Launching in 2026-2027, AP Cybersecurity prepares students for high-demand careers by blending rigorous academics with real-world, career-connected learning. AP Networking will launch in the 2027-28 school year and will help students learn about how networks are set up and connect so many parts of our lives. This session introduces the course framework, exam design, and work-aligned scenarios that develop essential technical and professional skills. No prior coding or cybersecurity experience is required. Learn how AP Cybersecurity and AP Networking fit into CTE pathways, engage industry partners, and expand access to future-ready opportunities for all students.
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.
This session provides a comprehensive update on Kentuckys Computer Science pathways, highlighting recent changes, emerging initiatives, and key considerations for the upcoming school year. Participants will review pathway updates, standards alignment, and industry certification considerations, while exploring how computer science instruction continues to support career readiness and workforce development across the state. Designed for teachers, administrators, and CTE leaders, this session will offer practical insights, clarify expectations, and highlight opportunities to strengthen and sustain a high-quality computer science pipeline for students.
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.
This working session is designed for educators and leaders actively engaged in Computer Science standards revision. Participants will receive an overview of the new National Computer Science Standards and examine what has changed, what remains consistent, and why these shifts matter for classrooms and programs. The session will focus on key updates related to emerging technologies, equity, and real-world application, with guided discussion on implications for curriculum, instruction, and pathway alignment.
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.
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.
After your students have designed their gorgeous websites, how can they share them with the world? The answer is a Linux web server! My district will never let students upload websites to the wide open Internet! I hear some of you say. Fear not! Its incredibly easy to have a local server where your students can upload their sites and only students in your classroom can see them. During this presentation, some of the things we will cover are 1) why exposure to Linux is important for budding web designers, 2) how you can setup Linux using just my Windows PC, 3) Linux commands any user should know, 4) and how students can connect and upload their work to a Linux server. Instructional videos and PDF cheat sheets will be provided that can be used free of charge in your classrooms.
