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2026 KACTE Summer Program
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Tuesday, July 21
 

10:00am EDT

Beyond the Classroom: The KINETIC Externship Experience
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
This session brings together educators and industry partners to share insights from the KINETIC Teacher Externship Experience. Teachers and industry leaders will discuss what they learned from working alongside one another, how industry practices are informing classroom instruction, and how these partnerships are strengthening career pathways. Attendees will gain practical takeaways for building authentic, workforce-aligned learning experiences.
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avatar for Monique Rice

Monique Rice

502-507-5210, Advance KY
Program Director at Advance KY
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Sherri McGuffin

502-507-5210, Advance KY
Manager of Development & Innovation
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

11:00am EDT

Get Certified in the Industry Certification Lab!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Coe - East - 3rd Floor
Take free Industry Certification Exams from Comptia/TestOut, Pearson/Certiport, and MBA Research ASK Institute. Get certified to better prepare your students.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Rush

Angela Rush

2705906290, KDE/OCTE
Program Consultant
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Jeremy Davis

2705908040, KY DECA
 
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Coe - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

11:30am EDT

Industry & Innovators Luncheon (RSVP Required)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
The Industry & Innovators Luncheon brings together educators, business leaders, and industry professionals for meaningful conversations focused on innovation, workforce readiness, and the future of career pathways in Computer Science and Media Arts. This collaborative event provides an opportunity for teachers to connect directly with industry partners, explore emerging trends and technologies, and discuss the real-world skills students need to succeed in today’s evolving workforce.
Speakers
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Tabitha Berger

859-609-5116, KDE
Computer Science and Media Arts
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

1:00pm EDT

Adobe Premiere Tips and Tricks
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
Learn about some of the newest features in Adobe Premiere and how to implement them in your classroom.
Speakers
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Shane Smith

6062244954, Laurel County Schools Center For Innovation
Media Arts Instructor/Digital Learning Coach
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

1:00pm EDT

Creative Futures: Media Arts Pathway Updates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
An overview of recent updates to the Media Arts Pathway, highlighting how revised standards reflect current industry practices, emerging technologies, and evolving career opportunities in the creative sector. This session will clarify what has changed, the rationale behind the updates, and how the pathway supports student readiness for postsecondary education and workforce entry.
Speakers
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Tabitha Berger

859-609-5116, KDE
Computer Science and Media Arts
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

3:00pm EDT

SkillsUSA Update
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
Will cover the following topics: CTSO Guidance for New Advisors Regional Advisor/Coordinator information, SkillsUSA Registration Website, SkillsUSA - Pathful, and updates for 2027 State Conference Competition
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Jermaine Poynter

2704549276, Kentucky SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA State Director
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

CertPREP Practice Tests, powered by GMetrix - Using the Features to the Fullest
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
CertPREP Practice Tests, powered by Gmetrix are the BEST way to ensure your students are prepared for Certiport certifications! Join us to learn the best practices for utilizing this amazing resource in your classroom. We will discuss, giving your students access, creating customized exams to investigate specific content, aligning your practice exams to curriculum, and evaluating student progress with reporting.
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Logan Staab

7852598674, Certiport
Specialist, Partnership Management, Certiport
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

3:00pm EDT

Engaging students and educators with STEAM / STEM with affordable options of curriculum and hardware
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
We will introduce free curriculum for instructors to teach EMG (electromyography), neuroscience, AI and coding. Participants will also explore meaningful, hands-on projects powered by affordable, industry-derived hardware, nurturing transferable skills and preparing students for career readiness.
Speakers
avatar for Jarratt Bryan

Jarratt Bryan

706-346-8731, Learning Labs, Inc.
Kentucky - Regional Manager, Vice President - Marketing
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Alex Gray

(214) 673-0516, Neuromaker
Director of Partnerships and Enablement
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

4:00pm EDT

Unreal Futures: Preparing Students for Careers in Emerging Tech
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
Theres never been a more exciting and empowering time to be a creator. Real-time technology is an innovation set to transform the world we live in and with Unreal Futures, students will learn how to recreate real-life projects produced by industry leaders in a variety of fields using Unreal Engine. This learning series prepares students for the new world by providing them with real-world skills using industry-standard tools. Demand for real-time skills is outpacing the market by 600%. Game engines are no longer just for making games.Attendees will learn about interactive 3D and real-time technology and how it is powering the future. The Unreal Futures: Careers in Real Time learning series takes students behind the scenes of industries that are using game engines and how its use is transforming their workflow and making space for innovation and creativity. Learn about the many industries that have taken to using a game engine to make everything but games, and what that means for students and their role in the metaverse.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Isaacs

Steve Isaacs

2152555002, Epic Games
I'm the Director of Secondary Education at Epic Games. In this role, my mission is to support organizations and educators in adopting Epic tools in the secondary classroom to prepare students for careers in emerging technology. Prior to Epic, I was a public school teacher for 28 years... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

4:00pm EDT

Make a Mandala and get some Project Ideas!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
Come and learn a bit about the Western Kentucky Visual Communication Industry! We will discuss the specifics of what we do with our students to get them employed and even do a few exercises (including dye sublimation you will get to leave with) that are easily done in your classrooms!
Speakers
avatar for Kelley Johnson

Kelley Johnson

270-559-1819, West Kentucky Community & Technical College the Paducah School of Art & Design
I am a skilled communicator, critical thinker, and problem solver. I consider being detail-oriented my most significant contribution to any work environment. I know how to take control and produce results, but I also know when I need help and how to accept criticism. I take ownership of, and have pride in all of my work. I am creative, and excel... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts
 
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