ctat
career & technology association of texas
Health Science Technology New Teacher Orientation
Pre-Registration Required
This preliminary agenda is subject to change. Check for updates on this site and consult the program guide at the conference for the most up to date agenda.
Download the New Teacher Orientation Agenda (pdf)
Updated March 11, 2008
This comprehensive workshop provides new teachers with resources and training needed to teach Health Science Technology. Topics include the following: Overview of Health Science, Health Science Terminology, Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies and Learning Styles, Introduction to THOA and HOSA, Classroom and Administrative Responsibilities, Turning Lesson Plans into Activities, Curriculum Materials and Resources, Student Certification Programs and Technology Training.
Monday, July 21
| 7:00am - 8:00am | New Teacher Registration |
| 8:00am - 9:45am | Introductions & Overview of HSTE |
| 10:00am - 11:30am | HSTE Terminology |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm | Lunch on your Own |
| 1:00pm - 2:45pm | Classroom Management - Training Students with Starla Ewan |
| 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Learning Styles vs. Teaching Strategies |
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Introduction to THOA and HOSA |
Tuesday, July 22
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Opening General Session - LaDonna Gatlin |
| 9:30am - 10:30am | HST Super Session with Kathy Park, HST Director, TEA |
| 10:45am - 11:45am | Clay-Mankins with Starla Ewan |
| 12:00pm - 1:15pm | Attend Area Meetings/Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Classroom & Administrative Responsibilties - Part I |
| 2:45pm - 4:45pm | Turning Lesson Plans into Activities |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Conference Networking Reception |
Wednesday, July 23
| 8:00am - 9:30am | Classroom Managment - Part II |
| 9:30am - 10:30am | Visit with Exhibitors |
| 10:30am - 11:30am | HOSA 101 |
| 11:45am - 1:15pm | THOA Awards Luncheon |
| 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Teaching Strategies |
| 3:45pm - 5:15pm | How to Start a Student Certification Program |
Thursday, July 24
| 8:00am - 9:00am | First Day of School - Where to Start |
| 9:15am - 10:15am | Curriculum Materials/Resources and Technology Training with Renee Tonquest |
| 10:30am - 12:00pm | Closing General Session with Karen Batchelor, CTE Director, TEA |
