International Technology Education Association - Council for Supervisors Conference Program

2010 ITEA Conference Schedule– Charlotte, North Carolina

2010 CS Conference Theme: “Green Leadership – Our Legacy for the Future”

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Wednesday, March 17

3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

ITEA\CS Steering Committee Meeting

6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

President’s Reception
All members of ITEA\CS are welcome to gather, socialize, and network with each other as we kick-off the conference program.

7:00 to 8:00 p.m

State Supervisors’ Meeting
This is a meeting for State level supervisors to share common concerns. If you are a State supervisor, please plan to attend.

Thursday, March 18

7:00 to 8:45 a.m.

CS Breakfast & Business Meeting –
A gathering to conduct the annual business of the Council, present our Awards, and install the officers for the upcoming year. The cost of the meal is included in the CS Forum fee.

9:00 to 10:45 a.m.

ITEA General Session

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Workshop Session #1 – Focus: Developing 21st Century Skills – Leadership
Workshop Title: Growing Leaders for the 21st Century
Presenters: Peter Andrews – TSA President, George Lavelle – TECA President, and John R. Brown, DTE – ITEA-CS President

Description: Presidents will discuss the leadership building opportunities available for use in school programs and the implications for the future of our profession.
A group interactive discussion with the presenters will follow regarding the vertical coordination of each group’s activities.

12:00 to 1:20 p.m.

ITEA-CS Luncheon – At local restaurant (Sponsored by Harvey Dean, PITSCO)
The meal is included in the CS Forum – Sign-up for the CS Forum when you register for the conference.

1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Workshop Session #2 – Focus: Designing the Green Environment
Workshop Title: How Green Are Your Schools?
Presenter: John Reed – Construction Project Manager, Brandywine School District

Description: Discussion of an “accidentally green” construction project and the implications for LEED (Leadership in Engineering & Environmental Design) certified facility planning for the 21st century. Mr. Reed will discuss the things every local leader should consider and communicate to construction engineers when planning a new or renovated facility.

2:30 to 3:20 p.m.

Workshop Session #3 – Focus: Developing 21st Century Skills
Workshop Title: Understanding and Growing Organizational Culture
Presenter: Judy Hawthorn, 2004 President, Technology Ed. Assoc. of PA
Technology Education Dept. Chair, Cedar Cliff High School
Past President - Technology Education Association of PA Leadership Council

Description: Why is ‘simply surviving’ not a growth strategy for an organization or it’s leaders? A successful organization requires an understanding of how subgroups function through the development of communications and assessment, assisting in the development of leadership strategies for ongoing improvement, and supporting symbiotic relationships among the various groups. There will be references to successful models of volunteer organizations.

3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

TECA/CS Job Fair –.
This will be a time for prospective candidates and employers to interact in mini-interviews. Teachers and future teachers looking for employment should bring their résumés and dress to impress. All participants are welcome to stay for the roundtable reception immediately following this session.

4:15 to 5:30 p.m.

CS Roundtable Reception – [Partial funding from Project Lead the Way]
All workshop presenters from the day will be present for an informal question and discussion session. This is a chance to exchange ideas and network with a broad spectrum of ITEA professionals.

Friday, March 19

4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Steering Committee Meeting –
Members of ITEA\CS will meet to discuss committee work and plan for next year’s conference program.

Saturday, March 20

9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Post-conference Steering Committee Meeting –
Breakfast to be arranged by CS at conference (not part of package)
Preliminary planning for the 2011 conference