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Tech. Ed. Briefs
It has been an honor to represent a professional and top rate organization such as the WTEA in the past five months. No, I’m not going anywhere and this is not farewell. This is welcome to the dance! Crank up the tunes! There have been a number of opportunities for me to learn about some specific issues that may prove to help us all grow and look to the future with a renewed awareness.
My annual visit to the Wisconsin Skills State Conference in the Dells was spectacular. I have been an advisor since 1987 and I continue to be incredibly proud of the Quality and high Standards that our students, advisors, and State Skills Team display every year. There is an opportunity for advisors to come together and visit with Brent Kindred and others from around the state. There is a chance to touch base as usual, but I took notice of this particular topic. Take advantage of the grants and opportunities that are available to Skills chapters as well as all technology education teachers. There are STEM grants, science equivalencies, multiple programs from the DPI, KEEP, and many others. Several of these programs go unnoticed and unused. Contact Brent Kindred, come to the Fall DPI/WTEA information sessions this fall, and Take Advantage!
There was a fantastic response to the teacher licensing discussion that surfaced just prior to the end of the school year. The involvement and support for the discussion was overwhelming. I was able to connect with several supportive CTE organizations and it was invigorating to stand up and learn about the concerns and issues in regard to teacher licensing. The DPI is concerned about many levels of licensing issues and I believe the ultimate goal is to maintain the health and strength of Wisconsin CTE. It is all of our responsibilities to stay actively informed about licensing legislation and continue the discussion with administrators, teacher training institutions, and colleagues. The local supervision of these licensing issues is critical and demands adherence to relevant, rigorous, and foundational curriculum as delivered by trained and competent professionals. Stay in touch with your District Representatives and continue the discussion.
I am constantly reminded to take advantage of the awesome resources we have in front of our noses! The Wisconsin Technical College system is awesome and mobile. The opportunities for articulation, training, and supportive resources are endless. The WTEA is anxious to share this resource with all of you. Contact your District Representative and set up an event that involves your local technical school. The instructors and program directors are willing to assist you in your classrooms as well as training and continued education opportunities.
The fall season brings new energy to our profession and our classrooms. Take advantage of the resources. The workshops, conferences, and professional connections are designed to entice us to the next level of professional excellence! You have demonstrated in a number of ways that we will continue to commit to providing the finest Technology Education for our students. Remember to stay connected with your political, community, business and industry contacts,and other support systems to move your programs forward during these challenging economical times. Your inquiries will be met with support and your students will move forward! Let us know how we can support your involvement!
The WTEA board is excited to meet this fall at Gateway Technical College. I promise to provide an agenda that will continue to develop leadership, support, and training for our membership. Contact our executive director Joe Ciontea or any one of our board members if you need assistance with membership or any other WTEA issues.
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