1. September 20, 2012

2.  http://gco- tr.com/track?t=c&eas=1&mid=201530&msgid =79300&did=1332539514&sn=16805319&eid=h scala@bcps.org&uid=1_257463&tgid=&fl=&ext ra=MultivariateId=&&&2001&&&http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJPmciuhwVs&feature =relmfu http://gco- tr.com/track?t=c&eas=1&mid=201530&msgid =79300&did=1332539514&sn=16805319&eid=h scala@bcps.org&uid=1_257463&tgid=&fl=&ext ra=MultivariateId=&&&2001&&&http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJPmciuhwVs&feature =relmfu

3.  PROVIDE AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES  College preparation with articulated credit  Career readiness with job skills and teamwork skills

4.  PROJECT BASED LEARNING  Case Studies  Role Play

5.  CONNECTS WITH BUSINESS  Speakers  Job Sites  Judges

6.  PROMOTES COMPETITION  Textbook Connections  Competitive Events Projects  Regional, State, and National Competitions

7.  Create a STUDENT led organization  Student officers  Student planned events  Advisor mentoring

8.  Students are better prepared  Students are involved in the community  Students learn ethics and social responsibility  Students gain leadership experiences

9.  After school activities  Co-curricular activities  Coop/Internship experiences

10.  Meet with State Advisors  Networking with experienced CTSO advisors  Sessions on planning, fundraising, and competitions

11.  www.deca.org www.deca.org  www.fbla-pbl.org www.fbla-pbl.org  www.ffa.org www.ffa.org  www.skillsusa.org www.skillsusa.org

12.  Check with your school and county guidelines  Check with other advisors  Ask for student input  Fundraiser ideas-pizza, candy, carwash

13.  Next Steps-find a buddy  Learn your county’s procedures  Let your students be leaders  What do you think?