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2026 KACTE Summer Program
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Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

Hands-On, Minds-On, Project-Based Learning with Student Voice and Choice.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This presentation is geared towards project-based learning with student voice and choice. Focusing on low-lift, high-impact project development for teachers, focusing on the following: Open-ended projects with multiple deliverables and real-world design problems.
Speakers
avatar for Taylor Ryan Steele

Taylor Ryan Steele

8595598037, Lafayette Senior High School, Fayette County Public Schools
Teacher, CTE Instructional Lead, Associate Director of Pre-Engineering
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor

9:00am EDT

What Makes Us Who We Are: Personality Traits and Disorders
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
This presentation will explore what makes us who we are by examining personality traits and personality disorders. The goal is to better understand ourselves and others through the lens of personality. Attendees will receive 1.0 CE hours for nursing.
Speakers
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Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

270-901-1212, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Dean of Mathematics and Sciences/Kentucky HOSA Competitive Events Coordinator
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Dr. Angie Harlan

270-901-1211, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Dean of Nursing
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor

10:00am EDT

Organ Donation - Education, Impact and Career Pathways
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
This session is designed for Healthcare and Allied Health educators seeking to connect classroom instruction with real-world healthcare practice and community impact. Participants will receive an overview of organ, eye, and tissue donation, including how the donation process works. The course will address common myths and misconceptions, equipping educators with accurate information and language they can confidently share with students. The session also explores career pathways within organ procurement organizations. Educators will learn how partnering with a Community Relations team can enhance student engagement through in-class presentations and ongoing educational support. By the end of the session, participants will better understand the value of organ donation education and how collaboration with community-based healthcare organizations can enrich instruction, inspire students, and support workforce development.
Speakers
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Denisha Henry

5024685198, Network for Hope - Louisville, KY
Community Engagement Associate
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor

1:00pm EDT

Unlocking Kentucky’s Industry Certification List for Student Success
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Explore how Kentucky's Valid Industry Certification List works, from understanding valued credentials to applying the list in practical ways that strengthen student pathways and career readiness.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Hoehn

Cathy Hoehn

Career Programs and Pathways Branch Manager, KDE, Office of Career and Technical Education
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor

3:00pm EDT

Connecting Classrooms to Careers: Industry Partnerships that Work
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This session helps career and technical education (CTE) teachers connect classroom instruction to real-world careers across multiple pathways by showcasing Kentucky Chamber Foundation–backed regional collaborations that link educators with local employers (hospitals, skilled trades, construction) to boost student career awareness, work-based learning (WBL), and pathway alignment. Using the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) framework, presenters will demonstrate practical industry partnership strategies—such as Bus to Business, the Educators Guide to Industry, and Youth Hiring Academies—to expose students to high‑demand careers, expand meaningful employer engagement, and address hiring of students under 18. Participants will leave with concrete, adaptable strategies (site visits, guest speakers, industry exposure) to integrate career awareness and WBL into CTE programs and to strengthen connections to postsecondary education and high‑demand fields like health care, construction, and the trades.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Walker

Katie Walker

2709254559, Kentucky Chamber Foundation
Program Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor

4:00pm EDT

Jumpstart Your Middle School CTE Teaching Journey: Tools, Tips, and Strategies
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Jumpstart the year as a Middle School CTE teacher with practical tools, tips, and strategies you can use right away. In this session, you'll learn where to find high‑quality resources, explore Kentucky-specific supports, and gain effective classroom management ideas tailored to hands‑on CTE environments. Leave with increased confidence and ready-to-use strategies to start the year strong.
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avatar for Sharon Collins

Sharon Collins

502-564-4286, Kentucky Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education
Middle School Career Studies
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
 
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