Post on 18-Dec-2015
Project Update
2015 CTE HtM ItemDevelopment Grant
Leadership MeetingFebruary 11, 2015Orlando, Florida
David Bustos david.bustos@polk-fl.net Architecture/Construction, Education/Training, Engineering/Technology,
Health Science, & Instructional Support Services Karen H. Johnson karen.johnson@polk-fl.net
Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources, Art/AV Technology/Communication, Business/Management/Administration, Finance, Hospitality/Tourism, & Information Technology
Stephanie B. Narramore stephanie.narramore@polk-fl.net Manufacturing & Transportation/Distribution/Logistics
Meet the Project Managers
Participant Application Process
Application
Complete application to indicate interest:• Writer• Reviewer (Content,
Bias/Sensitivity, Proofreader/Editor)
• Writer & Reviewer
Training
Three Options:• Previously trained (other
CFAC grants)--move to next step
• Webinar with CTE team• Online training on
CourseSites.com
Participant Application Process
Item Samples & Tests
After training is completed, all applicants must complete exercises or submit items to be reviewed for quality consideration:• Item writer & content reviewer must submit 4 items• Bias/Sensitivity reviewer must successfully complete a
Bias/Sensitivity exercise• Proofreading/Editing reviewer must successfully pass a
Proofreader TestItems must be approved before applicant can begin item writing and/or reviewing
Participation Application Process
Item Writing & Reviewing
ONCE APPLICANT'S ITEMS ARE APPROVED• Sign-up to write items• Complete paperwork:• Originality of Work Agreement• Security Agreement• Consultative Services Agreement
(non-Polk County teacher) OR Special Activities Form (Pok County teacher)
Work Sessions
Work Sessions are optional but strongly encouraged and will be scheduled in North, Central, and South Florida locations
Invitations to attend will be sent by Project Managers
Increase communication and collaboration with CFAC Districts. Implement effective naming protocols to facilitate item
identification on the Florida Item Bank. Limit item writers to develop 10 items at a time. Clean-out item writer sign-up sheets periodically. Provide detailed feedback to writers of rejected items. Improve item reviewer chain of command protocols.
Level 2 (Bias/Sensitivity) and Level 3 (Proofreaders) will not reject items on the basis of content or complexity level. If there is an issue that arises, reviewers are to notify a project manager for resolution.
Lessons Learned from Previous Grants
Time Grant finalizes on June 30, 2015
Content Writers Lack of certified CTE teachers to
meet item writing demand Diversity
Teachers vs. District Officials Gender, ethnicity, and race
Item Platform
Anticipated Barriers