[CrozetEagle] Reminder, rescheduled date for College and Career Planning Night

[Penny Wagner]

·          What :         College & Career Planning Night 

·          When :        Thursday, January 24 , 6:00-8:30 P.M. 

·          Where :       Burley Middle School, Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville 

·          Who :          Parents of 4th – 8th grade students 

Although high school graduation seems a long way off to parents of middle and elementary school students, there are things you can do now to help your child make better decisions and have more options regarding their future.   Please plan on attending Burley’s College & Career Planning night to learn more about the following topics: 

·          Better understand financial aid and the Virginia 529 College Savings Plan program.   

·          Learn about the wide variety of college and career planning services provided through the Albemarle County school system and other career planning resources. 

·          Learn how to help your child set goals and learn the skills to be a valuable worker both in school and beyond.   

For more information, please contact Shelley Payne at 984-6862 or shp33 at embarqmail.com 

Following is a detailed schedule for the evening.   Please plan to arrive a few minutes before 6:00, as we will try to start as close to 6:00 P.M. as possible.   In addition to these wonderful speakers we will have wonderful treats prepared by some wonderful Burley volunteers!! 

6:00 Time Slot 

    • “Career by Choice Not by Chance: Career Planning in the High School.”   Parents will learn how challenging classes, relevant electives, career planning activities, and meaningful outside experiences support the development of life long learning skills.   Thea Bertola, BS, M.Ed., Interim Guidance Director, Monticello High School, and Theresa Burton, Career Specialist, Monticello High School. 
    • “PVCC Career Planning & Programs of Study.”   From job market trends to lifelong skills needed to be a productive worker, come learn more about the numerous ways PVCC can provide excellent career and academic opportunities for your child.   Don Landis, Career Coach, Piedmont Virginia Community College. 
    • "Section 529 College Savings Options from the Commonwealth of Virginia." Learn more about the Section 529 College Savings Plans offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia.   Suzanne Rohler, Deputy Director of Administration, VA College Savings Plan and Becky Robinson, VA College Savings Plan. 
    • “Overview of Career Education in Middle School,”.   This session will overview the wealth of career education services provided for students in middle school.   Eleanor T. Biasiolli, M.S., M.Ed., Guidance Counselor, Burley Middle School and Laurie McDade, M.A., Guidance Counselor, Burley Middle School. 




6:30 Time Slot 

    • “Career by Choice Not by Chance: Career Planning in the High School.”   Parents will learn how challenging classes, relevant electives, career planning activities, and meaningful outside experiences support the development of life long learning skills.   Thea Bertola, BS, M.Ed., Interim Guidance Director, Monticello High School, and Theresa Burton, Career Specialist, Monticello High School. 
    • “Financing Education Beyond High School .”   This session will help parents to understand basic financial aid guidelines so they will be better prepared when their student is ready to attend college.   Scott E. Miller, Associate Director (Acting) Financial Aid, University of Virginia. 
    • “Entrepreneurship for Youth.”   Did you know that creators of Napster, Myspace, Facebook, YouTube were all early entrepreneurs? How are we teaching critical thinking and problem solving skills to our high school students?  One new way is to get students to OWN their education in practical ways.   See how CATEC is implementing a new focus on entrepreneurship within its programs and using innovative technology tools to increase opportunities for student learning. Summer camp opportunities also exist for 8th and 9th grade students in the areas of Culinary Arts, Architecture and Construction, Female Only- Building and Design, and Health & Medical Exploratory.   Debbie Gannon, Career & Instructional Technology Coordinator, CATEC. 
    • "Be Your Child's Career Coach.”   Parents want to give their children the guidance and support that will help ensure a happy and successful future. This seminar will introduce the process of career planning, resources available to you, and how you can have a role in supporting your child in their career choice.   Eileen Oswald, M.S., Assistant Director for Preprofessional Service, University of Virginia. 




7:00 Time Slot 

    • “PVCC Career Planning & Programs of Study.”   From job market trends to lifelong skills needed to be a productive worker, come learn more about the numerous ways PVCC can provide excellent career and academic opportunities for your child.   Don Landis, Career Coach, Piedmont Virginia Community College 
    • "Section 529 College Savings Options from the Commonwealth of Virginia." Learn more about the Section 529 College Savings Plans offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia.   Suzanne Rohler, Deputy Director of Administration, VA College Savings Plan and Becky Robinson, VA College Savings Plan. 
    • “Overview of Career Education in Middle School,”.   This session will overview the wealth of career education services provided for students in middle school.   Eleanor T. Biasiolli, M.S., M.Ed., Guidance Counselor, Burley Middle School and Laurie McDade, M.A., Guidance Counselor, Burley Middle School. 




7:30 Time Slot 

    • “Financing Education Beyond High School .”   This session will help parents to understand basic financial aid guidelines so they will be better prepared when their student is ready to attend college.   Scott E. Miller, Associate Director (Acting) Financial Aid, University of Virginia. 
    • “Entrepreneurship for Youth.”   Did you know that creators of Napster, Myspace, Facebook, YouTube were all early entrepreneurs? How are we teaching critical thinking and problem solving skills to our high school students?  One new way is to get students to OWN their education in practical ways.   See how CATEC is implementing a new focus on entrepreneurship within its programs and using innovative technology tools to increase opportunities for student learning. Summer camp opportunities also exist for 8th and 9th grade students in the areas of Culinary Arts, Architecture and Construction, Female Only- Building and Design, and Health & Medical Exploratory.   Debbie Gannon, Career & Instructional Technology Coordinator, CATEC. 
    • "Be Your Child's Career Coach.”   Parents want to give their children the guidance and support that will help ensure a happy and successful future. This seminar will introduce the process of career planning, resources available to you, and how you can have a role in supporting your child in their career choice.   Eileen Oswald, M.S., Assistant Director for Preprofessional Service, University of Virginia. 


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