Education and Business Summit: Full Schedule

10:30am EDT

58 - Perkins V OCTE Monitoring Process

Gather insight on the virtual Local Educational Agency (LEA) monitoring process for school districts and/or multi-district career centers (entities) for Perkins V. Virtual visits by the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) LEA Monitors assures compliance with federal/state grant requirements for recipients of Perkins, EIA, and Work-Based Learning Funds, as it relates to the entity’s CTE Local Application.

Speakers

Nickolas J Sumpter

Education Associate, Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE)

My name is Nickolas Sumpter and I serve as a Local Educational Agency (LEA) Monitor for the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) within the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).

Kim Fair-Hamilton

Education Associate, South Carolina Department of Education

My name is Kim Fair-Hamilton and I serve as a Local Educational Agency (LEA) Monitor for the Office of Career and Technical Education & Student Transition Services (OCTE STS) within the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).

EBS Monitoring Presentation 2021 pptx

Monday July 19, 2021 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

Host Organization Program Coordinator
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10:30am EDT

87 - A Closer Look: Making CTE Data Work for You

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This session will provide insight into CTE data and explore ways to review and analyze data for multiple purposes. Through this discussion, participants will gain a greater understanding of particular data fields and learn how to utilize the data in useful and practical ways.

Speakers

Matt J. Sommerville

Education Associate (Data Analyst), Office of Career and Technical Education (SCDE)

My background is in social science, research coordination, and data analysis using student information systems. At SCDE I query our database and analyze information required for internal and external reporting. I am an avid runner, musician, and tech enthusiast.

Shawn Larrymore

Education Associate, Office of Career and Technical Education (SCDE)

Shawn Larrymore has over 25 years of experience in data analysis and computer programming, including working with federal and state accountability analysis for career and technical education and high school and district report cards. She earned her undergraduate (Math) and graduate... Read More →

A Closer Look Making CTE Data Work for You pdf

Monday July 19, 2021 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

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1:15pm EDT

144 - Building Career Readiness: An Overview of the WIN Career Readiness System

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South Carolina has partnered with WIN Learning to offer all high school students the opportunity to develop their career-ready skills and earn the Ready to Work and Essential Soft Skills credentials. By earning these stackable credentials, students will demonstrate they have mastered the academic and employability skills necessary to begin their careers. Join us for an overview of the WIN Learning’s Ready to Work and Essential Soft Skills credentials and instructional courseware that helps students develop and enhance their career-ready skills.

Speakers

Virginia Reijners

Implementation Consultant, WIN Learning

Lesa Norris

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

I am excited to collaborate about preparing people for the world of work!

Ken Boddie

Regional Account Manager, WIN Learning

CRSystem Overview with new ESS 7.14.21 pptx

Monday July 19, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

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8:00am EDT

49 - How the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Makes Schools Work: An Overview of Support for South Carolina

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Attendees will better understand how the school improvement process of SREB uses a distributed leadership approach to involve the whole school in identifying problems of practice. Central to student personal interest and goals, teams of teachers, counselors, and school leaders examine school and classroom practices and student outcomes related to quality instruction, aligning curricula, career pathways based on student interest, student supports, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Speakers

Dr. Tom Siler

Director of State and District Partnerships, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)

Dr. Siler is a former school administrator in South Carolina and lives in Irmo. He joined SREB six years ago as Director of State and District Partnerships and provides support in schools and districts in the states of SC, NC, NJ, MO and GA. SREB has a strong presence throughout SC... Read More →

Wednesday July 21, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

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9:15am EDT

117 - CTE/Office of Special Education Collaboration

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Highlighting the Collaboration between CTE and OSES inside of South Carolina.

Speakers

Christopher Napier

Education Assoc., SCDOE

Chris Napier works for the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) in the Office of Special Education Services (OSES). He is a member of the Post-Secondary Outcomes Team that provides tiered support to LEAs in the area of Post-Secondary outcomes in order to support the overall... Read More →

Wednesday July 21, 2021 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

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11:45am EDT

32 - Supporting Computer Science Teachers

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Although most schools have only one CS teacher, it doesn't mean they have to be alone in their profession. Did you know there are a variety of supports and resources in place in the state of South Carolina for computer science teachers? Whether you're a teacher, counselor, or administrator, you can learn how to connect CS teachers to a professional community, professional development, curriculum resources, and more. This session will be presented by board members of CSTA South Carolina, a free professional association for K-12 CS teachers.

Speakers

Dr. Jennifer Albert

Assistant Professor, The Citadel Military College of South Carolina

I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Zucker Family School of Education and Director of the STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel. My research interests include:-Computational thinking in K12 education-STEM education-Educational technology

Rosemary Bianchi

CS Consultant

Rosemary Bianchi is a freelance educational consultant with over a decade of experience in computer science education. As a former teacher and school administrator, she has expertise in teaching, leadership, professional development, instructional design and support, state policy... Read More →

Wednesday July 21, 2021 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

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11:45am EDT

46 - Perkins Grant Management and GAPS Administration Guide

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The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) reauthorizes and updates the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV). Perkins V includes several provisions designed to ensure that career and technical education (CTE) programs meet the demands of the 21st-century economy. Perkins V includes specific administrative and fiscal management policies as outlined in EDGAR. These regulations include, but are not limited to, issues such as application procedures and financial administration. This presentation includes a discussion on these procedures and how they connect to the Grants Application Processing System (GAPS).

Speakers

Maria Swygert

Director, South Carolina Department of Education

Mrs. Swygert has been focusing on education for more than 20 years striving to promote the value of career and technical education (CTE) in South Carolina. Prior to joining the OCTE, Mrs. Swygert taught in the K-12 computer science classroom, developed state-wide virtual curriculum... Read More →

Application TimeLine pdf

FY22 Perkins Guidelines pdf

FY22 EIA Expenditure Guideline pdf

FY22 Users Guide pdf

supplanting supplementing pdf

OCTE Perkins V Quick Start Guide pdf

Perkins V Grant mgt and adm pptx

Wednesday July 21, 2021 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

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1:15pm EDT

48 - Perkins V the CTE Primer: Special Populations

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The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) reauthorizes and updates the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV). Perkins V includes several provisions designed to ensure that career and technical education (CTE) programs meet the demands of the 21st-century economy. Perkins V includes specific supports for unique demographic groups, referred to in the law as “special populations,” intended for recruiting and retaining these groups in high-quality CTE programs and improving their overall academic performance.

Speakers

Maria Swygert

Director, South Carolina Department of Education

NAPE National Special Populations Brief pdf

special populations information briefs pdf

Engaging Special Populations April 2021 pdf

Perkins V Special Populations pptx

Wednesday July 21, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

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9:15am EDT

71 -Approved on the First Submission: First Rounder

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Would you like for your district to be a "first-rounder?" If you want to have your Local Application, Finance Section, and State EIA spreadsheet approved on the first submission, please attend this workshop. We will assist CTE directors/coordinators and finance directors with the development of the Local Application, Finance Section, and State EIA spreadsheets. Time will be spent discussing items that can be budgeted under the different subprograms, along with the selection of Perkins Indicators for each budgeted line item. This workshop is appropriate for both new and experienced CTE personnel.

Speakers

Melissa Benton

Education Associate, SC Department of Education

Thursday July 22, 2021 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

Host Organization Education Associate
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10:30am EDT

83 - Data-Based Decision Making for CTE Administrators and Instructors: Eight Must Have Data Points for CTE Programs

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During this session, attendees will learn how and where to identify and collect various internal and external data on CTE programs, students, and the workforce in the school community. These eight data points will guide CTE administrators and instructors in making informed decisions about their CTE programs.

Speakers

Alphonso Bradley

Retired

32 years as CTE teacher and administrator as well as Middle and High School Principal. Databases for CTE, Business and Industry collaboration, Classroom management for CTE programs, Establishing CTE clubs and organizations, CTE instructional coaching techniques.

Data Based Decision Making in CTE pptx

Thursday July 22, 2021 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

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1:15pm EDT

107 - Understanding School District Website Requirements and Considerations (Federal/State)

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This session will provide an overview of school district website requirements and other considerations (Accessibility, Assistive Technology) based on federal and state laws.

Speakers

Brian Pratt

CIO, SC Department of Education

Brian has served as the SC Department of Education Chief Information Officer (CIO) since 2017.

Madalina Tudora

Assistive Technology & Accessibility Coordinator, South Carolina Department of Education

Madalina Tudora is the Assistive Technology and Accessibility Coordinator at the South Carolina Department of Education. She provides technical assistance, support, and training on assistive technology and accessibility to stakeholders across South Carolina.

2021 School District Website Requirements pdf

Thursday July 22, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Virtual Presentation

Administration

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