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National Career Pathways

Network Annual Conference

October 5–7, 2016 Indianapolis, IN

All events at the JW Marriott Indy

www.ncpn.info

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Building Your Career Pathways SYSTEM

Tuesday, October 4

4:00–7:00 p.m. Registration for Preconference Workshops

Wednesday, October 5

7:00–10:00 a.m. Registration for Preconference Workshops 9:00 a.m.–Noon Half-day Workshops Noon–1:00 p.m. Preconference Lunch (for those attending two half-days or a

full-day workshop) 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Full-day Workshops (include lunch) 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Registration for General Conference 1:30–4:30 p.m. Half-day Workshops

Thursday, October 6

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration for General Conference 7:45–9:15 a.m. Coffee with the Exhibitors 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open 8:15–9:15 a.m. State Meetings or View Exhibits 9:30–10:45 a.m. Opening General Session 11:00–11:45 a.m. Breakout 1 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Box Lunch / Exhibits1:15–2:00 p.m. Breakout 2 2:15–3:00 p.m. Breakout 3 3:00–3:30 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall 3:30–4:15 p.m. Breakout 4 4:20–5:15 p.m. Special Session

Friday, October 7

7:30 a.m.–Noon Registration for General Conference 7:30 a.m.–Noon Exhibits Open 7:30–8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall (all attendees) 8:15–9:00 a.m. Breakout 5 9:15–10:00 a.m. Breakout 6 10:00–10:30 a.m. Beverage Break / Visit Exhibits 10:30–11:15 a.m. Breakout 7 11:30 a.m.–12:40 p.m. NCPN Members Luncheon and Awards 12:45–1:30 p.m. Breakout 8 1:45–2:30 p.m. Breakout 9 2:45–3:45 p.m. Closing Session/Grand Prize Drawing (Drop your name tag in

hopper as you enter.)

Breakouts include 45-minute presentations.

Indy 2016

NCPN is a membership organization for educators and employers involved in the advancement of Career Pathways, CTE, and related education reform initiatives. NCPN assists its members in planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving secondary and postsecondary

transition programs. NCPN provides information, support, and resources on Career Pathways, Adult Career Pathways, Programs of Study, Career and Technical Education, Teaching and Learning, and Career Guidance. Career Pathways/Programs of Study • Adult Career Pathways

Career and Technical Education • Common Core • Common Technical

Core • Teaching and Learning • Career Guidance

2016 NCPN CONFERENCEOctober 5–7 (Wed–Fri)

JW Marriott Indy Indianapolis, Indiana

For more information, visit

www.ncpn.info

National Career Pathways Network

Mini-StrandNSF’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) ProgramThrough the National Science Foundation, the federal government supports ATE projects and centers that promote excellence in curriculum development and professional development in advanced technology areas. Attendees will learn how secondary-postsecondary-business partnerships are created and maintained and discover how to participate in the NSF ATE program.

Morning (9:00 a.m.–Noon)Employer-Education PartnershipsThis workshop will explore the elements required to build a local strategy toward prosperity for both businesses and students. For employers, community college administrators, workforce development personnel, and CTE directors. Mark Turner, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA; Richard Hinckley, CORD, Waco, TX

Are You Certified? Industry Certifications and CredentialingGain a renewed sense of where and how industry credentialing fits into your educational institution’s plans. Jeraline M. Marsh, School District of Palm Beach County, FL; John Foster, NOCTI, Big Rapids, MI; Marilyn Barger, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center for Excellence, Tampa, FL

How Do Perkins and Adult Education Fit Into the WIOA Puzzle? This session will cover the promulgation of 2016 regulations by the U.S. Dept of Ed and U.S. Dept of Labor governing programs under the WIOA. Perkins and the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act are integral parts of the WIOA roll-out. Learn how these pieces fit together. Michael Brustein, Brustein & Manasevit, Washington, DC

Blended Learning: Building Technology-Infused Lessons Blended learning, a hybridization of online and face-to-face, has recently become popular. In this workshop, we will use technology to help instructors increase interaction in their classrooms. Jeannie Justice, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Afternoon (1:30–4:30 p.m.)Advancing Career Pathways for AdultsLearn how leaders from three states are engaging employers and community partners to build Career Pathways systems and industry-responsive programs. Marilyn Pitzulo, Marie Mackintosh, IN Dept of Workforce Development, Indianapolis, IN; Jamil Steele, IL Community College Board, Springfield, IL; Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, CO Dept of Ed, Denver, CO; Hope Cotner, CORD, Waco, TX

NCPN Leadership Development: Learning Today to LEAD Tomorrow This session will focus on innovative strategies for building personal and professional leadership among Career Pathways leaders. Topics: Accountability, change, coaching, conflict resolution, organizational culture, professionalism, strategic planning, and teamwork. Jeraline Johnson, School District of Palm Beach County, FL

Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship education is gaining ground. Learn what it means and how you can implement a program. Kelly Favory, Ball State Indianapolis Center, Indianapolis, IN; Sara Gutting, Adult Ed Consultant, Indianapolis, IN; Jacob Schpok, Lt. Governor’s Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Indianapolis, IN

Flipped Instruction: A Guide to Create, Collaborate, and EngageThis hands-on presentation will discuss practical uses for technology to help educators encourage student creativity and engagement in learning. Jeannie Justice, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Career Pathways Leadership Certification*This workshop empowers local and state personnel to implement Career Pathways and provide strategies, tools, and resources. Topics: Need for Career Pathways, employer engagement, program design and delivery, funding, academic achievement, data and evaluation, career planning, and professional development. Ann Westrich, WI Technical College System Office, Madison, WI

Indiana-Focused Career Pathways Leadership Certification*As above but with special emphasis on Indiana policies. Claudia Maness, CORD, Waco, TX

Ohio-Focused Career Pathways Leadership Certification*As above but with special emphasis on Ohio’s career advising policy and student success plans. Sandra Harwell, CORD, Waco, TX

Counseling in a Career Pathways SystemWhat do secondary, postsecondary, adult education, workforce development, and economic development have in common? They are all partners in preparing students and adults for sustainable careers through Career Pathways. Come learn how to involve these partners in enhancing your career counseling. Felicia Gray-Watson, NC Dept of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC

Supply Chain Management and LogisticsSupply chain management and logistics is an important career field in the U.S. and around the world. Attend this workshop to learn how schools and other organizations have established successful programs. Participate in an industry tour of a leading national distribution company. Fran Beauman, Transportation Careers, Springfield, IL

*Requirements for Career Pathways leadership certification (CPLC) include attending one CPLC workshop and at least seven sessions from the main conference program on Thursday and Friday.

Full-Day (9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

Preconference Workshops • Wed, Oct 5Lunch included if you attend a full-day or two half-day workshops, or the Employer-Education Partnerships workshop.

More at www.ncpn.info under “2016 Conference”

Other Featured Speakers

HOTELEXHIBIT HALLVisit the exhibit hall throughout the conference. Leading providers of Career Pathways and related products and services will be represented.

Indy 2016Dear Colleague:

It is time for us to move from Career Pathways programs to SYSTEM BUILDING! This year’s NCPN conference theme—Building Your Career Pathways SYSTEM—focuses on recognizing and understanding all the parts that form the complex system for Career Pathways.

The conference’s 1200+ attendees will consist of a broad cross-section of stakeholders comprising secondary and postsecondary educators, workforce development professionals, and employers.

We are excited to be hosting the conference in Indianapolis for the first time. Join us—and bring your family to enjoy the city’s many attractions.

Debbie Mills NCPN Director

Program StrandsProgram strands match the 10 components of the OCTAE

Framework for Career Pathways and the DOL Six Key Elements.

OCTAE Ten Components

(1) Legislation and Policies (2) Partnerships (3) Professional Development (4) Accountability and Evaluation Systems (5) College and Career Readiness Standards (6) Course Sequences (7) Credit Transfer Agreements (8) Guidance Counseling and Academic Advisement (9) Teaching and Learning Strategies (10) Technical Skills Assessments

DOL Six Key Elements

(1) Build Cross-Agency Partnerships; Clarify Roles (2) Identify Sector/Industry; Engage Employers (3) Design Education and Training Programs (4) Identify Funding Needs/Sources (5) Align Policies and Programs (6) Measure System Change and Performance

Felicia Gray-WatsonNC Dept of Public

Instruction, Raleigh, NC

Mark TurnerEmployee Development

Boeing, Seattle, WA

Jeraline JohnsonCTE Specialist

Palm Beach County, FL

Sharon Lee MillerOCTAE, US Dept of Ed,

Washington, DC (invited)

Robin UtzOCTAE, US Dept of Ed,

Michael BrusteinExpert on Perkins/WIOA

Washington, DC

All events held in the JW Marriott Indy. Indianapolis is serviced by the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), approx 14 miles east of the hotel.

JW Marriott Indy 10 S West Street Indianapolis, IN, 46204 317-860-5800 $174 Single/Double + 17% tax

Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 13

An inspiration to people everywhere, Lt. Col. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch overcame poverty, discrimination, and illiteracy to become the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field of the U.S. Army. Don’t miss her incredible inspiring story of “Living the Legacy.” Book selling/signing of her book, Journey to the Future, will follow her keynote.

Raised in Miami’s inner city, Barrington Irving beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world. He built a plane himself, made his historic flight, graduated magna cum laude from an aeronautical science program, and founded a dynamic educational nonprofit. Then he turned 28. His message: The keys to success are determination, hard work, and passion.

Barrington IrvingOpening Session

Thursday, Oct 6, 9:30–10:45

Lt. Col. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch

Closing Session Friday, Oct 7, 2:45–3:45

Keynotes