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BTANYS/LIBTA CONFERENCE RECAP
INNOVATE, EDUCATE, LEAD --
THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION
The BTA-LIBTA 2024 Fall Conference in Suffern, NY was a great opportunity to network with teachers from around the state on topics like Personal Finance, introducing a Real Estate class to your district, how to use AI, and many others.
Breakfast speaker Chris White from the Department of Labor regaled the group with a futurist’s take on what the labor force will look like – a fascinating exploration into our workplaces will be changing over the coming decades and how we can help to prepare our students. He touched upon AP Business and Dr. Alison Matthews (Harborfields) briefly gave us an overview of when to expect more information from the Steering Committee.
Breakout speakers Michael Goldin (Jericho) and Gina Farrell (Plainview Old-Bethpage) detailed how they teach the new Real Estate class that schools are adopting. Some districts are opting for a full year with the certification test at the end, while others are doing a semester long version without the certification.
Marsha Iverson and Grace Ting from NGPF introduced members to all of their online curriculum, correlation to state standards, and implementing lesson plans for different class types (full year, CFM, Personal Finance, and semester long pacing options).
Christopher Polizzi from Nanuet Schools gave the audience a deep dive into how he is exploring AI opportunities and how to use them as teachers, with students, and across your districts.
Ellen Palazzo, Regional Director for VE International, spoke in two different sessions for current and curious VE teachers to explain how the program is growing throughout NY State and the country, as she looks to create a more connected group of VE teachers.
Dario Stipisic from W!SE Financial Literacy showed teachers how to find materials for their program and implement their certification exam.
At our delicious lunch, Michael LaMastra of the Department of Education gave us both a review and a forecast of the potential for a graduation requirement concerning our Financial Literacy push during the past few years. We expect the information to be shared in November.
Dr. Alison Matthews, President of CREA, met with teachers who are interested in implementing Work-Based Learning programs in their schools, how those programs work, and how CREA’s Professional Development opportunities can supercharge your courses.
Christina New from Cazenovia Schools brought hands-on lesson plans for teachers to try out in her “Teach Empowered” presentation, encouraging teachers to cultivate a real-world attitude in the classroom.
Marsha Iverson hosted a second session, this time for Problem-Based Learning, showing how to use NGPF’s curriculum to organize and deliver content.
Deborah Jacoby (Ossining) and Tim Ahle (North Rockland) demonstrated how the VITA Program can help the community through student tax prep, incorporating Financial Literacy in a powerful, concrete way into their courses.
And finally, Michael LaMastra organized an “Ed Camp” for us, where teachers selected topics to explore at different tables. I personally went to the School Store table and learned how other schools run their stores, and offered advice to some teachers just starting out, especially concerning the acceptance of credit cards.
Honorees from Long Island at the Conference included the Plainview Old Bethpage Business Department and Marsha Iverson, who is retiring from the Board this year.
A big thanks to the BTA Board for their contribution to this excellent Conference!
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