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Monday, July 20
 

8:00am EDT

KATFCS State Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00am - 10:00pm EDT
The KATFCS State Board will meet to finalize committee reports for the business session and organize information to be disseminated throughout the conference.
Speakers
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Laura Spiegelhalter

FCS Teacher, DuPont Manual High School
FCS Teacher
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00am - 10:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor

8:30am EDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid
Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
This 6-hour course teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of addiction and mental illness in youth. Participants will learn risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents ages 12-18. Learners will understand the importance of early intervention and will be certified first aiders upon completion of this session. CEUs for nursing and/or EILA certificates are awarded at the conclusion of the session. 
Speakers
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Joyce Parker

Healthcare Program Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Healthcare Program Consultant
Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor

9:00am EDT

Kentucky FCCLA Advisory Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
*Invite Only*2026-2027 | Kentucky Advisory Board Meeting
Speakers
avatar for Ashleigh VanHoose

Ashleigh VanHoose

Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor

1:00pm EDT

DECA Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Lisa Oakes

Lisa Oakes

KY DECA State Advisor, KY DECA/Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
KY DECA State Advisor
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor

1:00pm EDT

The AI Fellowship: Shaping the Classroom of Tomorrow
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
This session features the culminating work of nine visionary Kentucky educators from our exclusive AI Fellowship cohort as they showcase high-impact, classroom-ready resources for integrating artificial intelligence into K-12 CTE programs. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into the transition from AI theory to their industry-aligned application, discovering innovative pedagogical strategies designed to lead the Commonwealth into the future of learning. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap and shared resources to immediately elevate instructional leadership and AI implementation within their own schools and districts.
Speakers
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Taylor L Pratt

Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Louiville
Assistant Clinical Professor
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor

1:00pm EDT

ATC Principals Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The annual KACTE Summer Conference ATC Principals Meeting. EILA certificate awarded at the conclusion of the session.
Speakers
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Sarah Marth

Administrative Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
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Michael Miller

Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
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Jerri Rowland

Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
avatar for Beth Engle

Beth Engle

KDE Division Director, Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education

Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor

1:00pm EDT

Ag- Ed New Teacher Workshop
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Session 1 of the Ag-Ed New Teacher Workshop Series for teachers that will begin in the 2026-27 school year. EILA certificate awarded at the conclusion of the session.
Speakers
avatar for Kristan Wright

Kristan Wright

Agricultural Education Consultant/State FFA Advisor, Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Agricultural Education Consultant/State FFA Advisor
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

1:00pm EDT

New FCS Teacher Workshop + Orientation
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
This session is designed for FCS teachers who are beginning their first or second year of teaching. Join us for an introductory session of all the 'must-knows' for your first few years as a FCS teacher and FCCLA adviser.
Speakers
avatar for Ashleigh VanHoose

Ashleigh VanHoose

Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor

2:00pm EDT

KAAE Contest Committee
Monday July 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Regular meeting of KAAE Contest Committee.
Speakers
avatar for James Kash

James Kash

KAAE Contest Committee Chair, Kentucky Association of Agriculture Educators (KAAE)
KAAE Contest Committee Chair
Monday July 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor

2:45pm EDT

KAAE Advocacy Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Regular meeting of KAAE Advocacy committee.
Speakers
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Maddie Clements

KAAE Advocacy Committee Chair, Kentucky Association of Agriculture Educators (KAAE)
KAAE Advocacy Committee Chair
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor

2:45pm EDT

KAAE Professional Growth and Awards Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Regular meeting of the KAAE PG and A committee.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Hall

Jeremy Hall

KAAE Professional Growth & Awards Committee Chair, Kentucky Association of Agriculture Educators (KAAE)
KAAE Professional Growth & Awards Committee Chair
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor

2:45pm EDT

KAAE Scholarship Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Regular meeting of KAAE Scholarship Committee.
Speakers
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Gabrielle Prevette

KAAE Scholarship Committee Chair, Kentucky Association of Agriculture Educators (KAAE)
KAAE Scholarship Committee Chair
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor

3:00pm EDT

Conference Registration
Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Exhibitor Hall - East - 2nd Floor

3:00pm EDT

FBLA Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Summer meeting of the KY FBLA Board of Directors
Speakers
avatar for Sheena Searcy

Sheena Searcy

Kentucky FBLA State Adviser, KY FBLA/Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Kentucky FBLA State Adviser
Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor

3:30pm EDT

KAAE Executive Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Quarterly meeting of KAAE Executive Committee.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Whitaker

Matthew Whitaker

KAAE President, Kentucky Association of Agriculture Educators (KAAE)
KAAE President
Monday July 20, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor

4:00pm EDT

KACTE Board Orientation Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2026-2027 KACTE Board meets to discuss the 2026 KACTE Summer Program and Board Program of work for the upcoming year.
Speakers
avatar for Shane Norris

Shane Norris

KACTE President-Elect

Monday July 20, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor

6:00pm EDT

Kentucky Farm Bureau CTE Awards Dinner (Invitation Only)
Monday July 20, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Celebrating the presentation of the 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Career and Technical Education Awards. (By Invitation Only).
Speakers
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Laura Spiegelhalter

FCS Teacher, DuPont Manual High School
FCS Teacher
Monday July 20, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Waterford - West - 25th Floor

7:00pm EDT

FCS Education College Student Orientation
Monday July 20, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
This session is designed to help our FCS Education college students connect and learn important details about the conference.
Speakers
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Mary Kerr

FCS Education College Student, Western Kentucky University
FCS Education College Student
Monday July 20, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor

7:00pm EDT

KATFCS Regional Officer Training
Monday July 20, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
This KATFCS Regional Officer Training session prepares officers to confidently serve their region through effective leadership, communication, and collaboration. Participants will strengthen their understanding of officer roles, explore strategies for supporting local chapters, and build skills needed to represent KATFCS with professionalism and purpose.
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Howard

Kayla Howard

Family and Consumer Sciences Program Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
FCS Teacher
Monday July 20, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor

7:30pm EDT

KBEA Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
KBEA Board Meeting.
Speakers
CW

Connie Witt

KBEA President, Kentucky Business Education Association (KBEA)
KBEA President
Monday July 20, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor

8:00pm EDT

FCS Back to School Bash
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Kick off the school year at our Back-to-School Bash! Enjoy time with fellow educators and take part in the Supply Swap Showdown, a fun twist on Dirty Santa where participants swap classroom supplies and favorites. Its a great way to connect, laugh, and head into the new year with something new for your classroom.
Speakers
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Liz Crump

FCS Teacher, Jessamine Career & Technology Center (JCTC)
FCS Teacher
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
 

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