FREE Opportunity - Coming Soon

Spread the word that CTE teachers and administrators are invited to attend a FREE online virtual conference sponsored by McGraw-Hill School Education Group in February.

The 21st Century Workforce:
Teaching and Learning in the Digital World
Thursday, February 11, 2010
11:00AM - 7:00PM (EST)

The following links will assist you in learning more about this event:

Click here to register now!
About the event

Win $10,000....

Wichita State University is hosting an Entrepreneurship Business Plan competition this Spring. THE winner gets $10,000 there are also prizes for second and third places.

I'm attaching the flyer. If you are interested, let me know, I think we have folks around the COBL that would help you!!

Link to WSU Entre Handout

Mock Interview Day

Please encourage your students to sign up. We still have a large number of time slots available.


TEACHER MOCK INTERVIEW DAY – Friday, February 5, 2010

Teacher Mock Interview Day, an annual event sponsored by Career Services, allows ALL education majors the opportunity to practice their interviewing skills. A variety of school districts will be conducting these mock interviews, which provide great networking opportunities! The interviews will assess strengths and weaknesses, and provide a valuable learning experience.

Students may sign-up for a teacher mock interview through their Careers for Tigers account or by contacting Career Services at 628-4260. All junior and senior education majors are encouraged to sign-up!

**For non-education majors, there will be a Mock Interview Day on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.**

Chapman USD (between Abilene and Junction City)

I just noticed, Chapman USD has a business ed position posted. It might be worth checking out!!

Get the Latest News - LIVE

Use the links to the right. Utilizing LiveStream (already linked for you) you can access Live Broadcasts from either FHSU Business Ed faculty AND/OR KSDE/CTE Broadcasts.

Miss a Broadcast? Don't worry, just jump into LiveStream and you can watch recorded/archived broadcasts.

Delayed Good News...

In early November, The College of Education and Technology and the business education faculty received official notification from the Kansas Department of Education that the Business Education Program has been fully approved without any areas for improvement. This approval is for seven years.

Student Teacher Info

Student Teachers...

Reminder. I need your Student Teacher Information Sheets, Picture at School, Resume, and Biography. You don't have to send them altogether.

Let us know if you need anything.

Spring 2010 Business Contests

Due to the current economic conditions (including stability of school budgets), we have canceled the 2010 Spring High School Business Contests.

We hope to resume High School Business Contests in the future.

Summer Opportunity!!!

Check your calendars.

August 1-4, 2010 - Overland Park, KS

I am working on an opportunity that should be mutually beneficial. Basically, what I am wanting to do is setup a chance for you guys (students) to gain some professional development and networking experiences. KBOA (Kansas Business Occupations Association) needs some assistance (in my opinion) during their annual conference.

IF I can work something out so that registration is FREE (you would be responsible for housing and some food) would you be interested?

Please touch base with me, let me know if you are interested!!

Advising & Degree Summaries

Just a reminder... PLEASE make sure you are requesting a Degree Summary from the Registrar's Office. We need to be double-checking to make sure you are progressing along in the program.

ALSO, if you need to make schedule changes for any reason, please see your advisor As Soon As Possible!

H.S. Position Just Posted!

Gary Mattingly, the Athletic Director at Lansing High School (Northeast Kansas) just called me. They are looking for a Business teacher who could start immediately. I've known Gary for a number of years, I would feel confident encouraging you to consider a position in a school he is an administrator--he is a good guy, honest, and supportive.

If you are interested, check out the KEEB and call Lansing High School (913.727.3357) and talk to Mr. Steve Dike (Principal).

Job Search

If you are starting the job search process, don't forget to contact Career Services to establish a Credentials File.

And, a quick reminder that the Kansas Department of Education maintains the KEEB (Kansas Educational Employment Board) which can be found at www.kansasteachingjobs.com

Let us know if we can help you!

Take Time to Get Connected!

I know that many of you take time to connect through Facebook and/or MySpace. That is GREAT for Social Networking. PLEASE consider taking time to connect through LinkedIn which is designed for Professional Networking! Link to LinkedIn

Professional Development Opportunity!

If you are interested in a unique professional development opportunity - check out the Kansas Regents / KSDE / Workforce Development February Conference in Wichita. This conference focuses on Career Readiness. Conference Handout

Spring Student Teachers

Don't forget your peers who have started student-teaching!

Erica - TMP/Marian
Clayton - Lawrence Free State
Jordan - Andover
JD - Hays High

2010 Will Be a GREAT Year!

The first 3 days of the semester are over. We are off to a great semester and a wonderful New Year in Business Education at Fort Hays State University!