Building and Strengthening a Sustainable Medical Academy and HOSA Chapter

Presentation Files: 
Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
Palmdale High School Health Careers Academy is a long standing distinguished Academy of 17 years, receiving both State and National Recognition. We have grown from 15 to 500 students, serve as a Mentor Academy, and continue to produce college bound students and educate future healthcare providers.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
75%
Interactive Style: 
25%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Angela Hefter
Title: 
Health Careers Academy Coordinator
Additional Presenter 1
Additional Presenter 1: 
Tim Klein
Title: 
Health Careers Academy Coordinator
Organization: 
Palmdale High School Health Careers Academy

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance