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2026 KACTE Summer Program
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Thursday, July 23
 

7:30am EDT

Joining Forces (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 7:30am - 11:00am EDT
Special event RSVP required. CTE Leadership Joining Forces for student success. EILA certificate awarded at the conclusion of the session.
Speakers
Thursday July 23, 2026 7:30am - 11:00am EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor

8:00am EDT

Certiport: Choosing an Exam Delivery System
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
With the release of Compass Cloud, Certiport now offers multiple exam delivery options for students to use in obtaining certification. Come join Logan Staab your Certiport Specialist who will go into detail about Compass for Windows, Compass Cloud and Exams from Home which will help you choose what is best for your classroom. Discussion will include technical requirements, scheduling exams, exam offerings and support.
Speakers
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Logan Staab

7852598674, Certiport
Specialist, Partnership Management, Certiport
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor

8:30am EDT

Ag-Ed Roundtables
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Series of current topics for teachers to discuss in a small group setting.
Speakers
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Kristan Wright

502-758-2758, KDE
Agricultural Education Consultant/State FFA Advisor
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor

8:30am EDT

Transportation and Manufacturing Breakfast Buffet (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Roundtable discussion and Breakfast Buffet.
Speakers
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Barry Bond

2708932636, KDE
Manufacturing Technology Program Consultant.
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Robert Nolan

5026092822, KDE
Transportation Program Consultant
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor

8:30am EDT

Law and Public Safety (LPS) Program Area Breakfast and Giveaways! (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
LPS Teachers, come share breakfast with your colleagues! All registrants are entered into the raffle for giveaways, but you must be present to win.
Speakers
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Erica Settelen

5025986486, Office of Career & Technical Education (OCTE)
Law & Public Safety (LPS) Program Consultant
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor

8:30am EDT

120 in 365: Every County in the Commonwealth Needs Doctors (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:00am EDT
This session will provide background and an overview of the outreach efforts offered by the University of Kentucky College of Medicine to to Kentucky high schools. Much of this outreach is coordinated and delivered by current medical students, with a goal to reach every Kentucky county during a year. The program aims to expand this year, offering more programming and flexibility; however, the first step to reach as many people as possible during the summer months who can help facilitate delivery of said programming.
Speakers
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Jonathan Gent

8594206640, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Director of Admissions
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:00am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor

8:30am EDT

Construction Breakfast Roundtable (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Pre-register and plan to attend the breakfast with your fellow construction teachers. Construction classroom and lab best practices will be discussed.
Speakers
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Larry Huckaby

2705852129, KDE / OCTE
Construction Program Consultant
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor

8:30am EDT

KATFCS Awards Brunch and Business Session (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
This session is hosted by the KATFCS Board. All FCS teachers are encouraged to attend. Join us as we celebrate award winners and conduct official business.
Speakers
LS

Laura Spiegelhalter

5029310199, duPont Manual High School
FCS Teacher
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor

9:00am EDT

U.S. Army JROTC Update Session
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
This session provides the latest updates on U.S. Army JROTC curriculum, policy guidance, leadership development initiatives, and program compliance requirements. Participants will review changes to instructional standards, assessment expectations, cadet leadership structure, and competitive events. The session also highlights enrollment trends, scholarship opportunities, instructor professional development, and strategies to strengthen alignment with school and district goals. EILA certificate awarded at the conclusion of the session.
Speakers
avatar for COL(Ret) Timothy

COL(Ret) Timothy "Tim" McDonald

(502) 564-4286, Ext. 6499, Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education
Kentucky JROTC Director
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC

9:00am EDT

KBEA Brunch (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
KBEA Brunch - Join us for a wonderful meal, fun, guest speaker, networking, prizes and more!
Speakers
CW

Connie Witt

(859) 200-5701, KBEA
KBEA President
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor

9:00am EDT

Bluegrass Blueprints: Launching Kentucky’s Custom Engineering byDesign Curriculum
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
5 hours - 9am-3pm with an hour lunch breakKentucky middle and high school Technology, Engineering, and STEM educators are invited to a full-day immersive experience focused on the states newly customizedEngineering byDesign (EbD) curriculum. This session provides an in-depth look at our standards-aligned pathways, now available at no cost to all Kentucky educators. Beyond exploring the curriculums practical classroom applications, you will engage in dedicated networking sessions to collaborate and share best practices with fellow STEM leaders from across the Commonwealth. You will leave this workshop with full access to a premier curriculum and the professional connections needed to elevate your engineering program.
Speakers
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Mark Harrell

7034298480, ITEEA
Director of STEM Center, ITEEA
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

10:00am EDT

U.S. Air Force JROTC Update Session
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
This session covers current U.S. Air Force JROTC program updates, including curriculum enhancements, aerospace/STEM integration, and leadership education initiatives. Attendees will review policy updates, operational requirements, cadet corps management practices, and upcoming evaluation standards. The session also addresses recruitment and retention strategies, academic alignment, and opportunities that support cadet advancement and post-secondary pathways.EILA certificate awarded at the conclusion of the session.
Speakers
avatar for COL(Ret) Timothy

COL(Ret) Timothy "Tim" McDonald

(502) 564-4286, Ext. 6499, Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education
Kentucky JROTC Director
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC

10:00am EDT

KAAE Annual Meeting and Awards
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Annual meeting of KAAE membership.
Speakers
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Matthew Whitaker

606-308-2188, KAAE
KAAE President
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor

11:00am EDT

U.S. Navy JROTC Update Session
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
This session focuses on recent developments within U.S. Navy JROTC, including curriculum updates, citizenship and leadership training components, and program compliance guidance. Participants will receive information on inspection standards, unit performance expectations, and competitive team developments. The session also explores partnerships, scholarship pathways, and best practices for sustaining strong, mission-focused NJROTC units. EILA certificate awarded at the conclusion of the session.
Speakers
avatar for COL(Ret) Timothy

COL(Ret) Timothy "Tim" McDonald

(502) 564-4286, Ext. 6499, Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education
Kentucky JROTC Director
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC

12:00pm EDT

U.S. Marine Corps JROTC Update Session
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This session provides updates specific to U.S. Marine Corps JROTC, including leadership education enhancements, drill and physical training standards, and program evaluation requirements. Attendees will review policy changes, instructor development initiatives, and strategies to promote cadet character development and unit cohesion. The session also highlights community engagement efforts, competitive opportunities, and continuous improvement practices for USMCJROTC units. EILA certificate awarded at the conclusion of the session.
Speakers
avatar for COL(Ret) Timothy

COL(Ret) Timothy "Tim" McDonald

(502) 564-4286, Ext. 6499, Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education
Kentucky JROTC Director
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC
 
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