Programs of Study: Simplifying the Transition

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 20:28
Presentation Files: 
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Presentation Category: 
Programs of Study
Presentation Description: 
Programs of Study can streamline the transition to college and career, saving time and maximizing student interest in rigorous and relevant courses. Come to this session to see how we are sharing this information with counselors and students in San Diego and Imperial counties.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
80%
Interactive Style: 
20%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Maureen Gevirtz, Ed.D.
Title: 
Director, San Diego Imperial Counties Tech Prep Coordination Project
Additional Presenter 1
Additional Presenter 1: 
Scott Finn
Title: 
Chair School of Counseling and Personal Development
Organization: 
Southwestern Community College
Additional Presenter 2
Additional Presenter 2: 
Jean Kaput
Title: 
Tech Prep Coordinator
Organization: 
MiraCosta College
Additional Presenter 3
Additional Presenter 3: 
Cindy McQuien
Title: 
Program Specialist Tech Prep
Organization: 
Grossmont Cuyamaca College

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