Maine Virtual Career and Technical Education Conference
Please join us for our annual conference!Maine Virtual Career and Technical Education Conference
Friday, October 9- Friday9 Oct12:30 PM(GMT)Opening Speakers
We are proud to welcome the following speakers to begin the 2020 Career and Technical Education Conference:
Rob Callahan, President, Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education
Pender Makin, Commissioner of Education, Maine Department of Education
David Daigler, President, Maine Community College System
The 2020 CTE Teacher of the Year will also be announced.
Jason JuddExecutive DirectorEducate Maine
UTC Auditorium
David DaiglerPresidentMaine Community College System
Pender MakinCommissioner of EducationMaine Department of Education
Rob CallahanPresidentMaine Administrators of Career and Technical Education (MACTE)
- Friday9 Oct1:00 PM(GMT)Addressing Social Emotional Needs in the Time of Covid-19
This general session will be an opportunity for attendees – regardless of role or institution – to learn more about supporting students through this challenging time. For many of our students, their CTE Center is a place to find confidence, safety, and community; what they learn within our walls starts with skills but transcends all aspects of their world. Now that world looks very different and perhaps more challenging. Through the lens of social and emotional learning, our expert panelists will share experiences, strategies, and practices to help students navigate this current crisis and find places of stability and security.
Jason JuddExecutive DirectorEducate Maine
Kris CroteauStudent Services CoordinatorMid-Maine Technical CenterSarah HansonKristel ThyrringYouth Mental Health Programs DirectorNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine
Kellie BaileySocial Emotional Learning/Restorative Practice SpecialistMaine Department of Education
- Friday9 Oct2:00 PM(GMT)Morning Break
Grab another cup of coffee and settle in for a great morning of breakout sessions.
- Friday9 Oct2:10 PM(GMT)College Visits and the Application Process: What's New
Despite the pandemic, there is plenty of opportunity for students to visit campuses both in-person and virtually. Although much of the application process is similar to past years, there are important changes this year. In this session, attendees will hear from representatives from Thomas College, Kennebec Valley Community College, and University of Southern Maine about college visits, the application process, and how to connect virtually with campuses.
What Are You Going To Be When You Grow Up?“What are you going to be when you grow up?” That is a question that many students are asked and we can provide the pathway to the answers! Middle School Career and Technical Education and the Career and Life Ready standards of the Maine Learning Results can help students explore their options, learn pathways to their career interests and experiment with different career possibilities. The standards can be employed separately or woven together. This session will provide information on the standards and demonstrate a possible crosswalk for student achievement of both.
SkillsUSASkillsUSA has worked this summer to develop innovative educational resources and new professional development materials that support teachers and students regardless of where learning takes place — in the classroom and lab, at home or a hybrid of the two. We realize that teachers are more successful and students are more engaged when provided with rich content and meaningful experiences. We also know that students and teachers value consistency and need greater support than ever before.
- Friday9 Oct2:50 PM(GMT)Stretch Break
Take a few minutes to stretch and get ready for the next breakout session.
- Friday9 Oct3:00 PM(GMT)Completing the FAFSA in the time of COVID-19
The 2021-2022 FAFSA is available on October 1. In this session we’ll share what is new with the FAFSA and address questions that are likely to arise due to the financial impact of COVID-19. We’ll also discuss the resources and support that is available to help students and their families successfully submit the FAFSA and navigate the remainder of the financial aid process.
Mila TappanCollege Access and Outreach Manager @ Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)Creative Ways to Offer Internships & Job Shadows in 2020/2021This session will focus on creative ways to match students with job shadowing opportunities and internships during the pandemic. Each panelist will share their strategies to engage with students and employers. There will also be plenty of opportunity for brainstorming new ideas as part of the session, so please bring your toolbox!
What Are You Going To Be When You Grow Up?“What are you going to be when you grow up?” That is a question that many students are asked and we can provide the pathway to the answers! Middle School Career and Technical Education and the Career and Life Ready standards of the Maine Learning Results can help students explore their options, learn pathways to their career interests and experiment with different career possibilities. The standards can be employed separately or woven together. This session will provide information on the standards and demonstrate a possible crosswalk for student achievement of both.
- Friday9 Oct3:40 PM(GMT)Lunch Break
Take some time to eat lunch, and we'll see you again for our 12:30pm sessions.
- Friday9 Oct4:30 PM(GMT)The Impact of COVID-19 on the Financial Aid and Appeal Process
COVID-19 has had a tremendous financial impact on many families. As a result, the information applicants are required put on the FAFSA (2019 income for the 2021-2022 FAFSA) is no longer reflective of many families’ current situations. In this session we’ll take a deep dive into how the financial aid process works when there are financial and other changes that aren’t reflected on the initial FAFSA. Attendees will leave with resources they can share with students and families that will guide them through the financial aid appeal process.
Mila TappanCollege Access and Outreach Manager @ Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)Building Resilience and Wellness for Students and Staff during COVID-19The purpose of resilience is well-being. This capacity can be cultivated in students, staff and educational systems. Staff and leaders will learn about the autonomic nervous system and how to shift from stress activation patterns to resilience-building ones. Stress resilience is invaluable during challenging times. Asset-informed, trauma-sensitive approaches that strengthen student-teacher connections to enable learning and well-being will be introduced. Empowering tools, strategies and resources will be shared to optimize resilience and wellness.
Kini-Ana TinkhamExecutive Director @ Maine Resilience Building Network (MRBN)Tech Update: Commercial DrivingThis session is for tech updates about the identified career area. CTE directors, instructors, community college faculty and staff, and other partners interested in this career area are invited to attend. Topics may include program updates, certification, articulation agreements, industry needs, and best practices.
Stanley Sluzenski