrators may register students. The full day fee ($20 per person) includes lunch, all materials, and the evening reception event. There is an evening reception-only option ($10) for parents and guests. Please note that all educators, students, and chaperones will need to officially register. Student project (whether submitted by individuals or small groups) and portfolio information (guidelines, requirements, submission details and deadlines, and evaluation checklists for feedback) is provided separately on the main Festival website.
We hope you will plan to attend the lively new attractions this year and participate for the full day.
1. Festival location: King Center, Auraria Campus, 855 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80217
2. You will begin your day by checking in between 7:30-9:00 AM
3. ‘Early bird’ tours (8:00-8:45 AM) of the Auraria campus/buildings for an orientation to workshop and event locations during the day, OR an informal ‘getting acquainted time’ and ‘meet & greet’ discussion with students from the University of Colorado-Denver, Metro State College, and Community College of Denver
4. Opening DJ rallying and music from 8:00-9:00 AM (provided by DJ NOTCH and students from the East Colfax Scratch Academy)
5. Lunchtime panel on starting a Career and Technical Student Organization in your school (presented by three schools piloting a CTSO and sharing their first year experiences)
6. Evening reception with live music and refreshments at the nearby and impressive Chambers Grant Salon from 5:00-7:00 PM (featuring music by the sensational Flobots, ‘best of show’ student projects, a pasta bar, and socializing/networking)
This year, there are four workshop time sessions, each 75-minutes in length, with two scheduled before lunch (12:30-1:15 PM) and two after lunch. There are approximately 100 options across CTE/Arts strand categories throughout the day. Participants are invited to attend any of the workshops in any strand area where space is available, but are asked to carefully evaluate their background experiences and skill level to ensure an appropriate match to the workshop content and objectives. You are encouraged to register as early as possible due to workshop capacity limits. Registration closes on Friday, January 27, 2012.
In the ‘Call to Festival’ document, you will find necessary information to share with students and participation forms that need to be completed and submitted in advance. These forms include: medical release form, personal liability form, credit card payment form, conduct and practices form, and photo release form.
Important Dates to Remember
Festival Registration Closes
1/27/12
Student Project Electronic Submissions accepted starting
1/11/12
Student Project Electronic Submissions Due
2/8/12
Student Portfolio* Electronic Submissions Due
2/15/12
Last day to submit registration revisions to CCCS
2/3/12
Registration Payment Due
2/10/12
No Registration Refunds after
2/10/12
*Portfolios may also be submitted at Festival Registration on 2/24/12
Festival Schedule
7:30-9:00 AM
Registration Check-in at the King Center
8:00-8:45 AM
Early Bird Session or Campus Tours
9:00-9:30 AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks
9:45-11:00 AM
Breakout Session #1
11:15 AM-12:30 PM
Breakout Session #2
12:30-1:15 PM
Lunch Break
1:30-2:45 PM
Breakout Session #3
1:30-2:45 PM
Breakout Session #4
4:15-4:45 PM
Break and transition to evening events
4:45-5:00 PM
Live music starts; refreshments served
5:00-7:00 PM
Evening Reception
If you have questions related to the Festival workshops, programming, schedule, or various events, contact Beth Campbell, Festival Event Planner (baccampbell@gmail.com) or Jennifer Jirous, STEM, Arts, IT Program Director for the Colorado Community College System (jennifer.jirous@cccs.edu). For questions related to registration and payment, contact Pat Sagrillo, Special Projects Coordinator at the Colorado Community College System administrative offices (pat.sagrillo@cccs.edu, phone: 303-595-1568).
In order to ensure the success of the Festival, we have one final, but very important request: We need volunteers to help with specific tasks in advance and to staff various station/locations on the day of the Festival on February 24th. If you know of those who would like more information, please encourage them to contact Beth Campbell or Pat Sagrillo as soon as possible.
The Colorado Creative Careers Festival, a statewide event now in its third year of planning, has been developed and sponsored by the Colorado Community College System and hosted by the Auraria campus schools: University of Colorado-Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver, and the Community College of Denver. In addition to these hosting organizations, CCCS gratefully acknowledges the continuing partnership of Colorado Creative Industries (a division of Colorado Economic Development) and the support of workshop presenters and Festival contributors from public and higher education, business, government, trade and industry. As the Career and Technical Education work and Arts-related opportunities move forward to benefit our Colorado students, we welcome you to become more involved as a potential partner, sponsor, or contributor.
We look forward to seeing you at the Festival on February 24th!
Beth Campbell
2012 Creative Careers Festival Planner
baccampbell@gmail.com, 719-266-4450
Jennifer Jirous
STEM, Arts, IT Program Director
Colorado Community College System
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2012 Day at the Capitol
2012 Day at the Capitol
Join the Colorado Association for Career and Technical Education, Colorado School Counselor Association, Colorado Council of High School And College Relations, and Rocky Mountain Association of College Admission Counselors in a combined day at the capitol to share our missions.
February 2 & 3, 2012
Join your colleages in celebration of CTE Month and meet with your state legislators.
Learn the techniques of meeting, communicating with, and helping your legislators understand the importance of Career and Technical Education and Counseling.
Hear the CTE and Counseling Resolutions read on the Senate and State House floors during the legislative sessions, meet with individual legislators, meet with and network with fellow educators and counselors to share your stories of the importance of counseling and CTE.
Thursday February 2, 2011
1:30 pm – House and Senate Education Committee meetings (optional, if interested)
4:00 pm – Meet at Wells Fargo Bank, Hershner Room, 1700 Lincoln St. Denver, Co 80203
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Legislative Briefing / How to Work With Your Legislators (Salazar & Assoc)
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Legislative Reception and Panel
Friday February 3, 2011
7:30 am – Meet at Wells Fargo Bank, Hershner Room, 1700 Lincoln St. Denver, Co 80203
8:00 am – 8:30 am – Legislative Briefing / What to Expect at the Capitol (Salazar & Assoc)
8:30 am – Leave for capitol
9:00 am – 11:00 am - Floor Work and Resolutions
11:00 am (or when legislature adjourns) – Optional pre-scheduled meetings with legislators (to be scheduled through Salazar & Assoc)
Register online for this event
Event Description: CSCA, CCHS/CR & CACTE Day at the Capitol February 2 & 3, 2011 Thursday February 2, 2011 4-6:30 How to Work with your Legislators and reception Friday February 3, 2012 7:30-12:00 Wells Fargo Bank Hershner Room, 1700 Lincoln St., Denver, Colorado 80203 Meet your legislators at the capitol Event Date: 2/2/2012 - 2/3/2012 Event Time: 4:00 PM Location: Wells Fargo Bank Address: Hershner Room
1700 Lincoln St.Denver, CO 80203
View Map and Driving DirectionsEvent Pricing: Registration Deadline Date is 2/1/2012 Non-Members $20.00 Professional/Affiliated: ONE Division $20.00 Professional/Affiliated: TWO Divisions $20.00 Retired $20.00 Student $20.00
We look forward to seeing you there.Darrell Green PhD
Executive Director
Colorado Association for Career and Technical Education
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2012 Colorado Statewide Pre-Collegiate Conference
2012 Colorado Statewide Pre-Collegiate ConferenceFriday, March 30, 2012 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Mountain Time)
Tivoli Student Union, Denver's Auraria Campus
900 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204www.regonline.com/2012Pre-CollConference“Collaborating for a PWR-ful* Culture” *Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness
The Colorado Statewide Pre-Collegiate Conference is an annual event designed to bring together guidance counselors, college access programs and advocates for meaningful dialogue that highlights best practices, formulates plans for collaboration, explores essential reform and identifies areas of potential synergy to support post-secondary aspirations of all Colorado students.
The day will include a lively plenary session featuring Dr. Geri Anderson and Charles Dukes; a lunchtime Student Panel; NEW this year breakout sessions will bring together interest groups P-8, 9-20, Adult and Special Populations (as well as urban/rural clusters); the Cynthia Gayles Memorial Award presentation.
