2026 KACTE Summer Program: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

The Creative Process for Entrepreneurs: Designing a Boardgame

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

Learn how to integrate game design into entrepreneurship courses as a powerful alternative to traditional, hypothetical business plan projects that often lack real budgets, funding, or a clear path to market. Use board game development to teach tangible, market-ready entrepreneurship. Participants will learn a step-by-step framework to lead students from initial concept to a finished product complete with professional artwork and print-on-demand options. Beyond product design, the session highlights how to teach structured creativity and collective problem-solving within a team-based environment. You will leave equipped with a classroom-tested process that transforms abstract business theories into a high-stakes, collaborative project students truly believe in.

Speakers

Dr. Timothy Burgoyne

Teacher, Carroll County ATC

Teacher

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

Business and Marketing

Audience Business and Marketing

9:00am EDT

Diamond Level DECA Chapters

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

Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

What does it take to run a successful chapter? Seasoned advisors will offer techniques for recruiting and retaining members, chapter management, developing effective student leaders, innovative fundraising ideas, grants available for chapters, etc.

Speakers

Shana Perdue

Educator/DECA Advisor, Montgomery County HS

Educator/DECA Advisor

Scotty Grubbs

Pulaski County High School

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

Business and Marketing

Audience Business and Marketing

10:00am EDT

How to Prepare Students for the EOP and Industry Certifications

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

Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

Equip your students for success on the EOP and industry certifications. This session will share practical strategies for using E‑SESS reports, exam blueprints, and classroom tools to strengthen student readiness. Come prepared to exchange ideas and proven approaches with fellow educators.

Speakers

Angela Rush

Program Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education

Program Consultant

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

Business and Marketing

Audience Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

Keeping It Honest

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

Learn techniques for teaching students how to use AI but still maintain integrity and honesty in their work.

Speakers

Lisa Oakes

KY DECA State Advisor, KY DECA/Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education

KY DECA State Advisor

Jeffrey Sun

Professor and Director, University of Louisville

Jeffrey C. Sun, J.D., Ph.D., is a Distinguished University Professor of Higher Education and Law, the Gradie R. & Mary D. Rowntree Endowed Chair in Educational Administration & Policy, and Director of the SKILLS Collaborative at the University of Louisville. He also serves as Counsel... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

Business and Marketing

Audience Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

NTI Year 2: Meet and Greet and Wrap-Up

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

Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

This NTI Year 2 session is designed for FCS teachers who are ready to strengthen their classroom practice while taking their FCCLA advising to the next level. We’ll revisit key elements of the FCS curriculum and Kentucky standards, then focus on expanding your FCCLA expertise—chapter development, officer leadership, competitive event preparation, and strategies for building a strong, sustainable program. You’ll leave with practical tools and resources to elevate both your instruction and your FCCLA chapter in your second year.

Speakers

Kayla Howard

Family and Consumer Sciences Program Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education

FCS Teacher

Ashleigh VanHoose

Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser, Kentucky Department of Education

Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor

Family and Consumer Sciences

Audience Family and Consumer Sciences

8:00am EDT

9:00am EDT

10:00am EDT

1:00pm EDT

3:00pm EDT

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