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5 th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2010 Preparing 9 th and 10 th Grade Students for Transition to CTE Providing the tools for success
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 “If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” -Abraham Maslow
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Creating Vision
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5 th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2010 Vision is necessary for successful transition “Vision helps you look past the hurdles.”
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Why Freshmen?
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Difficult Transition Period Pivotal Lifestyle Choices Highest Dropout Rates Critical Academic Choices
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5 th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2010 Why Sophomores? It’s not too late Year of growth and maturity Career Tech Enrollment Oklahoma’s Promise Deadline
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Why Career Tech? 1. Relevant, Hands On Curriculum 2. Academic Credit 3. Work Ready Atmosphere 4. Increased Social Networking 5. Leadership Opportunities 6. Employability Skills
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 What is Career and Technology Education?
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Items to Consider Safety Factors Environmental Considerations Interest and Aptitude Appropriate Placement
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Tools for Transition
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Appropriate Placement Is this the best place for this student to be? 1. Interest in Career Pathway 2. Aptitude for a Specific Skill 3. Essential Functions of Job 4. Chances for Successful Experience 5. Necessary Accommodations 6. Willingness to Learn
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Tools of the Trade
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5 th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2010 Academic Tools Plan of Study Transcripts GPA PLAN test End of Instruction testing IEP
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Tools for Employability
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Personal Tools Self Advocacy Emotional Stability Self-Reliance Concern for Others
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Tools for Productivity Ability to Think Things Through Productive Work Habits Productive Time Management Increased Concern for the Future
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5 th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2010 Tools to Build Self-Esteem Pride in authentic accomplishments Increased evidence of self control Greater sense of self discipline Confidence in contributions
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Together, We Provide the Tools for Success
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Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Contact Information Kim Eason Academic and Transitions Specialist Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education 1500 W. 7 th Ave Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 743-5596 keaso@okcareertech.org Career and Academic Connections: http://www.okcareertech.org/cac/
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