1. 5 th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2010 Preparing 9 th and 10 th Grade Students for Transition to CTE Providing the tools for success

2. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 “If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” -Abraham Maslow

3. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Creating Vision

4. 5 th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2010 Vision is necessary for successful transition “Vision helps you look past the hurdles.”

5. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Why Freshmen?

6. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007  Difficult Transition Period  Pivotal Lifestyle Choices  Highest Dropout Rates  Critical Academic Choices

7. 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

8. 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

9. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 What is Career and Technology Education?

10. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Items to Consider  Safety Factors  Environmental Considerations  Interest and Aptitude  Appropriate Placement

11. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Tools for Transition

12. 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

13. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Tools of the Trade

14. 5 th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2010 Academic Tools  Plan of Study  Transcripts  GPA  PLAN test  End of Instruction testing  IEP

15. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Tools for Employability

16. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Personal Tools Self Advocacy Emotional Stability Self-Reliance Concern for Others

17. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Tools for Productivity Ability to Think Things Through Productive Work Habits Productive Time Management Increased Concern for the Future

18. 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

19. Oklahoma Transition Institute 2007 Together, We Provide the Tools for Success

20. 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/