ITEEA Task Force Handbook - International Technology and ...

INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND 

ENGINEERING EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION 

TASK FORCE HANDBOOK 

2012 – 2015 

This handbook will help Task Force members stay organized and 

communicate their progress to the Board of Directors. 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; 

indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead 

International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 

1914 Association Drive, Suite 201 

Reston, VA 22091-1539 

703/860-2100 

703/860-0353 

iteea@iteea.org 

www.iteea.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

ITEEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 12-13 2 

THE ITEEA TASK FORCE 3 

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES 4 

TASKFORCES 5 

TASK FORCE CYCLE OF WORK 17 

TASK FORCE ACTION PLAN 18 

TASK FORCE PROGRESS REPORT 19 

TASK FORCE REQUEST 20 

TASK FORCE ROSTER FORM 21 

Page 

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PRESIDENT 

William Bertrand 

Technology Education Advisor 

PA Dept. of Education 

333 Market Street, 8th Floor 

Harrisburg, PA 17126 

717-783 6848 o 

717 689 3480 h 

wbertrand@state.pa.us 

2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

CTTE DIRECTOR 

Richard Seymour 

Ball State University 

Department of Technology 

College of Applied Sciences and Technology 

Muncie, IN 47306-0255 

Phone: 765-285-5652, 

Fax: 765-285-2162 

rseymour@bsu.edu 

PRESIDENT-ELECT ITEEA-CSL DIRECTOR 

Steve Price, DTE 

Engin & TE Instructor/CTAE Dept. Chair 

Riverdale High School 

160 Roberts Drive 

Riverdale GA 30274 

770-472-8499 

sprice@clayton.k12.ga.us 

John R. Brown 

Mt. Pleasant High School 

5201 Washington Street 

Wilmington, DE 

302 761 7400 w 

John.brown@bsd.k12.de.us 

PAST PRESIDENT REGION 1 DIRECTOR 

Thomas P. Bell, DTE 

Department of Industry and Technology 

P.O. Box 1002 

Millersville University 

Millersville, PA 17551 

Phone: 717-871-2301 

Fax: 717-872-3318 

thomas.bell@millersville.edu 

Lynn Basham 

Technology Education Specialist 

VA Dept. of Education 

PO Box 2120 

Richmond, VA 23218 

804 786 4210- o 

804-272-3124 h 

lynn.basham@doe.virginia.gov 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGION 2 DIRECTOR 

Kendall N. Starkweather, DTE 

ITEEA 

1914 Association Drive, Suite 201 

Reston, VA 20191-1539 

Phone: 703-860-2100 

Fax: 703-860-0353 

kns@ITEEAconnect.org 

David Rouch 

Chair and Professor 

Ohio Northern University 

525 S. Main St. 

Ada OH 45810 

419-772-2170 

d-rouch@onu.edu 

TECA DIRECTOR REGION 3 DIRECTOR 

Rod Thompson 

Association Professor 

University of Wyoming- Casper College Center 

Casper, WY 

307 268 2406 w 

307 259 0121 m 

rodt@uwy.edu 

Joel Ellinghuysen 

Technology Education Teacher 

Lewiston-Altura High School 

100 Co. Rd. 25 

Lewiston, MN 55952 

507 523 2191 x1390 o 

507 689 2459 h 

jelling@isd857.org 

CC- ITEEA DIRECTOR REGION 4 DIRECTOR 

Cindy Jones 

Elementary Teacher 

Clover Hill Elementary School 

5700 Woodlake 

Midlothian VA 23112 

804-739-6220 

Cindy_jones@ccpsnet.net 

John Donley 

Technology & Eng Teacher 

Snowcrest Jr. High/Two Rivers HS 

955 W. 12th Street 

Ogden UT 84404 

801-476-3954 

jfdonley@wsd.net 

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THE ITEEA TASK FORCE 

Definition: 

The ITEEA Task Force is a collective group of technology and engineering professionals appointed 

by the Board of Directors, as needed, [Article VII, Section 1(C) of the by-laws] and assigned a 

specific task to study and make recommendations to the ITEEA Board. 

Purpose: 

The ITEEA Task Force is a vehicle through which association members can address issues 

pertaining to the enhancement and well-being of the profession or discipline. Issues may be 

identified from various sources, including: 

• Constituent groups of the membership (i.e., councils, affiliates, committees) 

• Individual members 

• Strategic Plan groups 

• Social, political, or educational trends 

• Other educational organizations closely related to the goals of ITEEA 

Length of Service: 

The ITEEA Task Force exists to meet the specific requirements of the assigned task. 

This is usually one year. 

Plan of Work: 

Upon receiving a Task Force status communications confirming the purpose and membership, the 

Task Force chairperson and Task Force members shall develop strategies for the implementation 

of the assigned task. The strategies shall include the following: 

• Assigned task 

• Activities 

• Cost 

• Persons responsible 

• Progress reports 

• Final report 

The processes of meeting the objectives of the assigned task should have input from all members. 

A copy of the complete plan or strategies should be provided to: 

• Each task force member 

• ITEEA Past-President 

• ITEEA Executive Director 

Task Force Communication: 

The Task Force chairperson is responsible for monitoring members’ progress in completing 

assignments. 

Dissolution of a Task Force: 

A Task Force is dissolved by the ITEEA Board of Directors upon completion of the original charge. 

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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF TASK FORCE CHAIRS 

Responsibilities and Tasks: 

Identify the member's responsibilities and tasks for the year. 

Action Plan: 

Prepare an action plan to carry out the responsibilities and tasks charged to the members. This 

action plan should include the annual objectives, strategies, and sub strategies required for the 

Task Force to accomplish its goals. 

Correspondence: 

Copies of correspondence concerning major issues should be sent to the Past President and 

Executive Director. 

Attendance at Meetings: 

The Task Force members must attend the work sessions at the annual ITEEA Conference. 

Written Member Report for Annual Conference: 

A total of twenty-five (25) copies of the report should be prepared for distribution at the annual 

conference meeting of Task Forces and the ITEEA Board of Directors. The report should contain 

highlights of actions completed. 

Publications Resulting from Committee Work: 

If a publication results from the Task Force work, all persons contributing to the work will be listed 

in the publication. All publications must be cleared by the Executive Director before they are 

printed. 

Members Notebooks: 

Each Task Force chair should maintain a notebook with pertinent information about committee 

activities. The notebook is to be passed to succeeding chairs. 

Task Force Budgets: 

Task Force budgets for the new fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) will be approved along with Task 

Force Action Plans at the summer Executive Committee meeting. Task Force reimbursement forms 

must be submitted for members to be reimbursed for expenditures. Expenditures exceeding the 

amount budgeted for a fiscal year will not be reimbursed. Also, unexpended funds for one fiscal 

year will not be carried over into the next year. A Task Force reimbursement claim form is included 

in the Appendix. 

Task Force Requests for Board of Directors Action: 

Task Force requests for specific Board action should be submitted to the Past President at the time 

the annual committee report is submitted at the annual conference. Complete information should 

be provided on the "Task Force Request for Board of Directors" form. 

Progress Reports: 

Progress reports should be prepared on the Task Force Action Plan and sent to the Past President 

on a quarterly basis (June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15. 

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TASK FORCE 12-‐01 Reference 12’-‐15’ 

21st Century Leadership Academy: Developing Future Leaders 

Task Force Members: 

Bill Havice, DTE Co-‐Chair -‐ whavice@clemson.edu 

Roger Hill Co-‐Chair -‐ rbhill@uga.edu 

Charge: 

This is a program designed to create tomorrow's most successful and respected technology and 

engineering leaders, consultants, and strategic thinkers. As leaders, we need to create the future. 

This program incorporates knowledge and experiences from education leaders and other 

experts using practical and innovative advice on how leaders make a difference. Participants will 

be involved in important dialogue using the best wisdom from experts and practitioners across 

sectors. 

The aim of this program is to help technology and engineering educators gain additional skills to 

better deal with issues of performance, how systems and associations work, the role of finance in 

decision-‐making, and how to merge ideas and ambitions in a positive manner. The 21CLA program 

will provide a balance of practical and inspirational ideas to individuals who want to be leaders in 

the association and profession. 

Potential Tasks include: 

• Identify and foster the growth of a core of emerging leaders in the technology and 

engineering education profession 

• Provide emerging leaders with professional leadership training in areas such as 

organizational structure, politics of education, volunteer recruitment, publicity, and the 

ability to articulate a cohesive vision of the technology and engineering education 

professions. 

• Energize emerging leaders to return to their states and provinces and influence others from 

within and outside the technology and engineering education profession. 

• Form professional alliances 

Conclusion: 

The Task Force began discussions in March of 2012 

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Developing and Implementing a High School Engineering Design Contest 

Task Force Chair: Gary Wynn, gwynn50@gmail.com 


Dan Larochelle: Intelitek 

Charge: 

Continue developing a higher profile of the profession by means of showcasing technology and 

engineering education student achievement through student contests 

Potential Tasks include: 

• Identify achievements being currently showcased locally and nationally etc. SKILLSUSA 

• Identify other existing programs that we could partner with 

• Identify potential partnerships in recognizing student achievement 

• Identify and examine examples of other successful student recognition 

• Catalog potential benefits and reasons for profiling student achievement 

• Develop a list of student role models (technology and engineering education alumni who 

have become successful following graduation) 

• Identify Audiences 

Conclusion: 

Task Force began discussions in March 2012 

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Ideal Teacher Characteristics 

Task Force Chair: Dr. Steven Shumway, steve_shumway@byu.edu 

Task Force Members: CTTE Teacher Education Committee 

Charge: 

To identify, administer, and help to deliver basic curriculum and instructional skills for excellence in 

technology and engineering education. 

Potential tasks include: 

1.1.1.1 profile (for both elementary & secondary teachers) to be used as a model for teachers 

pursuing excellence. 

1.1.1.2 Provide at least one beginning teacher session at each annual conference. 

1.1.1.3 Deliver at least five conference programs on pertinent topics that help beginning teachers 

week outstanding model programs. 

1.1.1.4 Create resources on ITEEA web site for new teachers 

Conclusion: 


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Task Force Chair: Todd Franz, tfranz@odu.edu 


Geoff Wright, Geoffwright@byu.edu 

Raymond Dixon, rdixonenator@gmail.com 

Hal Harrison, hlh@clemson.edu 

Chris Anderson, canderson@njtea.org 

Brian Lien, blien@princetonschools.net 

Charge: 


Teacher Identified Selected Topics & Issues 

Assess teacher organizational needs, prioritize teacher needs, and disseminate resources on a 

continuous basis. 


1.2.1 Create a survey to assess teacher organizational needs for selected student populations (i.e.-‐ 

ESL, behavioral issues, special needs). 

1.2.2 Prioritize items from survey to determine next action steps. 

1.2.3 Develop and deliver professional development resources as is possible. 

Conclusion: 


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Teacher, Parent, & Student Guidance 

Task Force Chair: Kelly Schurr, kschurr@vt.edu 


Amy Gensemer, amy_n_gensemer@mcpsmd.org 

Liz Gallo, liz.gallo26@gmail.com 

Tom Pachera, tom@tompachera.com 

Andy Stephenson, andyste555@roadrunner.com 

Kenneth Neumann, ken_neumann@l-‐spioneers.org 

Kara Harris, kara.harris@indstate.edu 

Charge: 

Follow human development and guidance principles in working with parents and guidance 

counselors for the betterment of the student. 


1.3.1 Contact counselors association for guidelines in working with parents and guidance 

counselors. 

1.3.2 Disseminate guidelines continuously over the period of the strategic plan. 

1.3.3 Share strategies for teachers to follow. 

Conclusion: 


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Task Force Chair: Jared Bitting, fasdte@verizon.net 


Jocelyn Long, Jocelyn.a.long@gmail.com 

Huffman.tanner@gmail.com 

Ray McCarty, ray.mccarthy.itea@gmail.com 

Janel Kerr, janelk@uidaho.edu 

Joanne Trombley, JTROMBLEY@wcasd.k12.pa.us 

Charge: 

Complete the Strategic Plan Tasks as follows: 



Peer Mentoring Program 

1.4 Develop mentoring opportunities and encourage participation for connecting new members 

with established professionals. 

1.4.1 Create an ITEEA peer mentoring program to assist every member in mentoring another 

technology and engineering teacher. 

1.4.2 Complete article and releases on mentoring to continuously encourage mentoring. 

Special note: Strategic plan #1.5 pertaining to curriculum and laboratory practices will be 

completed through the work of Engineering byDesign. 

Conclusion: 


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Establish a Model ITEEA Professional Career Path 

Task Force Chair: Michael Fitzgerald, mfitzgerald@doe.k12.de.us 

Task Force Members: DTE Review Board 

Charge: 

Establish a model professional career path of an ideal ITEEA member with goals and recognition for 

giving, sharing, and leading in technology and engineering education. (Distinguished Technology & 

Engineering Professional-‐ DTEP) 

Potential tasks include-‐ 

1.6.1 Create a recognition related to the career path accomplishments of a five-‐year ITEEA 

member. 

1.6.2 Adjust marketing materials for the current DTE designation toward the recognition of a 

career achievement. 

Conclusion: 


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Systematic Leadership Development Program 


Bill Havice, DTE Co-‐Chair -‐ whavice@clemson.edu 

Roger Hill Co-‐Chair -‐ rbhill@uga.edu 

Charge: 

Create a systematic program for nurturing leadership and professional development with the 

guidance and nurturing of the Council for Supervision and Leadership. 

Special note: Strategic plan #2.2 pertaining to creating common core related standards for 

technology and engineering is assigned to the ITEEA President & Executive Director. 

Conclusion: 


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Articulation of Key Initiatives 

Task Force Chair: Mark Springston, mark.springston@oswego.edu 


Michael Petrone, Jr., petrone@oswego.edu 

Kendra L. Taylor, KTaylor@mde.k12.ms.us 

Scott Bevins, s_bevins@uvawise.edu 

Charge: 

Play a key role in the delivery of technology and engineering within the new science framework, 

NAEP assessment, and other major STEM initiatives. 


2.3.1 Encourage research/advocacy articles to familiarize teachers with new STEM initiatives. 

2.3.2 Research and promote activities related to STEM initiatives publications and articles. 

2.3.3 Encourage work with the science, mathematics, and engineering communities that deal with 

standards, curriculum, assessments, etc. 

2.3.4 Share Engineering byDesign curriculum successes as models to be considered. 

2.3.5 Develop and implement a strategy to help technology and engineering teachers more science 

and engineering savvy. 

Conclusion: 


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Encourage State Advocacy of Technology & Engineering 

Task Force Chair: Charles Goodwin, cgnystea@stny.rr.com 


James Boe, jim.boe@vcsu.edu 

Douglas Handy, dhandy@bcps.org 

Kenneth Zushma, kzushma@verizon.net 

Doug Miller, w.doug.miller@dese.mo.gov 

Dennis Soboleski, dennysobo@gmail.com 

Charge: 

Promote the worth of technology and engineering as a vital part of a STEM education. 


2.4.1 Encourage state level committees/task forces to interact with their state elected officials and 

educational agencies. 

2.4.2 Provide a continual showcase for gathering/sharing new ideas, procedures, methodologies, 

and more. 

Conclusion: 


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Technology & Engineering Vital Signs Board 

Task Force Chair: Dr. Thomas P. Bell, Thomas.bell@millersville.edu 


Todd Kelley, trkelley@purdue.edu 

Josh Brown, jbrownte@hotmail.com 

Jeremy Ernst, jvernst@vt.edu 

Doug Wagner, wagnerd@manateeschools.net 

Johnny Moye, johnnyjmoye@gmail.com 

Bill Dugger, wdugger@iteea.org 

Charge: 

Change the conversation in pushing for more rigorous K-‐12 technology and engineering education 

by creating a Vital Signs Board to provide direction and support to state and provincial leaders and 

groups that desire to invest in the long-‐term future of the profession. 


3.1.1 Create a Vital Signs Board at the national level to be used as a model for state associations. 

(Determine what national vital signs would be appropriate for the state level to be used as a 

guide, develop strategy for gathering data and assessments, initiate data gathering and determine 

conclusions.) 

3.1.2 Encourage and assist State Vital Signs Boards-‐ (Meet with state superintendent of education 

and other leaders to determine the vital signs appropriate for measuring technology and 

engineering student progress.) 

3.2 Key resources will be identified and available to the leadership groups working to develop 

records of student proficiency, focusing on student achievement gaps, working within the science 

frameworks, and directing assessments similar to those of the National Assessment of Student 

Performance for technology and engineering. 

3.2.1 Use the vital signs information as key resources for state/provincial leadership. 

3.3 Successes and directions will be shared with the profession as work advances in each location 

with the assistance of the T & E Vital Signs Board, ITEEA’s communications network, and STEM 

networks that communicate progressive efforts. 

Special note: 

The following items will be completed by Engineering byDesign personnel in conjunction with the 

Vital Signs Board. 

3.4 ITEEA’s Engineering byDesign curriculum will continue to build its own database to provide 

evidence of student growth through technology and engineering experiences. 

3.4.1 Continue to disseminate EbD successes as evidenced by assessment data. 

Conclusion: 


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TASK FORCE 12-12 Reference 12’-15’ 

Board Structure 

Task Force Chair: David Rouch, d-rouch@onu.edu 


Richard Seymour, rseymour@bsu.edu 

John Donley, jfdonley@wsd.net 

Charge: 

Provide recommendations for right sizing ITEEA Board of Directors. 

Conclusion: 

The Task Force began discussions in November of 2012. 

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TASK FORCE CYCLE OF WORK 

WORK SESSION/PROGRESS REPORTS 

Work Session at Conference: 

The Task Force meets during the conference to develop the forthcoming year's "Action Plan." The 

Task Force should be chaired by the incoming chair when possible. The Action Plan is an 

amplification of the Task Force responsibilities and assigned tasks. The Task Force activities must 

be numbered and described so that members and the Board of Directors will know what and how 

each major activity is to be done, when it will be completed, how much it will cost, and who will be 

responsible for the item. Care should be taken to schedule work steadily throughout the year. Avoid 

the May to September time laps that vacation breaks may be encouraged. Use the PL-1 to record 

the Action Plan. Completed Action Plans should be submitted to the incoming Past-President by 

the conclusion of the annual conference. 

First Quarter Progress Report: 

By June 15, transmit to the Past-President a report on the Committee's Action Plan. 

Use the Progress Report form PL-2 to expedite communications. Provide attachments and letters 

as appropriate. Between March and June 15, the Task Force Chair should be completely 

organized. Each person should have acknowledged assignments and confirmed their willingness to 

serve on the Task Force. It is important to be prepared and become active during the first 3-month 

period. 

Mid-Year Progress Report: 

Transmit to the Past President by September 15 the second quarter or mid-year progress report on 

the Action Plan. This report is especially significant because it is completed 6 months before the 

upcoming conference and it provides the summary of information the Board of Directors must have 

for decision making at their Fall Board meeting. Between June 15 and September 15, the chairs 

must maintain momentum while many Members have vacation. 

Third Quarter Progress Report: 

Transmit to the Past-President a report of progress to date on the Task Force Action Plan. The 

period between September and December must be productive for the year's activities to be 

successful. Identify recommended changes in Task Force tasks or responsibility by this reporting 

period. The Task Force should have tentative ideas for resolutions to be submitted at the annual 

conference. 

Annual Report of Accomplishments at Conference: 

Transmit to the Past-President (by March 1) the fourth quarter progress report using form PL-2. 

Requests for action by the Board of Directors should accompany this yearend report (use "Task 

Force Request for Board of Directors Action" form HB-6). Prepare 20 copies of a narrative report 

highlighting Task Force accomplishments for the year and present to the Past-President for 

dissemination at the conference. These reports will be distributed at the Board of Directors 

meetings and the Task Force Hearing session during the annual conference. Give a short oral 

presentation at the Task Force Hearings highlighting the Task Force activities for the year. This 

may be a summary of the narrative report prepared for distribution at the Task Force Hearing 

session. Transmit proposed resolutions to the Past-President before the beginning of the annual 

Conference. 

PL-1 

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TASK FORCE ACTION PLAN 

Group Name: ________ ______ 

Chair ______ Date: 

Task 

No. 

Activity 

(work to be completed) 

Cost Person 

Responsible 

Date 

Due 

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TASK FORCE PROGRESS REPORT 

Group Name ___________ 

Chair _________________ 

Reporting Period: Jun Sep Dec Feb 

15 th 15 th 15 th 15th 

Work Scheduled 

Work Completed 

Plan to Address Discrepancy 

___________ 

___________ 

PL-2 

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TASK FORCE REQUEST 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION 

Task Force___________________________________________ Date_____________ 

Chair_________________________________________________________________ 

1. Describe specific board action(s) requested: 

2. Provide rationale for action(s) requested: 

3. What are the implications for budget allocations if action is approved? 

Submit to Past-President for presentation to Board of Directors 

HB-6 

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TASK FORCE ROSTER FORM 

Group ________________________________________________________________ 

Group Reports To: _______________________________________________________ 

Association Year Association Year 

Chair 

Telephone (O) 

(H) 

(F) 

Email 

Term of 

Appointment 

Chair 

Telephone (O) 

(H) 

(F) 

Email 

Members: Term Members: Term 

Term of 

Appointment 

Executive Board Approval ____________________________________________________ 

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