Education and Business Summit 2023: Full Schedule

1:15pm EDT

93. Introduction to Coding: Learning Blade Resource Supporting Middle School Computer Science Education

Are you looking for ways to introduce coding to your middle school students? Explore the Intro to Coding resource in Learning Blade with a South Carolina teacher using the course to support their computer science instruction. The course was designed to provide an easy way to introduce middle school students to coding and contains 20-hours of online and offline student learning including robust teacher lesson plans. Online lessons include topics such as the role of computers in society, concepts of basic algorithms, text-based code elements including statements, variables, and comments, and many more. Educators will leave this session with the knowledge to implement Intro to Coding with students on and offline. The session includes active discussion, a live demo of the resource, as well as a review of how teachers across the state helped their students learn about high-demand STEM, CTE, and Computer Science careers.

Speakers

Jennifer Gregory

State Manager, Learning Blade

Jennie Gregory is the Idaho state manager for Learning Blade focusing on district and school-wide implementation strategies. She attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, earning dual bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Secondary Mathematics Education. She is a former... Read More →

Mary Shaw

Monday June 26, 2023 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
201

STEM, Information Technology

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2:30pm EDT

94. Learning Blade: Ready-To-Use Lessons for Middle School Career Exposure in STEM, CTE, and Computer Science

The SC Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education provides SC schools FREE access to Learning Blade. We feel passionate about increasing student awareness of what it means to be in the STEM/CS/CTE field and broadening student understanding of the careers available to them. Learning Blade resources have proven to increase student interest in high-demand careers while reinforcing academic standards in grades 5-9. Students can use over 400 online lessons in human-centered "Missions" or stories to explore exciting careers. Educators will leave this session with the knowledge to implement Learning Blade with students on and offline. The session includes active participation, a live demo of the resource, as well as a discussion on best practices for classroom lesson integration.

Speakers

Jennifer Gregory

State Manager, Learning Blade

Monday June 26, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
201

STEM, Career Counselors

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3:45pm EDT

157. Using What You Have to Get What You Want: How to Build a Career Program That Works

Learn how to use free or low-cost computer programs and technology you already have to build a well-rounded career program that works. Learn innovative ways to bolster your program by getting in the classroom, partnering with teachers and other school staff, branding your program, and catching your students' attention. These solutions are appropriate for all educational levels and will prepare your students for college and career readiness.

Speakers

Tfifany Palmer

Tfifany Moore Palmer resides in Aiken, SC where she is a wife and proud mother of two beautiful daughters. She has served in Aiken County Schools as a Career Specialist and Dance Teacher for over 15 years. Tfifany loves serving her community as a member of the City of Aiken Arts Commission... Read More →

Monday June 26, 2023 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
201

Career Counselors, Regional Career Specialists

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9:15am EDT

226. Effective Leadership Practices for New CTE Leaders

This session will assist new CTE leaders as they lead and support teachers, counselors, and the school community. The session is designed for new leaders transitioning from business and industry, the classroom or leadership role in another content area. It addresses various aspects of CTE leadership including what it means to support the development of a high-performing culture in classrooms and across the school, the importance of vision for success, implementing career pathways, and managing resources.

Speakers

Southern Regional Education Board

Senior Vice President, Southern Regional Education Board

Dale Winkler was named vice president of school improvement in April 2018. He joined the Southern Regional Education Board in 2015 as special assistant to the senior vice president of the organization’s school improvement team, where he brings more than 19 years of experience working... Read More →

SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR CAREER PATHWAYS Science docx

SREB Career and Technical Education PIPs pdf

Effective CTE Leadership Practices 06 27 2023 pptx

Tuesday June 27, 2023 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
201

Career Center Directors, Superintendents

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10:30am EDT

65. Virtual Resources to Support South Carolina's New Personal Finance Course

Presenters will showcase resources available in the SC Instruction Hub and via VirtualSC that support the new Personal Finance course standards. The offices of Career and Technical Education and Virtual Education have collaborated to provide curated resources and full virtual courses that can help students meet this new graduation requirement.

Speakers

Dana J Depew

Education Associate, Office of Career and Technical Education, SCDE

Dana Depew, is the Education Associate for the Business Management and Administration, Finance, and Marketing clusters and programs in the state of South Carolina. Dana also facilitates CTE technical skills assessments as well as all CTE course standards' creations and revisions... Read More →

Deirdre R Edwards

VirtualSC, VirtualSC

I am the Curriculum Team Leader at VirtualSC. My team creates ,revises, and maintains all of the master courses at VirtualSC. I am interested in best practices in online course design, writing well for students and creating engagement in the asynchronous online environment.

Virtual Resources to Support SC's New Personal Finance Course pptx

Tuesday June 27, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
201

Business, School Counselors | Marketing & Finance, School Counselors

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11:45am EDT

124. A Mission Reset: The Challenge of Launching the S.C. Governor's School For Agriculture and Reclaiming a 225-Year-Old Vision

In May 2022, the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture recognized its first graduating class after an arduous journey to revive and reshape the mission of the former John de la Howe School. During the past three years, the state's third Governor's School, and the only residential high school in the nation dedicated to agricultural education, has seen its enrollment more than triple, and today the student population on this 1,310-acre campus is made up of the future leaders in the Palmetto State's largest industry. In this presentation, agency president Tim Keown and principal Greg Thompson will explore the challenge of transforming the Governor's School for Agriculture into a 21st century center for career and technical education built on the foundation of an ambitious vision cast by one man in 1797. Here, modern CTE meets the timeless, essential nature of farming in South Carolina.

Speakers

Gregory Thompson

Tim Keown

President, SC Governor’s School for Agriculture

The SC Governor’s School for Agriculture at the historic John de la Howe campus is the only residential high school that is focused on agricultural education in the country. We are located in rural McCormick County on a sprawling 1310 acre campus.

Tuesday June 27, 2023 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
201

Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents

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2:00pm EDT

172. Student Wellness Matters: Incorporating Health and Wellness Into Your Career Readiness Lessons

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 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 and safety, and healthcare literacy. These lessons are available to all South Carolina educators at no cost. Attendees 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 best experience, please bring a device! Links referenced in presentation can be found here: https://linktr.ee/everfijess

Speakers

EVERFI

Lead, District Success, EverFi from Blackbaud

At EVERFI, we’re committed to giving everyone access to the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions, to go through life more confidently, and to be better versions of themselves. Our community engagement operating system and the partnerships that support it help... Read More →

Quick Start Guide for New Educators (1) pdf

Educator SSO Quick Start Guide New Users pdf

EBS Student Wellness Matters Conference Session 6.27.23 pdf

Tuesday June 27, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
201

Health Sciences, Family & Consumer Sciences

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3:15pm EDT

198. Transportation & Logistics: Job Opportunities with Averitt Express

Learn about the various careers in the fast-growing Transportation Industry from Loading & Planning, Dispatching, Shipping/Receiving, Warehousing and Intermodal & International to Administrative, Sales, Mechanics & Drivers. Also learn more about Averitt Express, a leading transportation provider in the industry, and how a future with us could start right out of High School and what it would look like.

Speakers

Alison Vanstory

Tuesday June 27, 2023 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
201

Transportation, Career Counselors | Distribution and Logistics, Career Counselors

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4:30pm EDT

68. CTE Monitoring: Expectations for a Successful Review Process

Be informed of updates and gather insight on the three-tier Local Educational Agency (LEA) monitoring process for school districts and/or multi-district career centers (entities) for Perkins Five. The Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services (OCTE & STS) monitoring review assures compliance with federal/state grant requirements for recipients of Perkins, EIA, and Work-Based Learning Funds, as they relate 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).

CTE Advisory Council pdf

CTE Checklist 22 23 pdf

FY23 Perkins Guidelines pdf

LEA Monitoring EBS 2023 (1) pdf

Tuesday June 27, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
201

Career Center Directors, District CTE Directors

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9:15am EDT

146. How to Align Digital Skills Course Outcomes to Industry Expectations

Digital transformation has rapidly changed today's professional landscape. Skills in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe, and digital literacy have become baseline requirements for many popular job roles. In light of this change, it is important to ensure your students' digital skills are aligned with those expected by industry. Join us as we discuss the impact of digital transformation on industry expectations and learn how to validate your students’ digital skills for future success and increased employability. Emphasis will be placed on identifying skill gaps within industry, the importance of digital skills for employment, and how proficiency-based credentialing allows you to certify all your students at their individual skill level. You will leave the session with a better understanding of how to adapt curriculum to ensure students are better prepared to enter the workforce.

Speakers

Melissa Murphy

Regional Sales Manager, Tosa Certifications

Tosa Certifications Presentation PDF SC EBS June 2023 pdf

Wednesday June 28, 2023 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
201

Education & Training, School Principals

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10:30am EDT

136. What Educators Need to Know About Digital Accessibility in the Classroom

Now that we are all digital learners the issues that your students and parent/guardians who use assistive technology devices encounter in attempting to access basic information on your class or school website is even more critical. It could be reading announcements that have not been properly formatted to accommodate the Zoom feature or bad use of font/color that make it difficult for those who are colorblind. This session will define digital accessibility and help teachers learn what to do to make their online content accessible. Ms. Leach taught Special Education in public and private schools for eight years and helped implement Universal Design for Learning at the college level. Her professional knowledge of design principles for digital accessibility makes her an excellent resource for teachers trying to improve their delivery of online content.

Speakers

Courtney Leach

District Accessibility Coordinator, SC Department of Education

Courtney Leach taught Special Education in public and private schools for eight years. She helped implement Universal Design for Learning at the college level and her professional knowledge of design principles for digital accessibility makes her an excellent resource for teachers... Read More →

Sean Osborne

Digital Accessibility Website Analyst, South Carolina Department of Education

Sean Osborne currently has several years of experience supporting South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) efforts to improve digital accessibility at the agency and district office levels. In addition, he now leads a pilot project for the SCDE called the Digital Accessibility... Read More →

What Educators Need to Know About Digital Accessibility pptx

Wednesday June 28, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
201

STEM, Education & Training

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11:45am EDT

107. Creating Accessible Multimedia Presentations: It Looks Pretty, But I Can't Hear It

61 million adults in the U.S. live with a disability. Who do your students live with? Most of us are now comfortable with teaching online and creating learning content for our students that will be posted online, and we work hard to make content attractive and engaging. Are you also checking to ensure that it is accessible? Can they find it on your website? Can they see it on their smartphones? Can they read and make sense of the captions? Join Lydia Hutto, Staff Technology Trainer at the South Carolina Department of Education in this session for a closer look at what we can all do to ensure that our multimedia presentations are accessible to everyone who surfs the Internet, including users of assistive technology.

Speakers

Courtney Leach

District Accessibility Coordinator, SC Department of Education

Lydia Hutto

Training Coordinator/Staff Technology Trainer, South Carolina Department of Education

Lydia Hutto manages the professional learning program at the South Carolina Department of Education. She has a master's degree in instructional design and technology, and over 20 years of teaching experience. She joined the SCDE in 2016 as staff technical trainer and has delivered... Read More →

Wednesday June 28, 2023 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
201

Education & Training, Information Technology

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3:30pm EDT

129. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and CTE (Part 1)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can negatively impact student abilities to perform well within social, academic, and work-based settings. This first session provides foundational information on ACEs and what it means to you as educators. We will discuss ways to recognize possible trauma related behaviors and identify protective factors that can be incorporated in the CTE environment. Participants will acquire base knowledge on Adverse Childhood Experiences; discuss ways to counter the impact of ACE among children; and identify ways to better support students who have experienced trauma.

Speakers

Tonetta Lotasha Killens

Education Associate, SCDE OSES

Dr. Killens has over 18 years in education after over a decade long career in Computer Science. My educational experience included secondary, community college and on the university level both teaching and administration.

Cheryl Fitts

Communication Engagement Associate, SCDE Office of Special Education Services

Experienced special educator with a drive to create open communication between school, student and family, Cheryl's work undergirds all areas of education. As a local and state employee her focus is set on improving outcomes for all students. Skilled in Communication, Educator/Parent... Read More →

Addressing ACEs & CTE Part 1 (1) pdf

ACE & PCE Questionnaire docx

ACEs & CTE I Pre work docx

ACE, CTE & Students w Disabilities Pre Work docx

Wednesday June 28, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
201

Education & Training, Career Center Directors

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4:45pm EDT

128. Addressing ACEs and Serving Students with Disabilities in CTE (Part 2)

This second session provides a brief overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and offers easy to implement classroom strategies with a focus on social emotional learning and best practices for students with special disabilities. We will discuss what you can do as educators to reduce the effect of childhood adversity and improve the academic outcomes for your career and technology education students. Participants will build upon base knowledge on Adverse Childhood Experiences; identify strategies to address instructional and behavioral challenges; and discuss ways to better support students with disabilities within the CTE setting.

Speakers

Tonetta Lotasha Killens

Education Associate, SCDE OSES

Cheryl Fitts

Communication Engagement Associate, SCDE Office of Special Education Services

Addressing ACEs & CTE Part2 pdf

ACE & PCE Questionnaire docx

ACE, CTE & Students w Disabilities Pre Work docx

Wednesday June 28, 2023 4:45pm - 5:45pm EDT
201

Education & Training, District CTE Directors

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9:15am EDT

205. Cultivating Creative Collaboration: The Pendleton Regional Meeting

This session will bring together educational leaders, community stakeholders, state agency partners, and business/industry representatives to create a space for all participants to learn about the vast array of regional opportunities, partnerships, and resources available to culminate student career readiness to meet workforce demand. This session is specific to the Pendleton Region.

Speakers

Jennifer Woody

Pendleton Regional Career Specialist, SC Department of Education & TCTC

Ms. Jennifer Woody is the Regional Career Specialist for Anderson, Oconee, & Pickens in South Carolina. As a Regional Career Specialist, Jennifer aims to support career ready initiatives for all students. Her goal is to connect you to business and industry partners within the region... Read More →

Pendleton Region Workforce Contacts pdf

EBS Presentation Pendleton pdf

Thursday June 29, 2023 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
201

Career Counselors, School Counselors

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10:30am EDT

265. Maritime: The Industry with Jobs for Every Student

A discussion about the Maritime Industry, The impact it has on the State of SC economy and how so many jobs are created by this industry and most do not require college degrees. The Supply Chain industry is critical to our economy. The education system is critical to prepare our future employees. It is a diverse industry that creates opportunities for everyone

Speakers

Greg Heard

Thursday June 29, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
201

Career Counselors, STEM

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