The 12 Ring Circus that is CTE/ECE in the High School

Classroom

•Shellie DeWhitt•Administrative Intern•CTE/ECE Instructor

•April 2015

The Ticket Booth-how to fund a program for which the school is unwilling to pay

Tuition eleven years ago: 350.00 for the year=1.00/hr.

Tuition today: 575.00 for the year=1.75/hr

Where does the money go?• Adult Assistant Wages=14.75/hr• Equipment• Arts and Crafts supplies• Student Assistance• Field Trips (including for students

and chaperones)• The Pumpkin Patch• The Zoo• OMSI• Farm

• Programs and eventsGrandparent’s Day Winter Program Father’s Day Building Event

Valentine Party St. Patrick’s Day Egg Hunt

Mother’s Day Tea Party Reptile Man and other speakers Graduation and Carnival

Perkins Funding:

The distribution of Perkins grant funds to career technical education programs that are tied to a higher education organization.

These funds are very limited and CANNOT go to program operations!Yes No

Technology•Computers, Chrome Books, Ipad, ELMO, ProjectorsStudent Field Trips and Special Training•Trips to college campuses•Guest speakers for special needs training for students•Teacher Training •Testing Materials•Instructional Aids

TextbooksDesks, chairs, shelving, etc.Alumni activitiesBad DebtFines and PenaltiesFood and GiftsScholarships and other student expensesVehicles

How About Those Donations and Recyclables?Tires from the Tire Store Bike Parts Toilet Paper RolesWashable Containers 2nd Hand Baskets and

ContainersNoodles and other dry goods

All kinds of lids Milk jugs Back to School DonationsToy Donations-CAUTION Pieces of wood Left over tilesOld kitchen utensils Sheets and Towels and

Wash ClothsSmall Boxes

Left Over Seeds Natural Materials Donated ToolsDonated Newborn Sized Baby Clothes

Donated left over yarn, ribbon, buttons, thread, stuffing

Repurposed plumbing supplies

Clothes pins Donated office supplies Carpet Sample Squares

Donated tires fromLes Schwab

Requesting Guest SpeakersFrom Your Own Building

Bring in the Clowns-and all of the other personalities that are our high school students

The Elephant in the room-safety and sanitation with large numbers in the classroom

Hand Washing Potty Training Security

Volunteer Checking Table Cleaning Hand Holding

Organization Allergy Awareness No Place to Hide

Equipment in Good Shape Keeping Contact Information on Hand

Situational Awareness

Remember that students are kids Gift control to students whenever reasonably possible

Honor “Tattling”

Keep Emergency Supplies Handy Practice Extra Fire drills Drill “Be Safe, Be Friendly, Be a Good Worker”

Assign Specific Jobs Check Student Status with administration

Have a List of Good Substitutes

The Barrel of Monkeys-How to Keep it All OrganizedLabels, Labels, and More Labels

A place for everything and everything in its place

A quarter for an elephant is a good price if you have a quarter and if you need an elephant

Don’t delay-put it away!

The Tightrope Act-Coordinating with school schedules and building use• State Testing• Assemblies• Counseling Appointments• Fire Drills• Facility Use• Communication about planned programs-building use• Inspections• Observations

The Juggling Act-How to fulfill both the community college requirements and high school student developmental needsIn order to get college credit for your students, you must be able to prove that your students are learning and experiencing everything the community college Is teaching.

The Circus Inspectors-satisfying everyone with an interest in your program• The School• The Community College• Students• Children• Parents• The State

The Lion Tamer-Benefitting Children With Behavioral Challenges• Teaching positive guidance• When traditional methods don’t seem to work

1. Accessing your local ESD2. Assigning one to one supervision3. Creating safety barriers (like door chimes)4. Inviting specialists to speak to your students• Conferencing with parents-forming partnerships• Books that help children understand differences in their peers

And When the Parents are the ones with the Behavioral Challenges• Keeping records of all conversations• Being kind but firm-you cannot let someone else take over your

classroom.• Making sure that all parents have volunteer approval in your district• Making sure your students are aware of potential dangers • Keeping excellent parent contact records• Asking for help from your administration when necessary

• Staying safe• Staying sane• Being aware of new information• Remembering that it is exciting when students are ready to be in

charge, but they are still kids themselves and need to be monitored• Being an ongoing student of child development theory and practice• Having excellent situational awareness• Taking breaks• Making sure the needs of your own family are met

The Ring Leader

Remembering the Joy!