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Join the CTE Steering Committee Collaborative:
Next Meeting:
Wednesday
March 7, 2012
3-5 p.m. at the SCCOE
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA
For information, contact: Alyssa Lynch 
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Third annual CTE Conference is another  success
More than 220 people attended the third annual CTE Conference at the Santa Clara County Office of Education in September. State Superintendent Tom Torlakson kicked off the event by embracing the CTENow message. Survey results confirmed that Torlakson and speaker William Symonds supported a message that "one size does not fit all students" and that the definition of college readiness must be broadened to prepare our young people for college and careers in the 21st century. Survey results show that 97 percent of attendees found the conference was effective in increasing their understanding of CTE. Ninety-three percent felt the conference increased their ability to be more effective in their role at work. View conference district awards, videos and pictures.
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CTE videos nominated for awards by  CreaTV
Two SCCOE videos about CTE have been nominated for four Creative Awards from CreaTV San Jose. "Head of the Class: Creating 21st Century Career Choices" was nominated for Best Director and Best Educator. "Career Technical Education: Culinary Careers" was nominated for Best Educator and Best Editor awards. The black-tie event will be held Jan. 7 at the historic California Theatre in downtown San Jose.
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February is National CTE Month 
Each year, Career Technical Education Month is celebrated nationwide throughout the month of February. Schools throughout the country hold several special events. Find CTE month videos, logos, events and social networks to help plan your CTE month. The goal is to bring awareness to the value of preparing students for 21st century careers and college. For CTE Month toolkits, templates and materials for your district, contact Alyssa_lynch@sccoe.org. CTE wall banners, lanyards, mouse pads, T-shirts and more are all a part of the official California CTENow product line available to show your support for CTE.
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South County ROP received ROCP Model  Programs and Practices award
For the second time, South County ROP has been recognized for their Model Practices for Program Accountability. Dr. David Matuszak accepted the award on Nov. 18 at the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers (CAROCP) board meeting in San Diego. A joint committee between CDE and the CAROCP was formed to assure the quality of ROCP practices in a variety of areas. One area is "program accountability."
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Noble Elementary School kicks off Career  Awareness Program
More than 80 students at Noble Elementary School in the Berryessa Union School District are participating in a year-long Career Awareness program. Fourth- and fifth-grade students completed a pre-assessment online survey to launch the program. Each month, students will be exposed to guest speakers providing information on skills needed to prepare for a variety of careers. Preview the Career Awareness Survey available for your site.
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Cupertino Middle School CTE project 
In late January, five Cupertino Middle School CTE teachers will begin a project that brings together CTE and core teachers to identify Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in CTE courses. That will be followed by CTE and Core teachers trading instructional practices that will enable the blended teaching of academics and project-based learning resulting in relevant and rigorous real world applications.
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CTE provides opportunities for college and career
Finding data on CTE programs has just gotten easier. The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium has begun posting data that supports college and career data, secondary student achievement, post-secondary placement, CTE achievement levels, CTE as a dropout prevention strategy and secondary and post-secondary enrollment by career field of study.
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Tabitha Kappler-Hurley named Santa Clara County CTE District Administrator of the Year
 The limelight is not new to Tabitha Kappler-Hurley from Santa Clara Unified School District. Last year, she was named Women of the Year by Assemblyman Paul Fong. This year, she was named Santa Clara County CTE District Administrator of the Year. Kappler-Hurley has been a champion for career exploration in the middle grades for the past four years by leading numerous activities and for always sharing her knowledge and materials with everyone.
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PowerProduction Software named Business Partner of the Year
 Paul Clatworthy, CTO of PowerProduction Software, was named Santa Clara County CTE Business Partner of the Year. He earned the honor by supporting the Arts, Media and Entertainment industry sector pathway in multiple ways. Clatworthy attended several advisory meetings, served in panel discussions, donated software and attended county-wide CTE steering committee meetings.
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Upcoming workshops and events at the SCCOE
Engaged in School and Career Ready
Learn to use free career and college exploration tools
Feb. 1
Freshman Transitions Assist eighth- and ninth-grade students transitioning to high school
Feb. 16
Speed Networking for all CTE Teachers
CTE teachers network with "like" teachers by industry sector
March 27
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