CVUHSD: Leaders in CTE and Linked Learning
CVUHSD teachers and staff are dedicated to excellence in both Career Technical Education and Linked Learning. As we continue to refine our programs, we enjoy sharing our progress and models of practice at state-wide conferences:
Conference Title: Educating for Careers
Dates: March 3-5, 2024
Presenters:
Hatha I. Parrish, Director, State and Federal Programs, Centinela Valley Union High School District
Sean Hiller, CTE Teacher/MCA Coordinator, Leuzinger high School
Matthew Waynee, Education Director, BRIC Foundation
Wendy Levy, Executive Director, Arts 2 Work
Shawn Jackson, Consulting Producer, Learning and Innovation, Arts 2 Work
Michael Trogan, Special Projects Development Manager, SBWIB
Janel Bullard, Special Projects Development Coordinator, SBWIB
Summary:
Find out how the Centinela Valley Union High School District and their Apprenticeship partners, Arts 2 Work and the BRIC Foundation, re-imagined the path to employment and opportunity by shifting the WBL paradigm through the implementation of pre-apprenticeships that align with high school CTE pathway coursework!
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Conference Title: California Dual Enrollment Equity Conference
Dates: February 21-22, 2024
Presenters:
Hatha I. Parrish, Director, State and Federal Programs, CVUHSD
Cesar Perez, Career and College Guidance Specialist, CVUHSD
Summary:
How do we equitably ensure all students have access to earning college credits? Is there a significant difference between access and engagement of students with Advanced Placement versus Dual Enrollment? In this session, you will explore one district's data, discuss ways to analyze your own data, and hear from a panel of students who share their experiences in both AP and Dual Enrollment.
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Conference Title: CTE Conference 2023
Dates: November 15-17, 2023
Presenters:
Dr. Kami Dexter Hall, CTE Specialist, Leuzinger High School/Centinela Valley Union High School District
Sean Hiller, CTE Teacher/MCA Coordinator, Leuzinger high School
Nicole Hamasaki, CTE Teacher/ECA Coordinator, Leuzinger high School
Alejandro Zamudio, CTE Teacher/CCA Coordinator, Leuzinger high School
Summary:
Come explore the thriving student-led enterprises and internships at Leuzinger High School in Los Angeles, CA and take with you the tools to implement your own for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Conference Title: LACOE CTE Symposium 2023
Date: March 8, 2023
Presenters:
Michael Trogan and Osiris Herrera, Special Projects Development, SBWIB
Hatha I. Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs, Centinela Valley Union High School District
Lucas Pacheco, CTE Teacher/HHSME Coordinator, Hawthorne High School
Erica Harbison, ELA Teacher/ BCA Coordinator, Lawndale High School
Summary:
Discover how Centinela Valley Union High School District reimagined the path to employment and opportunity by offering pre-apprenticeship participation on campus! We will be offering an overview of our system in three different industry sectors (Manufacturing/Engineering, Biomedical, and Arts, Media and Entertainment) along with examples and practical advice to help you get started.
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Conference Title: Educating for Careers 2023
Dates: February 26-28, 2023
Presenters:
Linda Bermudez, K14 Technical Assistance Provider, LA Region
Hatha I. Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs, Centinela Valley Union High School District
Stefany España, Dual Credit-Program Supervisor, LAUSD
Lisa Azevedo, Chief Executive Officer, California Advancing Pathways for Students (CalAPS)
Summary:
K12 Strong Workforce Program grant funds can be utilized throughout the state to grow and develop Career Technical Education Programs. Learn how 2-3 LA Region K12 schools utilized K12 SWP Funds to make a lasting impact on several booming industries in the region. This will showcase LA Region projects.
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Presenters:
Roman Stearns, Executive Director, Scaling Student Success
Betsy McKinstry, CTE Director, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Hatha I. Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs, Centinela Valley Union High School District
Summary:
Understanding how a Graduate Profile can (and should) encompass all standards (Common Core, NGSS, Standards for Career-Ready Practices), shift instruction and assessment, and hold all community stakeholders collectively accountable for helping students develop and demonstrate the competencies articulated in the Graduate Profile.
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Presenters:
Roman Stearns, Executive Director, Scaling Student Success
Betsy McKinstry, CTE Director, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Hatha I. Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs, Centinela Valley Union High School District
Summary:
Whether you're in the early stages of developing a CTE program or seeking to restructure an established pathway or academy, we will explore how to utilize 1) leadership, 2) curriculum & instruction, 3) student-led enterprises, 4) facilities, and 5) industry partnerships to best prepare students for life after high school.
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Conference Title: CA-AME-EO Professional Learning Series
Date: September 15, 2022
Presenters:
Joanne Dragich, ACA Coordinator, Lawndale High School
Michael Trogan, Special Projects Development Manager, South Bay Workforce Investment Board
Osiris Herrera, Special Projects Coordinator, South Bay Workforce Investment Board
Hatha I. Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs (Centinela Valley Union High School District)
Summary:
Highlight of the long-term partnership that CVUHSD has with its local Workforce Investment Board that has resulted in the district's CTE pathways benefiting from a wide variety of intermediary supports from the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB).
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Conference Title: K12 Strong Workforce Program LA Regional K-14 Professional Development Series
Date: October 26, 2021
Presenters:
Dr. Pamela Brown, Assistant Superintendent, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Centinela Valley Union High School District)
Sandra Cruz, Director of Teaching and Learning (Centinela Valley Union High School District)
Hatha I. Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs (Centinela Valley Union High School District)
Kim Irons, K12SWP Pathway Coordinator
Summary:
Designed specifically for LEAs who are concerned with how to ensure their CALPADS data is being accurately reflected through the CA Dashboard.
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Conference Title: Educating for Careers
Dates: February 27-29, 2020
Presenters:
Dr. Elizabeth McKinstry, Director of Career and Technical Education, College and Career (Antelope Valley Union High School District)
Julianne Reynoso, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services (Pasadena Unified School District)
Hatha I. Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs (Centinela Valley Union High School District)
Roman Stearns, Executive Director (Scaling Student Success)
Summary:
A growing number of school districts are convening community stakeholders to create a Graduate Profile to define the competencies and mindsets our students need for future success. Come learn how these Graduate Profiles can routinize the outcomes regularly embraced by career pathways and serve as a driver for transformational change.
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Conference Title: Linked Learning Convention 2018
Dates: February 12-14, 2018
Presenters:
Matthew Seanez, Leuzinger High School Culinary Careers Coordinator
Valerie Meyer, Culinary Instructor, Leuzinger High School, and School Based Internship Supervisor
Rosa Chhoun, Culinary Instructor, Leuzinger High School, and School Based Internship Supervisor
Megan Nelson, Biology Teacher, Leuzinger High School
Summary:
The topic of the sessions will be to create an integrated unit for a grade level cohort. Educators who participate in the workshop will leave with a 4-5 week integrated unit that can be used to link curricular between 2 or more classes. Educators will also leave with the ability to facilitate the creation of an integrated unit in their own collaborations. This model can be used for career and technical pathways or other cohorts with a theme as well.
Presenters:
Kim Irons, Linked Learning Specialist, Centinela Valley Union High School District
Hatha I. Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs, Centinela Valley Union High School District
Summary:
As pathways grow and develop, how do we create systems that measure and celebrate success without punishing set-backs and challenges? The Centinela Valley Union High School District has developed an approach to pathway progress monitoring that encourages collaboration, distributed leadership and support, and a growth mindset. Participants will be engaged in the CVUHSD process through a hands-on workshop that will demonstrate how working collaboratively to set, implement, and monitor action plans, we can accomplish more of our goals. By the end of the workshop, participants will not only understand the CVUHSD Progress Monitoring Process, but also have their own actionable goals and plans to implement.
Conference Title: Career Technical Education Conference, Hosted by CALCP and CAROCP
Dates: November 15-17, 2017
Summary:
Traditionally, CTE programs encourage students into taking advantage of off-site internship opportunities. Find out how Centinela Valley Union High School District re-imagined the path to employment!
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Presenter:
Ding-Ay Tadena, Geometry Teacher and Founder of Hawthorne High School's "Geometry Meets Fashion" Innovation
Summary:
An approach to teaching mathematics that incorporates arts, fashion, and design. Students create projects made of recycled materials and transform them into wearable accessories, bags, and garments. Participants will see some great pieces themselves and listen to student designers that did the project from the classroom to the runway.
