Health Internships 8+ Ways - San Diego's Regional Allied Health and Science Initiative

Presentation Category: 
Health Careers
Presentation Description: 
San Diego's SB70 CTE Community Collaborative known as "Regional Allied Health and Science Initiative" is placing high school students annually in the majority of health provider systems around the county. At least 8 intern program models and an “A-Z” toolkit will be referenced. The presentation will also discuss science as an integral component to success.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
30%
Interactive Style: 
70%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Janet Hoff Kneier
Title: 
Project Manager
Additional Presenter 1
Additional Presenter 1: 
Heather Peterson
Title: 
RAHSI Curriculum Specialist
Organization: 
Regional Allied Health and Science Initiative

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