2011 Session Materials

Please be advised that not all presentations provided materials. Those with attached materials will be underlined.

Keynote Speakers

Breakout Sessions, Monday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m.

Session A1-Incorporating Data-Driven Improvement Strategies to Increase Student Performance on Perkins-Mandated Assessments

  • Katherine Manley, Professor & Director of the Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
  • Denise Belt, CEPD Administrator, Shiawassee Regional ESD

Session A2-Are College Ready and Career Ready Really the Same? + Handout

  • Lawrence Schlack, Consultant, Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency

Session A3-High School Online Courses-Free for all Michigan Schools!

  • Barbara Fardell, Manager, Educational Technology, Michigan Department of Education

Session A4-So What Exactly Does "College and Career Ready" Mean?

  • John Williams, Consultant, Ed-Connect, Inc.

Session A5-Autodesk in Education and in the Workforce

  • Amy Gritzinger, Application Engineer, Studica, Inc.

Session A6-Michigan's College Access Strategy

  • Brandy Johnson, Director, Michigan College Access Network
  • Tom Freeland, Supervisor, College Access & Outreach Unit, Michigan Department of Education

Session A7-The Impact of CTE on Postsecondary Academic Persistence and Success

  • Deedee Stakley, Director, Early College, Lake Michigan College
  • Brian Pyles, Regional Director, Career and Technical Education, Berrien RESA

Session A9-Linking STEM and CTE Education in Michigan

  • John Dugger, Professor, Technology Studies, Eastern Michigan University
  • Paul Kuwik, State Director, PLTW, Eastern Michigan University
  • Glenna Zollinger-Russell, Supervisor, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
  • Patricia Talbott, Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE

Session A10-Connecting Career Information with Academic Instruction + Handout + Handout + Card Deck Order Form

  • Kristen Garceau, Director, Career Resource Connection

Session A11-Teaching Students to Bring Their A Game to Work

  • Eric Chester, Founder & President, Generation Why

Session A12-Talent Supply Chain Management 2025 Vision

  • Bill Guest, President and CEO, Metrics Reporting
  • Dennis Dunlap, Associate Superintendent for Career and Technical Education, Gratiot-Isabella RESA

Session A13-Program Evaluation Using Microsoft's MTA Certification + Handout

  • Keith Kelly, Faculty/Developer, Northwestern Michigan College

Session A14-ProMoTEd: Alternative Certification Tried and True

  • Cheryl Thomas, Associate Professor, Ferris State University

Monday, January 31 at 1:45 p.m.

Session B1-Technical Standards Review and Revision Process-When, How, and Why

  • Katherine Manley, Professor and Director of the Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
  • Jan Vogel, Special Projects Coordinator, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
  • Glenna Zollinger-Russell, Supervisor, Career Planning and Education Unit, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE

Session B2-Resetting Cut Scores on MEAP and MME

  • Joseph Martineau, Director, Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability, MDE

Session B3-"But they take the test before we see them!" An Update on the Michigan Merit Exam

  • Andrew Middlestead, Test Development Manager, Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability, MDE

Session B4-A Vision and 5-Year Strategic Plan for College and Career Preparation

  • Jason Pasatta, Development Director, Career and Technical Education, Ottawa Area ISD

Session B5-Student Job Fit Analysis

  • Curlada Eure-Harris, Lead Faculty Career counseling/Planning, Lansing Community College

Session B6-Creating a Collaborative Student Event and Shared Advisory Committee

  • Deedee Stakley, Director, Early College, Lake Michigan College
  • Chris Woodruff, Department Chair, Hospitality, Lake Michigan College
  • Patti Kenworthy, Culinary Art Instructor, Van Buren Technology Center

Session B7-Meeting the Rigors of the Michigan Merit Curriculum in Career and Technical Education

  • Jennifer Harrison, CTE & MSTC Director, Mecosta-Osceola ISD
  • Mike Hoffner, CTE Director, Branch Area ISD
  • Kevin Mills, CTE Math instructor, Mecosta-Osceola ISD
  • LeeAnne Nagle, CTE-ELA Instructor, Branch Area ISD

Session B8-Improving Student Literacy Through CTE

  • Kristen Maher, English Integration Teacher, Crockett Career and Technical Center

Session B9-The Center for PLM Education at Oakland University

  • Patrick Hillberg, Adjunct Professor, Oakland University
  • Robert Van Til, Professor, Oakland University
  • Mary Kaye Aukee, Director, Career Focused Education, Oakland ISD

Session B10-Getting Them Ready-Classroom Strategies for Career and College + Job Value Handout + Class Presentation Handout + Choosing the Right College Handout + Bag Project Handout + Junior College Fair Outline

  • Peggy Molter, Counselor, Adrian Public Schools

Session B11-Digital Teaching in 2011

  • Corinne Hoisington, Professor, Central Virginia Community College

Session B12-Supporting Green Ideas

  • Larry Blackmer, Founding Partner, The Grand Writing Network
  • Gretchen Spedowske, Project Coordinator, Ferris State University

Session B13-Now Playing-FIRST Robotics Competition 2011 + Handout

  • Keith Kelly, Faculty/Developer, Northwestern Michigan College

Session B14-College with Confidence: A Holistic Approach

  • Tim Verdries, Graphic Arts Instructor, Van Buren Technology Center
  • Suzanne DeGraves, Career Guidance Counselor, Van Buren Technology Center
  • Steven Ambs, Integrated English Instructor, Van Buren Technology Center

Monday, January 31 at 3:00 p.m. Session C1-Networking for Programs Going Through Review and Revision

  • Katherine Manley, Professor and Director of the Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
  • Jan Vogel, Special Projects Coordinator, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE

Session C2-No-Cost, Reliable Resources in the Michigan eLibrary Just for CTE Educators!

  • Deb Biggs Thomas, Michigan eLibrary Coordinator, Library of Michigan, MDE

Session C3-Character Counts

  • Rafael Diaz, Public Safety Officer, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety/Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency

Session C4-Meeting the Educational Needs of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

  • Pam Kies-Lowe, State Coordinator for homeless Education/Homeless Education Consultant, MDE

Session C5-Put the T In Your STEM Education Program + Handout + Website

  • Elaine Horn, Cisco Academy Director, Cisco Networking Academy
  • Greg Smith, Area Academy Manager, Cisco Networking Academy

Session C6-Managing the Articulation Process

  • Aveia Morris, Tech Prep Coordinator, Washtenaw Community College
  • Robin Carville, Developer, STATCO

Session C7-CTE Teacher Evaluation

  • Mike Hoffner, Director, Branch Area Career Center

Session C8-Elementary Explorer Day

  • Jane Castle, Career Preparations Services Coordinator, Lenawee ISD
  • Kim Dusseau, Career Preparations Services Coordinator, Lenawee ISD
  • Jonathan Tobar, Career Preparations Services Coordinator, Lenawee ISD

Session C9-CTE's Role in Meeting Michigan's Forgotten Middle Skill Jobs + Handout

  • Lawrence Schlack, Consultant, Kalamazoo regional Educational Service Agency

Session C10-How To: Annual Authorization to Occupational Certification

  • Geralyn Stephens, Assistant Professor, Wayne State University

Session C11-Ready to Roll to Office 2010

  • Corinne Hoisington, Professor, Central Virginia Community College

Session C12-Business, Management, and Administration Program Assessments

  • Norma R. Tims, Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE

Session C13-Clash! Bang! Boom! A Collaborative Approach to Academic Integration

  • Janie Lesinski, English Language Arts Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
  • Julie Gauthier, Business Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
  • Donna Valdmanis, Early Childhood Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
  • Tom Lennox, Public Safety Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
  • Bruce Provencher, Web Programming & Design Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center

Session C14-Preparing Your Students for Career in Energy

  • Amy Kienast Linderman, National Director of Business Relations, Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology

Tuesday, February 1 at 8:00 a.m. Session D1-Design, Produce, and Market REAL Products- Collaborate for Student Success

  • Randy Tower, Instructor, Newaygo county Career-Tech Center
  • Kirk Wyers, Director of Career and Technical Educational Services, Newaygo County RESA
  • Kyle Morrison, Career Placement coordinator, Newaygo County Career-Tech Center
  • Allen Wilson, Counselor, SCORE

Session D2-Prepared Students Produced for Prepared Partners

  • Leslie Coates, Academic Consultant-LISD TECH Center, Lenawee ISD
  • Richard Wilkins, Academic Consultant-LISD TECH Center, Lenawee ISD
  • Hallie Snyder, Assistant Principal-Curriculum & Instruction, LISD TECH Center, Lenawee ISD
  • Cheryl DeGroote, Coordinator of Occupational Grants & Program Planning, Jackson Community College

Session D3-Promoted: A Unique Route to CTE Teacher Certification through Cohort Development

  • Mike Ennis, Associate Professor, Ferris State University
  • Lisa Besemer, vocational Authorization Officer, Ferris State University

Session D4-Interactive Life Planning for Students

  • Tracy Miller, myDreamExplorer consultant, Greater Than One Services
  • Karen Owen, Customer Support, Michigan Virtual University

Session D5-Navigating Navigator

  • Tina Koepf, Research Coordinator, Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
  • Kimberly Ducat, Project Coordinator, Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University

Session D6-Going Online with Your CTE Courses

  • Debra LaMothe, Consultant, Oakland Schools
  • Tom Mavis, Teacher, Rochester School District
  • Esperanza Harrington, Teacher, Pontiac School District

Session D7-Effective Program Management to Support Regional CTE Needs

  • Ryan Rowe, Principal-LISD TECH Center, Lenawee ISD

Session D8-Linkage to Leadership: Postsecondary Partnership Café

  • Jennifer Harrison, CTE & MSTC Director, Mecosta-Osceola ISD
  • Gretchen Spedowske, Project Coordinator, Ferris State University

Session D9-Open Discussion on Future Careers in STEM

  • Patty Cantu, Director, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
  • Glenna Zollinger-Russell, Supervisor, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
  • Patricia Talbott, Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
  • Michelle Mueller, Dean of Workforce Development, St. Clair County Community College
  • Al Lecz, Regional Director and Consultant, Oakland Community College

Session D10-The "NEW" 13.0000 Education General Programs: What You Need to Know

  • Norma R. Tims, Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE

Session D11"Let's Be Serious! Can I really Deliver ELA and Math Instruction in my CTE Program?"

  • Jennifer Stairs, English Teacher, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
  • Jim Wrede, Automotive Technology Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
  • Karen Shoskey, Math Teacher, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
  • Rick Mathis, Power Equipment Technology Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center

Session D12- Games, Fun, and Computer Science

  • JC Irvine, Instructor, Wayne-Westland Schools

Tuesday, February 1 at 9:15 a.m.

Session E1-Tic-Tac-Toe to Student Success, Certification, and College Credit

  • Corbett Day, Hospitality and Culinary Arts Instructor, Lenawee ISD
  • Julie Ross, Assistive Technology/Classroom Systems Specialist, Lenawee ISD
  • Leslie Coates, Academic Consultant, Lenawee ISD

Session E2-HOT & NOW: How MCPA Can Help You Save Your Full FTE

  • Sasamon Parker, Placement Specialist, Muskegon Area Career Placement Association
  • Wayne Borr, Director of Career and Technical Education/MCPA President Elect, Niles Community Schools
  • Diana Bailey, Program and Placement Specialist, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
  • Spike Fuehr, Co-Op Coordinator/MCPA Past President, Fowlerville High School
  • Kyle Morrison, Career Placement Coordinator, Newaygo County RESA

Session E3-The Sustainable Energy Education and Training (SEET) Project

  • Kenneth Flowers, Department Chair, Technologies, Lake Michigan College
  • Steven Karsten, Energy Production Technology Instructor, Lake Michigan College

Session E4-Programs of Study: Determine Your Destiny By Choice NOT Chance!

  • Jenny Griffith, Oakland Community College Tech Prep CIS Secondary Liaison, Walled Lake consolidated School District (CTE Coordinator)
  • Deb LaMothe, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Coordinator, Oakland Schools ISD

Session E5-Motivation Matters

  • Katherine Manley, Professor and Director of the Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University

Session E6-Assess for Success: Getting the Most Out of Your Assessment Program

  • Heidi Speese, Senior Project Coordinator, NOCTI

Session E7-eLearning Applications and Effectiveness

  • Rod Boyes, President, Today's Class (Melior, Inc.)
  • Tom Lowe, Instructor, Careerline Tech Center

Session E8-Mechatronics: The ABC's of Technology

  • Peter Klein, Associate Dean of Engineering Technology, Macomb Community College
  • Scott Palmer, Program Director, Center for Science and Industry, Utica Community Schools

Session E9-Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Program

  • Janice Pohl, Michigan TRAC Program Manager, Michigan Department of Transportation
  • Justin Droste, TRAC University Coordinator, Michigan Department of Transportation

Session E10-A Successful Student Services Delivery Model

  • MaryEllen Brocklehurst, Student Service Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Prep Center
  • Marina McCullen, Student Services Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Prep Center
  • Cathie Ott, Student Services Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Prep Center

Session E11-New Online Support for Academic and CTE integration

  • Mike Ennis, Associate Professor, Ferris State University
  • Randy Showerman, Agriscience & Natural Resources Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE

Session E12-Post Testing Enables Seniors to Upgrade Their CRC Certificates

  • Pat Yanik, Director of Career and Technical Education, St. Clair Technical Education Center
  • Mike Hoffner, Director, Branch Area ISD

Tuesday, February 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Session F1-Is PrintED Accreditation Right for You?

  • Michael Stinnett, PrintED Evaluation Team Leader, Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation

Session F2-Implementing Career Cluster Explorations

  • Kenneth Bollinger, Curriculum Sales Consultant, CEV Multimedia

Session F3-Finding New Opportunities in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

  • Susan Codere, High School Project Coordinator, Michigan Department of Education

Session F4-Do You Assess the Academics Embedded In Your CTE Program?

  • Carol Clark, Platform Facilitator, Genesee Area Skill Center-Technology Center
  • Elizabeth Blomquist, Math Infusion Specialist, Genesee Area Skill Center-Technology Center
  • Holly Gates-Avery, English Language Arts Infusion Specialist, Genesee Area Skill Center-Technology Center

Session F5-Goin' Mobile

  • Joel Milinsky, MI Learning-Workforce and Career Development on iTunes U, MACUL

Session F6-Introduction to New CDX Diesel Online E-learning Curriculum

  • Kenneth Miller, Learning consultant, CDX Automotive

Session F7-Round Table Discussion: Encouraging Secondary Students to Take Advantage of Articulated Credit Opportunities

  • Leslie Kellogg, Coordinator, Henry Ford Community College
  • Carole Jones, Secondary Articulation Manager, Henry Ford Community College
  • Halyna Bialczyk, CTE Consultant and CEPD 42 CTE Regional Administrator, Wayne RESA

Session F8-Changing the Game: Teaching Environmental Sustainability at a Community College

  • Frank Dunbar, Campus Chief Academic Officer, Wayne County Community College District

Session F9-Welcome to the Real World: Business Partnerships

  • MaryEllen Brocklehurst, Student Services Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Preparation Center
  • Cathie Ott, Student Services Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Preparation Center

Session F10-Automotive Training with M.I.T. (Megatech Interactive Training, that is)

  • Skip Saurman, Education Consultant, Megatech Corporation

Session F11-When the BioMass Hits the Wind Turbine