Super Summer Institute Louisiana

PROGRAM - SPECIFIC SESSIONS
July 27 - August 1, 2008

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CTTIE New Instructor Workshop -- (Patrick Nelson, 225-219-7378)
Monday, July28-Friday, August 1, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Cabildo Room, New Orleans, LA

This course is designed for secondary Career and Technical instructors working to achieve CTTIE certification.  It is being offered in cooperation with Sowela Community Technical College. Participants will earn 3 credits.

CTTIE Testing & Evaluation in Vocational Technical Education -- (Patrick Nelson, 225-219-7378)
Monday, July 28-Friday, August 1, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Pontalba Room, New Orleans, LA

This session includes an exploration of various instruments and methods used to evaluate student progress. This course is designed for secondary Career and Technical instructors working to achieve CTTIE certification. It is being offered in cooperation with Sowela Community Technical College. Participants will earn 3 credits.

Education for Careers Training -- (Ava Dejoie, 225-342-1031)
Monday, July 28-Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Bienville Room, New Orleans

This training will provide suggestions on how to teach and plan for the Education for Careers course. Each participant will receive a manual with guidelines, lesson plans and activities. This session provides training using this resource guide. This guide is not the curriculum.

Entrepreneurship -- (Ava Dejoie, 225-342-1031) 
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008 
Hotel Monteleone -- Bienville Room, New Orleans

ENTREPRENEURSHIP…IT’S NOT JUST FOR BUSINESS TEACHERS ANYMORE!
Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes, and from different backgrounds. But did you know that they now come from Louisiana’s public high schools? Secondary and post-secondary educators have come together to create an original curriculum on Entrepreneurship. It’s focused on getting high school students exposed to entrepreneurial thinking and to provide them the tools necessary to build their own businesses. It’s the key to building economic prosperity for our state and for our children. Recognizing that entrepreneurship education is valuable for all students, the curriculum includes special sections geared toward Health Occupations, Agriculture, Technology Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences. Join us for three days of informative and interactive training at the Super Summer Training in New Orleans. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Beyond the Books -- (Patricia Felder, 225-219-0366)
Monday, July 28-Tuesday, July 29, 2008 
 Hotel Monteleone -- Riverview Room, New Orleans, LA Supervisors, counselors, teachers, and support personnel will benefit from this session as they explore the opportunity to develop programs that will enhance districts’ education action plans. Monday will begin with LCTCS and DOE staff providing an informative session that will assist districts with the challenging task of “building the bridge for tomorrow’s workforce.” The afternoon session will address the subject of developing and maintaining productive business and industry partnerships. Various business and industry representatives will participate in the afternoon session.

Tuesday will begin with a look into Coordinated School Health (CSH). Representatives from the Child Development Center, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, will provide an overview of the CSH approach. Special emphasis will be placed on health services (school nurses, etc.) and the mental health component. Participants will have the opportunity to brain storm about the CSH approach and to determine if their school/district has CSH elements in place. The afternoon session will revolve around developing a successful mentoring program. A long-time education mentor from the New Orleans area will provide an exciting afternoon filled with the how to’s of a thriving program.

Enjoy these exciting two days as you travel “Beyond the Books.”

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

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(Patricia Felder, Program Consultant, 225-219-0366 or patricia.felder@la.gov )

Veterinarian Assistant
Thursday, July 31-Friday, August 1
Hammond LTC, Hammond, LA

Veterinarian assistant is an exciting field of study that will enable students to begin articulated credit course work on the secondary level and bridge into the veterinarian assistant certification program or the veterinarian technician associate degree program at LCTCS. Participates in this session will receive training that will enable them to offer this outstanding course to their secondary students.

Landscape Contractor Certification Program
Monday, July 28, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Ursulines Room, New Orleans, LA

Landscape contracting is one of the offerings in the Horticulture II course in the Agricultural Curriculum Guidelines. A licensed landscape architect/contractor will present an overview of landscape contracting in preparation for the Landscape Contractor Exam, which will be administered in the afternoon by the Louisiana Horticulture Commission. Those participants who pass the test may apply with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture for a landscape contractor license for a fee. A copy of the text, The Louisiana Manual for the Environmental Horticulture Industry, will be provided to each participant prior to the program. Upon completion of the course, teachers will be able to conduct a landscape contractor training in Agriscience and at the age of 18, students may take the Landscape Contractor Exam for certification.

Landscape Design
Tuesday, July 29-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC -- TBD

This instruction provides hands-on training in the use of story-based curriculum software designed to be incorporated into Landscape Design classes.

Equine Care
Monday, July 28-Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Florida Parishes Arena -- Amite, LA

This training provides basic instruction preparing participants for equine care and management certification through the LA Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (LHBPA). Participants will have the opportunity to complete the state -approved LHBPA certification examination. Upon successful completion of the exam, participants will be prepared to offer this certification to Agriscience students.

Canine Care and Training Program
Monday, July 28-Friday, August 1, 2008
Continental Kennel Club, Inc. -- Walker, LA

The Canine Care training was developed to train secondary teachers who have some experience with dogs to prepare students for canine-related careers.  The course will include 40 hours of instruction, including both classroom and hands-on instruction. Participants are encouraged to bring a canine with them; canines can be kenneled at the facility for participants’ convenience. Successful graduates of this program will receive a certificate from the Continental Kennel Club, which will enable the teacher to administer an in-school training program that will lead to an industry-based certification as a Canine Care Specialist.  For more information, go to www.ckcussa.com or www.dogpro.org.

Outdoor Power Equipment
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC West Jefferson Campus -- Harvey, LA

This training provides basic instruction preparing participants for the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) 2 – stroke and EETC 4-stroke certification exams. Both exams will be administered Friday, August 1, 2008. 

Electrician Fundamentals
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC West Jefferson Campus -- Harvey, LA

Electrician is a high demand, high skill job requiring graduates to be knowledgeable not only in the theory and mechanics driving this craft, but also to be proficient in the use of tools, circuit panel layout and installation, wiring, etc. This course is targeting those teachers who need to sharpen their electrical skills.   

Basic Welding Fundamentals
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC West Jefferson Campus -- Harvey, LA

Welding is a high demand, high skill job requiring graduates to be knowledgeable not only in the theory and mechanics driving this craft, but also to be proficient in the use of tools, welding techniques, weld quality, etc. This course is targeting those teachers who need to sharpen their welding skills.    

Advanced Welding
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC West Jefferson Campus -- Harvey, LA

Welding is a high demand, high skill job requiring graduates to be knowledgeable not only in the theory and mechanics driving this craft, but also to be proficient in the use of tools, welding techniques, weld quality, etc. This course is targeting those teachers in welding who would like to improve and advance their current welding skills. 

Carpentry Fundamentals
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
Nunez Community College -- New Orleans, LA

Carpentry is a high demand, high skill job requiring graduates to be knowledgeable not only in the theory and mechanics driving this craft, but also to be proficient in the use of tools, layout, material handling, etc. This course will also introduce new materials in the carpentry industry.  

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

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(Nicole Gerard, Program Consultant, 225-219-0362 or nicole.gerard @la.gov )

ProStart®  
Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Cathedral Room, New Orleans, LA

This workshop is for both new and continuing ProStart teachers, and all teachers MUST register online. ProStart is a nationally recognized curriculum sponsored by the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA). This two-year program is designed for high school juniors and seniors, who may earn an industry-based certification upon completion. Students must pass an examination at the end of each year and must work in a participating restaurant as well as complete the coursework. At the workshop, teachers will gain knowledge and experience through industry-driven training. Teachers and school sites must be approved by the LRA in order to participate in this program. 

Serv Safe
Friday, August 1, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Cathedral Room, New Orleans, LA

This food safety course developed by the National Restaurant Association is open to all family and consumer sciences educators who teach a food service course. Topics include key practices for ensuring food safety; the dangers of food-borne illness, the safe food handler, food safety regulations, and much more. Upon registration, the textbook will be sent to the teacher and must be read prior to attending the workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to review the information provided in the textbook and take the examination. The review will take most of the day and will be taught by a certified ServSafe instructor. After passing the examination, a teacher’s certification is valid for five years. If the score is high enough on the exam, the teacher may become a ServSafe instructor.

CDA-Child Development Associate
Tuesday, July 29-Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Ursulines Room, New Orleans, LA

The CDA is a nationally recognized industry-based certification with the goal of improving the quality of childcare by focusing on the competence of childcare workers. This course is taught by two distinguished educators in the field. It is designed for family and consumer sciences teachers who would like to offer this program to interested students through the Early Childhood Education I and II courses.

HEALTH

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(Debbie Cruz, Program Consultant, 225-219-7845 or debbie.cruz@la.gov)

CPR Instructor Training
Sunday, July 27, 2008 
Hotel Monteleone -- La Nouvelle East Room, New Orleans, LA

This course is designed to train participants to teach CPR. CPR instructor is a requirement for several health occupations instructors, including first responder instructors. The session is from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Representatives from the Bureau of EMS (BEMS) will train participants on the BEMS regulations from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The session requires teachers to have Healthcare Provider CPR and an online course prior to the actual one-day training. The monitoring portion of this session will occur at a training session at a local NEMSA facility. This session is limited to 25 participants.

Teachers participating in this session must meet the following criteria:

  1. Current healthcare provider CPR card.
  2. Core instructor online course. Contact debbie.cruz@la.gov for more information regarding this online course.
  3. You MUST send a copy of these completion certificates to Debbie Cruz one week prior to session start date. Certificates may be faxed to Debbie Cruz at (225) 219-7844. Please use a cover sheet.

First Responder Instructor
Sunday, July 27-Friday, August 1, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- La Nouvelle East Room, New Orleans, LA

This is an initial course of nationally recognized certifications in the career field of health services that may be offered in areas such as emergency medical technician (EMT) and certified nurse assistant (CNA). Current CPR instructor certification is required.  Training will begin on Sunday from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. with representatives from the Bureau of EMS (BEMS) on the BEMS regulations.   Training will start at 8 a.m. daily and may last until 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. The BEMS requires 40 hours of instruction. The class is limited to 25 participants.

First Responder Renewal/Update
Monday, July 28-Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- La Nouvelle West Room, New Orleans, LA

First responder instructors must renew every two years to remain in good standing with the Bureau of EMS (BEMS). Representatives of the BEMS will provide the mandatory training for first responder renewal/update. Teachers are encouraged to attend the session Create, Motivate, and Moulage for additional hands-on techniques.

Create, Motivate, & Moulage
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- La Nouvelle West Room, New Orleans, LA

Bring realism to your first responder and/or EMT students. Learn new ideas on how to make learning skills challenging and fun. Create life-like injuries that will make your students say “YUK.” Motivation is the key to success. Get your students involved. It is strongly suggested that first responder and/or EMT instructors attend this session.

Pharmacy Technician-New Instructor Course
Thursday, July 31-Friday, August 1, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Bonnet Carre Room, New Orleans, LA

This session will provide training for teachers to offer an online pharmacy technician program that will prepare students to take and pass the state’s legislatively required national pharmacy technician certification exam.  Teachers will be trained on the online curriculum as well as the new pharmacy technician course guidelines. Teachers eligible for this training must be secondary certified in mathematics, science, and/or health occupations.  Districts that plan to offer this course should request the program criteria from Debbie Cruz at 225-219-7845 or debbie.cruz@la.gov. Teachers must bring a laptop with wireless internet capability and headphones for the session.

Pharmacy Technician Update
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Bonnet Carre Room, New Orleans, LA

This is a follow-up for those who have taken the Pharmacy Technician course.  This instruction will include training in the curriculum to enhance the online pharmacy technician program.  It is suggested that all pharmacy technician instructors attend this session.

Build a Body-System by System
Monday, July 28-Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Bonnet Carre Room, New Orleans, LA

This session will give participants an opportunity to learn functional anatomy as they build clay muscles and attach them layer by layer to unique skeletal models. This hands-on approach will include topics related to several body systems. Participants will acquire strategies dealing with management of models and clay, curriculum ideas, and teaching styles appropriate for this type of media. The target audience is any science, veterinarian assistant, or health occupations instructor. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants.

CNA Train the Trainer
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- New Orleans, LA

This session is designed to prepare program coordinators and program instructors to teach the Certified Nursing Assistant curriculum. This training is required by the Department of Health and Hospitals as part of the program approval process. The target audience is nurses that plan to teach in Certified Nursing Assistant programs.

Nursing CEUs
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Vieux Carre Room, New Orleans, LA

A course that will enable nursing professionals to earn CEUs.

Marketing Education

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(Ava Dejoie, Program Consultant, (225) 342-1031 or ava.dejoie@la.gov)

Marketing on the Move
Wednesday, July 30-Thrusday, July 31, 2008
Hotel Monteleone -- Royal Room, New Orleans, LA

Marketing teachers will learn how to present the simulation software to their marketing students and how national DECA competitive event in Virtual Business-Retailing & Management works. The software, when used in its entirety, will cover over 50% of the marketing education objectives. Each teacher participant must BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop).            

Technology Education/Trade and Industrial Education

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(Patrick Nelson, Program Consultant, (225) 219-7378 or phnelson@cox.net)

ADDA Drafter Certification
Monday, July 28-Friday, August 1, 2008 
Hotel Monteleone -- Beauregard Room, New Orleans, LA

This program is intended for those instructors interested in attaining ADDA Drafter Certification and learning requirements for program certification. The first day covers curriculum and program certification requirements. The second day is a review of the material to be covered on the exam as well as study time. The certification exam is taken on the third day.            

Electrician Fundamentals
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC West Jefferson Campus -- Harvey, LA

Electrician is a high demand, high skill job requiring graduates to be knowledgeable not only in the theory and mechanics driving this craft, but also to be proficient in the use of tools, circuit panel layout and installation, wiring, etc. This course is targeting those teachers who need to sharpen their electrical skills.   

Basic Welding Fundamentals
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC West Jefferson Campus -- Harvey, LA

Welding is a high demand, high skill job requiring graduates to be knowledgeable not only in the theory and mechanics driving this craft, but also to be proficient in the use of tools, welding techniques, weld quality, etc. This course is targeting those teachers who need to sharpen their welding skills.    

Advanced Welding
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC West Jefferson Campus -- Harvey, LA

Welding is a high demand, high skill job requiring graduates to be knowledgeable not only in the theory and mechanics driving this craft, but also to be proficient in the use of tools, welding techniques, weld quality, etc. This course is targeting those teachers in welding who would like to improve and advance their current welding skills. 

Carpentry Fundamentals
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
Nunez Community College -- New Orleans, LA

Carpentry is a high demand, high skill job requiring graduates to be knowledgeable not only in the theory and mechanics driving this craft, but also to be proficient in the use of tools, layout, material handling, etc. This course will also introduce new materials in the carpentry industry.  

Collision Repair: Technology
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
Delgado Community College -- New Orleans, LA

Valspar Paints will provide training on the latest painting techniques.  I-CAR training will focus on the latest repair techniques. 

Automotive Technology
Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1, 2008
Delgado Community College -- New Orleans, LA

The Ford, General Motors, and Toyota-sponsored training will focus on technology related to vehicles rolling off the assembly line today! The AC Delco training will cover emerging HVAC technology and Hydrogen Fuel-Cell technology. The half-day session on Friday will provide instructors with insight into the process (registration, written exam, and on-car competition) related to the SkillsUSA and Ford AAA contests.    

Diesel Powered Equipment Technologyy
Monday, July 28-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC Jefferson Campus -- Metarie, LA

Participants will be introduced to Caterpillar Engine Controls and how they relate to diesel-driven machinery and hydraulics.  

HVAC
Monday, July 28-Friday, August 1, 2008
LTC Jefferson Campus -- Metarie, LA

The Green Mechanical Council will provide training on making existing and new systems energy efficient.  HVAC Excellence is sponsoring system manufacturing training.

Special Events

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Meet and Greet
Monday, July 28, 2008 -- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join the fun: enjoy light refreshments, meet representatives from LCTCS, visit with vendors, network with business/industry partners, and much more.           

Body and Mind -- Staff Wellness
Monday, July 30, 2008 -- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy an evening devoted to you: participate in health screenings, a riveting presentation on mental health, and exciting musical entertainment.  

CTE Awards Ceremony
Thursday, July 31, 2008 -- 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Join in this historical event: be a part of the first annual CTE Awards ceremony as we take a trip to a local museum, enjoy the museum tour, and participate in an evening of heartfelt gratitude to outstanding CTE secondary and post-secondary instructors and business and industry partners.