The Role of Program Specialists

in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology

Education

Overview

Job Description Program Specialists Main Roles

PreTest

1. How many Agricultural Education Program Specials are there in Oklahoma?

2. Which district has the most teachers to be supervised?

3. What is usually the primary purpose of a program visit?

PreTest

4. How many standards are evaluated during a program evaluation?

5. What one role takes up the most time of the Program Specialist?

Job Description

Assist with the responsibilities and duties associated with the administration of Career and Technology Education programs.

Job Description

Strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a willingness and ability to travel. Knowledge of school administration and school laws helpful. Computer skills and experience of Microsoft Office or comparable software.

Duties/Essential Functions

Assist in the planning, developing and implementing of programs to meet the career and technology education needs as requested by local education agencies, and identified by local and statewide guidelines.

Duties/Essential Functions

Coordinate and provide technical assistance and problem solving to meet local program needs.

Conduct program evaluations to assure program quality and assist with program improvement.

Encourage innovative approaches for instruction and delivery.

Duties/Essential Functions

Plan and implement high impact professional development training and technical assistance for teachers and staff based on priorities and needs.

Assist in providing guidance and leadership to the student organization and assist with student conference activities.

Duties/Essential Functions

Coordinate accreditation requirements for career and technology education programs.

Assist in coordinating the dissemination and retrieval of statistical and descriptive information pertaining to career and technology education programs.

Duties/Essential Functions

Develop and implement divisional activities to complement the goals and initiatives of the Department, including implementation of processes to increase effectiveness.

Duties/Essential Functions

Coordinate, develop, and administer entry level teacher in-service for first year agricultural education teachers.

Be available/willing to work nights, weekends and extended hours.

Program Specialist

Responsible for promoting and maintaining quality programsOperationsReportingFundingFacilities

State Staff

Northwest District

Mike RobisonNorthwest DistrictProgram Specialist

Northeast District

Guy ShouldersNortheast DistrictProgram Specialist

Southwest District

Kurt MurraySouthwest DistrictProgram Specialist

Southeast District

Eric BilderbackSoutheast DistrictProgram Specialist

Central District

Rose BonjourCentral District Program Specialist

Other Staff Members

Eddie SmithState Program Administrator and FFA Advisor

Kent BoggsState FFA Executive Secretary

Main Roles

Program visits Program evaluations Professional development Technical assistance Accountability and compliance Student organization activities

Supervision

District Departments

Teachers

Northwest 63 72Northeast 84 104Southwest

65 81

Southeast 79 95Central 66 83

Totals 357 435

Program Visits

Meet with administration Visit program Observe student interaction Complete Shop Safety

Check Sheet Provide technical assistance

Program Evaluations

Goal: Program Improvement

Program evaluation, not teacher

Standards endorsed by State Board of Career and Technology Education

Program Standards

1. Instructional planning and organization

2. Instructional materials utilization

3. Qualified instructional personnel

4. Enrollment and student to teacher ratio

Program Standards

5. Equipment and supplies6. Instructional facilities7. Safety training and

practices8. Advisory committee and

community relations

Program Standards

9. Leadership development/CTSO

10. Coordination activities11. Student accounting and

reports

Professional Development

PI meetings District meetings Summer inservice Summer conference Just-in-time training

Technical Assistance

Phone Calls Online &

email Face-to-

Face

Teachers Administrat

ors Counselors Students Others

Accountability & Compliance

Student learning & achievement

Effective goal setting Funding Reports Program approval

Reports

Salary and teaching schedule Computerized Enrollment

System for Instructors (CESI) Membership roster & dues Follow-up Final All Day Annual report and evaluation

Student Organization Activities

Alumni Camp MFE/ALD WLC Goodwill

Tour CDE’s

State Fairs Youth Expo District Shows Sporting Clays Award

Applications

Other Duties As Assigned

FFA Alumni Entry Year Teachers

program Curriculum Testing State Fairs & Youth Expo

Other Duties As Assigned

Professional organization (OAETA, NAAE, OkACTE, ACTE)

Presentations Mega-meetings (and lots of

them!) “Fire drills”

Review

Program visits Program evaluations Professional development Technical assistance Accountability and compliance Student organization activities And a whole lot more!

Test Answers

1. How many Agricultural Education Program Specials are there in Oklahoma?Five

2. Which district has the most teachers to be supervised?Northeast

Test Answers

3. What is usually the primary purpose of a program visit?

To provide technical assistance

4. How many standards are evaluated during a program evaluation?

Eleven

Test Answers

5. What one role takes up the most time of the Program Specialist?

Technical Assistance

Any Questions?