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Wednesday, July 27th (Continued)Wednesday, July 27th (Continued)BREAK-OUT SESSIONS (Continued)10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Strategies for Working with Students withAutism and AspergersLocation: Room 4(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSNAPresenter: Susan HawkinsFacilitator: Joyce Medlock, Rolla Technical InstituteStrategies for working with students with Autism andAspergers who are mainstreamed in secondary andpost secondary programs.Supermarket Careers ProgramLocation: Room 5(G, P, SN, S, PS) ic Skills Instructor, Rolla TechnicalInstitute, RollaFacilitator: Larry Sidenstricker, Gibson TechnicalCenterShop for success – join us for an overview of theSupermarket Careers Program at RTI!Are Your Students Work Ready or Not?Location: Room 6(G, P, S) MPAPresenter: Patricia Riely Twaddle, Counselor, MoberlyArea Community College, Moberly and Jerry Walker,Counselor, Webb City High School, Webb CityFacilitator: Melissa EisererThis presentation will provide participants aframework for understanding the complex issues ofwork-readiness, especially focusing on those hardest toserve. Information on work readiness curricula,assessments strategies, activities, best practices andresources and the results of Missouri’s work readinessinitiative project will be shared. Additionallyinformation about impending Senior Job Days will alsobe shared.BREAK-OUT SESSIONS12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.MSNA Awards CeremonyLocation: Room 5Facilitators: Julie Gronneberg, MSNA President,Lewis and Clark Career Center, St. Charles and KellyChapman, MSNA Awards Committee Chairperson,Lebanon Technology and Career Center, LebanonImmediately after the meal, MSNA will proceed toRoom 5 and conduct their annual awards programincluding door prizes.Dress to Impress (MPA)Location: Room 2Presenter: Malinda Stevens, Director HumanResources, SRC Holdings Corporation, SpringfieldFacilitator: Carol HeltonImmediately after the meal, MPA will proceed toRoom 2 and conduct a division specific session. Learnhow students should dress to impress potentialemployers at career fairs and interviews. See examplesof clothing appropriate for different workenvironments. Examples range from professional suitsto business casual for both men and women.Mentoring: An MSCA/DESE Partnership(MSCA)Location: Room 3Presenter: Kyle Heislen, Supervisor, Guidance andPlacement, DESE, Jefferson CityFacilitator: Bragg Stanley, DESEImmediately after the meal, MSCA will proceed toRoom 3 and conduct a division specific session.This session will review the partnership betweenMSCA and DESE in respect to mentoring.Expectations of mentors and protégés in addition to thetimeline for yearly activities will be discussed.1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.Break11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.MPA, MSCA & MSNA Annual LuncheonLocation: Oasis Inn Convention CenterFacilitator: Kristee Lorenz, MSCA Past President,Knob Noster High School, Knob NosterSponsored by Vatterott College.Break-Out Sessions continued on next page.

Wednesday, July 27th (Continued)BREAK-OUT SESSIONS1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Student Professional Development DaysLocation: Room 1(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSCAPresenter: Libby Guilliams, Counselor, CapeGirardeau Career and Technology Center, CapeGirardeauFacilitator: Laurie Guffey, Work Keys Specialist, CapeGirardeau CTC, Cape GirardeauDo you have too many “guidance” topics to cover withyour students and too little time in the classroom? Thisis the perfect way to get students the information theyneed in professional workshops. Learn how to utilizecommunity members and all of your staff to teachstudents job readiness, job attainment, and life skills ina hands-on format. We use just four days a year tocover a wealth of topics – this format could be used incareer centers or any secondary school.GED OptionsLocation: Room 2(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSNAPresenter: Janet Banks, State Fair Career andTechnology Center, SedaliaFacilitator: Shawn Brice, DESEInformation about the GED options program and howit benefits the student and school.Seven Habits of Highly Effective TeensLocation: Room 3(G, SN, S) MSNAPresenter: Jean Kuttenkuler, VRE, Lex La-RayTechnical Center, LexingtonFacilitator: Lisa Black-Schwandt, Lake Career andTechnical CenterJean will share options for integrating Sean Covey’sSeven Habits of Highly Effective Teens in the CareerCenter setting.Wednesday, July 27th (Continued)BREAK-OUT SESSIONS (Continued)1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.The ASVAB Career Exploration ProgramLocation: Room 4Presenter: J.R. James, Jr., M.Ed., ASVAB ProgramManager, St. Louis MEPSFacilitator: Mike Carney, Kansas City MEPSThe ASVAB Career Exploration Program is intendedfor use with students in the 10th, 11th and 12thgrades, as well as students in post-secondary schools. Itis a comprehensive career exploration and planningprogram that includes a multiple aptitude test battery,an interest inventory, and an exercise designed to helpstudents explore the world of work.Where the Jobs Are: Getting the Message toStudentsLocation: Room 5(G, P, S, PS) MPAPresenter: Mark Chambers, Tech Prep Coordinator,Moberly Area Community College, MoberlyFacilitator: Rickey AlexanderWe’ve all heard the statistics, but how to get themessage to your students is of critical importance. Thisworkshop will introduce to some ideas that will helpyou get the message to your students.O*NET OverviewLocation: Room 6(G, P, S, PS) MPAPresenter: Lisa Johnson, Training Coordinator,Missouri Division of Workforce Development,Jefferson CityFacilitator: Laurel HallLearn what O*NET is and how it can assist you as youprovide guidance for job seekers. Supporting resourcesand tools will also be previewed2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.BreakWednesday, July 27th activitiescontinued on next page.

Wednesday, July 27th (Continued)Wednesday, July 27th (Continued)BREAK-OUT SESSIONS (Continued)2:45 p.m.MPA Industry TourPrime Inc., SpringfieldFacilitator: Kathy Christy, Ozarks TechnicalCommunity College, SpringfieldPrime Inc. is North America’s most successfulrefrigerated, flatbed, and tanker carrier. Participantswill learn the history of the company, the challengesfaced by the trucking/transportation industry, and seeThe Millennium Building, which is unlike anythingelse in North America.The Millennium Building features an array ofamenities and services such as a Food Court, Deli andRestaurant, Company Store, Mail Center/Banking,Concierge Center, The Prime Kids Learning Center,Movie Theater, Game Room, Fitness Center,Basketball Court, Private Shower Suites, Laundry,Barber/Beauty Shop, Doctor’s Office, Short-Term SleepRooms, Private Quiet Rooms, Smoking/NonSmoking Lounge, and Chapel.Transportation will be provided by Prime, Inc.! Visitthe MPA Registration Table at the Oasis for moredetails.BREAK-OUT SESSIONS2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Networking for Vocational Resource EducatorsLocation: Room 1(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSNAPresenter: Glenn Ballou, VRE, Linn State TechnicalCollege, LinnFacilitator: Larry Stevenson, Excelsior Springs AreaCareer CenterNetworking session for VRE’s. Meet and discusscurrent topics and concerns.Basic Skills / Skill Related NetworkingLocation: Room 2(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSNAPresenter: Laurel Hall, Skill Related Instructor, OzarkMountain Technical Center, Mountain Grove andLori Hicks, Basic Skills Instructor, Dallas CountyCareer Center, LouisburgFacilitator: Pam Madison, Lex La-Ray TechnicalCenterA networking session for Basic Skills and Skill Relatedpersonnel to discuss current topics and issues.2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Making Career Connections for the At-RiskStudentsLocation: Room 3(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSCAPresenter: Harley Schlichting, Educational ConsultantFacilitator: Ruth Ann Clark, Ozark Junior HIgh“Why do I need school?” “What’s the point of takingthis class?” Career objectives are critical to all students,but they are especially important to the at-risk students.Find out how using the Career Pathways can helpstudents make the connection between school andcareers. With the right information and guidance,students can “get hooked.” School becomes meaningfuland students are motivated to reach their career goals.Standardized Transcript: What Is It, Who NeedsIt, and Why?Location: Room 4(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSCAPresenter: Lela Kostack Bunch, MSCA ExecutiveDirector, Jefferson City, MOFacilitator: TBAEach year, thousands of transcripts are reviewed byschool districts when students transfer between schoolsand by post-secondary offices when students apply foradmission and scholarships. If all schools in Missouriwould adopt a standardized transcript, the review ofkey information, including course titles, grades, credits,and test scores, would be more efficient, less timeconsuming, and subject to less interpretational errors.Through this panel discussion involving experts fromthe Missouri School College Relations Commission,you can find out more about the standardized transcriptproposal and how adopting a standardized transcriptprimarily benefits the students.Break-Out Sessions continued on next page.

Wednesday, July 27th (Continued)BREAK-OUT SESSIONS (Continued)2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Cyberbullying: High-Tech HarassmentLocation: Room 5(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSCAPresenter: Dr. Glenn Berry, Director, MO Center forSafe Schools, UMKC, Kansas CityFacilitator: Jerri Graven, Ozark Upper ElementaryThis presentation addresses the issue of Cyberbullying.The program presentation will include an overview ofthe problem: What is Cyberbullying, What is theimpact of Cyberbullying, How can Educators developeffective strategies, What are the legal considerationsfor schools, How can schools address the issue. Therewill be a question and answer period at the close of thepresentation.Networking for Vocational EvaluatorsLocation: Room 6(SN) MSNAPresenter: Lisa Black Schwandt, Vocational Evaluator,Lake Career and Technical Center, CamdentonFacilitator: Tom Dean, Gamm, Inc.This is an opportunity for Vocational Evaluators tomeet and discuss current issues and concerns.6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Linn State Technical College SocialLocation: Oasis Inn Convention CenterMPA/MSCA/MSNA InvitedSponsored by Linn State Technical College.8:30 p.m.Missouri ACTE All-Division SocialLocation: The Oasis - 2550 N. GlenstoneSponsored by Missouri ACTE.Thursday, July 28th6:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.Continental BreakfastLocation: Oasis Inn Convention Center8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.MPA/MSCA/MSNA Joint Closing SessionLocation: Oasis Inn Convention CenterKeynote Speaker: Mark Mayfield, CSP, CPAEFacilitator: Julie Gronneberg, MSNA President,Lewis and Clark Career Center, St. CharlesPresentation: Keeping BalanceFind balance in your life by managing people,managing time, and managing stress. Understandingthe factors needed to balance your personal andprofessional lives leads to a happier and healthierlifestyle.9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.BreakCAROUSEL SESSIONS9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Location: Oasis Inn Convention CenterCarousel Sessions – 30 minutes each – Choose twoFacilitator: Sharon Bergman, Hannibal Career andTechnical Center, HannibalNote: A 100 give-a-way will be conducted at theconclusion of the Carousel Sessions. Must be presentto win.1. Credit Enhancement Program(G, SN, S, PS) MSNAPresenter: Pam Madison, Lex La-Ray TechnicalCenter, LexingtonThis is a program designed to help students completegraduation requirements and attend a technicalschool for training.2. Certification Updates for PlacementPersonnel(P) MPAPresenter: Kyle Heislen, Supervisor, Guidance andPlacement, DESE, Jefferson CityA group of Human Services Personnel have assistedthe Certification Section at DESE to revise the currentcertification requirements. The proposed changes incertification for the Placement Personnel in Missouriwill be discussed.Carousel Sessions continued on next page.

Thursday, July 28th (Continued)CAROUSEL SESSIONS (Continued)9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.3. Careers-on-Wheels” Interactive CareerExploration(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSCAPresenter: Sandy White, Counselor, Stewartsville C2 Schools“Careers-on-Wheels” will give helpful informatin inorganizing a fun-filled time for students of all ageswhile introducing them to a variety of career optionsthat offer some independence or time spent outsidethe office setting. Information will include time line,organization, contact options, parking details, andother details that have helped make this one of themore successful career information activities at ourschool for K-12 students. Hand-outs will beprovided.4. Strategies to Combat Under Age Drinking(G, P, SN, S) MSNAPresenter: Alicia Ozenberger, Project Director,Missouri Youth Adult Alliance, Jefferson CityThe Alliance has two programs available for schoolsor community groups to use for awareness training.The programs 12 Mirrors 21 (adult awarenessprogram) and a Tool Kit that helps build school orcommunity groups to fight underage drinking andMissouri statistics will also be shared.5. Employers vs. Students - Opposites Attract(P,S,PS) MPAPresenter: Cindy Phillips, Career EmploymentSpecialist, Ozarks Technical Commuity College,SpringfieldOpposites attract, but can they work together? Basedon results for an April 2005 survey, this session willfocus on an overview of employer expectations andgraduates’ sometimes opposing viewpoints whenmaking the transition from college to the world ofwork. Handouts & PowerPoint presentation materialsavailable to share with students at y our institutionperparing to complete a program of study and enterthe labor force.Thursday, July 28th (Continued)CAROUSEL SESSIONS (Continued)9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.6. Job Skills Soft Chart(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSNAPresenter: Earlene Henson, Dean, Student Services,Linn State Technical College, LinnDean Henson will share the Job Readiness BehaviorChart she developed. Participants will have theopportunity adapt the chart to their own clients andsettings. Come prepared to share information andbring a pen to adapt the chart for your use. This is anevaluation tool not a rating scale.7. 180-Day Follow-Up: Starter Skills, ProvenTools, & other Tidbits.(G, P, S) MPAPresenter: Terry Crihfield, Poplar Bluff AVTS, PoplarBluff; Larry Baine, North Technical High School, St.Louis; and Lora Steele, Crowder College, NeoshoShare ideas related to completing a successful followup. Tricks of the trade will be given with time forinput from all participants.8. Suicide Prevention(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSNAPresenter: John Meyer, Director, Counseling, Testingand Careers, Linn State Technical College, LinnJohn will discuss the different stressors that can leadto substance abuse and sometimes combining withother factors that lead to suicidal thoughts or actions.He will also inform you of the signals to look for inthe academic environment that would alert you to atrisk students.9. Career Clusters and Missouri’s Career Paths:An integration(G) MPAPresenter: Dr. Bragg Stanley, Director, Guidance andPlacement, DESE, Jefferson CityThis carousel will present a model of how careerclusters can be incorporated into Missouri’s CareerPath Model. Sample 4-year plan templates will beshown and a rubric for implementing CareerClusters.Carousel Sessions continued on next page.

Thursday, July 28th (Continued)CAROUSEL SESSIONS (Continued)9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.10. BASEThursday, July 28th (Continued)CAROUSEL SESSIONS (Continued)9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.14. Is Your School Ready for a Crisis?(G, SN, S) MSNA(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSCAPresenter: Sue Roods, Process Coordinator,Springfield School District, SpringfieldPresenter: Rose Blair, Counselor, Newbury R-IISchool DistrictThe Business Associated Student Education programprovides individuals with special needs communitybased instruction in developing independent jobskills. Students are offered the opportunity to learntraditional job skills in a nontraditional setting.A checklist of things to consider and evaluate whendeveloping or updating your crisis response plan willbe presented. Things include District policies,provisions, practice, and how to make it work.11. Opportunities for Students with IEP’s inSkillsUSA15. Setting the World on Fire Can Lead toBurnout(G,P,SN,S,PS) MSCA(G, SN, S, PS) MSNAPresenter: Norma OgletreePresenter: Larry Stevenson, VRE and LeadSkillsUSA Advisor, Excelsior Springs Area CareerCenter, Excelsior SpringsWhen stress is ignored, it can become full-blowndepression. Discover healthy ways to prevent stress,ways to relieve stress, and ways to cope with stress.Be prepared to laugh and have fun while learningstrategies to make your life less stressful.SkillsUSA has contests designed exclusively forstudents with IEPs. I have worked on these contestsat the classroom, local, district, state and nationallevels. Learn about the best chance your school has tosend students to the national competition in KansasCity.12. Vocational Rehabilitation Services(G, P, SN, S, PS) MSNAPresenter: Anita Michel, District Supervisor,Missouri Division of Vocational RehabilitationHelping students transition from high school takescoordination with outside agencies. Learn what VRcan do for your students while they are in high schoolto prepare them for the workforce.13. SchoolCounselor.com(G, SN, S, PS) MSCAPresenter: Charlotte Angotti, Counselor, NorthPemiscot High SchoolInformation from Dr. Russ Sabella’s technology bootcamp at the 2004 ASCA conference will be sharedand updated, as well as other technology resources.11:00 a.m.MPA Business MeetingLocation: Room 5All members welcome!MSNA Board MeetingLocation: Room 61:00 p.m.Missouri ACTE Board of Directors MeetingLocation: University Plaza - Colorado Room

Sponsored by Vatterott College. BREAK-OUT SESSIONS 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. MSNA Awards Ceremony Location: Room 5 Facilitators: Julie Gronneberg, MSNA President, Lewis and Clark Career Center, St. Charles and Kelly Chapman, MSNA Awards Committee Chairperson, Lebanon Technology and Career Center, Lebanon Immediately after the meal, MSNA will .