September 2007, from the Missouri Center for Career Education.
New and Upcoming with MCCE
Building Bridges Conference Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2007 Building Bridges Conference on November 11-13 at the Tan-Tar-A Resort. Keynote speakers for this year's conference are Dr. Gene Bottoms, Senior Vice-President for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), and Dr. Willard Daggett, President of the International Center for Leadership in Education.
Career Clusters Booklet Available
Additional copies of the Career Clusters booklet distributed at the MoACTE Summer Conference are available and will be distributed at upcoming events, including the Building Bridges Conference and the MSCA Fall Conference.
Gender Equity Lessons Posted
Recently posted to the MCCE website: A collection of about 30 sample lessons for elementary students on gender equity in careers.
New Modules for Exploring Career Clusters
Two modules were added to the Exploring Career Clusters curriculum over the summer: Health Science and Human Services. There are now modules for 8 of the 16 Career Clusters in the curriculum guide for a semester-long course focusing on career exploration through hands-on activities and career searches.
Exploring Career Clusters Featured at Conference
The Exploring Career Clusters curriculum guide developed by the Missouri Center for Career Education over the past three years will be featured at an upcoming TEAM Conference at the University of Central Missouri on October 13. Presentations will introduce the Exploring Career Clusters model, as well as an assessment tool for the curriculum developed by MCCE last year and implemented in cooperation with MissouriConnections.org. Dr. Mike Grelle, a nationally-recognized assessment specialist, will speak during the opening address and a concurrent session in the afternoon.
Blog Available for Mentoring Program
A new tool to help participants in the statewide career education mentoring program has been added: a mentoring blog. This blog will allow participants to post questions to a group of experienced educators or find information and announcements about the program in one place.
Headline Highlights
Facing the Future: Tech & Trends to Watch
CTE & the 21st-Century Skill Set
Trends in School Reform
News from Across Missouri
Managing Student Transitions
STEM Programs in the News
Top Links
1. Chair Pushes for NCLB Renewal to Reflect 21st-Century Skills
2. The College that Was Built to Teach
3. Defining Rigor in High School: A Framework & Assessment
4. Discussing the Future of CTE with OVAE Leader
5. Community College a Step from Illegal Immigrant to Brain Surgeon
Featured Lessons from the Web
Research Experience: Composites in Construction
In 2003, five South Carolina math and science teachers participated in a research activity related to the reinforcement of concrete. Through this project, the teachers created lesson plans and activities for their own classes based on their experiences.
Related News: Heat Brings Challenges for Construction Professional
New at the Library (Resources@MCCE)
1. The Tough Kid Tool Box
2. Hot Tips for Classroom Management
3. Student-Centered Learning
4. 201 Icebreakers, Group Mixers, Warm-Ups, Energizers and Playful Activities
5. Project-Based Learning
6. Academics & CTE at a Crossroads
7. A Roadmap for Recovery: Gene Bottoms on High Schools That Work
8. Designing Performance Assessments for Learning
9. Instructional Strategies: How to Teach for Rigor and Relevance
10. Career Clusters Awareness Activities for K-6
Facing the Future: Tech & Trends to Watch
Next-Generation Stress & Fatigue Tests Underway at NASA
Cognitive Sciences Aims for Computers that Anticipate Human Error
California Higher Ed Proposes Stem Cell Worker Program
For New Graduates, Green Jobs are Plentiful
Community College a Step from Illegal Immigrant to Brain Surgeon
CTE & the 21st-Century Skill Set
Discussing the Future of CTE with OVAE Leader
States, Business Cooperate to Target 21st-Century Skills
Chair Pushes for NCLB Renewal to Reflect 21st-Century Skills
Managing Student Transitions
Aligned Expectations?: College Placement Tests & K-12 Assessments
College Planning Packets Available from Missouri Higher Ed
Trends in School Reform
The College that Was Built to Teach
Defining Rigor in High School: A Framework & Assessment
Five Styles of Extra Help Programs for Students
OH: High School Grads Come with a Guarantee
NH: New State High School Model Centers on Students
News from Across Missouri
Missouri Universities an Out-of-State Bargain
Cape Girardeau Newspaper Honored for Children's Edition
Outdoor Classroom Connects Science, Math & Much More
Macon Entrepreneur Battles Offshoring in IT Industry
STEM Programs in the News
President Signs America COMPETES Act, Targeting STEM
Math & Science Partnerships Benefit Students
National High School Alliance STEM Information Center