1. Kansas Health Science Teachers 2015-16 Updates & Information

2. Who is a Health Science Teacher? Biology Teacher Chemistry Teacher FACS Teacher Health Teacher Physical Education Teacher Local Medical Experts (RN, MD, PT, EMT or Certified Professional)

3. New Courses & Competencies 1 st Year for NEW Courses Intro Level: Biology & Chemistry Technical Level: AP Biology, Nutrition Wellness, HIT, Physical Therapy, Pharmacology, Nursing 1, Biotechnology, etc… Application Level: Nursing 2, CNA, Sports Medicine 2, CMA, Biomedical Innovation, etc…

5. Teaching HS Classes New competencies have been developed for ALL classes in this pathway. Classes may require specialized teacher certification and/or offer professional certification. (Sports Medicine, EMT,CNA) There is no prescribed or required curriculum by the State or KSDE. This is a local option.

6. Teaching Resources Talk to other Health Science teachers across the state. Contact local post-secondary institutions and work with faculty. Use your advisory committee members and other professionals as speakers, knowledge in area and resources.

7. Health Science Info KSDE Health Science Listserv – email Martin Kollman mkollman@ksde.org to be added for updates and Perkins reserve grants.mkollman@ksde.org Kansas Health Science Teachers FB - https://www.facebook.com/kshealthscienc eteachers https://www.facebook.com/kshealthscienc eteachers Pathway Applications: Nov 15 – March 15

8. Professional Development KSDE Drive-in Workshops –Wichita Oct 21 st –Pittsburg Nov 5 th –Manhattan Nov 18 th ESSDACK Hands On Anatomy Hutchinson Oct 27 & 28 (a.k.a Anatomy In Clay) ½ Manikin included w/ registration and other opportunities for sets. PSU CTE Workshops Nov 5 th – 6 th

9. Professional Development Master Teacher Institute – NCHSE –Chicago, IL on Nov 12 th – 14 th February CTE Conference – Manhattan Feb 8, 9 & 10th KU Teacher Externship – June Seth Nutt KUAHEC CDC Science Ambassador – July http://www.cdc.gov/scienceambassador/http://www.cdc.gov/scienceambassador/

10. Professional Development Watch for more PD on listserv. Pittsburg State University is offering PD across the entire state through a CTE grant and support from other areas. Local post-secondary offer classes and training in your area. HS teachers present at CTE conferences.

11. Carl D. Perkins Grants Regular Perkins: Federal funds given to states and then distributed to districts to improve and update CTE. Perkins Reserve: Grants awarded by KSDE consultants to teachers & districts for projects, equipment & supply purchase, professional development, and more. Watch Listserv & Complete by June 30 th.

12. Health Science CTSO HOSA's mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA provides a unique classroom based program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs. 1,000 member drive for 2015-16 (HS & MS) Wendy Coates – wcoates@ksde.orgwcoates@ksde.org

13. National Consortium for Health Science Educators - NCHSE National organization for teachers. Kansas is a member state. National standards for health science. Kansas uses their assessment for all seniors who are concentrators in the HS pathway. ($12 per student exam) http://www.healthscienceconsortium.org/asse ssment.phphttp://www.healthscienceconsortium.org/asse ssment.php

14. Activities & Events KU Night at the Lab – This program gives students the opportunity to research medical topics and create a visual display as well as an oral presentation. Together, the students will gain valuable experience in both research skills and professional presentation skills. First competition Oct 1 st in Garden City Contact KUAHEC Seth Nutt for more information snutt@kumc.edu snutt@kumc.edu

15. Activities & Events HOSA Fall Leadership Conference: (Oct 2 nd ) Washburn University Topeka, KS National HOSA Week: (Nov 1 st – 7 th ) CampMed - a day-long workshop with hands-on activities for high school students in grades 10- 12 interested in health care careers. KUAHEC Women in Health Care: (Nov 4-6) This weekend- long event gives eight high school junior and senior female students opportunities for hands- on. KUAHEC snutt@kumc.edusnutt@kumc.edu

16. Promote HS & CTE Post your activities and successes on the KS HS Teacher Facebook page with pictures of students and events. Display sponsors and advisory committee members information at events. Have students create write-ups about activities and events for school or local paper with pictures. Tell me about what you are doing!

17. What do you need? What do you need for pedagogy? What do you need for technical skills? What do you need for community? What do you need for resources? What do you need for partnerships?

18. ?Questions? Martin Kollman mkollman@ksde.org 785-296-2307 mkollman@ksde.org KSDE Health Science Web Page: http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4 71 http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4 71