Education + Business Summit 2024: Full Schedule

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7:30am EDT

Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors

Wednesday June 26, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Hall 1

8:30am EDT

146 Advancing Critical Literacy Skills in the Workforce

Join us for an interactive and collaborative discussion focused on advancing critical literacy skills in the workforce. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to critically evaluate information is more important than ever. This session will provide a platform for participants to share insights, challenges, and best practices in integrating critical literacy into employee training programs and organizational culture. Through facilitated discussions and group activities, you will explore the significance of critical literacy in driving innovation, fostering informed decision-making, and enhancing overall workplace effectiveness. We will delve into strategies for empowering employees to navigate complex information environments and develop a deeper understanding of the information they encounter. Whether you're a school leader, manager, or business leader, this session offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers and exchange ideas for cultivating a culture of critical thinking in the workforce. Join us in shaping a more informed and empowered workplace.

Speakers

Donn Kirkwood

School Improvement Coach, Southern Regional Education Board

Literacy ConsultantSouthern Regional Education Board

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 102-A

Business, District CTE Directors

8:30am EDT

33 Personal Finance Track: Understanding Taxes

Come explore the new half-credit Personal Finance course standard, Understanding Taxes. Take a deep dive into key indicators, including basic tax terminology, the purpose and types of taxes, computing taxes, analyzing tax forms, evaluating how taxes impact disposable income, computing gross earnings, payroll deductions, net pay, and filling out an individual income tax return form. Lesson plans and best practices and lots of no-cost resources will be shared.

Speakers

Christen Sanders

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 202-A

Business, Family and Consumer Science

8:30am EDT

60 iCEV Online Curriculum and State-Approved and Industry-Endorsed Certifications

Get more from your iCEV subscription. Understand how iCEV is used for curriculum delivery and student participation in obtaining industry and SC state-approved certification. Participate in this workshop to qualify for a free, no-obligation pilot with student subscriptions. Gather information for content areas and career clusters for all CTE teachers and administrators.

Speakers

Glenn Perryman

Territory Manager, iCEV

iCEV seeks to create innovative solutions and engaging curriculum, providing students with the focus and preparation needed for a successful transition from K-12 to post-secondary studies to career success, along with providing necessary training for the life-long learner both internationally... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 202 - B

Business, Health Sciences

8:30am EDT

74 Creativity & Student Choice

Engage in a transformative professional development session exploring the symbiotic relationship between creativity, student choice, and learning styles. This dynamic workshop delves into the three primary learning styles—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—and how tailoring student choice aligns with these diverse preferences. Uncover the power of choice boards and learning stations as tools to foster creativity, allowing students to select activities that resonate with their unique learning style. Seamlessly integrate educational AI platforms to effortlessly create personalized choice boards, ensuring educators can adapt and cater to individual needs. Leave empowered with practical strategies to cultivate an environment that not only nurtures creativity but also embraces the varied learning modalities within the classroom, ultimately enhancing student engagement and outcomes.

Speakers

Amy Welch

Business Education Teacher/ SDOC AT Team Membe, Walhalla High School

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

Business, STEM

8:30am EDT

147 The Comfortably Disgruntled: Help Them Improve or Help Them Leave?

What is the impact on your team by staff members who complain all the time but never plan to leave? Are they comfortable in their unhappiness? Should you work to find them a team where they can be comfortable? Or, should you work to ease their unhappiness? Which option is best for you, the team, and for that team member? How do you know?

Speakers

Chris Dinkins

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 103

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

8:30am EDT

46 The Positive Impact of the Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessments on Career and Technical Education Across SC's Workforce Regions Through Collaborative Partnerships for Success

Have you wondered how the Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) process is impacting you and your Workforce Region? Come hear from S.C. Regional CLNA Team members about secondary and postsecondary success strategies and outcomes in Career and Technical Education (CTE). We will explore CTE in SC, Perkins V CLNA, Regional CLNA highlights, Stakeholder engagement, Educator and industry focus groups, Recruiting, Tracking and Monitoring students/special populations, and Big “WOWs” from the 2024 CLNA.

Speakers

Suzi C Raiford

Business and Industry Liaison, SC Department of Education

Welcome to EBS 2023! Since 2021, I have been on an adventure in my role as Business and Industry Liaison, Office of Career and Technical Education, SC Department of Education. I have enhanced my statewide perspective, facilitated collaborations, and industry relationships. I am honored... Read More →

Lisa D. Call

Regional Career Specialist, MEBA

Lisa is the Regional Career Specialist for the Midlands area and Director of Education and Business Engagement with MEBA. (Midlands Education and Business Alliance)Lisa holds the following certifications: GCDF, GCDFI, CCSP, CSCDA and Bridges Out of PovertyLisa has been with MEBA since... Read More →

Kathy Bradford

Lowcountry Regional Career Specialist, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper Counties

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 102-B

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

8:30am EDT

44 Things That Can’t Be Googled: Skills and Workplace Readiness

Come fill your tool belt with tips and strategies to better prepare students for today’s workplace. Brian Buffington, Georgia goofball and EdTech whiz, will share alternative methods for students to showcase skills and give teachers different ways to assess and award credentials. Whether through video creation, podcasting, portfolio building, or even social media use, there's plenty to go around for everyone.

Speakers

Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington loves helping teachers and leaders do more with technology. He’s passionate about using tech in creative, fun, and engaging ways. His background as a middle school teacher, musician, entrepreneur and youth minister gives him a unique perspective on K-12 education... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 201

Education & Training, Marketing

8:30am EDT

95 From Classroom to Career: Leveraging Academic Skills and Soft Skills for Workplace Excellence

The need for soft skills in today’s workplace continues to increase even as the use of technology increases. Foundational employability (technical) skills are equally important. By earning an Essential Soft Skills Credential and a Work Ready Credential (National Work Readiness Council), students can validate mastery of their career readiness skills and add to their portfolio of industry-specific credentials. In this session, we will review the skills validated by the credentials, the connection to O*NET’s Job Zones, and how students can use courseware to build their workplace skills.

Speakers

Lesa Norris

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

I am excited to collaborate about preparing people for the world of work! WIN Learning's courseware is a skill builder for students and a curriculum supplement for educators. Our Work Ready and Essential Soft Skills credentials provide a common language of the foundational skills... Read More →

Ken Boddie

Regional Account Manager, WIN Learning

WIN Learning is a national leading developer of career readiness solutions. WIN works with school districts, community colleges, adult education programs, corrections, workforce development, and business and industry organizations to ensure all learners and job seekers have the skills... Read More →

Nate Walker

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

As a Customer Success Manager, I work with a diverse range of stakeholders to promote an engaged and empowering work culture. I manage the customer relationship from onboarding to implementation, providing continued training and support, and analyzing and interpreting data to ensure... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, Career Counselors

8:30am EDT

57 Overcommunication > Undercommunication: How to Get the Word Out on What Your School Has to Offer

We all know that communication is a vital part of the success of any CTE program. The East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies administrative team shares their best practices on how to reach all levels of stakeholders to promote opportunities for faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

Speakers

Jeff Blankenship

Principal, East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies

DeAna Sutler

Assistant Principal, East Cooper CAS

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 202 C

School Counselors, Career Counselors

8:30am EDT

98 Middle/High Ocean Odyssey: Career Exploration Under and Around the SC Sea

Take home free (grant-funded) digital or physical (depending on the location of the school) resources with a focus on the coastal counties of SC. The lesson plans, activity kits, professional learning, and a learning community are designed to raise awareness and increase Ocean Literacy; deepen students’ understanding of ocean science; increase students’ awareness of ocean careers; and develop STEM skills applicable to ocean science and exploration.

Speakers

Shelby Elise Simmons

Lowcountry Regional Workforce Advisor, SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce

Shelby Elise Simmons, MAT, MEd., is the Lowcountry Regional Workforce Advisor with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.Over the past 24 years, Shelby has served South Carolinians as a k-12 teacher, technical college instructor, small business owner, and prior... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 104 A

STEM, Career Counselors

8:30am EDT

211 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Mentoring Training - Direct 4

A vital component of the Developing Instructional Readiness for Educators of Career and Technical (DIRECT) Education teacher training for work-based alternative teacher certification rests in the education and training of our Instructors and Mentors. CTE mentors provide crucial guidance and support in helping new CTE teachers succeed. DIRECT is a comprehensive support system for beginning CTE teachers as they navigate their first years in the classroom. This session teaches DIRECT mentors how to best document and verify mentoring interactions with beginning CTE teachers in TEAMS using an established professional learning community. However, anyone who desires to become or would like to recommend a CTE mentor can benefit from the session.

Speakers

Zoraida Wright Haigler

SCDE DIRECT Program Coordinator, Career and Technical Education Consortium of States (CTECS)

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 104-B

DIRECT Participants Only

8:30am EDT

238 Curriculum Delivery Workshop

New instructor will have the opportunity to be evaluated by seasoned teachers to help them become more comfortable when delivering instructional materials to students.

Speakers

David Weaver

Auto Collision Instructor, Kershaw County School District

I wonder who will question me about how to become a "collision instructor" or have I ever trained a crash dummy? If you can think on your feet and like working with your hands ATEC is an awesome place to be!

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
McKinney Automotive Center, Greenville Technical College

Transportation

8:30am EDT

187 Earning Your ServSafe Certification at EBS

There will be an opportunity for participants to obtain their ServSafe Manager Certification. Participants will need their laptop for instruction and examination. Participants will be provided with a ServSafe Manger 7th edition textbook and one online exam voucher once registered. We will need tables and chairs for instructional time.This is a two- to three-part meeting.

Speakers

Kimberly Bush

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Room 100 A/B

Hospitality & Tourism, Family and Consumer Science

9:45am EDT

145 How Visual Storytelling Holds the Key to Inspire Our Future Workforce and Bridges the Talent Gap

Dorian Iribarren, lead filmmaker at Motion Filmworks, will educate on the power of visual storytelling and the impact it can have on your organization to attract talent. We will showcase dynamic videos and share success stories of how we have helped multiple industries harness the power of their story to influence behavior and drive change. Our video examples will include sectors of Education, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Empowerment.

Speakers

Dorian Iribarren

Maggie Iribarren

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 104 A

Arts, Marketing | AV, Marketing | Communications, Marketing

9:45am EDT

241 The Balance Between Soft Skills and CTE: Preparing Students for the Next Chapter.

When hiring, employers are seeking talented individuals who can balance hard skills, such as CTE and soft skills, such as self-efficacy and resilience. Yet many school leaders are uncertain how to gather instructional materials to address both set of skill sets without placing additional burden on staff and overcomplicating work-flow. This interactive session will present best practices on incorporating CTE and soft skills materials into today’s classroom and ensuring tomorrow’s successful learners.

Speakers

Karen DeSchryver

National Consultant, Imagine Learning

Karen’s educational career spans over 26 years with experience as a school psychologist, private counselor, district academics coordinator, monitor for U.S Department of Education/WestEd, and ed-tech sales and support. She is an award-winning presenter on how ed-tech can help a... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 201

Career Counselors, Regional Career Specialists

9:45am EDT

152 Post-Secondary Pathways: How are technical and community colleges serving South Carolina students?

Every high schooler is faced with the decision of what to do after graduation. Should they go to university, community college, technical college, earn a credential, or go straight into the workforce? This session will discuss the career and education pathways after high school and highlight the latest research on the role technical colleges play in providing access to higher education. Get resources and classroom materials to help your students make the best decision for them.

Speakers

Sarah Gunn

Economic Education Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

I am interested in hearing more about your experiences in the classroom and what the Richmond Fed can do to support you and your students in economic and financial education. What resources do you currently use? Are there any gaps? What are the biggest challenges you and your students... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

9:45am EDT

222 Using Business and Industry Partnerships to Amplify Student Success

Join us for an interactive session at the conference, where Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and district leaders will explore innovative strategies to bolster employer engagement and foster student success. We'll delve into techniques for reviewing and validating existing credentials linked with career pathways, while pinpointing avenues for expanding job shadowing, internships, and pre-apprenticeship initiatives. Through collaborative discussion and the sharing of sample agendas and activities, participants will learn how to empower business and industry partners to actively shape the skills and credentials of tomorrow's workforce. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your CTE programs and strengthen connections with local employers.

Speakers

Ivy Coburn

Division Director-Education & Workforce, SREB

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 101 A

District CTE Directors, School Principals

9:45am EDT

136 Navigating Discus for Career and Technical Education Excellence

Get a comprehensive understanding of Discus and a guide in utilizing its vast array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) online resources. Examples of resources include career assessments, resume assistance, preparation for professional exams and workplace skills, content for industry and career planning, and more. Gain hands-on experience and acquire practical strategies for seamlessly integrating these resources into your teaching.

Speakers

Tarah Jepertinger

Discus Training Coordinator, South Carolina State Library

My name is Tarah Jepertinger and I am the Discus Training Coordinator for the South Carolina State Library. My job is to provide training and education about all Discus resources. After working as an elementary educator in South Carolina for over six years I decided to take my passion... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 102-B

Education & Training, Regional Career Specialists

9:45am EDT

7 Cultivating Success: A Guide to Best Practices for Educating and Supporting Anxious Students and Employees

Gather an understanding of the impact anxiety has on students and employees in educational and work settings. You will leave the session with best practices and practical strategies to effectively support anxious students and employees in the classroom and work setting. Take home ways to create an inclusive and supportive environment.

Speakers

Kristen Bryan

Vision Run Counseling Services

I am a licensed therapist and a professional school counselor. My favorite thing to do is encourage, equip, and empower people for their purpose and to become who they are meant to be.

Kervin Searles

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 102-A

Education & Training, School Counselors

9:45am EDT

122 Personal Finance Track: Building Financial Security

Explore the new half-credit Personal Finance course standard, Building Financial Security. Take a deep dive into key indicators, including defining basic investment concepts, the relationship between risk management and rate of return, funding requirements at different stages of life, Social Security benefits, types of long-term retirement investments, estate planning, developing an investment portfolio, and the role of insurance in long term financial planning. Potential lesson plans, best practices, and lots of no-cost resources will be demonstrated. This session is geared to those on the Personal Finance Track.

Speakers

Nathaniel Gilmore

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 202-A

Finance, Education & Training

9:45am EDT

20 Apprenticeship: A Catalyst for Success

Learn how a rural district used an apprenticeship program to create opportunity for itself by investing in its most vital resources. Partnering with Apprenticeship Carolina and Williamsburg Technical College, Williamsburg County School District strategically designed an apprenticeship program for both adults and students. This program now allows WCSD to recruit and develop local talent to address labor shortages within the community.

Speakers

Torrance Wilson

Director, WCSD

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 103

Human Services, District CTE Directors

9:45am EDT

81 It’s So Good Lovin Somebody When Somebody Loves You Back!

Our goal is to assist and guide our students from one grade level to the next, leading to high school graduation, college, the military, or the workforce. Often during this process, we get resistance from parents, other administrators, our school districts, and even the very students that we are trying to help. This workshop will help you develop techniques that will aid you in establishing positive relationships with these various groups and make sure that not only will the love flow, but that it is deep and everlasting.

Speakers

Beverly B Campbell

Professional School Counselor, Dr. Ronald E. McNair School of Digital Learning

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 202 C

Other

9:45am EDT

69 Engineering the Future: Cultivating Creativity and Innovation in K-12 Education

Join a transformative session by Siemens, spotlighting the 'E' in STEM to bridge the engineering gap in K-12 education. This session explores Siemens' 21st Century Skills Framework, addresses misconceptions through the "Hour of Engineering," and introduces the Siemens Engineering Pathway for High School. You will engage in dynamic, hands-on activities, integrating online and offline learning. The goal is to equip you with strategies to inspire future engineers, fostering creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills, ensuring all students see themselves as potential innovators in an evolving technological world.

Speakers

Elizabeth "Libby" E Simpson

Director of STEM Programs, Siemens Digital Industries Software

I am the Director of STEM Programs at Siemens and work to empower STEM educators and increase access to educational resources globally. I have more than 18 years of experience in education. My passion is for hands-on, minds-on teaching and learning and has been an aspect of phases... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 102-C

STEM, CTE Center Directors

9:45am EDT

200 What's Perkin Cafe? Your CTE Grant Administration Open Office Opportunity

Join Maria Swygert to discuss all of your federal CTE administration questions and concerns. This is an in-depth one-on-one time for you to discuss all of your federal CTE Perkins V grant management, CTE state funding, and other administrative topics of interest. This is your opportunity to have your pressing questions answered, explore CTE grant management tutorials, or simply catch up and recap.

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Maria Swygert, is the Interim Director for the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) with the SC Department of Education (SCDE). She has been focusing on education for more than 20 years striving to promote the value of career and technical education (CTE) in South Carolina... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Registriation Desk Hallway

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

10:00am EDT

47 Culinary Arts: Budget Mystery Basket

Join Chef Patrick Wagner in a hands-on session at the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas, 8109 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29617, to learn how to put together quick and low-cost classes that will help your students create restaurant-quality dishes by developing flavors and fostering an organized methodology to creativity. Chef attire and proper shoes are required.

Speakers

Patrick Wagner

Douglas O'Flaherty

Christal Van Wickler

Education Coordinator, SC Restaurant and Lodging Association

Christal Van Wickler career ranges from administrative, accounting and management for about 20 years in the hospitality industry before transitioning to the education field for about 13 years. She serves at the ProStart Coordinator for the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Culinary Institute of the Carolinas

Hospitality & Tourism, Family and Consumer Science

10:00am EDT

230 Having Fun Teaching Automotive Electricity

This session will give automotive teachers new insight in teaching automotive electricity and electronics. Because of the project students find themselves learning difficult tasks because they are enjoying the learning experience.
This Electric Scooter project teaches students the fundamentals of using DMM for voltage drops, motor controls, battery voltage circuits (series and parallel), speed controls, and OHM's Law. Students will also use skills in soldering, determining gear ratios, and understand how different types of switches operate.

Speakers

jeff kaney

Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
McKinney Automotive Center, Greenville Technical College

Transportation

10:00am EDT

231 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

This presentation will focus on the latest technology found on many automobiles on the road today.

Speakers

Keith Glasgow

Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
McKinney Automotive Center, Greenville Technical College

Transportation

11:00am EDT

61 Sharpen Employability Skills and Increase Student Interest in Different Careers with EVERFI

Student curiosity and exploration of different careers matter now more than ever. From Data Science to Accounting to Game Development/Design, and more, EVERFI’s K-12 digital lessons reinforce key employability skills needed to be successful in the workforce while allowing students to discover exciting career opportunities. These lessons are available to all South Carolina educators at no cost. You will walk away with immediate access to EVERFI’s platform, directions on how to explore the digital lesson catalog, and implementation ideas to get students started. For the best experience, please bring a device!

Speakers

Rika Nishimura

EVERFI's online activities cover the critical life skills students need to be successful - college and career readiness, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, mental wellness, literacy skills, etc - and they're all free. The online lessons are self-guided and the built-in assessments... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

Career Counselors, Regional Career Specialists

11:00am EDT

144 SC Regional Workforce Advisors: The Hub of Workforce Development

The Regional Workforce Advisors serve K-12 to connect individuals to career opportunities through comprehensive pathways. Our vast array of experiences in economic development, business, and industry allows us to interpret employer, workforce, and regional needs for partners and the community. Through carefully developed partnerships, we consolidate and disseminate information utilizing cultivated relationships to bridge the workforce skills and awareness gap.

Speakers

Sara Neil-Spencer

Shelby Dominick-Reed

Joni McDaniel

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 102-B

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

11:00am EDT

3 From Burnout to Balance: Self-Care Essentials for Educators

Feeling on the brink of burnout? I've been there and I've got your back! Join me, Lana Penley, former principal turned SEL coach, in a transformative session tailored just for you. In this presentation, we'll talk about the impact of stress, the significance of self-care, and learn the benefits of mindfulness as a tool for stress mitigation. By the end of our session, you'll walk away with a personalized 3-step Stress Management plan that, when implemented, can lead to less stress and more joy.

Speakers

Lana Penley

Former School Principal, Current SEL Advocate, UnlockingSEL

Lana Penley, a celebrated author, renowned speaker, and esteemed former Principal, is a prominent leader in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as the dynamic CEO and Co-Founder of Unlocking SEL. With 25 years of experience, she has developed groundbreaking, mindfulness-based approaches... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 104 A

Education & Training

11:00am EDT

79 Digital Choice Boards: Using Canva for Blended Learning

Ready to transform your classroom into a canvas of creativity? Join us for tips on how students can wield the power of design for educational triumph! Picture this: students taking the reins of their learning journey, unleashing their creativity, and navigating project-based tasks like digital natives. This session is not about teachers being the captains; it's about empowering students to set sail on their educational adventures. In this engaging hour, we'll unleash the power of choice boards and witness classrooms transform into dynamic hubs of creativity and collaboration letting Canva be the catalyst for student-driven education. Experienced users of the website are welcome to join us for a deep dive where education meets innovation, projects become personalized masterpieces, and students become the true architects of their learning foundation.

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Shane serves as an Instructional Technology Facilitator with Greenville County Schools where he irons the capes of the true superheroes (teachers). As just one member of a dynamic team, his mission is to grow and equip teachers through professional development, co-teaching, model... Read More →

Sela Estelle

Elementary Teacher, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Sela is a fifth grade teacher in Greenville County Schools with a graduate degree in educational technology. Through her small business, she works to help bridge the gap between educational resources and high-quality graphic design. She supports educators by creating resources with... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

11:00am EDT

139 Hospitality and Tourism: Baking and Pastry, Culinary, and Hospitality

This is an interactive workshop designed for Baking and Pastry, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. SCDE updates will be provided and participants will have opportunities to share experiences, celebrations, concerns, and strategies to sustain, improve, and continue moving forward. Participants will have an opportunity to share and receive resources.

Speakers

Eleanor R. Glover Gladney

Education Associate, SC Department of Education

Dr. Gladney is an Education Associate in the Office of Career and Technical Education at the South Carolina Department of Education. She is a graduate of South Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina, and Capella University. Dr. Gladney manages the Fashion Design... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 201

Hospitality & Tourism, Family and Consumer Science

11:00am EDT

120 Certiport Industry Certifications for Computer Science, Information Technology, and Engineering

Come learn about Certiport industry certifications for the Computer Science, Information Technology, and Engineering pathways. We will discuss Certifications, aligning curriculum, and CertPREP (GMetrix) practice exams and cover the steps to set up your school for testing. We will review certifications for Apple, AutoDesk, Cisco, Cybersecurity, IC3, Information Technology, Microsoft Certified Fundamentals, and Unity and cover available curriculum options and practice exams including delivering exams at your school.

Speakers

Certiport, a Pearson VUE business

Territory Manager, Certiport, a Pearson VUE business

Official Industry Recognized Certification for College and Career Readiness. Representing; Microsoft, Adobe, Intuit QuickBooks, Autodesk, IC3 Digital Literacy and many others.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 101 A

Information Technology, District CTE Directors

11:00am EDT

31 Esports: Reimaging Education for College and Career Readiness

Esports, once seen as a hobby or pastime, has evolved into a platform that not only entertains but also prepares students for the challenges of college and offers them a pathway to secure scholarships. Participation in Esports offers a unique avenue for students to develop the skills and aptitudes necessary for careers in IT, cybersecurity, and various other professional fields. Esports also plays a surprising role in preparing students for military careers. Presenters will discuss Dorchester School District Two's journey into the world of Esports showcasing how Esports has evolved into a valuable educational tool and share our newly designed Esports arenas at each of our high schools. Scholarship opportunities, real-life learning opportunities, and success stories will be highlighted.

Speakers

Mark Blacklocke

Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education, Dorchester School District Two

Emily Duplantis

CATE-Business, Dorchester School District Two

With well over 16 years in the field of education, Emily has experience in educational coaching, training, mentoring, and classroom experience. Emily has over a decade of experience in education and appreciates the challenges that educators face at a variety of levels. Combat these... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 202 - B

Information Technology, STEM

11:00am EDT

10 Enhancing Financial Literacy with VE: Real-World Finance Education

Creating an educational environment that engages students in real-world financial decision-making processes leads to the deep acquisition of personal finance skills. Balancing personal budgets and exploring options for saving and investing are crucial elements of personal financial learning. However, it’s equally important that students come to understand the role of the consumer in making informed purchases as a key driver of economic sustainability and growth. This presentation will explore the seamless integration of personal finance education within the VE program and virtual economy, showcasing the depth of student knowledge created when working through real-world financial scenarios within a controlled environment.

Speakers

Jillian Berg

Southern Regional Director, Virtual Enterprises International

VE offers programs that provide all students with authentic, collaborative, immersive business and entrepreneurial experiences. Students develop essential leadership, professional, functional, and core technology skills through VE’s hands-on, immersive, work-based learning experiences... Read More →

Richard Wells

Associate Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning, Virtual Enterprises International

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 102-A

Marketing, Business

11:00am EDT

106 Instructional Alignment for ELA and CTE Courses

This will be a collaborative session where you will review the 2023 SC CCR ELA Standards and brainstorm instructional alignment and application to their CTE Courses. You should expect to walk away with a new understanding of the 2023 SC CCR ELA Standards, resources for the standards, and actionable ideas of how to connect those standards to the work you do in your CTE courses.

Speakers

Kayce Prince-Harvey

Education Associate for Humanities and ELA Support, South Carolina Department of Education

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 203

Other

11:00am EDT

115 Transcript Training for Rookies

Auditing your students' transcripts is time-consuming, but it should not make your brain explode. Learn what to look for when auditing transcripts and why knowing the Uniform Grading Policy, State Board of Education regulations, and the SCDE activity course code database is important. Participants will review sample transcripts with common errors and receive information on how to correct the errors moving forward.

Speakers

Laura L McNair

Academic Accountability Specialist, SCDE

Laura McNair is a six-year veteran of the South Carolina Department of Education. She works in the Division of College and Career Readiness, Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services, where she assists districts with high school diplomas, transcripts... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 103

School Counselors, Education & Training

11:00am EDT

219 Success Story: Life after high school--How educators and industry came together to creating a workforce pipeline

This Volvo Accelerator program is an example of one of the creative ways that Volvo plans to engage the workforce pipeline. Our why:
A program to match our needs did not exist. We did not have the resources or time to utilize existing programs and those programs did not meet the specific need.
We focused on establishing strategic relationships with partner HSs in the Lowcountry and create a mutually beneficial program for both schools and industry.

Speakers

Katherine Bergmann

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 202-A

Transportation

12:00pm EDT

Lunch with Exhibitors

Wednesday June 26, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Hall 1

1:00pm EDT

121 Certiport Industry Certifications for Business and Marketing

Come learn about Certiport industry certifications for the Business and Marketing pathways. We will cover the steps to set up your school for testing and discuss Certifications, aligning curriculum, and CertPREP (GMetrix) practice exams. We will review the new Meta Certification along with Microsoft Office, IC3, Adobe, QuickBooks, and the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certifications. We will cover available curriculum options and practice exams including delivering exams at your school.

Speakers

Certiport, a Pearson VUE business

Territory Manager, Certiport, a Pearson VUE business

Official Industry Recognized Certification for College and Career Readiness. Representing; Microsoft, Adobe, Intuit QuickBooks, Autodesk, IC3 Digital Literacy and many others.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 101 A

Business, Marketing

1:00pm EDT

185 Intentional Self-Employment and the Future of Skilled Trades in South Carolina

Intentional self-employment, otherwise known as entrepreneurship, will be examined within the framework of academic preparation, cultural boundaries, and financial freedom to encourage the study of skilled trades as a career path in our state. The presentation will include both current and anticipated enhancements to current curriculum offerings and demands for self-employment.

Speakers

James Ledbetter

CEO/Principal, Next Phase Management LLC

Tom Ledbetter is a management professional with forty+ years’ experience in the rapidly changing advanced manufacturing, technology development, small business management, and higher education sectors. His experience includes line, staff, and executive management responsibilities... Read More →

Kaye Shaw

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 202 - B

Career Counselors, CTE Center Directors

1:00pm EDT

242 Career Exploration & CTE training with immersive, hands-on VR simulation experiences

This interactive session will explore use cases where virtual reality (VR) has helped many SC schools and districts. VR provides immersive, engaging and hands-on simulation experiences that support career exploration initiatives and virtual training opportunities for CTE programs. VR immersive learning solutions help drive engagement, enrich programming, decrease liability, increase learner confidence, decrease transportation costs, reduce consumption of consumables and more. For example, how can a student work on a transmission line or participate in knee surgery without VR? Come, see and try it out.

Speakers

Larry Bennett

Transfr VR provides immersive, engaging and hands-on simulation experiences that support career exploration initiatives and virtual learning opportunities for CTE programs. VR immersive learning solutions help drive engagement, enrich programming, decrease liability, increase learner... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 201

Career Counselors, CTE Center Directors

1:00pm EDT

148 The Comfortably Disgruntled: Help Them Improve or Help Them Leave?

Speakers

Chris Dinkins

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 103

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

1:00pm EDT

49 Maximizing Your Time with Canva: 12 Tips for Busy Teachers

Are you looking to take your Canva skills to the next level? In a crunch for time or feeling overwhelmed by designing digital content for your class? Join us as we explore 12 time-saving strategies in Canva, the go-to tool for educators who want to create stunning design materials with ease. Our session will overview remixing templates, Canva’s AI assistant tools, Magic shortcuts, and more. This session will give you ideas for maximizing your time. So, don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Canva's time-saving features while taking your design skills to the next level!

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Coleman Brown

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

1:00pm EDT

62 Student Wellness Matters: Incorporating Health & Wellness in Your Classes

Students are faced with making choices around their overall wellness every day. With EVERFI’s digital health and wellness curriculum, kids are taught that the choices they make and the habits they form now become the foundation for the lives they lead as adults. This session will highlight EVERFI’s FREE digital wellness resources surrounding topics like mental health awareness, vaping prevention, prescription drug safety, alcohol education, digital wellness & safety, and healthcare literacy. These lessons are available to all South Carolina educators at no cost. You will walk away with immediate access to EVERFI’s platform, directions on how to explore the digital lesson catalog, and implementation ideas to get students started. For the best experience, please bring a device!

Speakers

Rika Nishimura

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

Health Sciences

1:00pm EDT

112 "FUN"damentals of Computing

Learn how to take the Fundamentals of Computing Course to the next level with different projects and opportunities to expand students' knowledge using robots, unplugged activities, and more. These are activities guaranteed to pique your students' interest in the fundamentals of computing and keep them on their toes throughout the course.

Speakers

Benjamin Dusek

Education Associate - Computer Science Coach, South Carolina Department of Education

Benjamin is a former Computer Science / Business Education teacher with eight years of classroom experience at the middle and high school levels. He earned his masters of Instructional Technology from The University of North Carolina Charlotte. Before joining the South Carolina Department... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 102-A

Information Technology

1:00pm EDT

107 Overview of the 2023 SC CCR ELA Standards & CTE Connections

Get a general overview of the 2023 SC CCR ELA Standards and support documents, as well as an introduction to high-impact ELA standards to support CTE courses and educators. You will learn more about the new ELA Standards and how those standards connect to and impact your work.

Speakers

Kayce Prince-Harvey

Education Associate for Humanities and ELA Support, South Carolina Department of Education

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 203

Other

1:00pm EDT

177 5 Employment Basics Blunders and How to FIX Them!

Imagine your students losing their jobs because of being late, not completing their work promptly, or simply because they do not get along with a coworker. It happens! Now, let’s make sure it does not happen to YOUR students. Join us as we focus on 5 Employment Basics Blunders and how to fix them. During our interactive session, we will provide you with activities to use with your students to bring about positive changes in student behavior and help ensure they are college and career-ready. We will focus on case studies that provide hard numbers for soft skills. You will walk away with an action plan ready to engage your students and strengthen their employABILITY skills!

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 102-B

School Counselors, District CTE Directors

1:00pm EDT

83 SEL Starts with Us: Unlocking the Power of Mindful Leadership for Principals in Today's Educational Climate

Join us for an essential exploration into the transformative power of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness at the leadership level. Amidst the unprecedented challenges faced by schools post-pandemic, the well-being of our educational leaders has never been more crucial. This workshop is designed to equip educational leaders with innovative mindfulness techniques, SEL strategies, and leadership practices aimed at fostering self-care, resilience, and a thriving school environment. Lana Penley, a visionary in the field of education, guides participants through a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Drawing on her rich background as a former principal, current CEO, and esteemed author, Lana shares her compelling story of overcoming adversity through SEL, transforming her school and her life in the aftermath of a crisis, and finding renewed joy and purpose in her work. You will leave this session equipped with three practical, and effective strategies to support principal well-being.

Speakers

Lana Penley

Former School Principal, Current SEL Advocate, UnlockingSEL

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 104 A

School Principals, District CTE Directors

1:00pm EDT

178 Students to Makers

Makers are people who use tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and traditional tools to create something, either from scratch or by recycling something that already exists. Transform your classroom into a maker space on any budget! Maker concepts and problem-solving techniques can be utilized without specialized equipment. Leverage maker concepts and techniques to enhance the learning experience by providing hands-on, problem-solving-oriented activities. Take a look at some of the options you have for equipment and tools like 3D printers and cutters. Learn how to create a culture of making and doing in your classroom.

Speakers

Furman Fortner

Instructional Technology Specialist, SCETV

Furman Fortner is an instructional technology specialist for South Carolina Educational Television. Furman has produced educational material for SC students and teachers, the general public, first responders, healthcare professionals, and higher education for the entirety of his professional... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 202 C

STEM, Manufacturing

1:00pm EDT

232 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

This presentation will focus on the latest technology found on many automobiles on the road today.

Speakers

Keith Glasgow

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
McKinney Automotive Center, Greenville Technical College

Transportation

1:00pm EDT

212 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Mentoring Training - Direct 4

Speakers

Zoraida Wright Haigler

SCDE DIRECT Program Coordinator, Career and Technical Education Consortium of States (CTECS)

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 104-B

DIRECT Participants Only

1:00pm EDT

216 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Mentoring Training - Direct 2

Speakers

Zoraida Wright Haigler

SCDE DIRECT Program Coordinator, Career and Technical Education Consortium of States (CTECS)

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Santee Room

DIRECT Participants Only

1:00pm EDT

239 Curriculum Delivery Workshop

New instructor will have the opportunity to be evaluated by seasoned teachers to help them become more comfortable when delivering instructional materials to students.

Speakers

David Weaver

Auto Collision Instructor, Kershaw County School District

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
McKinney Automotive Center, Greenville Technical College

Transportation

1:00pm EDT

201 What's Perkin Cafe? Your CTE Grant Administration Open Office Opportunity

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Registriation Desk Hallway

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

1:30pm EDT

234 Having Fun Teaching Automotive Electricity

Speakers

jeff kaney

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
McKinney Automotive Center, Greenville Technical College

Transportation

2:15pm EDT

161 HTML Uncovered TAGS in Code.org Platform

Take a peek in the View Code Tab of various lessons in Unit 2 Web Development in Code.org to see the code that is being used in the platform but NOT in the lessons. HTML is used to structure the World Wide Web. CSS is used to bring style to that to that page.

Speakers

Kevin L Little

CS Regional Coach, SC Department of Education

I have served as a Technology Integration Specialist and Teacher for at least 19. I began this journey in computer science over 7 years ago with Google CS First. Having a growth mindset “I believe we can learn anything.” I look forward to working with those in the Carolinas.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 202 - B

2:15pm EDT

179 Advanced Canva Tips

Take a look at the advanced features that Canva offers and learn how to use them in the classroom. From tips and tricks from a pro designer to AI integration and third-party apps, Canva has some surprising and powerful features included. This course is an advanced demo and requires educators to follow along. Learn about Canva integrations and how you can leverage them in your classroom and how to understand Canva AI tools.

Speakers

Furman Fortner

Instructional Technology Specialist, SCETV

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 202 C

AV & Communications, Marketing

2:15pm EDT

12 Bringing Structure and Sequence to CTE Programs in Traditional and Program Schools

Come for a review of course sequencing documents including program outlines, methodology, credentials, skills, and career/WBL-related opportunities. Learn about the process behind building each document, the collaboration between the stakeholders, and the commitment that is required to build quality CTE programs that are focused on college and career readiness.

Speakers

Elisha Caudill

Coordinator - Career Technology Education, Horry County Schools

I am the Coordinator of Career Technology Education for Horry County Schools. Through my role, I work directly with classroom teachers on standards/curriculum as well as work alongside our Work-Based Learning Specialist to develop opportunities for our students across our district... Read More →

Amanda Van Natta

WBL coordinator, Horry County Schools

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 102-A

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

2:15pm EDT

158 How to Meet the South Carolina Standard for Financial Literacy

South Carolina passed legislation to teach financial education to high school students. The W!se Financial Literacy Certification program is aligned with the standard. Students begin by taking an optional pretest, are taught the curriculum, prepare for the post-test with the practice test, and take the post-test. Those who pass receive the Certificate of Financial Literacy.

Speakers

Dario Stipisic

Senior Program Director, W!se

A visionary leader, innovative strategist, and passionate education advocate, Dario has been delivering transformative initiatives that fundamentally enable inclusive, equitable, quality education and lifelong learning for all. Since 2012, Dario has had a successful career in the... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training

2:15pm EDT

48 #EDUgraphics: 10 Graphic Design Tips for the Busy Educator

Our students are hooked by high-quality and engaging digital content daily. But how can we, as educators, harness the power of good design when creating activities and resources for our classrooms? Let's explore ten graphic design tips that will boost any busy educator’s abilities when it comes to classroom content creation!

Speakers

Shane Peek

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Sela Estelle

Elementary Teacher, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training, Marketing

2:15pm EDT

116 Using YouTube and Canva to build your Career Development Facilitator Brand

Are you looking for easy ways to help students and families connect with you and learn about Career Development? Do you want to create a Career Resource that is available to your families 24/7/365? If yes, then this is the presentation for you! Come learn how to use a few resources to increase knowledge about your services and help your students!

Speakers

Edward J Young

Career Development Facilitator, Fort Mill High School

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 103

Human Services, Career Counselors

2:15pm EDT

15 Don't Drop The Ball: Remember Your Purpose

An interactive session to engage all educators on their importance and impact on students. One of the primary goals of educators is to ensure student success by teaching students where they are. In this session, we will discuss solutions to counteract teaching fatigue and burnout such as self-care, understanding learning styles and adapting to them in the classroom, practicing student empathy, and continuing professional development. Applying these simple principles will help prevent you from dropping the ball as an educator.

Speakers

Dr. Renee Bell-Patty

Kimberly Brantley

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 104 A

Human Services, Career Counselors

2:15pm EDT

52 Immersive Computer Science Education with ‘Coding in Minecraft’

Do you want to teach coding in a game-based environment but are not a gaming or coding expert? In this session, you will learn how ‘Coding in Minecraft’ creates a student-led, highly engaging learning experience where the educator becomes the facilitator and the students lead their own learning to learn how to code in Blocks, JavaScript, or Python. In addition, they can earn a credential through our Capstone Credential Exam. See how our immersive curriculum and credential pathway has all the resources you need to teach your students how to code, all at NO COST to South Carolina schools.

Speakers

Jennifer Brown

Product Manager, Prodigy Learning

Prodigy Learning is an award-winning global EdTech business, providing innovative online platforms that empower learners to develop and prove their skills. These solutions range from skills assessments in education through to job-ready digital skills credentials.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

Information Technology, STEM

2:15pm EDT

150 Creating Out-of-the Box Partnerships: Awareness and Skills for SC Students through SC Future Makers, SC Arts Commission, and Pearson.

No matter what students are interested in pursuing, there are opportunities right here in SC where they can "Make It In SC". Bringing awareness to and identifying the skills needed across various occupations within various industries can help better match students and businesses. Better understand the types of skills students need to be successful in the workplace.

Speakers

Elisabeth Kovacs

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 102-B

STEM

2:15pm EDT

172 Personal Finance Track: JA Finance Park® Mobile

For those on the Personal Finance Track, JA Finance Park® is an immersive mobile facility where students will develop and stick to a personal budget via an innovative digital simulation that takes them on a journey from their teen years through retirement. This session will walk you through the features and benefits of JA Finance Park®, share data from how this program has benefitted students in other states, and help you get this impactful program into your school.

Speakers

Bette Bronson

VP of Education, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina

I look forward to meeting you during the SC Business Summit! Attendees will be introduced to JA's Program that aligns with the state standards that have been put in place for the half unit Personal Finance credit for high school students. The program has fun, fully designed lesson... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 202-A

Finance

3:30pm EDT

86 Integration and Collaboration of Curriculum

Take home ideas of how to integrate standards from ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Math into their course standards. There will be details and discussion on the profile of the SC graduate, high-quality programs focused on in career courses, the purpose and role of curriculum integration, curriculum elements, and at least three examples of how to integrate the subjects into business, finance, and marketing courses. There will also be opportunities to share your ideas from experiences of integration, and time for you to ask for help with ideas/topics you have found a struggle in your classroom.

Speakers

Heather Gregory

Business Education, Union County Career and Technology Center

About to start my 5th year teaching and went through PACE to obtain my teacher’s certificate. Work history in Finance and Insurance.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

Business

3:30pm EDT

159 Google Tips, Tricks, and Extensions

An up-to-date look at how to simplify your life using new features, awesome extensions, and a few tricks of the trade using Google and Google Classroom. From simplifying grade transfers from Google to PowerSchool or gamification sites to PowerSchool, see how you can make gamification not only fun but practical. Simplifying searches to inserting editable blanks into Google Docs will get you on your way to saving time and increasing collaboration. This presentation is for anyone who uses Google in the classroom.

Speakers

Michelle Martin

Lisa Faris

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 102-C

Education & Training

3:30pm EDT

217 Do you C.A.R.E about your students?

This presentation will explain how some teachers in today’s society perceive students from different walks of life and ways personal biases may impede the educational process for more students than we want to believe. You will also learn how to make necessary changes to grow as an educator and become a great teacher. Finally, you will have access to strategies that will help any educator demonstrate consistency with standard operating procedures, and analyze data to assist with professional growth. I once heard you must first know your students in order to educate them. That is true, however, I say, you must truly C.A.R.E. about your students in order to educate them and make a positive impact on their lives.

Speakers

Cleve Pilot

Director of Career and Technical Education, Fairfield County Schools

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, CTE Center Directors

3:30pm EDT

140 Family and Consumer Sciences: Middle and High School

This is an interactive workshop designed for Middle and High School Family and Consumer Sciences programs. SCDE updates will be provided and participants will have opportunities to share experiences, celebrations, concerns, and strategies to sustain, improve, and continue moving forward. Participants will have an opportunity to network and share resources.

Speakers

Eleanor R. Glover Gladney

Education Associate, SC Department of Education

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 201

Family and Consumer Science, Education & Training

3:30pm EDT

189 Documents and More: Where and How to Access Them

This session will help all become familiar with the CTE documents that are used to assist students, teachers, staff and directors. You will be able to locate the documents and links for easy access. The Student Reporting Procedures Guide, Industry Credential and Certification Application, Innovative and Renewal Applications will also be featured.

Speakers

Murline S Ingram

Education Associate, SCDE

My name is Murline Ingram and I am an Education Associate in the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE). I have been employed with the SCDE for approximately eight years. Some of my major duties include the responsibility of documents such as the Student Reporting Procedures... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 102-B

School Counselors, Career Counselors

3:30pm EDT

192 As part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, the OCCU-Find is a catalog of careers with job-related information all geared toward helping students identify satisfying occupations.

The ASVAB assesses a student's ability to learn new skills and is a predictor of success in training and education programs regardless of post-secondary intention. Beyond a "Career Readiness" indicator, the ASVAB enables students to access the Career Exploration Portal (CEP). Armed with an understanding of their skills, interests, and work values, students can explore careers, which coincide with their unique profile. As part of the Career Exploration Program, the OCCU-Find is a catalog of careers with job-related information all geared toward helping students identify satisfying occupations. Careers include multiple pathways to gain career field entry, from college or work-based learning options to Military or Federal Government positions, so students can evaluate their options. Once students have identified careers they are interested in pursuing, they work with their School Counselor to use these tools to plan their future.

Speakers

Scott Burgess

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 102-A

School Counselors, Career Counselors

3:30pm EDT

243 Wired for Success: Unpacking EV Components, Systems, and Safety

In this hands-on learning session, automotive educators will gain a comprehensive overview of electric vehicle (EV) components and configuration. From batteries and motors to charging systems and controllers, participants will learn how EVs differ from traditional vehicles and learn tips to effectively teach this content to students. Additionally, the session will cover safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) specifically for working on EVs. Educators will learn the importance of proper tooling and procedures to mitigate risks associated with EV maintenance and repair. By the end of the session, attendees will have the knowledge and resources to begin incorporating EV curriculum and equipment into their classrooms and shops, preparing their students for the future of automotive technology.

Speakers

Baily Soto

Curriculum Specialist, Legacy EV

Baily is an undeniable trailblazer in the development of electrification education programs. As a Curriculum Specialist at Legacy EV and with a decade of experience in education, she is a passionate champion for creating future leaders and technicians in the EV industry. She has been... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 104 A

STEM