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New York StateWork Experience Coordinators

AssociationMarch 16, 2007

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2006 – 2007 WECA OFFICERS• Co-presidents –

• Richard Heim, Shaker High School • Vincent Vuoto – Eastern Suffolk BOCES

• Vice President – Karen Olewnick – CTE Director Bethlehem High School

• Secretary – Sue Gubing, SUNY Oswego• Treasurer – Jack Dennis WE-MO-CO BOCES• Labor Liaison – John Broderick

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Zone Area Representatives

• Long Island – Rachel Wilkins, Pat Banhazl• Albany – Rich Heim, Karen Olewnick• Mid Hudson Valley – Mark Primer• Fingerlakes – Jack Dennis• Syracuse – Seeking a Coordinator• Buffalo – Seeking a Coordinator

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Special Supporters

• Carolyn Williams, NYSUT• Art Ravander, New York City, Director of Teacher

Recruitment & Training for CTE

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REGIONAL CTE RESOURCE CENTER CONFERENCES

• Marc Primer • Ann Croft• Debbie Davis• Harold Rought

• Tony Schilling• Rich Heim• Sue Gubing • Vince Vuoto

Look for more conferences in 2007 - 08

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2007 Conference Committee

• Mark Primer• Tony Schilling• Vince Vuoto• Karen Olewnick• Amy Wendt• Jack Dennis• Sue Gubing

Thank You!!!!

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2007 Conference Committee

SUNY Oswego Students

• Michael Brannigan• Roberta Koval• Daina Rossi• Helen Rothrock• Jennifer Wademan• Tiffany Whittaker• Vincent Corulli• Kim Wegner• Jody Mager• Sharon McPherson

Thank You!!!!

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Demonstrate Your Leadership!

• WECA Newsletter – 3 times a year.

• 2008 Conference Chairperson/Committee

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CONFERENCE EVALUATION and RECEIPTS

• Receipts and Evaluations.

• Evaluation Box - Need your feedback

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MEMBERSHIP

• Currently our membership is at 150+

• Membership cards

• Membership list

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Membership Applications

Reach out and touch someone………….

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“Engaging Students Through Work-based Learning Programs”

Dr. John Stoothoft District Superintendent of Schools

PROGRAM

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“Meeting the Needs of Special Needs Students”

Eric Bright and Kim Massaro Transition Services

St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES

PROGRAM

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Lunch – Presentation of Awards

OUTSTANDING WBL COORDINATORS IN NEW YORK STATE

OUTSTANDING “ROOKIE” WBL COORDINATOR OF NEW YORK STATE

OUTSTANDING WBL COORDINATOR OF NEW YORK STATE

PROGRAM

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• State Ed Update – Tony Schilling

PROGRAM

“Risk Management Concerns forWBL Coordinators”

Patrick J. Fitzgerald III

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Round Table SharingSpecial Education and WBL

Students

Training Plans

Sexual Harassment

Safety Training

WBL, CEIP and shadowing, non paid

WBL, Co-Op, CAP, paid

Community service/Volunteer Programs

Senior Projects

WBL and CTE Endorsement

PROGRAM

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CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE

Will be available during the 2nd Round Table discussions.

Resources are available on the WECA Websitewww.nysweca.org

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Thank You for Supporting WECA and Becoming a Member of our

Organization.

Enjoy the Day!!!