PETAC
PETAC: Pre-Engineering Technology Advisory Council
PETAC was established by the New Hampshire Legislature and consists of representatives from the Legislature, Education, Industry and the Public. See Chapter 188-E:16 on details on Membership and Terms.
PETAC's role is to advise the Department of Education in the
implementation and expansion of the pre-engineering technology
curriculum, to assist the Department of Education in the
implementation, evaluation, and expansion of the pre-engineering
technology curriculum, to assist the department of education in
pursuing public and private funds in order to ensure statewide
access to pre-engineering technology curriculum coursework for
public school students in grades 6 through 12.
The NH Statute Title XV Education Chapter 188-E Regional Vocational Education Pre-Engineering Technology Curriculum and Advisory Council Section 14 states: “The department of education shall facilitate the development and implementation of a pre-engineering technology curriculum in the public schools for students in grades 6 through 12 who are interested in careers in engineering, or allied engineering fields. ” For more on the curriculum see Chapter 188-E:14
PETAC Duties (per Chapter 188-E:17)
- Curriculum expansion and revision.
- Curriculum eligibility requirements.
- Curriculum quality.
- Fund raising from private and other sources.
- Allocation of funds necessary for the curriculum.
- Evaluation of performance of pre-engineering technology program sites
For the entire Chapter 188:E Regional Vocational Education, click here
PETAC Officers
The elected PETAC Officers for 2008/2009 (Term: July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009) are:
- Chair - Michele Munson michelemun@comcast.net
- Vice-Chair - Robert Arredondo rarredondo@ccsnh.edu
- Secretary - James Gorman jgorman@mv.k12.nh.us
PETAC Members Information - here
PETAC meetings schedule (2008/2009 calendar)
- June 11 - UNH
- Sep 03 - Walker Building, Room 100
- Nov 19 - Walker Building, Room 100
- Jan 04 - Walker Building, Room 100
- Mar 04 - TBD
- May 06 - TBD
PETAC meeting minutes [link]
PETAC Promotional Kit (TBD soon)
To reach all PETAC members, email to petac@preengineeringnh.org
Last Updated: 02-Mar-2009