1 New York State Work Experience Coordinators Association March 16, 2007

– 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

3 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

4 Special Supporters Carolyn Williams, NYSUT Art Ravander, New York City, Director of Teacher Recruitment & Training for CTE

5 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

Conference Committee Mark Primer Tony Schilling Vince Vuoto Karen Olewnick Amy Wendt Jack Dennis Sue Gubing Thank You!!!!

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!!!!

8 Demonstrate Your Leadership! WECA Newsletter – 3 times a year Conference Chairperson/Committee

9 CONFERENCE EVALUATION and RECEIPTS Receipts and Evaluations. Evaluation Box - Need your feedback

10 MEMBERSHIP Currently our membership is at 150+ Membership cards Membership list

11 Membership Applications Reach out and touch someone………….

12 “Engaging Students Through Work-based Learning Programs” Dr. John Stoothoft District Superintendent of Schools PROGRAM

13 “Meeting the Needs of Special Needs Students” Eric Bright and Kim Massaro Transition Services St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES PROGRAM

14 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

15 State Ed Update – Tony Schilling PROGRAM “Risk Management Concerns for WBL Coordinators” Patrick J. Fitzgerald III

16 Round Table Sharing Special 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

17 CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE Will be available during the 2 nd Round Table discussions. Resources are available on the WECA Website

18 Thank You for Supporting WECA and Becoming a Member of our Organization. Enjoy the Day!!!