Ohio ACTE AWD Division

AWD Spring Meeting

Transition – A Rich Heritage – A Promising Future

April 22-23, 2008

Dublin Embassy Suites

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The annual statewide conference for adult educators will be held April 22 & 23, 2008 at the Dublin Embassy Suites, 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH 43017. Phone: (614) 790-9000.

The conference theme, “Transition: A Rich Heritage – A Promising Future”, spotlights the rich history of Adult Workforce Education in Ohio, highlights significant events throughout the years, and looks towards the future in anticipation of the transition to the Ohio Board of Regents.

Breakout sessions during the two-day conference carry the themes of performance and data, curriculum and instruction, and transitions and are designed to appeal to adult teachers, coordinators and administrators.

Tuesday, April 22

The AWD Educators’ Spring Conference begins Tuesday, April 22nd with registration beginning at 12:00 p.m. and subsequent breakout sessions designed to provide professional development for adult workforce education teachers and coordinators. Business meetings will be conducted at the end of the day for OACTS and Public Safety.

The Adult Administrative Section and Financial Aid Section plan to meet all day on Tuesday, beginning with registration at 9:00 a.m. The annual Adult Administrators Bill Ruth Awards Banquet will be held Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, April 23

Wednesday begins with Ron Cassidy, Superintendent at C-TEC of Licking County, setting the stage for a video documentary that tells the story of Adult Workforce Education in Ohio...where we started, what we have accomplished, and where we are going from here. You will hear from pacesetters such as Byrl Shoemaker, Bill Ruth, Darrell Parks, and Tom Applegate, just to name a few.

The next session features the transition of Adult Workforce Education from the Ohio Department of Education to the Ohio Board of Regents and the University System of Ohio. Highlights include the evolution of the concept, timeline of events, and transition update.

Breakout sessions throughout the remainder of the day center on the themes of performance and data, curriculum and instruction, and transition.

Vendors

Vendors’ exhibits are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and 8:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Conference Registration

Register for the conference on-line at the Ohio ACTE website located at: www.ohioacte.org Ohio ACTE members are eligible for a registration discount. Make check payable to Ohio ACTE/AWD. Registrations must be completed by April 7, 2008.  On-site registrations will be charged an additional $30.00 fee.

Registration fee includes: Tuesday afternoon snack; Wednesday a.m. coffee & pastries, lunch, and afternoon snack; conference materials; and conference gift. (For Administration Section meeting it also includes Tuesday a.m. coffee & pastries, lunch and Bill Ruth Awards Banquet; for Financial Aid meeting it also includes Tuesday a.m. coffee & pastries and lunch.)

Cancellation/Refund Policy for Registration Fees

Refunds for registration fees will be processed, less a $25.00 processing fee, up to April 7, 2008. Requests must be submitted in writing to Ohio ACTE. Send refund request to: Ohio ACTE 38 Commerce Park Dr. Suite D, Westerville, OH 43082. Include a copy of your registration form with the request. After April 8, 2008 no refunds will be given but substitution registrations may be made.

Hotel Information

Rooms at the Dublin Embassy Suites Hotel are available for Monday and Tuesday nights. The rate is $138.00 plus tax per night for single occupancy. The room rate includes a
suite room, manager’s reception, and full breakfast buffet. The cut off for the guaranteed hotel rate is April 7th. Contact the Dublin Embassy Suites Hotel directly at (614) 790-9000 to make your reservation and reference “AWD Educators’ Conference” for the guaranteed hotel rate. Check-in time is 4:00 PM; check-out time is 12 noon.

Questions

Direct questions about the conference to AWD President Bill Souder at (740) 364-2254 or bsouder@c-tec.edu

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Meeting Agendas:

AWD Educators Conference Agenda

Administrative Section Agenda - April 22

Financial Aid Agenda - April 22

AWD Transition Update

Recent legislation, HB 191, moves Adult Workforce Development programs from Ohio Department of Education to the Ohio Board of Regents, thus creating a change in the current structure. As part of the transition process, many AWD and CTAE leaders have been meeting regularly to provide input for a positive change.

JVS Superintendents and Adult Workforce Development Directors participated in AWD Transition discussions on May 11, May 18 and May 22, 2007. These discussions were to outline a framework of key issues in preparation for a meeting with Representative Shawn Webster and a Board of Regents Representative and several members of the Transition Team. Robin White, Great Oaks Superintendent and President of Ohio Association of Joint Vocational School Superintendents (OAJVSS) and Tom Applegate, Executive Director of OAJVSS, will meet with Chancellor Fingerhut on June 4, 2007.

Below are the five issues recommended as part of the transition plan.

Recommendations:

• A newly appointed Vice-Chancellor who will have oversight for adult workforce education and has Career-Technical experience.
• The current funding structure is maintained through the second year of the 2 year biennium. (ODE maintains funding through June 30, 2008.)
• The Consultative funding is maintained for the next two years.
• Accountability and performance measures will be developed and be consistent across the system.
• Governance remains with local Boards of Education.

A transition team will convene at a later time to put together a detailed plan.
Further updates will be available as the Transition Team moves forward.