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.
Managing CTE Supplemental Funding doesnt have to be confusing! In this practical, user‑friendly session, we break down the key dos and don'ts for both middle and high school programs. Learn what counts as an allowable expense, what to avoid, and how to plan spending that strengthens your program and supports students. We'll also explore examples, common mistakes, and tips for stretching your funds effectively. Whether you're new to CTE funding or looking for a helpful refresher, you'll walk away with clear guidance, confidence, and strategies you can use immediately.
New teachers don't struggle because they lack effort or care. They struggle because no one teaches them how to survive the emotional and structural realities of the job. This session is designed for early-career educators and those who support them. Drawing from classroom experience and the forthcoming book Surviving Your First Years of Teaching, this presentation explores the often-unspoken emotional challenges of year one and beyond, alongside the classroom foundations that actually make teaching sustainable. Participants will examine common myths about natural teachers, the hidden causes of burnout, and the emotional load that comes with managing students, systems, and expectations. From there, the session shifts into high-yield strategies: practical classroom structures, routines, and decision-making frameworks that reduce stress, improve student engagement, and protect teacher longevity. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of why the first years feel so destabilizing, along with concrete tools they can apply immediately to create calmer, more effective classrooms that last.
A middle school educator (2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year) presents how intentionally designed project-based learning (PBL) can reignite joy in teaching while raising expectations for all students by using real-world projects, community connections, and student choice to create classrooms of curiosity, purpose, and growth. Participants will learn practical strategies for designing authentic, multi-entry projects that allow every learner to experience success while still challenging them to exceed rubrics and ways to involve local mentors, advisors, and feedback partners to boost relevance and engagement. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to implement PBL in their own classrooms and to empower Teaching and Learning pathway students to design and lead project-based experiences that support joyful, sustainable teaching practices.
TEDS is the authoritative source for all CTE data in Kentucky. Anyone working with secondary TEDS data should attend this session for important reminders and updates.
Are you starting with a blank slate and a big vision? Transforming a Teaching and Learning pathway from a mere concept into a thriving, high-impact pipeline set to prepare your next generation of Kentucky educators. Join us as we explore how to build a Tll guide you through the essentials of digging in, from crafting a rigorous yet relatable curriculum to setting ambitious monthly travel goals that broaden student horizons and allow for career exploration. Discover how to wrap your program in engaging branding all while staying fiercely aligned with the Grow Your Own (GYO) vision and mission. Whether you are starting from the ground up or looking to elevate your current population, join us for a conversation designed to strengthen your community and help you find the right place to plant and grow.
Participants will learn the essential requirements and scaffolds needed to support English Learner (EL) students in career and technical education (CTE) classes. By exploring students' civil rights, the connection between Program Service Plans and CTE coursework, and practical instructional scaffolds and accommodations, attendees will gain strategies to make learning accessible for EL students.
