This is for all Automotive, Collision, L/M/H Duty Diesel Truck, and Aviation Programs. Annual update of the Transportation 2026-27 Program of studies, Career Pathways, and Valid Industry Certifications.
Through lecture, video, injury identification and group work, attendees are prepared to recognize, report, and prevent child abuse and neglect within their role as child and/or family-serving professionals. This workshop reviews Kentucky mandated reporting laws, definitions of abuse and neglect, what to expect after a report has been made to the authorities and outlines specific action steps which prevent child maltreatment.
CTE classrooms serve some of the most diverse learners in the building: students with disabilities, English learners, students with varied academic readiness, and students who thrive with hands-on learning. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers a framework that aligns naturally with CTE instruction by emphasizing flexibility, multiple pathways, and real-world relevance.This session will equip teachers with practical, realistic UDL strategies they can immediately implement without adding to their workload.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe the three core principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).Identify barriers to learning in a typical CTE classroom.Apply at least three UDL strategies to an existing lesson or lab.Leave with a concrete, ready-to-use UDL lesson tweak.
As the electric vehicle (EV) industry rapidly evolves, Kentuckys automotive instructors are on the frontlines preparing a future-ready workforce. Yet for many under-resourced high schools, area technology centers, and community colleges, launching EV instruction feels financially out of reach. This session introduces a low-cost, high-impact EV curriculum model funded by the National Science Foundations Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program. Designed with input from high school educators, regional employers, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and technical faculty, this initiative will equip instructors with the tools, knowledge, and support to bring EV fundamentals into existing automotive pathwayswithout requiring new degrees or expensive equipment.Participants will learn how the project is building a sustainable train-the-trainer network across Kentucky, creating accessible professional development, and adapting content for different teaching environments and equipment. Whether youre a CTE teacher in a rural high school or a community college faculty member exploring industry-aligned EV modules, this session offers practical strategies and partnership opportunities. Attendees will also hear about free professional development opportunities and learn how they can join the statewide effort to modernize automotive instruction for the electric future.Attendees will leave with:A glimpse into Jeffersons EV Technician certificate and how it connects to broader curriculum developmentPractical insights and a preview of Jeffersons approach to adapting EV principles for secondary and post-secondary settings with limited budgetsInformation on upcoming professional development opportunities and how to get involved as a partner and receive free, on-site assistanceStrategies to prepare their own programs for EV-related curriculum integration, aligned with regional workforce needsThe opportunity to complete a short survey to inform the design and delivery of the projects train-the-trainer program
