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Save the Date! The 2014 Professional Development Institute is scheduled for April 7-11, 2014, in Arlington, VA.

The 2013 Professional Development Institute, “Igniting Innovation: Access, Equity, and Diversity, took place on April 15-18, 2013, in Arlington, VA. Inspiring sessions provided participants with research-based strategies and innovative tools to help implement promising practices and get results. Professional networking time gave participants the opportunity to meet fellow educators and advocates, share stories from their equity journey, and exchange ideas that work. And, participants received a first-hand view into the latest research and policy considerations related to equity, education, and careers. Lockheed Martin was the Platinum Sponsor of the 2013 Professional Development Institute. Please visit our sponsor webpage to see all of our sponsors!

Highlights from the 2013 Professional Development Institute

Program Booklet

PDF Versions of Workshop Presentations

Photo Album

Stephanie Hill’s Keynote Speech on YouTube

2013 Agenda at a Glance

Monday, April 15
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm: SEP 2.0 Train the Trainer
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Executive Committee and Foundation Board Meetings and Dinner

Tuesday, April 16: Emphasis on Business Partnerships
8:00 am: Breakfast
8:30 am: NAPE Happenings
9:15 am: Workshop Session 1; SEP 2.0 Train the Trainer (cont’d)
10:45: Workshop Session 2; SEP 2.0 Train the Trainer (cont’d)
12:15 pm: Luncheon
12:45 pm: Keynote Speech with Stephanie C. Hill, President of Lockheed Martin’s Information Systems & Global Solutions-Civil product line
1:15 pm: Awards
2:15 pm: Workshop Session 3; Business and Industry Committee Meeting; SEP 2.0 Train the Trainer (cont’d)
4:00 pm: Workshop Session 4
5:30 pm: Reception and Silent Auction

Wednesday, April 17: Public Policy Day (read Panelist biographies)
7:30 am: Breakfast
8:00 am: Federal Policy Update with Brenda Dann-Messier, Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education, USDOE and Lauren Andersen, Policy Advisor, Office of Science Technology Policy, The White House
10:00 am: Travel to Capitol Hill
11:00 am: Public Policy Panel with Jamie Fasteau, House Committee of Education and the Workforce (D) (confirmed)
1:00 pm: No-host Lunch
2:00 pm: Optional Hill Visits
5:00 pm: Birds of a Feather No-host Dinners
7:45 pm: Equity film offering

Thursday, April 18: Emphasis on Research and Practice
8:00 am: Breakfast; Membership Meeting
9:15 am: Workshop Session 5
10:345 am: Workshop Session 6
12:00 pm: Closing Luncheon; Closing Speech with Thurman Bridges, III, Associate Professor of Teacher Education, Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD
2:00 pm: National Advisory Board Meeting; SEP State Leadership Institute

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. HRD-0734056 and Grant No. DUE-1104163. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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3	4	5	6	7 Events on June 7, 2013 Deloitte Impact Day Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 7, 2013 - 3:00 pm Location: Deloitte, Washington, DC Description: Role models from the Women in Technology group at Deloitte, who have participated in NAPE professional development, will host "Women in Technology Impact Day." Deloitte mentors will work with students from McKinley, Friendship, Coolidge, and Noyes Education Center (Washington, DC based schools) and share their passion for STEM and illustrate how STEM skills are used on a daily basis in their careers at Deliotte. More details...	8	9 Events on June 9, 2013 AAUW National Convention Starts: 12:00 am Ends: June 13, 2013 - 12:00 am Location: New Orleans, LA Description: NAPE Consultant Susie Wheeler is attending the 2013 AAUW National Convention "Leading Across Generations." For complete convention details, visit: http://convention.aauw.org/. More details...
10	11 Events on June 11, 2013 EE STEM Academy Capstones Starts: 12:00 am Ends: June 14, 2013 - 12:00 am Location: Baltimore, MD Description: NAPE CEO Mimi Lufkin and COO Claudia Morrell will attend an event where faculty present their EE STEM Capstone projects. More details...	12	13 Events on June 13, 2013 59th Annual Utah CTE Conference Starts: 8:00 am Ends: June 13, 2013 - 9:00 am Location: Wasatch High School, Heber City, UT Description: NAPE CEO Mimi Lufkin will open the second day of the Utah CTE conference with her keynote address "High Skill, High Wage Careers--Preparing for the Future," from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM. The Keynote will address: What are the education requirements for the careers of the future? What high skill high wage careers have the most potential for opportunity? How do you help your students prepare for these careers? These are just a few of the questions this session will address while looking at how educators play a role in expanding students career decision making options. Helping your students see the myriad of career options available to them will help them chose a better future. For conference details, visit: http://www.cte.usu.edu/. More details... 59th Annual Utah CTE Conference Starts: 11:00 am Ends: June 13, 2013 - 12:00 pm Location: Wasatch High School, Heber City, UT Description: NAPE CEO Mimi Lufkin will lead the workshop "High Skill, High Wage Careers--Strategies for Expanding Student Career Options. This workshop session will build on the morning Keynote address by sharing resources and strategies that School Counselors and Work-Based Learning Coordinators can use to help students explore nontraditional careers that lead to economic self-sufficiency. Take home new ideas, materials, activities and online resources that you can integrate into your work immediately. For complete conference details, visit: http://www.cte.usu.edu/. More details... New Mexico ACTE Summer Conference Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: June 13, 2013 - 5:00 pm Location: Ruidoso, NM Description: NAPE Consultants Jeanette Thomas and Courtney Reed Jenkins will discuss Gender Equity in CTE during a 4-hour workshop that will provide an overview on nontraditional recruitment and retention in CTE. http://www.nmacte.com/conferences.html More details...	14	15	16 Events on June 16, 2013 Penn College of Technology Smart Girls Residential Camp Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 16, 2013 - 4:00 pm Description: On June 16–19, 2013, Pennsylvania College of Technology is holding a residential program for girls entering grades 9-11 in fall 2013. This summer camp provides the opportunity to participate in workshops that include the following topics: (1) Gaming, Simulation, Web Design, and Multimedia, (2) Materials Processing and Manufacturing, (3) Construction and Design Technologies. “Step in the real world” sessions allows the chance to meet working professionals and tour real-world technology. Learn more at http://www.pct.edu/smartgirls/ More details...
17 Events on June 17, 2013 US News STEM Solutions National Conference Starts: 12:00 am Ends: June 20, 2013 - 12:00 am Location: Austin, TX Description: http://usnewsstemsolutions.com/ More details...	18 Events on June 18, 2013 Transforming Career and Technical Education for the Global Economy Starts: 5:15 pm Ends: June 18, 2013 - 6:15 pm Location: Austin, TX Description: Mimi Lufkin will moderate this panel at the STEM Solutions conference Panelists: Vince Bertram, Ed.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Project Lead The Way; David Dimmett, Senior Vice President and Chief Engagement Officer; Brenda Dann-Messier, Ed.D., Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education; Rashid Ferrod Davis, Founding Principal, Pathways in Technology Early College High School; Amy Loyd, Director, Pathways to Prosperity Network, Jobs for the Future, Harvard Graduate School of Education http://usnewsstemsolutions.com/conference/schedule-at-a-glance More details...	19 Events on June 19, 2013 Gender Equity in CTE Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 19, 2013 - 4:30 pm Location: Idaho Career Pioneer Network Symposium Description: NAPE consultant Courtney Reed Jenkins will provide a day-long professional development training focused on data dashboards, evaluation rubrics for research-based interventions, and will also use the opportunity to network with other individuals committed to increasing equity in education. The target audience for this event includes CPN members and other interested stakeholders. To find out more about the event, visit: http://www.pte.idaho.gov/Summer_Conference/Summer_Conference_Home.html More details...	20 Events on June 20, 2013 Idaho Career Pioneer Network Symposium Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 20, 2013 - 4:30 pm Location: Boise, ID Description: NAPE Consultant Courtney Reed Jenkins will discuss Gender Equity in CTE during this daylong professional development focused on data dashboards, evaluation rubrics for research-based interventions, and networking. http://www.pte.idaho.gov/Summer_Conference/Summer_Conference_Home.html More details... Attracting Future Engineers: Best Practices from K-12 Counselor Professional Development, 2008-2012 Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: June 20, 2013 - 3:30 pm Location: Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA Description: Join NAPE Consultant and PhD Candidate Meagan Pollock as she presents "Attracting Future Engineers: Best Practices from K-12 Counselor Professional Development, 2008-2012" at the WEPAN's 2012 National Conference "Engage Everyone: Building an Inclusive Climate for Diverse Communities for Women in STEM." Administrators, counselors, and professional development trainers are encouraged to attend. For complete conference details, visit: http://wepan.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=530 More details...	21	22 Events on June 22, 2013 Pathways to Careers in STEM: A Counseling Tool for Student Engagement Starts: 10:45 am Ends: June 22, 2013 - 12:00 pm Location: The Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA Description: Join NAPE Consultant and Purdue PhD Candidate Meagan Pollock as she presents "Pathways to Careers in STEM: A Counseling Tools for Student Engagement" at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Workshops for K-12 Education. K-12 counselors and educators are encourage to attend. For complete conference details, visit: http://www.asee.org/conferences-and-events/conferences/k-12-workshop/2013 More details...	23
24 Events on June 24, 2013 NM Profesional Learning Community for Equity Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: June 24, 2013 - 3:30 pm Description: NAPE Consultant Courtney Reed Jenkins will host a virtual meeting, "Females in STEM Classes and Programs of Study: Strategies to Recruit and Transition Female Students into STEM Careers," for the first cohort of the New Mexico Learning Community for Equity. More details...	25	26 Events on June 26, 2013 NJ State Team Annual Working Meeting Starts: 8:30 am Ends: June 26, 2013 - 3:00 pm Location: Rutgers University, New Brusnwick Campus Description: NAPE CEO will lead the New Jersey STEM Equity Pipeline state leadership team in their annual working meeting, taking place at Rutgers University, New Brunswick campus, from 8:30-3:00. Topics to discuss include: overview of the STEM Equity Pipeline, a look at NJ state data, and a SWOT analysis of state level initiatives and activities. More details... NM Professional Learning Community for Equity Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: June 26, 2013 - 3:30 pm Description: NAPE Consultant Courtney Reed Jenkins will host a virtual meeting, "Males in Health Occupation Programs of Study: Strategies to Recruit and Transition Male Students into Health Occupations," for the first cohort of the New Mexico Learning Community for Equity. More details...	27 Events on June 27, 2013 Data Dashboards Presentation Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 27, 2013 - 3:45 pm Location: Online Description: At the OVAE Data Quality Institute, NAPE CEO Mimi Lufkin and NAPE Consultant Krishnan Sudharsan will introduce Data Dashboards to both live and virtual audiences. If you didn't have the opportunity to attend Sudharsan's PDI workshop but are curious to find out what Data Dashboards are and how they're used, be sure to tune in. (Web link TBA.) More details...	28 Events on June 28, 2013 Data-Driven Continuous Improvement Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: June 28, 2013 - 2:00 pm Description: Join NAPE CEO Mimi Lufkin, NAPE Consultant Ben Williams, and Jose Figueroa from DATE to learn how schools and colleges around the country are increasing the diversity in their CTE programs through an evidence-based, data-driven, program improvement process aligned with OVAE’s continuous improvement model. This event will occur during the Virtual Data Quality Institute. http://cte.ed.gov/dqi/app/webroot/files/DRAFT_2013_VDQI_Agenda_060513.pdf More details... NM Professional Learning Community for Equity Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: June 28, 2013 - 3:30 pm Location: NMACTE Summer Conference Description: In a face-to-face session of the NM Professional Learning Community, NAPE Consultant Courtney Reed Jenkins will discuss stereotype threat. More details...	29	30 Events on June 30, 2013 ASCA Annual Conference Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 3, 2013 - 11:00 am Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: NAPE Consultant Ben Williams attending More details...

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