Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, including the work of teachers. In this interactive session, CTE educators will explore how to use AI as a professional support tool for lesson planning, assessment design, instructional material creation, and other high-impact tasks. The session will be co-led with AI Fellows participating in a statewide CTE initiative, who will share tested examples and practical insights from their experiences.Rather than focusing on AI tricks, this session introduces repeatable prompts and practical processes for using AI responsibly and strategically. Participants will generate and refine lesson components aligned to pathway standards, design authentic performance tasks, and elevate instructional materials while maintaining strong alignment to program expectations. Throughout the session, we will emphasize how AI can support high-quality, standards-aligned instruction while preserving teacher judgment and professional expertise.Participants will actively test AI tools and strategies during the session and leave with ready-to-use prompts, example workflows, and adaptable resources they can immediately implement in their CTE classrooms.
Did you hear about HB 555? Have you wondered how that will affect your school-based enterprise (SBE) and what it means for your district? This session is all about providing clarity on the new guidelines around this legislation. We will discuss specifics on when and what you may now sell in your SBE. You will be able to ask specific questions and get feedback to help your district align to HB 555.
Industry credentials matterbut they are only part of the story. While certifications represent the product, durable employability skills such as problem-solving, communication, adaptability, and persistence are developed through the learning process students engage in while earning them. This session challenges CTE educators to design instruction that builds both intentionally.Participants will explore the distinction between product (credential attainment) and process (skill development) and examine why many students earn certifications yet struggle to transfer skills to real-world settings. Grounded in the Predictors of Postschool Success (PISA), this session highlights how structured practice, feedback, collaboration, and authentic problem-solving experiences directly strengthen postsecondary and employment outcomes.The session will also connect Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to transition-focused instruction. Educators will examine how multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression can intentionally support IEP transition goals while strengthening workforce readiness for all studentsincluding those with disabilities.Through examples, reflection activities, and practical strategies, participants will leave with actionable approaches to embed employability skill development into existing CTE coursework without sacrificing credential attainment.
