2025 SC Education + Business Summit: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

190 Keep Assessments Simple, Practical, and (Mostly) Digital

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

CTE instructors need easy and equitable ways to regularly measure student progress and reclaim time. Presenter has 8 years of teaching experience after 15+ years in professional foodservice.

Speakers

Jay Hancock

Chef Instructor, Greenwood District 50

Hi! I am Jay Hancock and I just completed my 7th year as the chef instructor at the G. Frank Russell Technology Center in Greenwood, SC. Before that, I was in catering and college dining. My wife of nearly 15 years is a pastry chef and we have a 7 year old and twin 5 year old daughters... Read More →

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 104-B

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11:15am EDT

63 Leveraging Media Arts for Developing Soft Skills and Exploring Career Paths

Monday June 23, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Room 104-B

The session is relevant to CTE field as it integrates STEAM subjects with media arts, providing a modern approach to career development. By focusing on content creation skills such as videography, photography, and podcasting, the session aligns with CTE's goal of equipping students with practical, career-ready skills.

Participants will gain valuable insights into developing engaging career development curricula using media arts. They will learn how to teach critical thinking, communication, collaboration, time management, problem-solving, and digital literacy. Additionally, the session will offer strategies for connecting students with professionals, providing real-world career guidance and enhancing students' readiness for various career paths.

Presenter is the current Career Counseling Director (SCOIS) with SCDE and has over 12 years of experience work with youth and special populations in all aspects of career development and rehabilitation counseling.

Speakers

Kevin B Staggers

Career Counseling Director/SCOIS Director, SC Department of Education

I am the current Career Guidance Director/SCOIS Director for SCDE (Office of Career & Technical Education and Student Transition Services). I have an extensive background in workforce development, rehabilitation counseling, community engagement, and content creation with a passion... Read More →

Monday June 23, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
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Arts, School Counselors | AV & Communications (Arts, School Counselors | Entertainment & Design), School Counselors

2:30pm EDT

32 Virtual Mentorships for All Students with Pathful

Monday June 23, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

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Relevance: Virtual work-based learning for all students to have access to opportunities

Value: qualified mentorship for districts to report out

Presenter: Megan has worked with SC schools and districts for the past 2 years and has been a teacher and instructional coach. She is passionate about every student finding meaningful connections to their future.

Speakers

Megan Moss

Pathful

Monday June 23, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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Other, Superintendents

4:15pm EDT

130 Taking the Mystery Out of Transfer Students' Transcripts

Monday June 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT

Room 104-B

School counselors often receive transfer students who have CTE and other courses that are not available at their school. Deciding which course titles and course codes to use from the SCDE's course code database and which courses mid-year transfers can continue is daunting. In my 8 years of reviewing and transcribing transcripts, I know the tips to help ease their burden and will provide guidelines for immediate use.

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Laura L McNair

Academic Accountability Specialist, SCDE

Laura McNair is a 6 year veteran of the South Carolina Department of Education. She works in the Division of College, Career, and Military Readiness, Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services, where she assists districts with high school diplomas... Read More →

Monday June 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Room 104-B

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