Career Education News & Updates
Career Ed Mentoring Sign-Up Now Underway
New teachers may now be signed up for the 2009-10 Career Education Mentoring Program. Educators who are returning after an absence of five years or more also are eligible. Submit applications by July 10, or as soon as contracts are completed.
Kerns Presents at National Conclave
Helping New Teachers Get to Speed
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Leslie Kerns |
Leslie Kerns, DESE director of business, marketing and information technology education, shared information about Missouri’s career education mentoring program last week to a national audience of teacher educators, administrators, faculty, and CTSO advisors. The annual Conclave and Professional Conference was held June 21-24 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and featured innovative program ideas, focused dialogue sessions, and more. Kerns described how Missouri’s program is conducted, as well as its measurable impact with new and experienced teachers. The conclave is operated by 40 state education departments.
Farmington High School Earns Gold Award from HSTW
Farmington High School is one of only 10 schools in the nation selected to receive a High Schools That Work award from the Southern Regional Education Board.
New Missouri Career Guide Available
for Students and Job-seekers
Preparing for a career involves many steps and choosing from many possible directions, so it can be hard to know where to begin. The new, improved Missouri Career Guide 2009-2010 provides an inviting starting point.
ACTE Announces Video PSA Contest
The Association for Career and Technical Education has announced its third annual 29-second video Public Service Announcement Contest to publicize February CTE Month in 2010. Deadline to enter is October 16, 2009. ACTE will announce the winners during its annual convention, November 19-21 in Nashville, Tenn.
Career Clusters Booklet
"What's The Plan? Helping Students Explore Their Futures," provides an introduction to Career Clusters in Missouri and how students can prepare for successful careers in the 21st century.
DESE's moving to a new look!
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