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Greetings Page 2
Resources Page 3
CTE News Page 5
Class News Page 11
NBEA/SBEA Page 12
FBLA Page 13
Greetings from KBEA!
Message from your President:
Greetings Kentucky Business Education Association Members! It is a privilege to
serve as your KBEA President this year. Our 2012 KACTE Summer Program
which was held July 15-18 in Louisville, Kentucky, was filled with informative
workshops, opportunities to earn industry certification vouchers, and social events
that brought business educators together for networking and fun. An enriching
time was had by all who attended and I encourage you all to mark your calendars
for the 2013 conference which will be held July 14-17 at the Galt House in Louis-
ville, Kentucky.
KBEA is striving to build a network of professionals in business education that
come together with their ideas, concerns, and to celebrate our successes as we
educate today’s youth. You can all help KBEA membership grow by encouraging
your colleagues to join KBEA and NBEA. Let others know about our activities,
including awards, scholarships, promotion of legislative issues, and support of
FBLA. Membership information can be found at: kbea.org
Recently I attended a planning meeting for the Kentucky Association of Career and
Technical Education Summer Program, and represented Business Education. I
want to inform you that call for presentations will be out soon. A suggestion I
made that I believe you will see on the form will be for short 30- minute
technology based sessions to be held in a more informal area during the confer-
ence. For example, if I wanted to share how I create free QR Codes I could offer to
present this. So all of you with great ideas that may be doing really awesome
technology based things in your classroom please sign up for one of these shorter
sessions. I also want to encourage you to sign up to present workshop sessions as
well.
If you have any questions about KBEA, please contact me. I hope you all have a
wonderful 2012-2013 school year. Again, thank you for allowing me to serve as the
KBEA President this year.
Belinda Hodges
KBEA President
Bardstown High School
400 N. 5th Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone: (502) 331-8802 E-mail: [email protected]
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ClipArt ETC
http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/
Great website to use when needing ClipArt. Free Educational Illustrations for
classroom use. Share this one with a your colleagues in other areas. Searchable
database of illustrations from alphabets, American History &
Government, Math, People, Places, School, Transportation, Etc…
Great for projects or illustrations needed for presentations. Created by the Florida
Center for Instructional
Technology. Other website include ClipPix ETC, Presentation ETC, and Maps
ETC.
MoneyInstructor.com
http://moneyinstructor.com/
If you are an educator, parent, individual, or institution who wants to teach basic
money skills, personal finance, life skills, and more, then Money Instructor® is for
you. This website is a paid resource with a $29.99 a year membership. It includes
access to money lessons, lesson plans, worksheets and printables, interactive
lessons, activities and games, informative articles, tips, advice and so much more.
Great for any classroom in which you are teaching the skills of personal finance,
money management, life skills, money skills, etc…
SKYPE
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home
Skype is for doing things together, whenever you’re apart. Skype’s text, voice and
video make it simple to share experiences with the people that matter to you,
wherever they are. Using Skype in the classroom allows you to teach real-world
skills that students will need once they leave your classroom. Practice
communication skills, job interviews, or have students complete presentations
using Skype.
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Socrative
http://www.socrative.com/
Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage
their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via smart-
phones, laptops, and tablets. This student response system is great to use as a bell-
ringer for starting class or for a quiz you might want to give on a certain topic that
you’ve just covered in class.
Student responses are visually represented for multiple choice, true/false and Short
Answer questions. For pre-planned activities a teacher can view reports online as a
google spreadsheet or as an emailed Excel file.
Class DoJo
http://www.classdojo.com/
ClassDojo is a classroom tool that helps teachers improve behavior in their class-
rooms quickly and easily. It also captures and generates data on behavior that
teachers can share with parents and administrators.
Better learning behaviors, smoother lessons and hassle-free data - and its free!
classParrot
http://classparrot.com/
Finally! A Hassle-Free Way for Teachers to Text Their Students.
ClassParrot is the 100% safe, and simple tool that lets teachers reach students the
way their friends do.
Remind your students of upcoming exams
Send homework updates & event reminders
Let parents opt-in to receive texts, too
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Governor Signs Important Order
On Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Governor Steve Beshear signed an executive order creating
a new Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE) within the KentuckyDepartment of
Education (KDE). The creation of the new office places CTE at the table with all other programs
and academic areas in KDE. The office will be led by an
associate commissioner. The order also creates a state-wide
advisory committee that will guide CTE in the development of
new career pathways, selection of industry certifications, and
promotion of programs. CTE will be elevated to a new level
with this transformation. There will be only one secondary
system for CTE instead of the two systems we currently
have. “The uniting of the two systems will place Kentucky CTE
in the top five largest agencies in the nation,” according to Dr.
Dale Winkler, Executive Director - Career & Technical Education, Kentucky Education &
Workforce Development Cabinet.
On behalf of all the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s) and over
150,000 secondary students across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Collin Potter, Montgomery
County Area Technology student enrolled in the Office Technology Program, Future Business
Leader of America Southern Region Vice President and Kentucky FBLA Vice President
represented the CTSO’s at the special signing of the Executive Order by Governor Beshear.
Potter addressed the group by giving a heart-felt thank you to the Governor and is
quoted by saying: “Govenor Beshear, thank you for recognizing the value of Career and (Continued on page 6)
Governor Beshear speaking about
new office of CTE.
Technical Education. The decision to unite the two Career and Technical Education (CTE)
agencies in Kentucky indicates your confidence in the CTE community’s ability to prepare
students for both college and a career.”
Potter went on to say, “CTE programs offer students the opportunity to explore career
options, learn technical processes, gain employability skills, and network with potential em-
ployers. In our CTE classrooms and labs students learn to apply
academic concepts. Through participation in CTE activities stu-
dents begin to see the importance of studying algebra, geometry,
physics, biology, English composition, and American Govern-
ment.”
In addition, Potter spoke of the ways in which teenagers from
across the Commonwealth and specifically, Montgomery County
are able to receive college credit while attending classes at the
Area Technology Center. He stated that ‘with the creation of dual credit agreements,
participation in CTE provides students a glimpse of what course work is like in college. For
example, at the Montgomery County ATC students in many of the Business and Office
Technology courses may earn between three to twelve hours of college credit at Morehead
State University, Sullivan University, or the Kentucky Community & Technical College
System.’
One of the greatest aspects of pursuing a CTE pathway is the opportunity to participate
in one of the eight career and technical student organizations. The CTSO’s are co-curricular
organizations that allow its members to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom.
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Potter speaking on behalf of CTE
Members may participate in community service projects; intern at local businesses; conduct
monthly meetings; operate school based enterprises; attend professional conferences; develop soft
skills;
network with professionals in their perspective fields of study; and, compete in events at the
regional, state, and national levels. All of these activities enhance the students’ professional
development.
Potter was joined by these CTSO officers from the Commonwealth of Kentucky: DECA
– An Association for Marketing Students, Family Community & Consumer Leaders of America,
FFA, Health Occupations Students of America, SkillsUSA, and Technology Students of America.
Potter tells the audience of his personal experience: “Since joining Future Business
Leaders of America and attending my first national conference in Nashville, Tennessee as a
freshman, four years ago, I am more self-confident because I’ve been encouraged to reach outside
of my comfort zone, become a better listener and communicator, and have narrowed my career
path to a business related field. I have traveled all across the United States with FBLA--from
New Orleans, LA; Philadelphia, PA; San Antonio, and Texas; Restin, Virginia. I have
successfully run seven campaigns, and my most important personal accomplishment is accepting
the responsibility of assuming my leadership roles knowing that I can and do make a difference
in the future of others’ lives.
He concluded in his greetings and thanks to Governor Beshear by stating: “I stand before
you as a successful student leader among my peers and blessed to be one of nine National FBLA
Officers. All of this is possible because of the opportunities that CTE programs have provided
for students. I would like to thank our administrators, teachers and advisers who ignite
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innovation and promote success with each student member.’
On behalf of all of the CTSO’s across the Commonwealth and specifically for those
CTSO organizations at Montgomery County ATC and Montgomery County High School,
Governor Beshear, thank you for recognizing CTE as a vital and integral component of public
education in Kentucky. Your actions have set the stage for creating an emergent system which
will prepare young people to prosper in a global economy.
KDE AND CERTIPORT ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
The Kentucky Department of Education and Certiport are proud to announce a discount offer
for KY schools! Certiport provides many of the industry standards that are on the KOSSA and
Industry Certifications list.
KY schools will be able to purchase the following site licenses at a 10% discount.
*This offer is valid through October 31, 2012
To take advantage of this expanded partnership, please quickly contact:
Rick Holbrook
Territory Manager
Microsoft | CompTIA | IC3
Certiport Inc.
801-847-3129
www.certiport.com
Product Name Price
MOS 2007/2010 License - 500 Exams With 2007/2010
Certiprep Practice Tests, Full Suite 500 Users $5,325.00
MOS 2007/2010 License - 500 Exams - US K-12 $3,175.00
IC³ License-1500 Exams with Unlimited Certiprep
Practice Tests $3,175.00
CompTIA Strata™ IT Fundamentals - 100 Exams License $1,995.00
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KDE AND CERTIPORT ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP –
Adobe & QuickBooks
Kentucky Department of Education and Certiport, Inc. announce an expanded partnership to offer
the Adobe Certified Associate site licenses at an exceptional discount!
Certiport and KDE are proud to announce a discount offer for KY schools! KDE and Certiport
have a longstanding relationship in which Certiport is to provide many of the recommended in-
dustry certifications that are listed on the KOSSA and Industry Certifications list.
Teachers will now have access to discounted certification programs, full suite of curriculum,
professional development support, and resources to help them tailor their instruction. Kentucky
schools will be able to purchase the Adobe Certified Associate site license at an exceptional
discount, and KY district offices will have a new opportunity to purchase blocks of exams which
may be shared throughout the district. The site license and exam discounts are significant and
range from 10% to 20%. Kentucky schools will also be able to purchase the QuickBooks Certi-
fied User site license at an exceptional discount, and KY district offices will have a opportunity to
purchase exams at discount which may be shared throughout the district. The site license discount
is significant at 10% - Saving $300.00 per license.
Certiport is committed to helping you succeed. They will be offering 2 webinars each month
through the end of the year to acclimate teachers to the in class Certiport testing system and help
with best practices to ensure success.
To take advantage of this expanded partnership, please quickly contact - Scott Hinojosa –
Certiport – 801-772-3257 – [email protected] - This offer is valid through October 31,
2012
“By 2018, the U.S. will need at least 4.7 million new workers with postsecondary certificates”
-Center on Education and the Workforce
http://www.acte.org
“27% of people with post-secondary licenses or certificates—credentials short of an associate’s
degree—earn more than the average bachelor’s degree recipient.”
-Pathways to Prosperity (Feb. 2011) – Harvard Graduate School of Education
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2011/Pathways_to_Prosperity_Feb2011.pdf
For more information:
Certiport, Inc., Scott Hinojosa – 801-772-3257 – [email protected]
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New Curriculum Alignments
There are new curriculum alignments posted on the KDE website under Career
and Tech. Ed. Computer and Technology Applications as well as Advanced
Computer Applications are the two newest within Business Education.
Within this new curriculum alignment you will find Career Pathways specific to
each course, learning targets geared toward state and national standards, KY Core
Academic Standards, KOSSA Standards, and SAMPLE learner activities. There
are also additional activities that is a link from the main PDF page. Each unit has
these additional activities that you can download to use.
Be sure to look at the picture below to learn how to find the additional activities.
Link:
New Curriculum Alignment
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Click here to find
Additional Activities
Waggener High School New STC
and Business/IT Program By: Debra Robinson
Email: [email protected]
Waggener High Schools introduced a new STC and Business/IT Program last
year. We are working to grow our program and provide career readiness for more
students with the implementation of two new courses--Web Design and Multimedia
Publishing. Along with these two courses our Industry Certification in IC3 went
from one in 2010-2011 to forty-four in 2011-2012 school year. The Business/IT
department is composed of two strong leaders that are challenging the students to
work harder and expand their knowledge computer knowledge.
Larry A. Ryle High School MOS Course
Has A Successful Year Compliments of: Isaac Denigan
Students in the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) course offered by the Business
Department of Ryle High School have earned multiple MOS certifications during
the 2011-12 school year. These certifications are internationally recognized as
indicators of Microsoft Office suite program proficiency. Students have the
opportunity to test in the areas of Microsoft Office 2010 for Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, and Access. A student is deemed career ready and industry
certified once he/she has earned three of the four certifications. This year,
sixty-three students earned all four certificates, which is a school record.
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NBEA NEWS What is NBEA?
The National Business Education Association (NBEA) is the nation's leading
professional organization devoted exclusively to serving individuals and groups
engaged in instruction, administration, research, and dissemination of information
for and about business.
What you get with your NBEA Membership:
Timely publications;
Annual national convention, featuring renowned guest speakers;
Regional association membership;
Professional development opportunities;
Networking with your peers;
International business;
Legislative advocacy;
And much, much more.
NBEA 2013 Annual Convention
Atlanta, Georgia
April 16-20, 2013
NBEA 2013 Convention Registration Fees
Professional Member $240
Student Member $155
Retired Member $185
Nonmember $400
Spouse $75
Conference Schedule
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SBEA NEWS
The Southern Business Education Association is an affiliate of the National
Business Education Association, headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The purpose of
the association is to promote better business education in the Southern Region and
throughout the nation.
The SBEA represents over 3,000 business educators from 12 states.
If you would like to join SBEA or NBEA please speak with your SBEA
representative Connie Witt.
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2012-2013 KENTUCKY
FBLA THEME 2012-2013: (Can be any of the following)
FBLA Dare to Dream
FBLA DARE TO DREAM
FBLA STATE PROJECT 2012-2013:
Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Introduce middle-level students to FBLA and
business classes to increase FBLA enrollment.
FBLA STATE GOALS 2012-2013
Goal 1: Increase or maintain chapter membership
Goal 2: Encourage member and chapter participation in FBLA programs
Goal 3: Participate in community service activities
Goal 4: Enhance communication and visibility of FBLA
Goal 5: Foster relationships with middle-level students to increase FBLA visi-
bility and future enrollment
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Upcoming Dates
NFLC Upcoming Dates and Locations
Nov. 2-3, 2012
Indianapolis, IN
Nov. 9-10, 2012
Denver, CO
Nov. 16-17, 2012
Charlotte, NC
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Dates Conference Location
MARCH 4, 2013 REGION 1 LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
MURRAY, KY
MARCH 15, 2013 REGION 2 LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
KENTUCKY WESLEYAN
COLLEGE
OWENSBORO, KY
MARCH 18, 2013
***Date Change***
REGION 3 LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY AND
TECHNICAL COLLEGE-
SOUTHWEST CAMPUS
MARCH 12, 2013 REGION 4 LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
UNIVERSITY
HIGHLANDS HEIGHTS, KY
MARCH 13, 2013
***Date Change***
REGION 5 LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
MOREHEAD STATE
UNIVERSITY
MOREHEAD, KY
MARCH 8, 2013 REGION 6 LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
EASTERN KENTUCKY
UNIVERSITY
RICHMOND, KY
APRIL 8-10, 2013
MONDAY-
WEDNESDAY
STATE LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
GALT HOUSE
LOUISVILLE, KY
JUNE 12-14, 2013 FBLA LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT CAMP
FFA CAMP
HARDINSBURG KY
JUNE 27-JUNE 30,
2013
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE ANAHEIM, CA
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