Education + Business Summit 2024: Full Schedule

10:00am EDT

221 Successful Strategies to Maximize Student Certification Achievement with Tosa

As an educator, you want to ensure the highest number of students in your classroom earn an industry-recognized certification. Join us as we dive into a variety of strategies designed to ensure the most students as possible achieve certification success. Emphasis will be placed on curriculum alignment, using formative and summative assessments for skill growth, and maximizing student learning outcomes with a detailed review of post-assessment skills reports. Attendees can expect to leave the session with a broader picture of all of the resources Tosa provides to ensure the highest number of students achieve certification.

Speakers

Melissa Murphy

Regional Sales Manager, Tosa Certifications

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 202 - B

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

1:15pm EDT

218 FREE Cybersecurity resources to build & support a Computer Science & Cybersecurity Pathway.

The University of North Georgia's Institute for Cyber Operations is on a mission to promote and support Cybersecurity Education.
Launch your students onto the pathway to becoming cybersecurity professionals with free curriculum resources, cybersecurity competitions, and scholarship opportunities.
This session is appropriate for current CS, Cybersecurity, and STEM Educators, as well as CTE Directors, Career Coaches, and Guidance Counselors.

Speakers

Autumn Sutton

Cyber Program Officer, Institute for Cyber Operations | Univ. of North Georgia

Autumn Sutton has transitioned into Higher Education after 14 years teaching STEM to High School & Middle School students. The former Teacher of the Year has taught AVTF, Robotics, and Computer Science, but her current mission is to encourage and support Cybersecurity Education in... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 202 - B

STEM, Career Counselors

2:30pm EDT

240 FINALLY- Pathway Progress Monitoring and Uniform Grading Policy Implementation that WORKS!

This session will demonstrate a program all schools will have access to in early 2025. Presenters are 1) SCDE School Counselor Liaison 2) Mesa employee.

Speakers

Anna R Duvall

Education Associate, South Carolina Department of Education

Anna Duvall is the School Counselor and Career Specialist Liaison for the South Carolina Department of Education. She also serves as the Student Transition Services team lead in the Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services.

Kristi Orange

Panorama

Kristi designs and leads professional development for educators across the country to refine and optimize MTSS systems, structures, and procedures ensuring all students receive the support they need to thrive. She has led and designed trainings for Iowa Department of Education, Durham... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 202 - B

School Counselors, Career Counselors

3:45pm EDT

247 Intro to NGPF: Implement Personal Finance with Ease!

Next Generation Personal Finance (NGPF) is an endowment-funded non-profit that provides curriculum and professional development at no cost to support teachers and districts with implementing personal finance education. This interactive session will introduce NGPF's FREE curriculum and resources, as well as provide a walkthrough of a sample lesson. This session is geared to attendees in the Personal Finance Track, but open for anyone to attend.

Speakers

William Joy

Lucy Beckham High School

Though born in New Jersey and raised in DC, Bill has lived, studied and worked all over the world.His undergraduate work was done in New Orleans at Tulane University. While there, Bill studied Japanese Management and took a semester at Sophia University in Tokyo. After working in... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 202 - B

10:15am EDT

184 Teaching Beyond the Textbook: Tools to Transform Your Classroom

Channel the power of AI teacher tools to differentiate lessons, projects, and creativity in your classroom. Take away tools, activities, and resources that can be modified for any classroom. Cathy Moore with Clemson Youth Learning Institute, and Rhonda Evatt, Health Science Teacher, Curriculum Developer, and National Speaker will set you up for success with students, cross-curricular projects, and variety for your classrooms.

Speakers

Rhonda Evatt

Health Science Instructor/ Author/ Curriculum Development/ PD / Keynote Speaker, Anderson Institute Of Technology Anderson District

Respiratory Therapist Health Science Instructor NCHSE Curriculum Enhancements Co-author Curriculum Design, Tech Coaching, Professional Development, Key Note Speaker, Trailblazer

Catherine Moore

Director of ThinkShops, Clemson University Youth Learning Institute- ThinkShops

Cathy Moore is the Director of ThinkShops for Clemson University Youth Learning Institute. Cathy has many years of experience developing curriculum, implementing best practices, and delivering training to schools, state agencies, and business organizations. She was a member of the... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 202 - B

STEM, District CTE Directors

11:30am EDT

128 Engagement: Transitioning from Content Regurgitation to Content Application

Join an engaging, kinesthetic workshop that dives into strategies for engagement in the classroom. Gain insight into "engagement tools" to add to your teacher toolbox to captivate learners with any subject content. Teacher tips will also be shared to help decrease prep time with different activities and expectations of a middle and high school CTE teacher through this presentation. Leave this session with strategies for engagement, formative assessment, and demonstration ideas.

Speakers

Maria Ausburn

Tuesday June 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 202 - B

Education & Training, Agriculture

1:30pm EDT

176 Preparing Students for SC's High-Growth, High-Wage Jobs

Learn about high-wage, high-growth jobs that drive SC's economy in aerospace, logistics, and technology and what employers are looking for in hiring for these jobs. Pathway Mapping will show the many ways students can achieve success in careers and college. We'll also go over the most recent TransformSC studies that detail how technology and durable skills are impacting our students, educators, and employers.

Speakers

Kim Christ

Director of Education and Workforce Innovation, SC Competes

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 202 - B

STEM, Career Counselors

2:45pm EDT

39 Class Website: #GlowUp

Most educators have an online platform or website through which they communicate with parents, post newsletters, or share pictures. But what if we turned that website into a hub of information and resources that could be used in the classroom and at home for students and parents? Join me as we discuss the importance of engaging design and give your class website a "glow-up." We'll be creating unique designs for your website theme through Canva, building pages on Google Sites, and adding unique resources for students. Because of the wealth of content included in this session, you should plan for a fun, fast-paced, hands-on approach to incorporating technology into everyday education.

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 202 - B

Education & Training, School Principals

4:00pm EDT

38 The Bookmarks Bar of an Elementary Teacher

Calling all my fellow teacher tech experts who just want more from a workshop! What about a “tech tool taste test”? In this session, we’ll work through my bookmarks bar and spend only a few minutes on each tool, explaining what it does and how I have found it to be useful in the classroom. Don’t expect any tutorials - we won’t have time! Hopefully, you’ll leave with an inspiring list of 30+ new tech tools to explore later.

Speakers

Sela Estelle

Elementary Teacher, Greenville County Schools (SC)

Tuesday June 25, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room 202 - B

Education & Training

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

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

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

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