Archived e-Newsletters:

• October 2008

• September 2008

• August 2008

• June 2008

• May 2008

• April 2008

• March 2008

• February 2008

• January 2008

• December 2007

• November 2007

• October 2007

• September 2007

• August 2007

• June 2007

• May 2007

• April 2007

• Winter 2007

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NCBEA - October 2008

QUIA Workshop: From A to Z
Want to learn how to use QUIA to truly benefit your students' learning? Are you daunted by where to begin? If so, this workshop is for you! Sponsored by the Business Education Division of NCACTE, this workshop will be held Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the College of the Albemarle in Manteo, 205 Hwy 64/264. Registration fees are $40 for NCACTE/NCBEA members; $50 for non-members. The workshop will include four hours of homework, which combined will allow you to earn one (1) technology CEU. Topics will include setting up classes, designing class pages, importing and designing quizzes, managing your test bank, and creating activities. For more information, contact Julia Ray at teacherjulia@earthlink.net, and download the registration form at www.ncbea.org/ncacte-workshop.doc. Registration deadline is October 15. 

Congratulations to Dr. Ivan Wallace!
In response to a nomination to award Dr. Ivan Wallace of East Carolina University with Honorary Membership status, the NCBEA Board of Directors unanimously approved the recommendation and recognized Dr. Wallace for his exceptional service and long-standing support of our organization. Dr. Wallace is a past president of NCBEA and has served on the board in several positions for many years. He is currently the chair of the professional development committee and has organized cutting-edge technology workshops throughout the state. As noted in our bylaws (www.ncbea.org/bylaws.htm), "honorary membership can be conferred upon any person who has made a significant contribution to business education or to the Association." Ivan has made many significant contributions to both our discipline and our organization, and he continues to play a vital role at the regional (SBEA) and national (NBEA) levels. Many thanks, Ivan, for your dedication and professionalism!

NCBEA Goes High-Tech Green
NCBEA recently went “green” by using 21st century skills to conduct the September 2008 board meeting. Although a few board members attended the Saturday meeting in person at North Carolina A&T State University, several others participated virtually from the comfort of their homes or local offices. The virtual attendees were able to participate in oral and text conversations, share documents, and view live video of all parties in attendance. Click here to see a screen shot of the meeting in progress. The excitement and progressive nature of the virtual meeting was well worth the practice and preparation. The amount of travel time and gas saved was impressive, especially considering those who would have traveled up to four hours to attend this two hour meeting.

NBEA/SBEA Membership Report
Submitted by Madeline Tucker, NC NBEA Membership Director - The membership drive for NBEA/SBEA held at the CTE Summer Conference in Greensboro was a success. Reports received recently from NBEA show North Carolina at 101.17% with 259 current members for July 2008. Incentives provided for membership included Koozie NBEA lunch coolers as well as a chance to win a $100 gas card. Sandra Cox of Concord, NC, was the lucky winner of the gas gift card. NBEA/SBEA membership does have its privileges as members receive discounted registration to both SBEA and NBEA.

NCBEA Annual Report to SBEA
Barbara Boyd, NCBEA Immediate Past President, submitted the 2007-2008 NCBEA Annual Report to SBEA. The Annual Report summarizes our activities during the past year. To view the report, go to http://sbea.us/ar-nc.pdf. The link is also available on our NCBEA website.

National Board Certification
North Carolina teachers planning to seek National Board Certification should complete the online application available at www.nbpts.org and then complete the online application for state funding. Guidelines for applying for National Board Certification in North Carolina can be accessed at www.ncpublicschools.org/recruitment/nationalboardcertification/. Initial NBC candidates will pay a $65 processing charge to NBPTS before they submit their application. North Carolina pays the assessment fee of $2,500 for all candidates who meet North Carolina eligibility criteria. The state funding application window for 2008-09 candidates pursuing National Board Certification is March 1 through October 31.

John M. Bunch Scholarship
Do you know a deserving student who has demonstrated effort in your class and who plans to pursue post-secondary education in business or business education? If so, please encourage the student to apply for the John M. Bunch Student Scholarship. Financial awards range from $500 to $1,000. Eligibility criteria and the application form are available at www.ncbea.org/bunch.htm. Applications are due by June 1; the scholarship is presented at our Annual Meeting in July during the CTE Summer Conference. Contact Barbara Boyd, NCBEA Past President, at b.boyd@cms.k12.nc.us for more information.

ACBMITE Conference
Mark your calendar for the 26th Annual Atlantic Coast Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education (ACBMITE) Conference to be held at the North Raleigh Hilton Hotel February 12 - 14, 2009. For more information, go to http://www.ecu.edu/cs-educ/bite/acbmiteconf.cfm.
 
2008-2009 Teaching Fellows Scholarship Applications
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission's October 17, 2008, deadline is quickly approaching for 2008-2009 applications for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship/Loan Program. More information is available at www.teachingfellows.org. 

2008 NC Summit on Youth and Families
On November 19 - 20, 2008, in downtown Raleigh, the Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences will convene the second annual North Carolina Summit on Youth and Families. This year's theme is Creating a Positive Future for NC's Youth and Families: Advocacy, Leadership, and Collaboration for Positive Change. The Summit will gather leaders from education, government, business, and communities to critically examine the current status and future directions of our State's youth and families. Visit www.ncsummit.org for more information. 

Upcoming Conferences

October 29 - November 1:  SBEA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky
The 2008 SBEA convention will be held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Preregistration is due by September 30. Additional information is available at the SBEA website: http://www.sbea.us/convention.htm.

December 4 - 6:  ACTE Convention in Charlotte
Take advantage of the location and plan to attend the Association for Career and Technical Education's 2008 convention in Charlotte. Go to http://www.acteonline.org/convention/index.cfm to learn more and register today (November 21 registration deadline).

February 12 - 14: ACBMITE Conference in Raleigh
Additional information provided online at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-educ/bite/acbmiteconf.cfm.

April 8 - 11:  NBEA Convention in Chicago, Illinois
More information about the 2009 NBEA convention will be posted soon. See the NBEA website at www.nbea.org for updated information in the coming months.

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NCBEA - September 2008

2008-2009 Teaching Fellows Scholarship Applications
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission announces the 2008-2009 application for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship/Loan Program is now available online at www.teachingfellows.org. The deadline for high school seniors to return completed applications to a Teaching Fellows Liaison Counselor is October 17, 2008, by the end of the school day. Each Teaching Fellow receives a $26,000 scholarship/loan from the state, payable in $6,500 annual increments. The full loan is forgiven after the Fellow has completed four (4) years of teaching in North Carolina's public schools. 

SBEA Session Coordinators Needed
If you are planning to attend the SBEA Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky, October 29 thru November 1, please volunteer to serve as a session coordinator. Several timeslots are available. Contact Peggy Bozard, SBEA President Elect, at bozardp@lowcountry.com.

2008 NC Summit on Youth and Families
On November 19 - 20, 2008, in downtown Raleigh, the Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences will convene the second annual North Carolina Summit on Youth and Families. This year's theme is Creating a Positive Future for NC's Youth and Families: Advocacy, Leadership, and Collaboration for Positive Change. The Summit will gather leaders from education, government, business, and communities to critically examine the current status and future directions of our State's youth and families. Visit www.ncsummit.org for more information. 

Upcoming Conferences

October 29 - November 1:  SBEA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky
The 2008 SBEA convention will be held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Preregistration is due by September 30. Additional information is available at the SBEA website: http://www.sbea.us/convention.htm.

December 4 - 6:  ACTE Convention in Charlotte
Take advantage of the location and plan to attend the Association for Career and Technical Education's 2008 convention in Charlotte. Go to http://www.acteonline.org/convention/index.cfm to learn more and register today (November 21 registration deadline).

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NCBEA - August 2008

Annual Meeting and Dinner
The 2008 Annual Meeting and Dinner -- sponsored by Cengage Learning -- was a great success! It was held on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in conjunction with the NC DPI CTE Summer Conference in Greensboro. Approximately 70 members and guests were in attendance. The guest speaker, Dr. Mark Snyder, made an engaging presentation on Teaching and Learning in Exponential Times. A copy of his PowerPoint presentation is available on our website at http://www.ncbea.org. Several awards were presented and new officers were installed. Gratitude is extended to Cindi Sweeney for chairing the Annual Meeting Committee and organizing the event and to Patrick Delaney of Cengage Learning for sponsoring the dinner.

NCBEA/King's College Reception
The Annual Meeting and Dinner was followed by a very well attended reception co-sponsored by NCBEA and King's College of Charlotte. Snacks, beverages, and networking with colleagues were enjoyed by all. The King's College staff did an exceptional job organizing the reception.  

Membership Perks!
Members who joined or renewed their NCBEA membership during the Summer Conference in July received flash drives with the NCBEA logo. The big door prize this year was a $100 Staples gift certificate, which was won by George Brooks. All active members are eligible for the professional development stipends for first-time attendance at SBEA or NBEA as well as the scholarship for continuing education credits. Take advantage of our professional development programs by clicking on the Stipend and/or Scholarship links at the bottom left corner of our NCBEA website (www.ncbea.org).

NBEA News
Summer Conference also provided an opportunity for many of us to join or renew membership with NBEA. Over 70 applications were collected at the conference. The names of all of those who joined or renewed their memberships were entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card. Congratulations to Sandra Cox of Concord, NC, who won the drawing!

Award Winners
Congratulations are extended to the several award recipients who were honored at the NCBEA 2008 Annual Meeting and Dinner. Check out the award recipients' photos on our website at http://www.ncbea.org/conference.htm:

* Member of the Year, Madeline Tucker
* Secondary Teacher of the Year, Barbara Johnson
* Middle School Teacher of the Year, Cindi Sweeney
* Distinguished Service Award to an Administrator, Deborah Seehorn
* Distinguished Service Award to a Business Institution, Kings College (Charlotte)

The John M. Bunch Scholarship was awarded to Lindsey Miller a student at Gates County High School. Her advisor, Barbara Wiant accepted the award on Lindsey's behalf.

New Officers Installed
The 2008-2009 officers were installed during the Annual Meeting on July 23 and will take effect on September 1, 2008. Links to officers' email addresses are available on our website at http://www.ncbea.org/board.htm.

Executive Board:
* President, Lisa Gueldenzoph Snyder
* President-Elect, Cindi Sweeney
* First Vice President, Madeline Tucker
* Second Vice President, Elizabeth Hodge
* Secretary, Marjorie Allsup
* Treasurer, Barbara Johnson
* Past President, Barbara Boyd
* Parliamentarian, Joan Belk
* Executive Director, Becky Petersen

Membership Directors:
* Northeast Region, Julia Ray
* Southeast Region, Stephen Kirk
* Western Region, Lisa Sellers
* West Central Region, Sandra Noel
* East Central Region, Jorge Gaytan

* SBEA Representative, Madeline Tucker

Standing Committee Chairpersons:
* Finance, Betsy Tobin
* Legislation/Resolutions, Delores Ali
* Membership, Elizabeth Hodge
* Program of Work, Cindi Sweeney
* Public Relations, Bladen Crockett

Standing Committee Chairpersons:
* Annual Meeting, Cindi Sweeney
* Audit, John Bunch
* Bylaws, Vicki Case
* CAPA, John Bunch
* Elections, Jamie Bluto
* Nominating, Shelia Tucker
* Past Presidents/Awards, Barbara Boyd

NCDPI BE Consultant Representatives:
* Deborah Seehorn
* Bladen Crockett
* Edith Duncombe
* Delores Ali

New BITE Curriculum Released
The Business and Information Technology Education staff at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released two new curriculum products during the 2008 Summer Conference: 6208 Exploring Business Technologies (middle level), and 6411 Computer Applications I. Both of these curriculum products were developed using the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy (RBT).

In the new RBT curriculum products, teachers can expect to see:

1. Shorter blueprints (usually 1 or 2 pages in length)
2. Verbs used in the blueprint competencies limited to the six cognitive process categories (Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create) and verbs used in the blueprint objectives limited to those six cognitive process categories and/or the 19 cognitive processes (Recognize, Recall, Interpret, Exemplify, Classify, Summarize, Infer, Compare, Explain, Execute, Implement, Differentiate, Organize, Attribute, Check, Critique, Generate, Plan, and Produce)
3. Essential questions for each objective, driven by or aligned to the verb in the objective
4. Unpacked content (as opposed to content teaching outlines) that is driven by or aligned to the verb in the objective; the unpacked content is developed for both students and teachers and gives the content that must be mastered in order to master that objective
5. Sequences of activities driven by or aligned to the verb in the objective and designed to interest the student in learning the content and then in mastering the content at the cognitive level of the objective; the activities build upon sequential concept development and are to be followed in the order given in the curriculum guide
6. Assessment items driven by or aligned to the verb in the objective
7. Assessment items using "item forms" so that students become quite familiar with the type of assessment question that is used to assess each cognitive process

Computer Applications I (and all other high school RBT) teachers do not have access to a classroom assessment bank during the field test year of the new curriculum (2008-2009). All the items in the combined classroom and accountability banks will undergo reliability testing during the field test year. The validated and reliable classroom bank for Computer Applications I will be released in Summer 2009. A statewide mid-term assessment covering approximately the first half of the course will be administered. A statewide final assessment covering the second half of the course will also be administered. The purpose of these assessments is to gather data for the reliability study. Teachers are cautioned NOT to use the assessment items from the previous course as they are not aligned to the new course. Teachers should evaluate students on the performance activities included in the curriculum guide.

Exploring Business Technologies teachers do have access to the new classroom bank aligned to the new course. These teachers have the classroom bank because exploratory courses do not have secure post-assessments as the high school courses do. Teachers may obtain the RBT curriculum guides on the DPI website at this link http://www.ncpublicschools.org/cte/business/course-descriptions.html (click on the appropriate course). The curriculum guides at this site are in zipped PDF format. Teachers who would like to have access to the RBT curriculum guides in Word format rather than PDF format, may obtain the curriculum from their VoCATS Coordinator, who can download the curriculum from the secure VoCATS FTP site. (This is particularly helpful if teachers have students with IEPs or 504 Plans who require modifications.)

Upcoming Conferences

October 29 - November 1: SBEA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky
The 2008 SBEA convention will be held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Preregistration is due by September 30. Additional information is available at the SBEA website: http://www.sbea.us/convention.htm.

December 4-6: ACTE Convention in Charlotte
Take advantage of the location and plan to attend the Association for Career and Technical Education's 2008 convention in Charlotte. Go to http://www.acteonline.org/convention/index.cfm to learn more and register today (November 21 registration deadline).

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NCBEA - June 2008

John Bunch Scholarship Deadline Extended
Could one of your BITE students use $1,000? If so, please encourage them to apply for the John Bunch Scholarship before June 30. Eligibility requirements and a downloadable application form are available at the NCBEA website at www.ncbea.org/bunch.htm.

Trading Room NC A&T State University
The School of Business and Economics at NC A&T in Greensboro is opening its Trading Room to high school teachers and students. The School has developed learning modules that enhance financial literacy and expose secondary school students to the importance of financial markets. The modules are designed to enhance classroom subject matter in fields as diverse as mathematics and social studies or history to physics. The modules can be effectively used to add value in helping students understand investments, stock markets, economics, world economies, banking, and entrepreneurship. The Trading Room staff can also work with individual teachers to design unique programs for specific classes. Secondary school faculty members are invited to schedule visits to the facility during the week; weekend sessions can also be arranged. Please contact Dr. Wanda Lester, Associate Dean, School of Business and Economics at (336) 334-7229 or lesterw@ncat.edu if you have questions or would like to schedule a visit.

Upcoming Deadlines...

June 30 - Registration Due for NBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner (Wednesday, July 23 @ 5:30PM)
Plan to attend our yearly NCBEA business meeting where we will enjoy dinner and networking with colleagues as well as install new officers. Download the registration form at www.ncbea.org/conference.htm and mail your check today. For additional information, contact Cindi Sweeney at c.sweeney@cms.k12.nc.us.

June 30 - Registration Due for Computer Lab Workshops
In-depth computer lab sessions provided by NCDPI, ECU, NCBEA, and NC-ACTE-BE will be available during the CTE summer conference for an additional charge. For more information, go to to www.bite.ecu.edu/pd/ or contact Dr. Ivan Wallace at wallacei@ecu.edu.

July 1 - SBEA Officer Nominations Due
Are you interested in serving as an SBEA officer? Do you have a colleague you'd like to nominate? Submit your nominations by July 1 to Kathy Woodcock, SBEA Past-President, Nominating Committee Chair, Conway High School West, 2300 Prince Street, Conway, AR 72034, 504-450-4888, woodcock@conway.afsc.k12.ar.us.

Upcoming Conferences...

July 21-25: CTE Summer Conference
The CTE Summer Conference held in Greensboro will give you an opportunity to update your skills and network with other BITE teachers across the state. For information and registration go to www.ctenc.org. Also see www.ncpublicschools.org/cte/ for program information.

December 4-6: ACTE Convention in Charlotte
Take advantage of the location and plan to attend the Association for Career and Technical Education's 2008 convention in Charlotte. Go to www.acteoline.org to learn more and register today (early-bird rates are available for a limited time!).

Professional Development Stipends Available
Planning to attend SBEA for the first time this fall? Or are you taking classes this summer to maintain your certification or work on your graduate degree? Take advantage of NCBEA's professional development programs by clicking on the Stipend and/or Scholarship links at the bottom left corner of our NCBEA website (www.ncbea.org).

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NCBEA - May 2008

NCBEA Award Nominations Due June 1
Please review the award categories and criteria at our NCBEA website at www.ncbea.org/awards.htm and send your nominations to Jeff Fuller, NCBEA Past President, at jtf031557@yahoo.com. We look forward to your nominations for middle/secondary teachers, post-secondary teachers, collegiate teachers, administrators or supervisors, businesses, institutions, individuals, and the John M. Bunch Scholarship.

SBEA Convention Call for Proposals Due June 1
Check our www.ncbea.org website for the Call for Proposals the for the Southern Business Education Association Convention to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, October 29 - November 1, 2008, at the Louisville Downtown Marriott. See www.sbea.us for more information.

NCBEA Annual Meeting & Dinner Registration Due June 30
The 2008 NCBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held in conjunction with the CTE Summer Conference at Sheraton Koury Convention Center in Greensboro on Wednesday, July 23, at 5:30 PM. Please plan to attend. In addition to our yearly business meeting and installation of new officers, our keynote speaker will be Dr. Mark Snyder, CEO of MSA Consulting Group and Adjunct Professor at Elon University. Download the registration form at www.ncbea.org/conference.htm; the registration deadline is June 30. For additional information, contact Cindi Sweeney at c.sweeney@cms.k12.nc.us.

Computer Lab Workshop Registration Due June 30
In-depth computer lab sessions provided by NCDPI, ECU, NCBEA, and NC-ACTE-BE will be available during the CTE summer conference for an additional charge. For more information, go to to www.bite.ecu.edu/pd/ or contact Dr. Ivan Wallace at wallacei@ecu.edu.

SBEA Officer Nominations Due July 1
The Southern Business Education Association (SBEA) is requesting nominations for the following 2009 offices: President-Elect (one-year term), Vice President (one-year term), Secretary (one-year term), and Membership Director (three-year term). The positions that will be assumed by the 2008 officers include President, Peggy Bozard (SC); Past President, Donna Parker (MS); and Treasurer, Judith Sams (VA). Please submit your nominations for the open positions by July 1, 2008, to Kathy Woodcock, SBEA Past-President, Nominating Committee Chair, Conway High School West, 2300 Prince Street, Conway, AR 72034, 504-450-4888, woodcock@conway.afsc.k12.ar.us.

CTE Summer Conference 2008 - July 21-25
The CTE Summer Conference held in Greensboro will give you an opportunity to update your skills and network with other BITE teachers across the state. For information and registration go to www.ctenc.org. Also see www.ncpublicschools.org/cte/ for program information.

ACTE 2008 Annual Convention in Charlotte - December 4-6
Take advantage of the location and plan to attend the Association for Career and Technical Education's 2008 convention in Charlotte. Go to www.acteoline.org to learn more and register today (early-bird rates are available for a limited time!).

Professional Development Stipends Available
Planning to attend SBEA for the first time this fall? Or are you planning to take classes this summer to maintain your certification or work on your graduate degree? Take advantage of NCBEA's professional development programs by clicking on the Stipend and/or Scholarship links at the bottom left corner of our NCBEA website (www.ncbea.org).

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NCBEA - April 2008

CTE Summer Conference 2008 - Save the Date!
The CTE Summer Conference will be held in Greensboro, July 21-25, 2008. This conference will give you an opportunity to update your skills and network with other BITE teachers across the state. The 2008 Summer Conference Information and Registration website (http://www.ctenc.org) will be active by May 15, 2008. In the meantime, highlights include the following events:

* On Monday, July 21... the BITE Pre-Conferences will include Speech Recognition Basic and Advanced Training presented by Kim Larsh, Smith Junior High School, Mesa, AZ, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Advancing Your Website: Tackling the Joys and Jitters of JavaScript will be presented by Daniel Smith of McDowell High School from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

* On Wednesday, July 23 ... the BITE Opening Awards Breakfast is at 8:30 AM. The BITE Program Area Focus begins Wednesday and continues through Friday, July 25. The NCBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held Wednesday, July 23, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

* Computer Lab Sessions ... In-depth computer lab sessions provided by NCDPI, ECU, NCBEA, and NC-ACTE-BE will be available for an additional charge Monday through Thursday during the conference. A complete schedule of workshops is available at http://www.bite.ecu.edu/pd/. These sessions require separate registration and payment; register by June 30, 2008 (see http://www.bite.ecu.edu/pd/registration.doc). For more information, go to to http://www.bite.ecu.edu/pd/ or contact Dr. Ivan Wallace at wallacei@ecu.edu.

NCBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner
The 2008 NCBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held in conjunction with the CTE Summer Conference at Sheraton Koury Convention Center in Greensboro on Wednesday, July 23, at 5:30 PM. Please plan to attend. In addition to our yearly business meeting and installation of new officers, our keynote speaker will be Dr. Mark Snyder, CEO of MSA Consulting Group and Adjunct Professor at Elon University. Download the registration form at http://www.ncbea.org/conference.htm; the registration deadline is June 30. For additional information, contact Cindi Sweeney at c.sweeney@cms.k12.nc.us.

Monthly Teaching Tips
Thanks to Barbara Boyd, NCBEA President, who suggested the Google for Business Education link as this month's teaching tip. Go to http://www.google.com/events/business_educators/index.html for tips on increasing students' technology skills using Google Apps, Web Analytics, Market Research, and much more. This site provides classroom tools, business solutions, and AdWords Learning Center. You can even sign up to receive the "Google for Business Educators" newsletter. This is a great resource!

NCBEA Award Nominations Requested
Please review the award criteria for the following categories at our NCBEA website at http://www.ncbea.org/awards.htm and send your nominations to Jeff Fuller, NCBEA Past President, at jtf031557@yahoo.com (mailing address provided online) before June 1, 2008. We look forward to your nominations for middle/secondary teachers, post-secondary teachers, collegiate teachers, administrators or supervisors, businesses, institutions, individuals, and the John M. Bunch Scholarship.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: SBEA Convention
June 1, 2008, is also the deadline for proposal submissions for the SBEA convention in Louisville, Kentucky (October 29 - November 1, 2008). Please consider submitting a proposal to make a presentation. The Call for Proposals and Proposal Form are available on our NCBEA website at www.ncbea.org.

Professional Development Stipends Available
Planning to attend SBEA for the first time this fall? Or are you planning to take classes this summer to maintain your certification or work on your graduate degree? Take advantage of NCBEA's professional development programs by clicking on the Stipend and/or Scholarship links at the bottom left corner of our NCBEA website (http://www.ncbea.org).

NBEA/SBEA News
Submitted by Madeline Tucker, North Carolina NBEA Membership Director

The National Business Education 2008 Annual Convention was held in San Antonio, Texas March 19-22, 2008. Several NCBEA members attended the conference. Despite the extra challenges due to weather delays and flight cancelations, members enjoyed a variety of sessions, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. NCBEA’s own Becky Peterson served as Postsecondary Program Director for the convention. San Antonio Night at the Knibbe Ranch provided conference attendees an opportunity to join their colleagues for a night of fun, good food, dancing, and hayrides under the Texas sky.

Membership in NBEA continues to be a struggle. North Carolina currently has 226 NBEA members. We rank fourth in the Southeast. NBEA needs you! I’m sure all will agree $75.00 annually is a great value for $250,000.00 of professional liability insurance. In addition to the professional liability insurance, members receive Keying In, Business Education Forum, and the NBEA Yearbook. Members are also able to purchase other professional publications at a discounted price. Membership in NBEA also gives you FREE membership in the Southern Business Education Association. It also allows you to attend the SBEA and NBEA conventions at a discounted price. The SBEA Convention will be held October 30 to November 1, 2008, in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2009 NBEA Convention will be held in Chicago. Membership does have its privileges, and it is tax deductible! If you are not a member or have allowed your membership to lapse, please take time to join or renew today. You may join or renew online at http://www.nbea.org/member.html. Please help make North Carolina #1 in the Southeast.

We Salute You!
Please join us in saluting Joan Belk of Charlotte for 30 to 34 years of continuous membership in NBEA! Joan emulates the consummate business educator who invests her time and talents not only in our professional organizations, but in the teachers who struggle with the challenges of our ever-changing discipline. She has truly made a significant difference in many people's lives. Thanks, Joan, for your continued dedication to business education and our professional organization!

Upcoming Business Education Events and Deadlines

June 30, 2008
Registration Deadlines
NCBEA Annual Meeting & Dinner - AND - CTE Computer Workshops

July 21-25, 2008
CTE Summer Conference
Koury Convention Center, Greensboro
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/cte/

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:30 PM
NCBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner
Koury Convention Center, Greensboro
Contact: Cindi Sweeney, c.sweeney@cms.k12.nc.us

October 29 - November 1, 2008
Southern Business Education Association Convention
Louisville Downtown Marriott, Louisville, Kentucky
http://www.sbea.us

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NCBEA - March 2008

Volunteers Requested for NCBEA Committees
We are looking for NCBEA members to serve on several committees for the 2008-2009 academic year. Committee chairs have been appointed, but they need your help. Most of the committee work is conducted through email. If you are interested in becoming more involved in NCBEA, we would really value your input. Please email Lisa Gueldenzoph, President-Elect, at gueldenzoph@att.net before April 1, 2008, indicating your interest in one (or more) of the following committees: Audit, Annual Meeting, Bylaws, Elections, Nominating, and Publications.

NCBEA Award Nominations Requested
Please review the award criteria for the following categories at our NCBEA website at http://www.ncbea.org/awards.htm and send your nominations to Jeff Fuller, NCBEA Past President, at jtf031557@yahoo.com (mailing address provided online) before June 1, 2008. We look forward to your nominations for...

* Middle/Secondary Teacher of the Year
* Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year
* Collegiate Teacher of the Year
* Distinguished Service Award to an Administrator or Supervisor
* Distinguished Service Award to a Business, Institution, or Individual
* NCBEA Member of the Year
* John M. Bunch Student Scholarship

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Southern Business Education Association
June 1, 2008, is also the deadline for proposal submissions for the SBEA convention in Louisville, Kentucky (October 29 - November 1, 2008). Please consider submitting a proposal to make a presentation. The Call for Proposals and Proposal Form are available on our NCBEA website at www.ncbea.org.

Monthly Teaching Tips
This month's teaching tip is a business etiquette PowerPoint and handout presented by Lisa Gueldenzoph at the Atlantic Coast conference in Raleigh last month. You are encouraged to use (and modify as needed) this information with your students. Download the files at http://www.ncbea.org/TIPS.htm. If you have any questions about the content, email Lisa at gueldenzoph@att.net. Please consider posting your teaching tips by sending your ideas to ncbea@att.net. We would like to post new tips every month.

Professional Development Stipends Available
Planning to attend NBEA for the first time this year? Or are you taking classes to maintain your certification or work on your graduate degree? Take advantage of NCBEA's professional development programs by clicking on the Stipend and/or Scholarship links at the bottom left corner of our NCBEA website (http://www.ncbea.org).

Condolences to Becky Petersen, NCBEA Executive Director
Please keep Becky Petersen and her family in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve the recent passing of Becky's son, Adam Mashburn.

Upcoming Business Education Events

March 18-22, 2008
National Business Education Association Annual Convention
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk Hotels, San Antonio, Texas
http://www.nbea.org/conferences/annual.html

July 21-25, 2008
CTE Summer Conference
Koury Convention Center, Greensboro
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/cte/

July 23, 2008
NCBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner
Koury Convention Center, Greensboro
Contact: Cindi Sweeney, c.sweeney@cms.k12.nc.us

October 29 - November 1, 2008
Southern Business Education Association Convention
Louisville Downtown Marriott, Louisville, Kentucky
http://www.sbea.us

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February 2008

Atlantic Coast Conference Registration Due by February 8
Just a few days remain before the February 8 registration deadline for the ACBMITE Conference to be held February 14-16 at the North Raleigh Hilton. Program and registration information is available online at: http://www.bcte.ecu.edu/ACBMITEC/2008/index.htm.

NBEA Convention Registration Due by February 27
Make sure to send both your hotel and convention registration by February 27 to attend this year's National Business Education Association convention in San Antonio, Texas. Details available online at www.ncbea.org.

NCBEA Membership at 91%
NBEA set a national goal for state and regional associations to maintain (or exceed) 100% membership rates for 2007. Only a few groups met this goal: Georgia (190%), Nova Scotia (167%), Nevada (138%), Kansas (127%) and Montana (124%). Thanks to the efforts our SBEA Representative, Madeline Tucker, NCBEA was mentioned in NBEA December 2007 Membership Report as following closely at 91%. Please encourage your business education colleagues to join or renew their membership. The stronger our association, the more we learn and grow from each other.

Revised Blueprints for Computer Applications I and II
The information below about the revised blueprints for Computer Applications I and II was approved for release. To enable teachers and LEA's to make informed textbook decisions, major topics for the revised Computer Applications I and II courses are listed below: 

Major Topics - Computer Applications I - 2008 Blueprint (in alphabetical order):
Business Documents
Business Publications
Database tables, queries, forms and reports
Presentation Software and multimedia presentations
Spreadsheets, Charts and Graphs
The Internet and electronic communication

Major Topics - Computer Applications II  - 2008 Blueprint (in alphabetical order):
Advanced database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications
Desktop publishing
Multimedia presentations, including audio and video files
Web-based presentations
XHTML web pages

Information submitted by Edith H. Duncombe, Consultant, Business & Information Technology Education, Division of Secondary Education, State Department of Public Instruction (919-807-3873 / eduncombe@dpi.state.nc.us).

Monthly Teaching Tips
We are in need of your suggestions for teaching tips. Prior tips are posted at our NCBEA website at http://www.ncbea.org/TIPS.htm. Please consider posting your teaching tips by sending your ideas to ncbea@att.net. We would like to post new tips every month.

Professional Development Stipends Available
Planning to attend NBEA for the first time this year? Or are you taking classes to maintain your certification or work on your graduate degree? Take advantage of NCBEA's professional development programs by clicking on the Stipend and/or Scholarship links at the bottom left corner of our NCBEA website: http://www.ncbea.org.

Upcoming Business Education Events

February 14-16, 2008
Atlantic Coast Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education Conference (ACBMITEC)
North Raleigh Hilton (sponsored by ECU)
http://www.bcte.ecu.edu/ACBMITEC/2008/index.htm
Contact: Maureen Ellis (ellism@ecu.edu)

March 18-22, 2008
National Business Education Association Annual Convention
San Antonio, Texas
http://www.nbea.org/conferences/annual.html

July 21-25, 2008
CTE Summer Conference
Koury Convention Center, Greensboro

July 23, 2008
NCBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner
Koury Convention Center, Greensboro
Contact: Cindi Sweeney (c.sweeney@cms.k12.nc.us)

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January 2008
Happy New Year!

Register for the Atlantic Coast Conference
The 25th anniversary of the ACBMITE Conference will be held February 14-16 at the North Raleigh Hilton. The program and registration information is available online at: http://www.bcte.ecu.edu/ACBMITEC/2008/index.htm. This year's theme is Learn from the Past, Live in the Present, and Plan for the Future in Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education. Session topics include Vista and Office 2007, Microsoft Expression Web, Dreamweaver, Dragon 9, Camtasia 5, Table PC Skills, Video Podcasting, Blackboard, CTE Capstone Projects, DPI Updates for Licensure Requirements, and MUCH MORE! Register by February 8!

Monthly Teaching Tips
Do you have helpful teaching tips that you are willing to share with your colleagues? If so, please reply to this message with your suggestions. We plan to add a new teaching tip every month to our NCBEA website. This month's tip describes a WebQuest for teaching grammar. Check it out at http://www.ncbea.org/TIPS.htm. Send your teaching tips to ncbea@att.net.

Newsworthy Items for NCBEA
If you have information you would like to share with NCBEA members, please send it to ncbea@att.net. We encourage position announcements, FBLA accomplishments, conference information, professional development opportunities ... anything that would be of interest to NCBEA members. Please provide your suggestions and feedback. Membership-wide email messages are sent at the beginning of every month. 

Upcoming Business Education Events

February 14 - 16, 2008
Atlantic Coast Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education Conference (ACBMITEC) at the North Raleigh Hilton (sponsored by ECU). Pre-registration must be received by February 8. Download the program and registration form at http://www.bcte.ecu.edu/ACBMITEC/2008/index.htm. Contact Maureen Ellis for more information (ellism@ecu.edu).

March 18 - 22, 2008
National Business Education Association Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Conference pre-registration AND hotel registration is due by February 27. Go to http://www.nbea.org/conferences/annual.html for online links. If you will be attending NBEA for the first time this year, please complete a Professional Development Stipend Application available at our NCBEA website or download the form directly from http://www.ncbea.org/Stipend%20Program.doc.

July 21 - 25, 2008
CTE Summer Conference at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. More information soon; save the dates!

July 23, 2008
NCBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner held in conjunction with the CTE Summer Conference in Greensboro. Contact Cindi Sweeney, 1st Vice President, for more information (c.sweeney@cms.k12.nc.us).

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December 2007

Happy Holidays!

SBEA Award Winner!
Congratulations to Lisa Gueldenzoph who was the 2007 recipient of the Southern Business Education Association's Collegiate Teacher of the Year Award. Lisa (center) is pictured with NCBEA's Executive Director, Becky Petersen (left) and NCBEA's Parliamentarian (and SBEA past president) Joan Belk (right) after the Awards Luncheon at the Peabody Little Rock in Arkansas on October 26, 2007. Lisa is an Associate Professor of Business Education at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro. Lisa is currently NCBEA president-elect and has served as public relations chair, conference chair, regional membership director, secretary, and vice president. She also maintains the NCBEA website and manages the membership database. Her teaching and service awards include the 2006 NCBEA Member of the Year, 2004 NCBEA Collegiate Teacher of the Year, 1997 Ohio Business Teachers' Association (OBTA) Collegiate Teacher of the Year, and the 1997 OBTA Distinguished Service Award.

Certificate of Recognition!
Congratulations to Madeline Tucker who was also recognized at the SBEA Awards Luncheon for her membership efforts. As the SBEA representative, Madeline actively recruits membership and provides leadership to serve the needs of business education teachers across the state. Her role is vital to the success of NCBEA, and her efforts have enabled the organization to grow significantly during her tenure. Madeline is the CTE Coordinator for Curriculum and Accountability with Onslow County Schools in Jacksonville, where she taught middle school and high school Business Education classes for seven years prior to assuming her current position. She is also a National Board Certified teacher.

Check Your Membership Status
The membership listing on our NCBEA website (http://www.ncbea.org/membership.htm) has been updated to include only those members who have paid their dues since 2006 as well as honorary and retired members. Please check the site for your name. If you are not listed, contact Elizabeth Hodge, our NCBEA Membership Director, at ehodge@ecu.edu to update your membership status.

Upcoming Events

February 14 - 16, 2008
Atlantic Coast Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education Conference (ACBMITEC) at the North Raleigh Hilton (sponsored by ECU). Contact Maureen Ellis for more information (ellism@ecu.edu).

March 19-22, 2008
National Business Education Association Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. See www.NBEA.org for more information.

July 21 - 25, 2008
CTE Summer Conference at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. More information forthcoming; save the dates!

July 23, 2008
NCBEA Annual Meeting and Dinner held in conjunction with the CTE Summer Conference in Greensboro. Contact Cindi Sweeney, 1st Vice President, for more information (c.sweeney@cms.k12.nc.us).

Please share this information, and THANK YOU for your continued support of NCBEA!

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CTE Hearings Reminder

The State Board of Education will hold three public hearings in November to receive input on the State Plan for Career and  Technical Education for 2008-2013.

Wednesday, November 28 - 4:00 to 7:00 PM
The Foundation Center at Randolph Community College in Asheboro

Wednesday, November 28 - 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Western Regional Service Alliance (WRESA)
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Enka Campus

Thursday, November 29 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
J. H. Rose High School, Performing Arts Center Auditorium
600 W. Arlington Blvd., Greenville.

For more info on these hearings, go to the NCDPI website at: http://www.ncpublicschools.org and click on the appropriate link under "News."

Barbara Boyd, NCBEA President
VoCATS Coordinator
Career and Technical Education
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

b.boyd@cms.k12.nc.us 
PH: 980-343-2738 
FX: 980-343-6202

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November 2007
November is Business Education Month!

SBEA in Little Rock was a Capital Event!
Many of the presentations and handouts from the SBEA conference are available at the SBEA website: http://www.sbea.us/convention.htm, including sessions on plagiarism, podcasting, and Office 2007. If you were unable to attend, download the handouts and presentations to get a "virtual" conference experience!

Google for Business Education
A representative from Google presented at SBEA and shared a WEALTH of valuable information for business teachers. Check out these FREE tools you can use in your classroom today: Marketing & Advertising Textbook, Office Skills, Classroom Tools, and Google Apps including a web page builder, calendar/project management, and collaboration tools. Check out these sites:

Business Education:
http://www.google.com/events/business_educators/index.html

General Education:
http://www.google.com/a/edu/

Classroom Teaching Tips
Thanks to Cindi Sweeney, a middle school business education teacher at Davidson IB Middle School in the Charlotte area and our NCBEA Vice President, we added a new Teaching Tips page to our NCBEA website. Our plan is to post tips related to business education content areas at ALL educational levels. Please share your teaching tips by emailing Lisa Gueldenzoph at gueldenzoph@att.net. Check out Cindi's suggestion for teaching personal correspondence to keyboarding students:
http://www.ncbea.org/TIPS.htm

Upcoming Events...

February 14 - 16, 2008
The 25th Annual Atlantic Coast Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education Conference (ACBMITEC) will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton and is sponsored by the Department of Business and Information Technologies Education (BITE) at East Carolina University. This year's theme is "Learn from the past, live in the present, and plan for the future in Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education." Contact Maureen Ellis for more information (ellism@ecu.edu).

March 19-22, 2008
The National Business Education Association Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Go to www.NBEA.org for more information.

Please share this information, and THANK YOU for your continued support of NCBEA!