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2026 KACTE Summer Program
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Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

Starting Strong: Foundations for Year One Computer Science and Media Arts Teachers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
Designed specifically for year one Computer Science and Media Arts educators, this session provides a supportive on-ramp into the classroom for teachers new to the pathway, the content, or both. Participants will explore the foundational expectations, instructional mindset, and practical classroom strategies needed to launch a successful first year.
Speakers
TB

Tabitha Berger

859-609-5116, KDE
Computer Science and Media Arts
JP

Jermaine Poynter

2704549276, Kentucky SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA State Director
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

8:00am EDT

Learning Through Experience: Expansive Learning Through VR
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
Presentation will cover basic tools and concepts for designing and developing virtual reality applications for the Meta Quest 3 headset. We will also touch on the research and data behind the tools, and ways to integrate these tools and applications into the classroom and workplace training environments.
Speakers
avatar for David Bosquez

David Bosquez

6067296345, Somerset Community College
Virtual Reality Project Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

8:00am EDT

Get Certified in the Industry Certification Lab!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 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
JD

Jeremy Davis

2705908040, KY DECA
 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Coe - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

9:00am EDT

Incorporating STLP's CDA Events into Graphic Design
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
Learn how to incorporate a variety of Creative Digital Arts (CDA) events from STLP into your Graphic Design classroom. Lesson plans, curriculum, and examples will be provided during this session.
Speakers
avatar for Lynn Schentrup

Lynn Schentrup

859-422-0040, ext. 50131, Bryan Station High School
I am a National Board Certified Media Arts Teacher (Graphic Design Pathway) at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, KY.  I have 21 years experience teaching.  I am the CTE Department Chair for my school as well as the Yearbook Advisor and an Athletics Game Manager.  Feel free... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

9:00am EDT

Seal of Arts Excellence: Building Media Arts Portfolios
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
Discover how to help students build successful digital portfolios to present to colleges, scholarship foundations, and potential employers. We will discuss how Fayette County Public Schools uses the Seal of Arts Excellence to entice and reward students for building career-ready digital portfolios. Rubrics and resources will be included.
Speakers
avatar for Lynn Schentrup

Lynn Schentrup

859-422-0040, ext. 50131, Bryan Station High School
I am a National Board Certified Media Arts Teacher (Graphic Design Pathway) at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, KY.  I have 21 years experience teaching.  I am the CTE Department Chair for my school as well as the Yearbook Advisor and an Athletics Game Manager.  Feel free... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

1:00pm EDT

What Changed and Why: Graphics Design Standards Updates
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
This session provides an overview of the updated Graphic Design Pathway standards, highlighting what has changed, why those changes were made, and how they support student readiness for both postsecondary education and the workforce. Participants will explore how the revised standards align with current industry practices, digital design tools, and evolving expectations in visual communication and media arts careers.
Speakers
TB

Tabitha Berger

859-609-5116, KDE
Computer Science and Media Arts
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

3:00pm EDT

SkillsUSA Regional Meetings
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
Regional Coordinators - required to attend. Every SkillsUSA advisor is invited to attend and meet their regional coordinator. As a state team, we will plan and organize regional competitions for the 2026-2027 school year. Attendees will gain more insight into SkillsUSA Championships and be given the opportunity to network with others in their field.
Speakers
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Amy Hancock

2709635124, Livingston Central High School
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

Changing Students Lives with Certiport Industry Certifications
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
Want to find new and exciting ways to help change students' lives to set them up for future success? Come join Logan Staab, your Certiport Specialist, and we will discuss how Certiport certifications can help students who are ready to continue their education past high school or who are just ready to jump into the workforce! Discussion will also include turning your classroom into a Certiport Test Center, ensuring student success on certification day, how to use the reporting available, and how to keep your students engaged and excited about your program.
Speakers
LS

Logan Staab

7852598674, Certiport
Specialist, Partnership Management, Certiport
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

4:00pm EDT

3D Fundamentals Certification: A New Pathway for Student Creators with Unreal Engine and Gameplan
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
The Epic Games Education team is proud to introduce the new 3D Fundamentals Certification, powered by Gameplana new credential for aspiring creators in interactive 3D. This industry-informed program is designed for students interested in Game Design, Animation, and 3D Game Art, providing a strong foundation for those exploring careers, postsecondary programs, or personal creative projects. Whether students are building their own games or preparing for future study and work in interactive media, the certification equips them with essential skills aligned to real-world applications. The program is accessible through Gameplans intuitive digital platform, which combines engaging content with flexible delivery to support diverse learning environments. In this session, we'll explore how the certification works, from curriculum and assessment structure to classroom integration. Attendees will gain insights into the educator supports available, including lesson planning tools, pacing guides, and progress tracking. We'll also highlight how this credential can help districts unlock CTE funding by aligning to recognized pathways in Game Design, Animation, and Digital Media.
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 →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts
 
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