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The only association exclusively for Business Education teachers in the Chicago Area!
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Spring
2012 Workshop
Mark Your Calendar for our Spring Workshop!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Northern Illinois University
Hoffman Estates, Illinois


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Become a stronger business education teacher by joining us at the CABEA Spring Workshop. For only $15 you will enjoy an incredible breakfast and lunch, learn about hot topics in business education today, and have time for networking. Register Today :)
Maps and Directions
Program
Program
Time |
Description & Location |
7 - 8 a.m. |
Registration |
8:00 |
CABEA Welcome:
Ellen Corcoran, President
Welcome from NIU:
Denise Schoenbachler, Dean of the College of Business |
8:15 |
Session I: Common Core Standards
Linda Cozzolino & D. Diane Mahinda
Curriculum Revitalization Project
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Center for Workforce Development |
9:45 |
Break |
10:00 |
Session II: MoneySKILL®
Free online personal finance course, Susie Irvine |
11:00 |
Break |
11:10 |
Session III: Networking
- Economics/Personal Finance, Kerri Largo
- Marketing, Lisa Dandre
- Entrepreneurship, Nathan Aslinger
- Accounting, Cathy Fortuna
- Info. Proc. & Web, Mary Ellen Peterson
- Work Program, Ellen Corcoran
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11:50 |
Session IV: Networking
- Economics/Personal Finance, Kerri Largo
- Marketing, Lisa Dandre
- Entrepreneurship, Nathan Aslinger
- Accounting, Cathy Fortuna
- Info. Proc. & Web, Mary Ellen Peterson
- Work Program, Ellen Corcoran
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12:30 |
Lunch |
1:15-1:30 |
Closing/Evaluation/Door Prizes |
Read about previous workshops.
Previous Workshops
Fall 2011 Workshop: CABEA Breaks New Record with 60 Attendees!
Thanks so much to EMC Publishing for being our sponsor, and to Harper College for hosting our Fall Workshop. This was a very worthwhile and productive event. Teachers had time to network as they shared ideas, contributed lessons to our new online lesson plan website, participated in a business simulation project, and explored entrepreneurship education. Read more...
Spring 2011 Workshop--Entrepreneuership Education
A huge thank you to Northern Illinois University for hosting our Spring 2011 Workshop.
Mike Hennessy, Coleman Foundation and a panel of representatives from colleges and universities that offer Entrepreneurship Education programs had a conversation with CABEA members about pathways for all students, no matter their career field. Read more...
Fall 2010 Workshop--CABEA Presents "Business Education Essentials"
Thank you to all who attended our Fall 2010 Workshop Wednesday, September 22. We are so greatful to our outstanding presenters. Program Details...
Spring 2010 Workshop--
Best One Yet!
CABEA continues to grow, with 58 members attending this year's Spring 2010 Workshop. We are so grateful to our organizers, presenters, and sponsors. We are already planning our next workshop for the Fall. Read more...
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Nearly Fifty CABEA Members Attend Fall 2009 Workshop!
"It was very well done!" "Great promotion ideas!" "All sessions were very helpful" "I plan to implement these ideas at my high school" "Very informative" These are some of the comments written by the CABEA Workshop attendees. Read more...
Spring 2009 Workshop a Great Success!
A huge thank you to Elmhurst College, as we learned about the Center for Professional Development,
Computer Gaming and Entertainment Technology,
and FREE Web Authoring Software for Students and Schools. Read more...
Nationally Recognized
FBLA Sponsor
Presents at
Fall 2008 Workshop!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Fall Workshop. Read more...
Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center
and
System Director of the Northwest Suburban Education to Careers Partnership
Present at CABEA!
CABEA held its Spring Workshop at the College of Lake County. We had two outstanding presenters, Jan Bauer and Karen Johnson. Read more... |
News and Resources
Certification Exams for Students
National Computer Science Academy offers certification exams to students. Instructors simply need to sign up at http://www.ncsacademy.com/educationaltesting.cfm. This will give instructors access to the basic services of NCSA. Instructors will be able to review the scores and student progress. There is also information outlining premium subscriptions, bulk certifications, and additional video content. If you have any questions, contact
Ryan Patterson of
NCSA Development at
ryan.patterson@ncsacademy.com.

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You already place great resources on your own websites for your students. Check out our new CABEA Lesson Plans. Join us at our next workshop and add your own lessons.

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