2026 KACTE Summer Program: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Everyone Goes to Work: Work-Based Learning for Transitioning Students

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

This session describes how a rural district redesigned work‑based learning to expand access and meaningful employment experiences for students with disabilities, including those in MSD programs, by moving from limited, one‑size‑fits‑all placements to a broader, flexible model that overcame rural barriers like transportation, few employers, and staffing limits. It covers building sustainable local business partnerships, adapting job roles for diverse learners, aligning IEP transition goals with authentic workplace skills, and preserving compliance while maintaining high expectations. Attendees will learn strategies for preparing students before, during, and after placements through collaboration with special education staff and community partners and receive practical resources, planning templates, employer communication tools, and student readiness checklists, along with interactive discussion, to leave with actionable steps for strengthening inclusive work‑based learning in rural and small communities.

Speakers

Margie McGraw

CTE Coordinator, Union County High School

I bring over 30 years of experience in education and currently serve as a CTE Coordinator, with a true passion for Career and Technical Education (CTE). I love helping students connect what they learn in the classroom to real-world opportunities, especially through Work-Based Learning... Read More →

Nichole Thomas

2709525312, Union County High School

School Counselor/Lead SPED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor

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Audience All Content

9:00am EDT

KTS Data Exchange for High School Schedulers

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT

Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor

Attention high school counselors and principals - this session will help you understand how to set up courses in Infinite Campus for the syncing of KTS Data Exchange data.

Speakers

Sarah Kiper

2706171327, OCTE

IT Business Analyst Senior, KTS Data Exchange

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor

Administration

Audience Administration

10:00am EDT

TEDS Secondary Schools Update

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor

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.

Speakers

Claude W Christian

8593969820, Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education

State TEDS Coordinator

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor

Administration

Audience Administration, Teaching and Learning

3:00pm EDT

Bridging Classroom to Career Through Workplace Knowledge

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, you'll explore how Ready for Industry supports career readiness through interactive, standards-aligned lessons. The program covers essential sectors like Manufacturing, Construction, Health Science, Information Technology, and Logistics. Students build awareness of real career pathways, develop soft skills, and learn about current workforce trends and expectations. Whether you're leading a work-based learning program or just looking to bring more career-focused content into your classroom, Ready for Industry is a powerful tool to help students connect what they learn in school to what they'll need on the job. RFI includes an opportunity for participants to earn an industry-recognized stackable micro-credential through NOCTI.

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