Mingo Extended Learning Center
MELC News
December 2012—February 2013
Volume 13, Issue 2
New MELC Counselor Introduced
Inside this
issue:
Gifted Students
well as assist in other program related
activities. She also works at Mingo Central High School as a guidance counselor
for the tenth-grade students, where she is
currently assisting them in developing
their career or professional pathways
plans.
2
Students Prepare 2
for WorkKeys
Assessment
Diesel Mechanics 3
Program Offered
Blended Learning 3
Accepting
4
Applications
FAFSA
4
Applications
Special points
of interest:
Latisha Marcum, MELC Guidance Counselor
Introducing the newest member of the
Mingo Extended Learning Center
(MELC) team, Latisha Marcum. Latisha
is now the guidance counselor and will be
working here at the center each Tuesday,
Thursday, and other necessary times as
needed. She will provide counseling services for our adult program students as
At MELC, Latisha has been gathering
and submitting data necessary for accreditation with North Central Association (NCA). Soon she will be assisting
with gathering and submitting data to the
Council on Occupational Education for
accreditation. Once MELC meets the
standards for accreditation, the students
who are Pell Grant eligible will be able to
obtain funding to pay tuition for the adult
programs they wish to attend.
Continued on page 2
 HOSA State Leadership Conference
March 1-2.
 FBLA-PBL State
Leadership Conference April 8-9.
 8th Grade Career
Fair at SWVCTC
March 20
 WorkKeys
Assessment Testing
Window MarchApril
 GED Testing March
26-27 and April 2324
Medical Office Students Certified in CPR
Students in the Medical Office/Administrative
& Business Support programs received training on
American Heart CPR. The
training was provided by
LPN instructor, Michael
Williamson on January 7
& 9. All of the students
who attended the training
passed the certification
exam and have received
their CPR cards.
Gifted Students Study Architecture
Through Age-old Tradition
For many, the smell of
gingerbread baking in the
oven means the holidays
are coming. This past December, Mingo County
gifted education students
grades 4 through 8, took a
look into the design and
development of gingerbread houses. Gingerbread houses are a traditional winter holiday treat.
They are a tradition of
which many students may
have heard, but most students will not have built a
gingerbread house before.
Although most people prefer traditional gingerbread
houses, with the smell of
all the spices coming together when baking, the
students used graham
crackers to construct their
houses.
areas and landscape with
grass or snow or with trees
and bushes scattered
around to brighten things
up. Some of the students
created specific designs
such as churches, and
castles.
Before constructing their
house, the students focused on their design and
sturdiness of their structure. Each student used
creativity and perfection
when designing and decorating their gingerbread
house. They surrounded
The project gave the
students something they
were able to contribute to
their family decor during
the holiday season as well
as an enjoyable yet, learning experience.
Students Prepare for Workplace
Readiness Certificates
“The WV Career
Readiness Certificate
ensures that an
individual has certain
foundational skills that
are important across a
range of occupations.”
careertech.k12.wv.us
MELC students have
been building skills in
preparation for the WorkKeys Assessment to be
taken in March or April.
The assessment measures
skill levels in three areas
that employers have identified as critical to job success: applied math, reading
for information, and locat-
ing information. In addition to skill development
through coursework, students are provided online
access to the WIN Career
Readiness Courseware and
KeyTrain to help them
prepare for the WorkKeys
Assessment.
Students can obtain
Platinum, Gold, Silver, or
Bronze WV Career Readiness Certificates as proof
that they have the skills
needed to be successful on
the job. The WVDE has
also developed levels of
standard for each program
area offered, and the goal
of MELC is for all students to exceed these
levels.
Counselor cont.
Also, she has been assisting us with organizing
data and preparing for the
WVDE Technical and
Adult Visit (TAV) in
March. This visit occurs
every five years. Latisha
displays a friendly person-
ality and is very willing to
assist all our students. We
are so glad to have her on
our staff.
Diesel Mechanics Technology Program
Depending on enrollment and state
and local approval, Mingo Extended
Learning Center will be adding a Diesel
Mechanics Technology program August
2013. According to several businesses,
there is a shortage of workers skilled
and trained in basic maintenance of diesel equipment in the area. Basic maintenance such as checking fluids, tires
pressure, and making simple observation of things that need attention can
save enormous costly repairs.
If you are in a business and would be
interested in partnering with our adult
training program as an advisory member, making a contribution, or assisting
with training, please call us at 304-4753347 extension 12 or 16 or email
me at [email protected].
If you are interested in applying for
the Diesel Mechanic Technology program, please come in and get an application, or print one online at
www.mingoadulteducation.com.
The following is a summary of the
skills that will be taught.
· Fundamentals of Diesel Engine Technology-proper use of hand and power
tools, basic oxyacetylene cutting, electric
welding and basic shop etiquette.
· Diesel Engine Components-basic engine
components, primary functions, service,
inspections, and assembly procedures.
· Diesel Support System-lubricating, cooling, and charging systems, engine retarders,
fuel systems, and governor operation.
· Fundamentals of Industrial Equipment
Mechanics- measurements and calculation,
tools, fasteners, lubrication and bearings,
mechanical and belt drives, and mechanical
alignment and vibration.
· Electronic Engine Control-electronic
control modules, electronic fuel injection,
and electronic control test equipment.
· Fundamentals of Welding Technologywelding terms and processes.
· Electrical Maintenance-electrical theory
and calculations, electrical tools and instruments, electrical symbols and diagrams,
industrial power and control circuits electrical equipment and devices, electrical motors, and an introduction to programmable
logic controllers.
· Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systemshydraulic principles, practical application of
hydraulic system, pneumatic principles and
practical application of pneumatic systems.
·Safety-OSHA safety instruction and general safety is integrated in all activities.
“One employer of a
large trucking company
reported that in one day
as many as ten trucks
were down and many of
these trucks simply
needed basic checks
which could have saved
costly repairs and
prevented layoffs.”
Thomas Hoffman
Gifted Students Participate in Blended
Learning Assignment Using Schoology
One part of the 20122013 TIS training program
is completing a blended
learning module. In this
assignment, the TIS participant must work with another teacher to develop a
unit that would have traditionally been taught without
the use of technology by
“blending” traditional methods with technology. Mrs.
Alichia Marsico, TIS par-
ticipant, is working with
Mrs. Bernice Carter, gifted
education instructor, to develop a book study using
“Bud, Not Buddy” for the
gifted students through the
use of Schoology, an online
learning management system.
discussions even though
they are from various
schools around the county,
all with complete instruction and guidance from Mrs.
Carter. Students will have
access to assignments,
blogs, uploaded files, calendars, and more as the unit
develops into an interactive
Students will be able to
communicate in a collabora- platform for student
tive learning environment to achievement.
complete assignments and
“Effective
Communication is the
backbone of successful
education.”
schoology.com
As required by federal laws and regulations, the Mingo County Board of Education does not discrimi-
Mingo Extended
nate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, age and national origin in em-
Learning Center
ployment and in the administration of any of its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be
directed to Title IX Coordinator, Mingo County Board of Education, Route 1 Box 310, Williamson, WV
Rt. 2 Box 52-A
Delbarton, WV 25670
25661, (304) 235-3333; Section 504 Coordinator, Mingo County Board of Education, Route 1 Box 310,
Williamson, WV 25661, (304) 235-3333; to the Elimination of Sex Discrimination Program Coordina-
Phone: 304-475-3347
Fax: 304-475-3797
www.mingoadulteducation.com
tor, 348-7864; or to the U.S. Department of Education’s Director of the Office for Civil Rights (215) 595
-6795.
MELC Accepting Applications for 20132014 School Year
We are taking applications for existing programs. These include:
Medical Office/Administrative & Business Support This program is designed to
provide a balance of business and medical skills necessary to find employment in today’s
competitive market. Students must possess a GED or high school diploma to enroll in this
program. Classes begin in August and end in May.
Equipping students
with workforce skills!
Licensed Practical Nursing Provides skills necessary to obtain licensure from the WV
State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses. A pre-entrance test and interview
must also be taken. Classes begin in August.
Mingo Extended Learning Center is taking applications for the 2013-2014 school
year. Visit our web site at www.mingoadulteducation.com for more information.
To register for Adult Basic
Education and take the official
practice test for the GED, contact
Mary Oliver at 304-475-2022 or
email [email protected]. To
take the practice test, contact John
Webb at 304-475-3347 ext. 13.
Thomas Hoffman
Administrator
We’re on the Web!!!
www.mingoadulteducation.com
Watch for information on evening computer applications, phlebotomy, ECG, and
CNA classes and programs.
MELC Students Complete FAFSA before
March 1 Deadline
Each year the Mingo
Extended Learning Center holds
a workshop to
assist students in
completing the
Free Application
for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA).
Stella Estepp
Mrs. Marsico helping L. Casey
from SWVCTC
complete a FAFSA worksheet.
usually comes to
the school to walk students
through the process step-by-step
online. Many students had already completed the form prior
to the workshop, therefore, we
asked Ms. Estepp if she would
care to just be available to answer questions over the phone
rather than traveling to the center. We then provided assistance
one-on-one to anyone who had
not already completed the form.