#MASSPchat Archive

Chats will be moderated by MASSP staff, members of the MASSP Board of Directors and MASSP Members – we will also have special guest moderators on occasion.
Monday May 8, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • MrsMurat May 8 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    The changing role of substitute Ts: https://t.co/BM9VawfOiu #4thchat #admin2b #cdnedchat #collabed #edtechchat #flipclass #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hello everyone! Let's start #masspchat with introductions- I'm Wendy Zdeb, MASSP's Executive Director. Who is out there?!
  • participatechat May 8 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #MASSPchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/DYM2KgH6Mn
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us Mark! That's one for the Board. #masspchat
  • pfeiffersc May 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Scott Pfeiffer, MS/HS Principal, Countryside Academy, Benton Harbor. #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Mark Pogliano-Jackson Area Career Center...and trying to get points for first participant #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi Scott- Great to have you back. #masspchat
  • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Chris Machiniak, Director of CTE for Berrien County. #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Big points for you Mark! #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:02 PM EDT
      Mark Pogliano-Jackson Area Career Center...and trying to get points for first participant #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi Chris, Really appreciate you joining us! Great CTE expertise on line tonight! #masspchat
  • massignmenthelp May 8 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    #edtechchat #flipclass #HolocaustEdChat #LEARNLap #masspchat Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    We love to know who is following, so check in even if you're lurking. #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Great to see Chris participating @BerrianCTE-one of our future leaders! #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    First question in just a few...we will use the Q1: / A1: format to keep our chat organized. Please respond to each other as well. #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1: What % of your students are enrolled in CTE classes? Has participation been an +, - or a flat line the last few years? #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: All my students are CTE, but all come from local schools-one of the highest enrollments ever for the upcoming school year #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    todd simmons - P-W MS/HS #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    What programs are really booming? Do you have any that are "full"? #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
      A1: All my students are CTE, but all come from local schools-one of the highest enrollments ever for the upcoming school year #masspchat
      In reply to @massp
  • nsulla May 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Dr. Nancy Sulla here at #masspchat; creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom #LATIC; co-moderator of #LATICchat; author:
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Hey Toddo! Looking forward to hearing from you #masspchat
    In reply to @PWtoddo, @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Hi Todd- Q1- What percentage of your students are enrolled in CTE classes? Has participation been an +, - or a flat line? #masspchat
  • pfeiffersc May 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Our set-up is unique, most Ss take at least one CTE course in HS, but we would love more completers. #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Interesting...Is one a requirement? What are your biggest programs? #masspchat
    • pfeiffersc May 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      A1: Our set-up is unique, most Ss take at least one CTE course in HS, but we would love more completers. #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1a-strong in Welding, Health, Auto, Cyber Security, Marketing, Visual Communications,...with others filling up fast #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: we are a 6-12 bldg, but out of our HS kids, approx. 7% are in CTE at our ISD, & we also host a Woodworking CTE course here #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • pfeiffersc May 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    No, often they serve as a science elective. Only one program, Ag Science, but Ss from other schools come to us to participate. #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1-Scott, what courses do you offer? #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: 2015-2016-55% of 11th & 12th took a CTE class. Our current unofficial Senior Survey has 63% having taken a CTE. #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Do you have any in house business or other CTE courses? #masspchat
    • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      A1: we are a 6-12 bldg, but out of our HS kids, approx. 7% are in CTE at our ISD, & we also host a Woodworking CTE course here #masspchat
      In reply to @massp
  • mgrosstaylor May 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    💪🏾 Let's FINISH STRONG for Ss TONIGHT on #NVedchat Join the convo! #FlipClass #4thchat #edtechchat #vachat #cdnedchat #CollabEd #MASSPchat
  • AssignmentHelpN May 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #edtechchat #flipclass #HolocaustEdChat #LEARNLap #masspchat The Ultimate 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Todd-do you have a tech center in your county? #masspchat
    In reply to @PWtoddo, @massp
  • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    just the in-house Woods2, but we used to have in-house Acct. as well #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • pfeiffersc May 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Fundamentals of Agriculture, Zoology and Botany. #masspchat
    In reply to @MarkPogliano, @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Great numbers...any special sauce? What are you doing to attract kids? #masspchat
    • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      A1: 2015-2016-55% of 11th & 12th took a CTE class. Our current unofficial Senior Survey has 63% having taken a CTE. #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Great courses-strong science foundation! #masspchat
    In reply to @pfeiffersc, @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q2:What CTE programs seem to be growing and where have you seen a decline? #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 Welding, Engineering, and Machining, Health have grown; Construction declined (but is bouncing back)-all based on local needs #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    That is similar to what I heard at CTE day at the Capitol. Great to see student interests driving programs. #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
      A2 Welding, Engineering, and Machining, Health have grown; Construction declined (but is bouncing back)-all based on local needs #masspchat
      In reply to @massp
  • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: Healthcare, welding, automotive = strong, construction and BMA seems to be slowing. #masspchat
  • nsulla May 8 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    That's interesting. Would you say CTE course interest is more driven by local needs than by Ss looking at future trends? #masspchat
    In reply to @MarkPogliano, @massp
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    True, and strong teachers build strong programs #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Are there programs that are seeing an increase in female students? #masspchat
    • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
      A2: Healthcare, welding, automotive = strong, construction and BMA seems to be slowing. #masspchat
  • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2: in our situation, unfortunately ag. sci. and constr. trades has seen a slight decline, whereas auto tech. has increased #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Hi All Tracy Wilson Grand Haven HS A1: We have less than 15% of kids attending our local tech center. #'s have - in recent years. #Masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Nancy-I think student interest and good teachers lead the drive, but potential jobs during/after school also help #masspchat
    In reply to @nsulla, @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q3:Have you made a concentrated effort to better promote CTE offerings? What have you tried to raise student/parent awareness? #masspchat
  • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2: CAD, culinary gave increased or stayed steady. Accounting has declined. #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Hi Tracy-you have a great tech center with Careerline in your county #masspchat
    In reply to @tracylnwilson
  • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Agreed. It's tough for kids to spend half-day out of the building though. #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:28 PM EDT
      Hi Tracy-you have a great tech center with Careerline in your county #masspchat
      In reply to @tracylnwilson
  • pfeiffersc May 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: Counselor emphasizes programs at other schools in our county to students. Transportation can be an obstacle though. #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 open houses, tours, website, personal visits, after school programs,and middle school lunch visits...to name a few #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I think open houses are very effective- the programs are impressive, but parents have to see them. #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT
      A3 open houses, tours, website, personal visits, after school programs,and middle school lunch visits...to name a few #masspchat
      In reply to @massp
  • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: We offer creative options at GHHS and are currently working with Careeline on recertification because of staff retirement. #masspchat
    • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      Q3:Have you made a concentrated effort to better promote CTE offerings? What have you tried to raise student/parent awareness? #masspchat
  • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: we focus on working w/ our schools to ensure the staff knows about offerings Future focus will be on advertising as a county. #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3a-exactly! Parents are always impressed with seeing the facilities and the types of technical skills students can learn #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3b: Offer open house in evening, tour during school day. Counselors try to meet needs of selected kids. #Masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Q4: Do you have involvement from your local business community in your CTE programs? What does that look like? #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Tracy-are you having trouble finding qualified CTE instructors? #masspchat
    In reply to @tracylnwilson
  • pfeiffersc May 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I can attest to that! Chris has been to our school multiple times this year! #masspchat
    In reply to @BerrienCTE
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Common complaint I hear around the State. #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Tracy-are you having trouble finding qualified CTE instructors? #masspchat
      In reply to @tracylnwilson
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4-strong involvement. Business members pay half tuition and provide jobs for students in our early college program- one example #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    BAM! That's fantastic. #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      A4-strong involvement. Business members pay half tuition and provide jobs for students in our early college program- one example #masspchat
      In reply to @massp
  • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4: Currently working with SME on a partnership for PRIME. Just walking through early stages. #masspchat
    • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Q4: Do you have involvement from your local business community in your CTE programs? What does that look like? #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Yes, we need to work closely with our businesses to help our programs evolve #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Yes sir. Trying to get some current staff certified. #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Tracy-are you having trouble finding qualified CTE instructors? #masspchat
      In reply to @tracylnwilson
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Also a great selling point for parents if they see that the business community is involved and jobs are waiting. #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      Yes, we need to work closely with our businesses to help our programs evolve #masspchat
      In reply to @massp
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Some rules have changed, but industry experience is the key. Ultimately, the passion for teaching is most important #masspchat
    In reply to @tracylnwilson
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Q5: Have you added any new classes or CTE programs in your building or are their new offerings through the ISD for 17-18? #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5-started this year with Cyber Security-will grow more next year. High demand career pathway #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: We could always use more. We are looking to possibly hire a liaison between schools & industry to help promote collaboration. #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    That is awesome- didn't even know that was being offered? Is there a curriculum for it or home grown? #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A5-started this year with Cyber Security-will grow more next year. High demand career pathway #masspchat
      In reply to @massp
  • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5: Working on Digital Design with drones in our building. #masspchat
    • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      Q5: Have you added any new classes or CTE programs in your building or are their new offerings through the ISD for 17-18? #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    That's creative- I'm sure kids love that. #masspchat
  • pfeiffersc May 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Who will you have teaching it? Sounds like a great program! I want in for our kids! #masspchat
    In reply to @MarkPogliano, @massp
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    That sounds like a great program! Going to be exciting watching it grow #masspchat
    In reply to @tracylnwilson
  • cmachiniak May 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5: We are trying to work w/local college to create programs that both can utilize. Share cost for teacher & facilities. #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q6: Outside of CTE what do you see happening in other classes to make learning more relevant or hands on? #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    One of my teachers has taken a strong interest in it, plus Baker College in Jackson has a good program-seamless transition #masspchat
    In reply to @pfeiffersc, @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I met them at the Capitol on CTE day- the students were really excited about it. #masspchat
    • pruett1980 May 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      A5-Buchanan started a new cosmetology program and partnered with a cosmetology institute this year which has been successful
      In reply to @massp
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Smart move-reduce silos and build programs that benefit all learners in the community #masspchat
    In reply to @cmachiniak
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Great to see Colleges partnering! #masspchat
    • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      One of my teachers has taken a strong interest in it, plus Baker College in Jackson has a good program-seamless transition #masspchat
      In reply to @pfeiffersc, @massp
  • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A3: our ISD has really attempted to up their recruiting efforts both in person by coming here & offering tours & via online ads #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Add #masspchat to your posts so they show in the chat.
    In reply to @pruett1980
  • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6: We've added Blended Learning and an entrepreneurship class called iCreate360 to stay relevant & give options. #masspchat
    • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      Q6: Outside of CTE what do you see happening in other classes to make learning more relevant or hands on? #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Very cool! #masspchat
    • tracylnwilson May 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      A6: We've added Blended Learning and an entrepreneurship class called iCreate360 to stay relevant & give options. #masspchat
      • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
        Q6: Outside of CTE what do you see happening in other classes to make learning more relevant or hands on? #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Is it going to be a two year (11th/12th grade)? If so, a great savings for students who can complete the program #masspchat
    In reply to @pruett1980, @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    LAST Q7: What barriers exist that are possibly keeping students from taking CTE course work? #masspchat
  • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4: have an Industrial Ed. Adv. Board that is comprised of local cabinet makers & mill operators that helps drive our Woods CTE #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A6: I see the push going towards integration. The Geometry class integrated w/ the construction class that was at the showcase. #masspchat
  • pruett1980 May 8 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Yes 2 years and at no cost to them. #masspchat
    In reply to @MarkPogliano, @massp
  • PJRickli May 8 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Excellent offerings for high school Ts Send and Eng / SS team #mielanetwork #masspchat #maisa @massp
  • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5: hoping to bring back CTE Acct. here next year, if everything lines up for us w/ a new hire (ELA/Bus. Ed. posting) #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    I think integration is really smart- great way to engage the leaner. #masspchat
    • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:50 PM EDT
      A6: I see the push going towards integration. The Geometry class integrated w/ the construction class that was at the showcase. #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7 biggest barrier-misperception. CTE can be college, trade, apprenticeships-all education can be for careers #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • MuthPrincipal May 8 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Excited to be continuing offerings from BAISDCC adding Tuscola County CC & @greatermcr for 2017-18 #masspchat
    In reply to @massp, @greatermcr
  • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A6: our rooms are student-centered & collaborative now, w/ tables in pods rather than desks, & manipulatives & project-based #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • PWtoddo May 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A7: the feeling that they must take "academic-like" courses to advance into post-secondaries #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A7: I think the misinformation is a big issue still. Not purposeful but harmful none-the-less. #masspchat
  • massp - Moderator May 8 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Thanks for the discussion tonight my PLN! Always learning from you. #masspchat
  • MarkPogliano May 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Thanks for the conversation! I appreciated hearing from everyone-lots of good things happening in CTE #masspchat
    In reply to @massp
  • BerrienCTE May 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Great job Wendy! Thanks all for participating! #masspchat