8423 8424 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information

The components of this instructional framework were developed by the following curriculum development panelists:

Reed Adams, State Utilities and Program Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Richmond

Katelyn Chadwick, Geospatial Semester Coordinator, James Madison University, Harrisonburg

Daniel Fancett-Stooks, CTE Educational Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools

Michelle Fults, GIS Geospatial Section Manager, VDOT, Richmond

Kennith Hicks, Instructor, Highland Springs High School, Henrico County Public Schools

Dr. Charles Gichana Manyara, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Geospatial Science, Radford University, Radford

Dr. John McGee, Professor/Geospatial Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Dr. Santosh Rijal, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Joseph Sewash, Director, Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN), Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), North Chesterfield

Matthew Smith, Geospatial Science Resource Teacher, Loudoun County Public Schools

Correlations to the Virginia Standards of Learning were reviewed and updated by the following:

Leslie R. Bowers, English Teacher (ret.), Newport News Public Schools

Vickie L. Inge, Mathematics Committee Member, Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition

Anne F. Markwith, New Teacher Mentor (Science), Gloucester County Public Schools

BJ Scott, TSA State Advisor, reviewed and updated the CTSO correlations.

The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association provided the correlations to the Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy.

The framework was edited and produced by the CTE Resource Center:

Heather A. Widener, Writer/Editor

Kevin P. Reilly, Administrative Coordinator

The development of this framework was overseen by the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education:

Dr. Lynn Basham, Specialist, Technology and Engineering Education and Related Clusters

Karen M. Charney, Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator

Kelly C. Davis, Associate Director, Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation

Dr. J. Anthony Williams, Director

The CTE Resource Center is a grant project of the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, and is administered by Henrico County Public Schools, Department of Career and Technical Education.

The Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Department's non-discrimination policies:

Deputy Superintendent - Finance and Operations
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Phone: 804-225-2025

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