delaware association middle level advisors meeting

Delaware AssociationMiddle Level Advisors Meeting

January 9, 2014

Welcome• Introductions• State Officer Leadership Team Report• Agenda

– SLC Registration Overview– State Testing Day– State Grading Day– State Leadership Conference (SLC)– National Leadership Conference (NLC)– BPA Reminders/Updates– Q & A

State Officer Leadership Team

Registration Overview• Forms – www.delawarebpa.org• Deadline – January 21, 2014 (January 24 - $25 fee)• Changes (includes “drops”) – January 24, 2014 FIRM• Cancellations – January 31, 2014 FIRM (75% refund)• Fees – February 7, 2014

– Student/Advisor - $55– Awards Session Guest - $25

• Dress Code• Online Registration:

– http://www.registermychapter.com/bpamem– Registration Help

• Event Guidelines– Competitive Events Reference Attachment B

» Student Entries per Event» Event Entries per School

Registration Overview• Other Forms

– Pre-Submitted Event Procedures SLC form B-1 presubmit– Parent/Guardian Permission Form & Conduct Practices and

Procedures Guidelines Attachment C and C-1– Torch Awards Application Attachment F– Board of Directors Form Attachments D-1 and D-2– Honorary Life Membership Nomination Form

Attachments E-1 and E-2Note: Advisor of the Year through BPA Cares – Professional Awards

– Photo Release Form BPA Certification and Sign-Off Sheet» In lieu of C, C-1 and photo release

– Deadlines State ML BPA Deadlines– Inspiration Through Collaboration Award – ITC (state only)– BPA Document Pre-Submission Instructions– ALL forms ~ www.delawarebpa.org

Pre-submission Guidelines• To Be Submitted by 11:59 pm February 3:

– Web Site Design– Career Research Team– Graphic Design– Entrepreneurship Exploration– Introduction to Video Production– Torch Awards– BPA Cares Awards

State Testing Day• February 6, 2014• Pick-Up / Drop-Off – Feb. 5 & Feb. 7• Buddy Schools

– Requests (sign up)– Format Options

• Testing Guidelines – WSAP– Specifications (i.e. time, reference, materials)– Software (SLC – either vs. NLC - 2010)– Delaware Events At-A-Glance– Style Guide (production standards)– Reference Materials– Download Center

• Inclement Weather

State Grading Day• February 12, 2014• John Collette Education Center, Dover, DE

– 8:30 am – ?– continental breakfast & lunch– registration

• Teacher Participation Optional• SLC Schedule Distributed• Board of Directors Meeting & Election• Inclement Weather – Emergency Contact

State Leadership Conference• February 26, 2014

– Dover Downs Hotel– 9:00 am – ? (registration 8-9)

• Professional Dress• Computers / AV (School Must Provide)• General Sessions

– Opening (9:00 am)– Second (Lunch – 12:30 pm)– Awards (Dinner – 5:30 pm)

• Inclement Weather

National Association• National Website

– Registration – Must be a National Member to register for the SLC• Membership - $12 / $8• National Leadership Conference

– BPA.org Custom Chapter System• National Leadership Conference Website

– April 30 – May 4, 2014– Indianapolis, Indiana– Registration, Hotel & Travel Online– Hotel Information

• Omni Severin• $178.00 (S/D/T/Q) + tax

National Association• Advisor Resources

– Social Media• www.facebook.com/business professionals of america• @national_bpa

– Webinar Wednesdays – General and Leadership Training Sessions– The Source – Co-Curricular and other resources– Chapter Promotion– Advisor Training Series– Student Member Certification Series– BPA Mall– Graphics

• BPA Cares – DOWNLOAD!• Torch Awards – DOWNLOAD!• WSAP GUIDELINES – DOWNLOAD!

Reminders / Updates• SLC Registration & Fee Deadline

– January 21, 2014 (Registration Online)– January 24, 2014 (Forms and Sign-Off)– February 7, 2014 (Fees)

• Torch Awards Deadline– February 3, 2014 for Diplomat and Statesman– Local Advisors Certify!

• BPA Cares, Graphic Design, Web Site, Career Research, Entrepreneurship Exploration and Introduction to Video Production Team Deadline– February 3, 2014

• Student/Advisor Ratio– 10-1 or District Policy

• Dress Code!• Principal Letters• Special Olympics

– Wristband Order – Jan 17, 2014– February 2 Polar Bear Plunge

• Your Questions?

For More Information Contact:

Lisa Stoner-Torbert, State AdvisorDelaware Department of Education35 Commerce Way, Suite 1Dover, DE 19904(302) 857-3320 (office)(302) 242-0149 (cell)(302) 739-1780 (fax)Lisa.Stoner-Torbert@doe.k12.de.us

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