Programming

Education and Training Pathway Statewide Update

Education and Training Pathway updates include:

• Quality Program Review
• Work-based Learning
• Curriculum Updates
• Industry Recognized Credentials
• Standards Revision

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Time: 3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Registration

If you would like more information prior to the webinar, contact Dr. Josh Coleman:

email: joshua.coleman@education.ohio.gov

Financial Literacy Updates: Public Comment Survey for Ohio’s Financial Literacy Learning Standards for High School Revision Open

In June 2024, the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation that enacted new requirements for academic content in financial literacy. This legislation included the incorporation of free market capitalism into the financial literacy standards and model curriculum for high school.

Through a public comment survey that closes October 25, the education community and public are invited to provide feedback regarding the incorporation of the free market capitalism concepts. Contact Financial.Literacy@education.ohio.gov with questions. 

New Law Encourages Paid Field Experience Hours for Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Programs Students

New Ohio Law effective October 24, 2024, defines an “early childhood teacher preparation program”, to include a program that, upon completion results in earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. And defines “eligible institutions” of an “early childhood teacher preparation program” to include an Ohio technical center, Career-Technical center, joint vocational school district, comprehensive Career-Technical center, or compact Career-Technical center, or high school.

The new law codifies that an eligible institution shall permit a student enrolled in its early childhood teacher preparation program who is employed by an early learning and development program that participates in the state's tiered quality rating and improvement system to complete any of the student teaching requirements or field experience hours at the student's place of employment. Furthermore, the eligible institution shall not prohibit the student from being paid for their position while completing student teaching or field experience hours.

Additionally, new law directs the Chancellor of Higher Education and the Department of Children and Youth to engage stakeholders in developing strategies to place students enrolled in an “early childhood teacher preparation programs” to complete student teaching or field experiences with providers of early learning and development programs.

Career-Technical Education approved early childhood education pathway programs that include completion of the Child Development Associate (CDA) certification in their programs shall allow their students to complete student teaching or field experiences with an early learning and development program and shall not prohibit the student from being paid. Career-Technical Education (CTE) Early Childhood Education pathway programs are encouraged to engage with the Department of Children and Youth and the Department of Higher Education at the time stakeholder feedback is requested later this year after the new law is in effect October 24, 2024.

Additional questions or request for information may be directed to Dr. Josh Coleman (Joshua.Coleman@education.ohio.gov), Education Program Specialist, Office of Career-Technical Education.

Baking and Pastry Arts CTAG Performance Assessment

The Baking and Pastry Arts CTAG Performance Assessment and Recipe have been updated and posted on the Hospitality and Tourism Career Field landing page. Please contact Education Program Specialist, Sarah Kidd with any questions.

WebXam Teacher Reviews

The purpose of the WebXam review workshops is to allow Career-Technical Education instructors a formal opportunity to review and comment on WebXam operational test forms. The workshop reviews should also be viewed as a tool the instructors can use to drive future instruction. The review workshops will be held onsite at CETE or, as a second option, hosted offsite at a local district through special arrangements. Individuals participating in the reviews will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement that includes policy stating that sharing of any information attained during the review is strictly prohibited. The cost per teacher is $60. 

• November 11, 2024
• December 9, 2024
• January 15, 2025
• February 13, 2025
• March 14, 2025

Beef in the Classroom Grant

Beef in the Classroom is a grant program for Family and Consumer Science teachers and ProStart instructors. The purpose is to provide financial support for the use of beef products in these classes. 

This program will help educators reinforce lessons about lean beef selection, storage, preparation, nutrition and food safety. 

Visit this Link for grant application and details.

For more details regarding Ohio Beef Council Classroom Resources, contact

Anna Gest, MS, RDN, LD, Manager of Nutrition Education Programs or call 614-873-6736.

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FCCLA

Ohio FCCLA Winter Adviser Retreat

The Ohio FCCLA State Staff is excited to offer a second adviser retreat for both new and veteran advisers. Sessions will be interactive and will cover topics from across the FCCLA spectrum. This meeting will include state updates and content based professional development.

General Information: 

• Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Location: Tri-County Educational Service Center Event Center, 700 Winkler Drive, Wooster, OH 44691
• Cost: $50, includes lunch and materials
• Make checks payable to: Ohio FCCLA, 25 S. Front Street, MS 611, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183
• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
• When the registration is submitted, the registration becomes final. Advisers will receive an email invoice after registration closes.

Tentative Agenda: 

• FCCLA Calendar
• Career Development Events
• National Program Awards 
• Ohio FCCLA Awards and Applications
• Ohio FCCLA Executive Council  
• Integrating FCCLA into the classroom

Registration

Questions: Contact Christie Jackson

2024-2025 Affiliation 

Ohio FCCLA celebrated a remarkable growth with 10,778 members! Whether their passions lie in Human Services, Hospitality & Tourism, Education & Training, or Visual Arts & Design, FCCLA is here to guide students on a path to college-and-career success as they navigate their future. 

• Individual: $6.00 (state) plus $9.00 (national) - $15.00 per member and per adviser 
• Middle School Package: $420 (state) plus $250 (national) - $670 per chapter plus $15.00 per adviser  
• Up to 25 Package: $150 (state) plus $395 (national) - $545 per chapter plus $15.00 per adviser  
• Unlimited Package: $516 (state) plus $775 (national) - $1,291 per chapter plus $15.00 per adviser 
• Chapters must affiliate a minimum of 12 members
• All Payments

November 1, 2024: Affiliation Priority Deadline

2024-2025 Step-By-Step Affiliation Instructions

• After selecting Create Invoice, you receive the following options: View Invoice(s) – This will take you directly to your invoice(s), where you can view details and print them. Pay Invoice(s) – This will take you directly to where you can pay invoices using a Credit Card or Remote Check.

Regional Coordinator Call for Culinary Career Development Events

Ohio FCCLA is in need at least four educators to serve as Regional Culinary Career Development Event Coordinators. This commitment includes:

• Attend the Career Development Event (CDE) Coordinator in-person training on December 10, 2024
• Update the Regional Career Development Events website as needed
• Recruit and retain competition day evaluators
• Create a competition schedule and flow based on regulations
• Other competition day needs

If you are interested in serving as a Regional Culinary CDE Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year, please contact Sarah Kidd at sarah.kidd@education.ohio.gov. 

FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl Guidelines

FCCLA is excited to share a significant change in the 2024-2025 FCCLA LifeSmart's/Knowledge Bowl Guidelines. This year, FCCLA is increasing the number of teams that will qualify to compete at the National Leadership Conference from 16 to 40. This expansion means that more teams will have the chance to showcase their skills on a national stage and vie for top honors. FCCLA believes this change will enhance the competition and provide a broader platform for participants to demonstrate their knowledge and talents. The updated guidelines are located in the FCCLA Portal and on the FCCLA Website.

Upcoming dates: October 21 thru November 24, 2024-All teams must be registered at https://lifesmarts.org and take the Fall TeamSmarts National Leadership Conference (NLC) Qualifier Quiz.

Columbus Blue Jackets FCCLA Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets invite you to the annual FCCLA Day on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Tickets start at $30 and include the chance to engage with an educational speaker panel, skate on the arena’s NHL ice, and a CBJ game following the event.   

Event Time: 12:30 P.M.- 4:30 P.M.  

Bus Parking: $20 per bus to park in the designated lot near the Arena. A link will be sent to groups to reserve bus parking on the Day of the event, no sooner.

Car parking: Any vehicle can pay to park in any of the nearby garages/lots. All garages and lots can be found using the Park Mobile link.

All purchase orders and payments must be submitted by Monday, December 2, 2024.   

Contact Alec Rivers at (614)246-3852 or arivers@bluejackets.com with any questions, concerns, or special requests. 

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