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2026 KACTE Summer Program
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Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

Educational Drones for Secondary STEM Programs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Experience a hands-on demonstration of CoDrone EDU, the official drone of the REC Aerial Drone Competition. Designed for secondary students, it teaches coding and includes free curriculum.
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Miles Baird

662.295.1975, Bluegrass Educational Technologies
Kentucky Secondary Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor

8:00am EDT

Engineering Tech Ed - NTI Information Session
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
This session will help new Engineering Technology Education teachers understand what resources and materials are available to them.
Speakers
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Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
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Amanda Boggs

8596083558, KDE
TSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

9:00am EDT

Mechatronics and PLCs: Engaging Tools for Modern Engineering Education
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Learn how to integrate mechatronics and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) into your high school engineering curriculum. Explore real-world engineering examples and inspire students through project-based learning. No prior PLC experience needed.
Speakers
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Nathan Hicks

270.874.0441, Bluegrass Educational Technologies
Vice President of Operations
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor

10:00am EDT

Introduction to EbD Civil Engineering Course
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Informational session that covers the new Civil Engineering course being developed by Kentucky teachers.
Speakers
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Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

10:00am EDT

Introduction to MicroStation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Join a real civil engineer as he gives a quick crash course in MicroStation. MicroStation is a 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software designed specifically for infrastructure projects. It allows professionals in engineering, architecture, construction, and GIS to model, document, and visualize complex projects.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor

11:30am EDT

KY Engineering Tech Ed. Association Lunch (RSVP Required)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Join us for lunch! All registered for Engineering Technology Education are welcome.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Boggs

Amanda Boggs

8596083558, KDE
TSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor

11:30am EDT

TSA Updates
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Updates to the Technology Student Association (TSA) for the 26-27 school year.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Boggs

Amanda Boggs

8596083558, KDE
TSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor

1:00pm EDT

Engineering Fundamental Labs for a Solid Foundation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Across Kentucky, universitiesincluding University of Kentucky and University of Louisvilleare expanding Applied Engineering programs designed to reach a broader range of students. These programs place less emphasis on advanced calculus and greater focus on hands-on, practical laboratory experiences. To succeed in these pathways, students need a strong foundation in core concepts that support labs in statics, dynamics, materials, electrical and electronics, and fluid powerskills central to nearly every applied engineering program. High-quality, sustainable lab equipment plays a critical role in helping students build confidence, stay engaged, and persist in these programs. By strengthening classroom resources and instruction, Kentucky educators can better prepare students for post-secondary success and high-demand engineering careers.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor

1:00pm EDT

Getting Started with Arduino Using TinkerCad
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Engage your students with an affordable robotics/electronics alternative with endless possibilities. This session features a crash course into the world of Arduinos through a free online simulator and actual Arduinos, including breadboarding, coding, and electronics. Great for a refresher or first timers.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

3:00pm EDT

TSA Information Session for NTI Year 2
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This session is for NTI Year 2 teachers looking to grow their Technology Student Association (TSA) chapter. TSA fulfills the Perkins CTSO requirement for engineering, computer science, and media arts pathways.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Boggs

Amanda Boggs

8596083558, KDE
TSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

4:00pm EDT

KETEA Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
KETEA Executive Committee Meeting to plan for fall
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Boggs

Amanda Boggs

8596083558, KDE
TSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
 
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