Oklahoma HSTW Updates

HSTW UPDATES:

1. September 30 - the SREB Annual Report is due today.
2. OCTOBER 6 is the hotel reservation cut-off date to receive the $83 + tax rate for the October 30 workshop.


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!
PLEASE use the NEW ON-LINE REGISTRATION PROCESS to register for the October 30 OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOLS THAT WORK 2008 ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP for using Data to Enhance the School Improvement Workshop. Note check-in registration begins at 7:30 A.M. and the workshop starts promptly at 8 A.M. If unable to access the link copy and paste the following into your browser link: http://icat.okcareertech.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/OKCT.woa/wa/room?id=85uPJ

Next week, additional information will be posted under UPCOMING MEETINGS at: http://www.okcareertech.org/hstw/resources.htm.


COUNSELOR'S CONFERENCE
Have your counselors SAVE the DATE -- March 3, 2009 to attend the Counselor's Conference at Moore Norman/South Penn campus.


SREB LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE FOR ONLINE TEACHERS
Check out the resources and tools! SREB has launched a first-of-its-kind Web site for teachers of middle grades and high school online courses. The Web site, www.srebonlineteachers.org, will help online teachers in SREB states connect with each other, find and share best practices, pursue professional development, and more. It is funded by a grant from the AT&T Foundation.
SREB’s Educational Technology Cooperative created the first national standards for K-12 online teaching and online courses, and all 16 SREB member states now have or are creating state virtual schools.


LARRY BELL - RETURNING TO THE OKLAHOMA!
"Closing the Achievement Gap" Seminar October 27-28, 2008 from 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. with National Presenter Larry Bell, Author of the book, 12 Powerful Words That Increase Test Scores and Help Close the Achievement Gap. The seminar will be held at the Waterford Marriott, 6300 Waterford Blvd., Oklahoma City.

Get Practical Help with the No Child Left Behind Act!
Whether your achievement gap is related to socioeconomic conditions, cultural differences or gender, this seminar will provide practical research-based strategies every teacher can use. The seminar is designed for all educators preschool through 12th grade with new ideas to make AYP.
Day 1: October 27 - "Data Directed Instructional Techniques"
-- 12 Powerful Words that trip up "at-risk" students on standardized tests
-- 20 standardized activities for classroom teachers
-- "UNRAAVEL" a systematic reading test taking strategy that teaches reading and builds
self confidence
-- 10 strategies from "model" schools
-- Ways to increase teacher expectations
-- Plus other critical areas will be covered
Day 2: October 28 - "Converting High Expectations into Actions"
-- 5 actions that totally alienate African American males from their teachers
-- 17 mistakes made by administrators when preparing schools for standardized tests
-- 16 correctable, unintentional errors that annihilate "at-risk" students chances on standardized tests
-- Overcoming the 7 characteristics of low-achieving students
-- Plus other critical areas will be covered

Closing the Achievement Gap Seminar Registration Form
Please fill in the registration form below -- purchase orders, checks and money orders accepted. Make payable to Multicultural America, Inc. Fill in the proper box and send a PHOTOCOPY along with payment to: Larry Bell, Multicultural America, Inc. 12689 Crossbow Dr., Manassas, VA 20112

You can fax your PO and registration to 703-794-8372. (If 10 or more are coming, call for an additional discount!)
____ I am registering for the two day seminar, Monday, October 27, 2008 and Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Cost: $595.00 per person.
"Early Registration" $550.00 must be postmarked by October 13, 2008
____ I am registering for Day 1 only, Monday, October 27, 2008. Cost: $300.00 per person.
"Early Registration" $275.00 must be postmarked by October 13, 2008.
____ I am registering for Day 2 only, Tuesday, October 28 2008. Cost: $300.00 per person.
"Early Registration" $275.00 must be postmarked by October 13, 2008.

Name: _______________________________
Position, subject or grade:__________________

Email: ___________________________
Work #___________________________

School or district name:_______________________________

School or district address:_____________________________

A continental breakfast and buffet lunch is included for both days. No portion of the registration fee can be returned after October 13, 2008. There are a limited number of rooms blocked at a reduced conference price under the name Closing the Achievement Gap. If no more rooms are available call Larry at 703-690-0413 and we will try to secure more rooms at that rate. To make hotel reservations or get directions call the hotel directly.

Waterford Marriott
6300 Waterford Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 848-4782

RESOURCES:

Guidance (now Career and Academic Connections – CAC) Re-designed Website.
http://www.okcareertech.org/cac/Pages/guidance/guidance.htm

Graduation and College Admission Requirements information is located at: http://www.okcareertech.org/cac/Pages/guidance/guidance.htm#graduation.
· Academic Course Implementation Guidelines for Career and Technology Education Students
· Credit Chart for Career and Technology Education Options for Computer Technology
· Basic Career and Technology Education Options in ACE
· Curriculum Chart for College Prep/Work Ready, Core and Oklahoma Promise Requirements

Teachers As Advisors resources can be found at: http://www.okcareertech.org/cac/Pages/guidance/guidance.htm#taa
· Rubric
· Team Manual from Louisiana
· Career Development Program Manual, June 2005 - Georgia
· Georgia Teachers as Advisors Page
· South Dakota Teachers as Advisors Website:
· The National Career Development Guidelines (NCDG)
· Sample Chapter
· Information Sheet
· Teachers as Advisors PowerPoint:


SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) developed a back to school resource for parents. The Family Guide Web site features articles and resources about sending children back to school. Whether students are starting second grade or senior year, you'll find information to keep them mentally healthy and drug free. SAMHSA's Family Guide Web site has dedicated a section to "Back to School" resources on topics such as helping with homework, issues with making friends, dealing with back-to-school blues, etc.
HTTP://WWW.FAMILY.SAMHSA.GOV/SET/SEPTEMBERBACKTOSCHOOL.ASPX