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2026 KACTE Summer Program
Monday, July 20
 

8:00am EDT

KATFCS State Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00am - 10:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
The KATFCS State Board will meet to finalize committee reports for the business session and organize information to be disseminated throughout the conference.
Speakers
LS

Laura Spiegelhalter

5029310199, duPont Manual High School
FCS Teacher
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00am - 10:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

8:30am EDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid
LIMITED
Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
Limited Capacity seats available
This 6-hour course teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of addiction and mental illness in youth. Participants will learn risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents ages 12-18. Learners will understand the importance of early intervention and will be certified first aiders upon completion of this session.
Speakers
JP

Joyce Parker

(502) 564-4286, KDE
Healthcare Program Consultant
Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

9:00am EDT

Kentucky FCCLA Advisory Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
*Invite Only*2026-2027 | Kentucky Advisory Board Meeting
Speakers
avatar for Ashleigh VanHoose

Ashleigh VanHoose

502-542-8704, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

DECA Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor

Speakers
avatar for Lisa Oakes

Lisa Oakes

8597716555, KY DECA/KDE
KY DECA State Advisor
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

The AI Fellowship: Shaping the Classroom of Tomorrow
LIMITED
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
Limited Capacity seats available
This session features the culminating work of nine visionary Kentucky educators from our exclusive AI Fellowship cohort as they showcase high-impact, classroom-ready resources for integrating artificial intelligence into K-12 CTE programs. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into the transition from AI theory to their industry-aligned application, discovering innovative pedagogical strategies...
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Speakers
TL

Taylor L Pratt

502-852-1925, University of Louiville
Assistant Clinical Professor
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  All Content

1:00pm EDT

ATC Principals Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
The annual KACTE Summer Conference ATC Principals Meeting.
Speakers
SM

Sarah Marth

KDE/OCTE
MM
JR
BE

Beth Engle

KDE/OCTE
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Administration

1:00pm EDT

Ag- Ed New Teacher Workshop
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
Session 1 of the Ag-Ed New Teacher Workshop Series for teachers that will begin in the 2026-27 school year.
Speakers
KW

Kristan Wright

502-758-2758, KDE
Agricultural Education Consultant/State FFA Advisor
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
  Agriculture

1:00pm EDT

New FCS Teacher Workshop + Orientation
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
This session is designed for FCS teachers who are beginning their first or second year of teaching. Join us for an introductory session of all the 'must-knows' for your first few years as a FCS teacher and FCCLA adviser.
Speakers
avatar for Ashleigh VanHoose

Ashleigh VanHoose

502-542-8704, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

2:00pm EDT

KAAE Contest Committee
Monday July 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Regular meeting of KAAE Contest Committee.
Speakers
avatar for James Kash

James Kash

859-66+-1722, KAAE
KAAE Contest Committee Chair
Monday July 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Agriculture

2:45pm EDT

KAAE Advocacy Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
Regular meeting of KAAE Advocacy committee.
Speakers
MC

Maddie Clements

502-758-2758, KAAE
KAAE Advocacy Committee Chair
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Agriculture

2:45pm EDT

KAAE Professional Growth and Awards Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
Regular meeting of the KAAE PG and A committee.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Hall

Jeremy Hall

502-758-2758, KAAE
KAAE Professional Growth & Awards Committee Chair
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Agriculture

2:45pm EDT

KAAE Scholarship Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
Regular meeting of KAAE Scholarship Committee.
Speakers
GP

Gabrielle Prevette

270-889-3773, KAAE
KAAE Scholarship Committee Chair
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
  Agriculture

3:00pm EDT

Conference Registration
Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Grand Hall - East Tower - 2nd Floor

Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Grand Hall - East Tower - 2nd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

FBLA Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
Summer meeting of the KY FBLA Board of Directors
Speakers
avatar for Sheena Searcy

Sheena Searcy

2707998903, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FBLA State Adviser
Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:30pm EDT

KAAE Executive Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Quarterly meeting of KAAE Executive Committee.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Whitaker

Matthew Whitaker

606-308-2188, KAAE
KAAE President
Monday July 20, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Agriculture

6:00pm EDT

Kentucky Farm Bureau CTE Awards Dinner (Invitation Only)
Monday July 20, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Waterford - West - 25th Floor
Celebrating the presentation of the 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Career and Technical Education Awards. (By Invitation Only).
Speakers
LS

Laura Spiegelhalter

KACTE Awards Chair

Monday July 20, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Waterford - West - 25th Floor
  All Content

7:00pm EDT

FCS Education College Student Orientation
Monday July 20, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
This session is designed to help our FCS Education college students connect and learn important details about the conference.
Speakers
MK

Mary Kerr

270-287-7573, Western Kentucky University
FCS Education College Student
Monday July 20, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

7:00pm EDT

KATFCS Regional Officer Training
Monday July 20, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
This KATFCS Regional Officer Training session prepares officers to confidently serve their region through effective leadership, communication, and collaboration. Participants will strengthen their understanding of officer roles, explore strategies for supporting local chapters, and build skills needed to represent KATFCS with professionalism and purpose.
Speakers
KH

Kayla Howard

859-583-8039, KDE
FCS Teacher
Monday July 20, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

7:30pm EDT

KBEA Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
KBEA Board Meeting.
Speakers
CW

Connie Witt

(859) 200-5701, KBEA
KBEA President
Monday July 20, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

8:00pm EDT

FCS Back to School Bash
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
Kick off the school year at our Back-to-School Bash! Enjoy time with fellow educators and take part in the Supply Swap Showdown, a fun twist on Dirty Santa where participants swap classroom supplies and favorites. Its a great way to connect, laugh, and head into the new year with something new for your classroom.
Speakers
LC

Liz Crump

859-585-1428, JCTC
FCS Teacher
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

7:00am EDT

Continental Breakfast
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00am - 9:30am EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
Breakfast will be in both the Grand Hall near registration as well as the Meeting Place- Ballroom A in the East Tower.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00am - 9:30am EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
  All Content

7:00am EDT

Conference Registration
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Grand Hall - East Tower - 2nd Floor

Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Grand Hall - East Tower - 2nd Floor
  All Content

8:00am EDT

CTE Summer Program Opening Session
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom B and C - East - 2nd Floor
Please join us for KACTE Summer Program Opening Session!  Hear from KACTE President, Angela Gott, KDE Associate Commissioner Dr. Beth Hargis, and Keynote Speaker Gerry Brooks.
Speakers
AG

Angela Gott

KACTE President

GB

Gerry Brooks

Keynote Speaker
DB

Dr. Beth Hargis

KDE Associate Commissioner, OCTE
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom B and C - East - 2nd Floor
  All Content

10:00am EDT

ATC Principals Update Session
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
This session will cover various topics pertaining to the operation and leadership of the state-operated area technology centers.
Speakers
SM

Sarah Marth

KDE/OCTE
MM
JR
BE

Beth Engle

KDE/OCTE
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Administration

10:00am EDT

Ag-Ed Program Update
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom B and C - East - 2nd Floor
Annual update of the accomplishments of Ag-Ed and FFA in the last year.
Speakers
MC

Matt Chaliff

(502) 564-3472, KDE/OCTE
Agricultural Education Consultant/FFA Executive Secretary
KW

Kristan Wright

502-758-2758, KDE
Agricultural Education Consultant/State FFA Advisor
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom B and C - East - 2nd Floor
  Agriculture

10:00am EDT

Meeting with Marisa Duarte
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
Scholarship recipients' orientation.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Marisa Duarte

Dr. Marisa Duarte

5025644970, Kentucky Department of Education - OSEEL
Transition Training Coordinator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
  All Content

10:00am EDT

Business and Marketing Updates and Opening Session
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
This session will provide essential information to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, including updates on the Program of Studies, available Industry Certifications, and other key topics.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Rush

Angela Rush

2705906290, KDE/OCTE
Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

10:00am EDT

AP Cybersecurity and AP Networking
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
Launching in 2026-2027, AP Cybersecurity prepares students for high-demand careers by blending rigorous academics with real-world, career-connected learning. AP Networking will launch in the 2027-28 school year and will help students learn about how networks are set up and connect so many parts of our lives. This session introduces the course framework, exam design, and work-aligned scenarios that...
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Speakers
avatar for Willis Holmes

Willis Holmes

2703395454, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center
Computer Science Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

10:00am EDT

Beyond the Classroom: The KINETIC Externship Experience
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
This session brings together educators and industry partners to share insights from the KINETIC Teacher Externship Experience. Teachers and industry leaders will discuss what they learned from working alongside one another, how industry practices are informing classroom instruction, and how these partnerships are strengthening career pathways. Attendees will gain practical takeaways for building...
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Speakers
avatar for Monique Rice

Monique Rice

502-507-5210, Advance KY
Program Director at Advance KY
SM

Sherri McGuffin

502-507-5210, Advance KY
Manager of Development & Innovation
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

10:00am EDT

Powering the Pipeline: Computer Science Updates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
This session provides a comprehensive update on Kentuckys Computer Science pathways, highlighting recent changes, emerging initiatives, and key considerations for the upcoming school year. Participants will review pathway updates, standards alignment, and industry certification considerations, while exploring how computer science instruction continues to support career readiness and workforce...
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Speakers
TB

Tabitha Berger

859-609-5116, KDE
Computer Science and Media Arts
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

10:00am EDT

Construction Programs Update
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
Present updates to the Carpentry 2026–27 Program of Studies, Career Pathways, Valid Industry Certifications, and TRACK Industry Certifications. Provide teachers with an overview of curriculum updates and pathway changes.
Speakers
avatar for Larry Huckaby

Larry Huckaby

2705852129, KDE / OCTE
Construction Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
  Construction

10:00am EDT

Engineering Tech Ed Program Update
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
Critical session to learn about our Engineering Tech. Ed. program area changes and updates!
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
  Engineering

10:00am EDT

Back-to-School Updates: What’s New in FCS + FCCLA
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
Kick off the school year with the latest updates in Family and Consumer Sciences and Kentucky FCCLA! This combined session will share important news, program updates, new resources, upcoming initiatives and events, student leadership opportunities, and key changes to support your teaching and chapter success. Join us for an engaging and energizing back-to-school update designed to help you feel...
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Speakers
KH

Kayla Howard

859-583-8039, KDE
FCS Teacher
avatar for Ashleigh VanHoose

Ashleigh VanHoose

502-542-8704, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

10:00am EDT

Healthcare and HOSA Update Session
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
This session highlights recent changes and upcoming initiatives in Health Science, with updates on current standards, pathway changes, and essential information regarding HOSA membership, competitive events, and student opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

5025644286, KY HOSA
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
JP

Joyce Parker

(502) 564-4286, KDE
Healthcare Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

10:00am EDT

Kentucky JROTC Update
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
This presentation provides an update on Kentucky JROTC programs, highlighting recent achievements, growth, and upcoming initiatives across the state. Kentucky JROTC continues to develop student leadership, citizenship, character, and community service through structured training and extracurricular activities. Over the past year, Cadets have demonstrated excellence in academics, drill...
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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
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC

10:00am EDT

Law and Public Safety (LPS) Program Update Session
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
This session is critical for all LPS instructors, including NTI year 2. Join me to receive all state-level updates to ensure preparedness for the 26-27 school year.
Speakers
avatar for Erica Settelen

Erica Settelen

5025986486, Office of Career & Technical Education (OCTE)
Law & Public Safety (LPS) Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

10:00am EDT

Manufacturing Update Session
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
Update session for Manufacturing programs.
Speakers
avatar for Barry Bond

Barry Bond

2708932636, KDE
Manufacturing Technology Program Consultant.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
  Manufacturing

10:00am EDT

C.S.I. (Counselor Sessions and Information)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
CSI Day 1 This is the first of a two day sessions (Tuesday) for School Counselors to offer them a deeper understanding of CTE and provide them with resources to better aid them when advising student regarding CTE pathways. Counselors attending will gain an understand how CTE is a bridge to a variety of postsecondary opportunities. They will have the opportunity to network with other school...
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Speakers
avatar for John Paise

John Paise

5028926631, Kentucky Department of Education/OCTE
Program Consultant, CTE Career and Postsecondary Readiness
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
  School Counselors

10:00am EDT

Teaching and Learning 26-27 Program Area Updates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
Stay up to date on the latest developments in the Teaching and Learning pathway. This session will provide key updates on course offerings, including revised course descriptions, new teacher toolkits, and available industry certification options. Participants will also gain insight into go-to resources, recruitment strategies, and opportunities designed to support high-quality GYO success.
Speakers
avatar for Bree Massie

Bree Massie

8597078320, Kentucky Department of Education
Educators Rising Coordinator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  Teaching and Learning, Teaching and Learning

10:00am EDT

Transportation Program Updates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
This is for all Automotive, Collision, L/M/H Duty Diesel Truck, and Aviation Programs. Annual update of the Transportation 2026-27 Program of studies, Career Pathways, and Valid Industry Certifications.
Speakers
RN

Robert Nolan

5026092822, KDE
Transportation Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
  Transportation

10:00am EDT

CTE Meeting Place
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
The CTE meeting place features a broad array of participants and resources: not only exhibitors showcasing the latest tools, products, and services relevant to career and technical education, but also representatives from universities and colleges, employers from industry, community colleges, workforce development agencies, training providers, and student organizations. Attendees can explore...
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Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
  All Content

11:00am EDT

Get Certified in the Industry Certification Lab!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Coe - East - 3rd Floor
Take free Industry Certification Exams from Comptia/TestOut, Pearson/Certiport, and MBA Research ASK Institute. Get certified to better prepare your students.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Rush

Angela Rush

2705906290, KDE/OCTE
Program Consultant
JD

Jeremy Davis

2705908040, KY DECA
 
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Coe - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
Lunch will be in both the Grand Hall near registration as well as the Meeting Place- Ballroom A in the East Tower. Lunch will consist of one salad or one sandwich per person.  Please take this time to visit exhibitors, participate in the door prizes, and network with your fellow CTE Professionals.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
  All Content

11:30am EDT

Industry & Innovators Luncheon (RSVP Required)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
The Industry & Innovators Luncheon brings together educators, business leaders, and industry professionals for meaningful conversations focused on innovation, workforce readiness, and the future of career pathways in Computer Science and Media Arts. This collaborative event provides an opportunity for teachers to connect directly with industry partners, explore emerging trends and technologies,...
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Speakers
TB

Tabitha Berger

859-609-5116, KDE
Computer Science and Media Arts
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

11:30am EDT

Midday Mingle with Health Science/HOSA
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
Grab your lunch and join us for your mid day brain break! Casual networking with fellow Health Science Teachers and HOSA Advisors.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

5025644286, KY HOSA
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

11:30am EDT

Law and Public Safety (LPS) Resource Exploration
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
LPS state-level program update session follow-up. Do you know what resources are available to you? Join your consultant in a Q
Speakers
avatar for Erica Settelen

Erica Settelen

5025986486, Office of Career & Technical Education (OCTE)
Law & Public Safety (LPS) Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

11:30am EDT

A Toast to Teaching: Celebrating our Year in Teaching and Learning (RSVP Required)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
Educators Rising Teacher Leaders from across Kentucky for a special luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of our students, educators, and programs. Together, we will recognize competitors and winners from the National Educators Rising Conference, explore meaningful ways to honor and elevate our pathway, and strengthen connections among educators across the state. This session offers an...
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Speakers
avatar for Bree Massie

Bree Massie

8597078320, Kentucky Department of Education
Educators Rising Coordinator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  Teaching and Learning

11:30am EDT

FCS Nook
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
The FCS Nook is designed to provide FCS teachers with a space to ask questions, pay membership dues, pick up resources and fellowship with FCS colleagues. Scholarship baskets will be showcased.
Speakers
KB
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

12:00pm EDT

Growing Leaders in CTE: Discover the KACTE Fellows Program
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
Are you ready to grow your leadership, expand your network and make a greater impact in Career and Technical Education? The KACTE Fellows Program is designed to help educators develop professionally while connecting with leaders across Kentucky. Join this session to learn how the program works, what Fellows gain from the experience, and how you can take the next step in your CTE professional...
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Speakers
AD

Alyssa Duckworth

270-844-2804, KACTE
Educators in CTE
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
  All Content

1:00pm EDT

Business Partner Panel Q and A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the evolving 2026 workforce. Learn from our business and industry partners as they provide high school educators with a "front-row seat" to the trends, strategies and technologies currently defining the world of business and marketing.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Rush

Angela Rush

2705906290, KDE/OCTE
Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

Agriscience Fair Through the Year: What can I do incorporate the Agriscience Fair as an Intracurricular part of any Curriculum?
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
Have you struggled with making agriscience fair a part of your curriculum? Curious as to how this all can be tied together and not one more thing for me to do as an educator? Join us to learn valuable strategies to make your life easier while impacting student learning through highly engaged teaching with the Agriscience Fair.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rebekah B. Epps

Dr. Rebekah B. Epps

678-516-9838, University of Kentucky
UK Associate Professor Agricultural Education Program
DD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  Agriculture

1:00pm EDT

Growing Ag Education Together with Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell and Bethany Mattingly
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell outlines KDAs long-term commitment to supporting agriculture education and updates from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Bethany Mattingly reviews outcomes from 2025-2026, updates on the 20262027 All In for Ag Education Weekshighlighting timelines, classroom resources, and opportunities for engagement before rolling into hands-on rotations with take...
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avatar for Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell

Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell

502-401-7574, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Ag Commissioner
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
  Agriculture

1:00pm EDT

AI as a Professional Support Tool: Practical AI Tools for CTE Teachers
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, including the work of teachers. In this interactive session, CTE educators will explore how to use AI as a professional support tool for lesson planning, assessment design, instructional material creation, and other high-impact tasks. The session will be co-led with AI Fellows participating in a statewide CTE initiative, who will share tested...
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Taylor L Pratt

502-852-1925, University of Louiville
Assistant Clinical Professor
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
  All Content

1:00pm EDT

JCPS (only) CTE Teachers Institute
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor
This session is for JCPS CTE teachers only. JCPS CTE teachers, counselors and principals will learn critical information that will impact their CTE Pathways for the upcoming school year.**Note to program scheduler- We run two repeat sessions to capture as many of our teachers as we can. We have had the greatest success hosting our sessions on Tuesday from 1pm to 2:30pm, and a repeat session on...
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BJ

Beau Johnston

502-492-0156, Jefferson County Public Schools
Director of Career & Technical Education
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor
  All Content

1:00pm EDT

Recognizing, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
Through lecture, video, injury identification and group work, attendees are prepared to recognize, report, and prevent child abuse and neglect within their role as child and/or family-serving professionals. This workshop reviews Kentucky mandated reporting laws, definitions of abuse and neglect, what to expect after a report has been made to the authorities and outlines specific action steps which...
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Chris Prichard

6062071055, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky
Programs and Trainings Coordinator, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

1:00pm EDT

Classroom Tools for Teaching Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, and Related Subjects
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
Learn from DECA and FCCLA Advisors about teaching hospitality, travel, tourism and related subjects including curriculum tools and lesson ideas.
Speakers
BE

Brandi Elmore-Geisert

2703049414, North Hardin High School-Hardin County Schools
Business & Marketing Teacher, CTE Department Chair, DECA Advisor
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Heather Foster

North Hardin High School

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

Implementing Stukent "Mimic Personal Finance" Simulation in your classroom
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
For teachers who are teaching Personal Finance as a graduation requirement and/or business elective, trust me when I say, you should be utilizing the Mimic Personal Finance simulation, made by Stukent, in your classroom. Introducing a new simulation can be daunting. During this session I will show you how to introduce it to your students and give you some best practices for implementation.
Speakers
CM

Courtney Melton Givens

2706355417, Henderson County High School
Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

Teaching Business In a "Concrete" Way
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
Five percent of our entire economy is construction. As Mike Rowe says, AI won't build your house. Business skills are threatened by AI, but utilizing those skills in a hands-on way will not be replaced. Eastern Kentucky University's Construction Management Program requires classes in Estimating, Engineering the Economy, Contracts, Scheduling, Survey of Accounting, Principles of Management,...
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Zachary Miller

859-537-1401, Eastern Kentucky University and Miller Engineering Group, Richmond, Kentucky
Construction Management, Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky UniversityOwner of Miller Engineering Group, Richmond, Kentucky
MW
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing, Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

The Benefits of Adding the High School of Business Pathway
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
Panel discussion of the benefits that the High School of Business Pathway offers both teachers and students. Discussion would include fast paced curriculum, real world projects, effective use of teams/project based learning, integration with National Business Standards, and quality instruction of business standards.
Speakers
DW

Danielle Wells

8594040264, Eastern High School
Teacher
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Maria Machin

Eastern High School
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

Upgrade Your School Store - Growing Beyond Expectations
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
Transforming Your School StoreExplore how a school store can evolve from a small, limited space into a full-scale retail operation that serves both the school and the surrounding community. Using a real-world transformationfrom a store in a closet to a 1,200 square foot retail space with public access where students learn modern retail strategies, creative revenue generation, and cross-program...
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MD

Marilyn Dorsey

2707241515, Henderson County High School
Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

The Modern HVAC/R Tech - A Career That's Really Heating Up
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
Changes in HVAC/R refrigerant requirements, smart connected systems, emerging technologies, system upgrades, and increased demand from data centers and manufacturing facilities.
Speakers
JE
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
  Construction

1:00pm EDT

CAD and CAM with Autodesk Fusion
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
Evolve your lab from a simple 3D printing makerspace to the next level with CNC Routers and Mills using Fusions CAM capabilities! This will be a quick dive into how to turn your 3D models into real objects using subtractive manufacturing, using actual materials and equipment.
Speakers
AB

Allyson Banks

(606) 723-2187, Estill County ATC
Engineering/CS Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
  Engineering

1:00pm EDT

Earning Industry Certifications with Onshape and REC
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
This session will focus on how to prepare your students for the Certified Onshape Associate exam, a recognized industry certification for Engineering programs.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
  Engineering

1:00pm EDT

Culinary Competitions: Opportunities for Student Chefs to Shine
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
Ready to take your culinary skills beyond the classroom? This session highlights exciting competition opportunities available to students through FCCLA and beyond. Participants will learn about FCCLA STAR Events, including Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry, as well as FCCLA Skill Demonstrations that allow students to showcase individual talents. We’ll also explore fun and competitive events such...
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Ashleigh VanHoose

502-542-8704, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
AH
RC
SS
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

Finger Paints and Future Careers: Making Sense of ECE-TRIS
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
A practical, teacher-friendly session for FCS educators on how to use Kentucky's ECE-TRIS program to guide students, support stackable credentials, and strengthen early childhood career pathways.
Speakers
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Stephanie Phillips

606.547.6001, Ashland Independent Schools
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

The Portrait of an Effective Teacher: What Well-Rounded Excellence Looks Like
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
What does it truly mean to be a well-rounded educator? This session breaks down the core components of effective teaching from strong instructional strategies and classroom culture to communication, adaptability, and professional mindset. Participants will reflect on their own practice and identify key areas that strengthen their impact in the classroom.
Speakers
DI

Debbie Isaacs

859-380-1348, Eastern Kentucky University
Clinical Educator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

Welcome to the Real World: From Classroom to Client
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
This session will provide educators with ready-to-use activities to move from traditional, simulated assignments to authentic, project-based learning experiences for Fashion and Interior Design, Culinary and Food Services and Early Childhood Education. Projects include: HGTV Design Challenges, Child Subscription Box, Preschool Sensory Bins, Personal Stylist Project, Cooking with Kids Collab, Wok...
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EA

Emily Arnold

859-339-1473, Garrard County High School
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher
AB
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

Bridging the Lab and the Classroom: Cross-Curricular Integration in Biomedical Sciences
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
How can we move math and science into real-world application? This interactive session highlights a proven model for integrating core standards with the Biomedical Science pathway. Learn strategies for project design, implementation, industry engagement, and assessment—while also gaining insights from a biomedical sciences master teacher on interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants will...
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Dr. Julye Adams

8593612050, Elkhorn Crossing School
Biomedical Sciences Faculty, Elkhorn Crossing School
TC

Taylor Cash

5025704920, Elkhorn Crossing School
Science Teacher
AP

Adam Peters

5025704920, Elkhorn Crossing School
Math Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

HOSA FHP: Competitive Events Updates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
This session will provide information on the HOSA FHP competitive events updates for 2026-2027.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

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

Dr. Angie Harlan

270-901-1211, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Dean of Nursing
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

Integrating Public Health into the Classroom
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
Are you interested in bringing public health knowledge and experiences into your classroom? Attend the Integrating Public Health Content into the Classroom session to connect with public health professionals from the Kentucky Department for Public Health, University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences and the University of Kentucky College of Public Health to learn about...
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MY

Madison Yerges

502-229-8029, Kentucky Department for Public Health
Public Health Student Education Section Supervisor
DT
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

Fire Science Roundtable
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
In this session, discussion will be held on topics related to the updated KDE Program of Studies for Fire Science, along with the new related KCTCS Fire Science Credit for Prior Learning form. Information about the Kentucky Fire Commission Apprentice I and Apprentice II certifications for high school students will also be presented. Other pertinent topics related to high school Fire Science...
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CH

Casey Hall

2709934020, Kentucky Fire Commission
Curriculum/Degree Program Coordinator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

1:00pm EDT

The Robot Takeover: Educating Students Today for their Future Tomorrow (Quadrupeds, Humanoids, AI)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
Quadruped and humanoid robots are currently being developed and deployed in manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality, agriculture, police and corrections. We currently have over 200 robots in educational institutions across the US. Stokes Robotics provides training on proper and safe usage of our robots, as well as curriculum to develop research and educational programming. We will discuss how...
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RS
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
  Manufacturing

1:00pm EDT

Adobe Premiere Tips and Tricks
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
Learn about some of the newest features in Adobe Premiere and how to implement them in your classroom.
Speakers
SS

Shane Smith

6062244954, Laurel County Schools Center For Innovation
Media Arts Instructor/Digital Learning Coach
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

1:00pm EDT

Creative Futures: Media Arts Pathway Updates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
An overview of recent updates to the Media Arts Pathway, highlighting how revised standards reflect current industry practices, emerging technologies, and evolving career opportunities in the creative sector. This session will clarify what has changed, the rationale behind the updates, and how the pathway supports student readiness for postsecondary education and workforce entry.
Speakers
TB

Tabitha Berger

859-609-5116, KDE
Computer Science and Media Arts
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

1:00pm EDT

Hard Hats, Bright Futures! How Gen-Z is Redefining Success and Embracing Careers in Skilled Trades
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
Hard Hats! Bright Futures! How Gen Z Is Redefining Success explores how today’s students are reshaping postsecondary decision-making and what that means for effective school counseling. Designed for counselors and advisors, this session reframes postsecondary education as a set of multiple, equally valid pathways—including apprenticeships, skilled trades, technical education, community...
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avatar for John Paise

John Paise

5028926631, Kentucky Department of Education/OCTE
Program Consultant, CTE Career and Postsecondary Readiness
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
  School Counselors

1:00pm EDT

Grow Your Own with Educators Rising
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
This session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and resources necessary to implement a Grow Your Own model within their communities. Attendees will explore strategies to motivate students to pursue careers in education, leverage resources to support current teachers in inspiring future educators, and learn how to start, grow, or sustain an Educators Rising chapter.ObjectivesExamine...
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Bree Massie

8597078320, Kentucky Department of Education
Educators Rising Coordinator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  Teaching and Learning

1:00pm EDT

CTE Coordinators, Administrators, Counselors Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
Get the big picture on everything impacting Career and Technical Education in KY. This session offers a strategic overview of state-level updates, including legislative shifts, accountability, and so much more. Join us to ensure your programs are aligned with the latest state priorities and equipped with the tools necessary for student excellence. EILA certificate awarded at the conclusion of...
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avatar for Dr. Beth Hargis

Dr. Beth Hargis

502-564-4286, KY Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education
Associate Commissioner Of Education
Office of Career and Technical Education
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
  Administration

1:00pm EDT

CS Reimagined: A Review of the New National Standards
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
This working session is designed for educators and leaders actively engaged in Computer Science standards revision. Participants will receive an overview of the new National Computer Science Standards and examine what has changed, what remains consistent, and why these shifts matter for classrooms and programs. The session will focus on key updates related to emerging technologies, equity, and...
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SJ

Sean Jackson

502-564-4286, Kentucky Department of Education
CS/IT Academy Program ManagerK-12 Computer Science Lead
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

1:00pm EDT

Sew with Us: Sawtooth Stars potholders
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
Are you new to sewing and ready to build your skills? Bring your sewing machine, four coordinating fat quarters, and your thinking cap! In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to construct sawtooth stars by creating a functional pot holder. This beginner friendly project is ideal for FCS essentials and Fashion 1, offering a practical way to teach foundational sewing skills,...
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Rosemary Stone

2709039346, Shelby County High School
FCS Teacher
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Lauren Ray

5026001028, Anderson County High School
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

Kentucky JROTC Workshop (Session 1)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
Session 1 focuses on specific program updates, compliance requirements, and strategic alignment with school, district and military service goals. Participants will review current Kentucky JROTC performance data, enrollment trends, and best practices for recruitment and retention. The session also covers curriculum alignment, leadership development standards, and integration with school improvement...
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COL(Ret) Timothy "Tim" McDonald

(502) 564-4286, Ext. 6499, Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education
Kentucky JROTC Director
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC

1:00pm EDT

Tomorrows Manufacturing for Today’s Student
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
3 HR OFFSITE/AMIT Bldg
Please join us while we share information that will benefit students, as well as give options for overall community and career success. We will discuss a specific employment and education program *KYFAME* while discussing student and employer engagement. This session will include an OFF-SITE TOUR of the AMIT Building where the local FAME program is housed. A shuttle will be provided to transport...
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TJ
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
3 HR OFFSITE/AMIT Bldg
  Manufacturing

2:30pm EDT

CTE Refreshment Break
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
Come enjoy some light refreshments in the CTE Meeting Place!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

Branding Your Program
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom A - East - 2nd Floor
Interested in increasing the visibility of your agriculture program and FFA chapter in your community? This session will cover a wide range of strategies for recruiting students, building community awareness, and purchasing tools and materials that help showcase and promote your program.
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KW

Kristan Wright

502-758-2758, KDE
Agricultural Education Consultant/State FFA Advisor
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom A - East - 2nd Floor
  Agriculture

3:00pm EDT

Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office Resources
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor
Teacher will learn how to conduct fecal flotation labs with students, and how to provide the Small Ruminant Quality Assurance Certification program.
Speakers
KY

Kelley Yates

502-758-2758, Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
Exec Director for Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor
  Agriculture

3:00pm EDT

National FFA Updates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
This session will cover the newest updates from National FFA regarding CDEs/LDEs, proficiency areas, programming, and more. Teachers will also have the opportunity to ask questions and gain clarification on any changes.
Speakers
JG
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
  Agriculture

3:00pm EDT

Transition Planning
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
Agriculture teachers with 20 or more years of experience are invited to join this session to learn how to effectively transition your program to the next generation of educators. We will discuss strategies for mentoring successors, preserving program quality and culture, and ensuring long-term sustainability.Additionally, this session will cover steps you can take to personally prepare for...
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MC

Matt Chaliff

(502) 564-3472, KDE/OCTE
Agricultural Education Consultant/FFA Executive Secretary
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
  Agriculture

3:00pm EDT

SkillsUSA Update
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
Will cover the following topics: CTSO Guidance for New Advisors Regional Advisor/Coordinator information, SkillsUSA Registration Website, SkillsUSA - Pathful, and updates for 2027 State Conference Competition
Speakers
JP

Jermaine Poynter

2704549276, Kentucky SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA State Director
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

UDL in the CTE Classroom: Practical Strategies That Work Tomorrow
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
CTE classrooms serve some of the most diverse learners in the building: students with disabilities, English learners, students with varied academic readiness, and students who thrive with hands-on learning. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers a framework that aligns naturally with CTE instruction by emphasizing flexibility, multiple pathways, and real-world relevance.This session will equip...
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AH
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

What can we sell? New SBE Guidelines
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
Did you hear about HB 555? Have you wondered how that will affect your school-based enterprise (SBE) and what it means for your district? This session is all about providing clarity on the new guidelines around this legislation. We will discuss specifics on when and what you may now sell in your SBE. You will be able to ask specific questions and get feedback to help your district align to HB 555.
Speakers
avatar for Tina Brogli

Tina Brogli

8593048418, Kentucky Department of Education
WBL Coordinator
KE

Katie Embree

Child Nutrition Program Manager, KDE Division of School and Community Nutrition
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

Building a WORLD-CLASS Middle School Program
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
Middle School? Bruh, thats tough. Join Mr. Hellard as he walks through how to build a middle school program that students cannot wait to sign up for. Mr. Hellard launched a Middle School Business Pathway from ground zero. In less than 2 years, his classes were full with 120+ students and an CTSO with 100 active members. Mr. Hellard is here to talk about the good, bad, and ugly of Middle School. He...
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avatar for Cody Hellard

Cody Hellard

5024289847, Thomas Nelson High School
Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

It Takes a Team: Supporting and Surviving the First Year Together
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
The first year of teaching can feel overwhelming—especially in a business classroom where standards, industry expectations, and CTSO leadership intersect. This session offers a practical look at year one from both a new teacher and a department head. Learn how to navigate pathway standards, plan with purpose, and avoid common pitfalls, while also managing a successful CTSO chapter. The session...
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KJ

Kim Jo Campbell

606-439-5888, Perry County Central High School
Business & Marketing Teacher, DLC
avatar for Kayce Rae Campbell

Kayce Rae Campbell

6064395888, Perry County Central High School
Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

Let's Get Ethical
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
This session will go over ways to teach Ethical Leadership in the classroom as add-ons to other courses or as a standalone course. There is free certification with this course, and it looks great on resumes. In a world full of clickbait and ugly news, these students need a foundation for success, growth, and decision-making strategies that will make them thrive not only in business but in life.
Speakers
AF

Amber Florence

8592984144, Harrison County Area Technology Center
Business Instructor at a local area technology center.
DR

Danna Robinson

Henderson County High School

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

MBA Research Resources for DECA and FBLA Competition Prep
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
Unlock the full potential of MBA Research resources to give your students a competitive edge in DECA and FBLA competitions. This session focuses on navigating the MBA Research "State Connection" and Learning Center to find high-aligned content that maps directly to competitive event performance indicators.
Speakers
JT

Jess Thompson

Madison Ignite Academy North
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: AI In the Classroom
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in education, teachers must understand both its benefits and limitations. This session provides an overview of AI, explores how students are using it, and highlights appropriate classroom applications. Educators will be introduced to practical AI tools that support learning, creativity, and ethical use.
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avatar for Hailey Guffey

Hailey Guffey

8593614377, Jessamine County CTC
Classroom Teacher, DECA Advisor
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

Tech Across the Curriculum: Embedding Career-Ready Digital Skills Into Every Classroom
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
Integrate career-ready digital skills into digital literacy, business essentials, marketing, and management courses using practical, ready-to-use classroom resources. Participants will explore tools and instructional strategies that strengthen Microsoft Office proficiency, digital communication, collaboration, productivity, and online professionalism across multiple business pathways. Attendees...
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Tammy Askins

270-316-2679, Daviess County High School
Business Education Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

CertPREP Practice Tests, powered by GMetrix - Using the Features to the Fullest
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
CertPREP Practice Tests, powered by Gmetrix are the BEST way to ensure your students are prepared for Certiport certifications! Join us to learn the best practices for utilizing this amazing resource in your classroom. We will discuss, giving your students access, creating customized exams to investigate specific content, aligning your practice exams to curriculum, and evaluating student progress...
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Logan Staab

7852598674, Certiport
Specialist, Partnership Management, Certiport
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

3:00pm EDT

Engaging students and educators with STEAM / STEM with affordable options of curriculum and hardware
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
We will introduce free curriculum for instructors to teach EMG (electromyography), neuroscience, AI and coding. Participants will also explore meaningful, hands-on projects powered by affordable, industry-derived hardware, nurturing transferable skills and preparing students for career readiness.
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Jarratt Bryan

706-346-8731, Learning Labs, Inc.
Kentucky - Regional Manager, Vice President - Marketing
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Alex Gray

(214) 673-0516, Neuromaker
Director of Partnerships and Enablement
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

3:00pm EDT

Construction Apprenticeships - What We Need and How We Can Help
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
Discussion on apprenticeship and what it is and what it can mean for the students, while letting CTE staff know what we as industry need. Introduction to our staff that can provide support for instructors, materials for programs, and opportunities for students
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Hope Harp

#ERROR!, Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Outreach Specialist
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
  Construction

3:00pm EDT

3D Printers and Laser Engravers - How to Make Money and Collaborate with Elementary Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
In this presentation, we will discuss how our school has utilized our 3D printers and laser engravers to put money back into our program. We will show how we are started to create a school-based enterprise utilizing our equipment and getting students involved in creating these products to sell. We will also discuss how our Engineering classes have collaborated with our elementary schools to...
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Krista Thompson

2709770244, Muhlenberg County High School
Engineering Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
  Engineering

3:00pm EDT

Fun and Teachable Moments in Engineering a Guide book
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
A series of quick and simple Projects that are really a fun way to teach Engineering Principles . A big dose of thoughts and ways to better teach some hard parts of our instruction . New material added each year .Free electronic copy to all attendees .
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Hanners Renard Gevedon

Engineering Instructor, Somerset Independent High School
Engineering Instructor.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
  Engineering

3:00pm EDT

Culture Before Curriculum- The invisible foundation of success (Building Culture in the Culinary Classroom)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
Before students master recipes, they must first master culture. This session explores how intentionally building expectations around respect, responsibility, communication, and professionalism creates a kitchen classroom that runs smoothly and develops confident, capable leaders. Learn how setting the bar high from day one transforms both behavior and student success.
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Stephen (Rick) Cassidy

317-626-6167, Lincoln County ATC
Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

Interview Bootcamp
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
Ditch the worksheets and lecture and spend a week playing Interview Bootcamp in your classroom! During this session I will lay out your week of interview bootcamp that consists of stations, guest speakers, role playing, job search, and mock interviews to transform your students into top notch candidates in todays job market!
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McKenzie Whitis

6068756488, Bowling Green High School
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

Raising the Bar: Strengthening EOP Performance
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
What if one intentional change to your instructional approach could dramatically improve student outcomes? After implementing one focused adjustment, my EOP results improved from 60% proficiency to 100%. This session breaks down the strategy, the reasoning behind it, and how you can replicate the process to increase rigor, engagement, and assessment readiness in your own classroom.
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MK
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

When Teens Teach: FCS Students as Mentors, Leaders, and Role Models
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
How to implement an effective student-led elementary school program before or after school. Could appeal to ECE or Fundamentals of Teaching Pathways.
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Caylen Knight

5025529256, Cooper High School
FCS Teacher
SD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

Making Med Term Memorable
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
I play several different types of games in my medical terminology course. I know several teacher want to make medical terminology more engaging and I hope to do just that. I would like to show attendees several of the different games I play with my classes including: Spinny Wheel, Flipping Review, On a Roll, and Spoons. I have a high pass rate on my medical terminology final, so I know these games...
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Jess Sullivan

502-220-1089, Spencer County High School
Health Science Instructor, RN
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

3:00pm EDT

Nurse Aide: Organizing ALL the THINGS...
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
SRNA paperwork, MOAs, Organizational skills, Student skills organization, and activities.
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Joyce Parker

(502) 564-4286, KDE
Healthcare Program Consultant
TA

Teena Ann Kissee RN, MSN, FNP-BC

6062713531, Danville High School
Allied Health Instructor
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

3:00pm EDT

Teaching Allied Health Made Simple
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Are you looking for an easy way to teach Allied Health? The Depco Health Care Units are a great way for your students to do an independent study with hands on experience. You can also incorporate HOSA competitive events to extend the length of the class. It could also lead to job shadowing opportunities.
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avatar for Jarratt Bryan

Jarratt Bryan

706-346-8731, Learning Labs, Inc.
Kentucky - Regional Manager, Vice President - Marketing
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Verna Stacy

606-568-5621, Breathitt County ATC
Allied Health teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

3:00pm EDT

FBI Teen Academy
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
The FBI Louisville Field Offices Teen Academy program in Louisville, Kentucky allows high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and to investigate the world of law enforcement. Active explorations of fitness and forensic science grow students minds and bodies while age-appropriate lessons on topics such as violence prevention, terrorism, evidence response, sextortion, and...
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Andrew Coyle

5022636000, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Community Outreach Specialist
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

3:00pm EDT

Open-Source Robotics: democratizing technology, reducing cost barriers, and creating HUGE job growth for students
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
What is ROS? What is open-source robotics and why does it matter?ROS was created by Stanford University in 2007 and has become a force driving open-source robotics and innovation.The SBA and US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast that 600k small businesses will automate over the next 10 years. This represents a tremendous job growth opportunity for todays students; tomorrows workforce.The...
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avatar for Jarratt Bryan

Jarratt Bryan

706-346-8731, Learning Labs, Inc.
Kentucky - Regional Manager, Vice President - Marketing
avatar for Steve Stone

Steve Stone

214.927.7621, OSPRI Automation
General Manager
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
  Manufacturing

3:00pm EDT

Career Conversations That Matter: Moving Beyond “What Do You Want to Be?”
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
Traditional career conversations often focus too narrowly on job titles rather than skills, identity, and evolving opportunities. This interactive session equips counselors and CCR coaches with practical questioning frameworks that shift conversations from What do you want to be? to Who are you becoming? Participants will learn how to guide students in exploring strengths, values, transferable...
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Sherlyn Bratcher

270-792-4307, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative
Mental Health & Crisis Response Coordinator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
  School Counselors

3:00pm EDT

Interest to Impact: Growing the Next Generation of Teachers
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
This session shares a teachers perspective on the evolution of teacher preparation, highlighting the shift from traditional approaches to intentionalGrow Your OwnandTeaching models. This session also features authentic student perspectives through short video reflections from middle school and high school students currently engaged in the Teaching and Learning pathway, as well as a recent graduate...
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Michelle Gross

6062730085, Spencer County Middle School
7th Grade Math Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  Teaching and Learning

4:00pm EDT

Cultivating Capacity for AI Leadership in Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
As artificial intelligence rapidly enters classrooms, schools are facing pressure to adopt tools faster than they can fully understand their impact. This session takes a balanced approach to AI in education, grounded in research, child development, and lessons learned from past waves of technology adoption accelerated by COVID.Participants will examine national trends in AI use, school spending,...
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Jane Kim

703-909-8029, KindEd
Founder and CEO
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Administration

4:00pm EDT

Stukent CTE - Courses, Simternships, Certification Prep, and Certifications
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
Stukent CTE provides access to world-class courseware, simulations, cert prep, and certifications.Business Content Areas: Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Agriculture Content Areas: Intro to Ag, AgBiz, Plant Science, Animal Science, Ag Mechanics, Culinary ArtsAll CTE: Generative AI, Personal Finance, Career Readiness, Cert Prep (Practice): The platform also aligns to third-party...
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Hayley Johnson

Teacher Success Manager, Stukent CTE
Hayley serves as a Teacher Success Manager with Stukent CTE, where she is dedicated to making curriculum both effective and easy to implement. She especially enjoys partnering with educators to customize the platform to meet the unique and ever-evolving needs of their classrooms... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
  Administration

4:00pm EDT

Kentucky Master Agriculture Teachers Class Kick Off
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
This is the first meeting of the Kentucky Master Agriculture Teachers Class VI. During this session, we will review the schedule for the next two years, program expectations, and additional information related to the program.
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Kristan Wright

5025644286, KDE/OCTE
Agricultural Education Consultant/State FFA Advisor
MC

Matt Chaliff

(502) 564-3472, KDE/OCTE
Agricultural Education Consultant/FFA Executive Secretary
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
  Agriculture

4:00pm EDT

NCCER Overview and Site Navigation - Construction and Manufacturing Roundtable
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
NCCER new information and updates alongside the NCCER site navigation, registration, assessment, and submission.
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avatar for Larry Huckaby

Larry Huckaby

2705852129, KDE / OCTE
Construction Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
  Construction

4:00pm EDT

EV Education on a Budget: Preparing Kentucky’s Automotive Instructors for the Future
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
As the electric vehicle (EV) industry rapidly evolves, Kentuckys automotive instructors are on the frontlines preparing a future-ready workforce. Yet for many under-resourced high schools, area technology centers, and community colleges, launching EV instruction feels financially out of reach. This session introduces a low-cost, high-impact EV curriculum model funded by the National Science...
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Nick O’Brien

(502)213-4173, Jefferson Community and Technical College
Automotive Technology InstructorPI, National Science Foundation-Funded Program, “Driving the Future”
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
  Engineering

4:00pm EDT

Empowering Instruction: Effective Strategies for Teaching Medical Terminology
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Medical terminology is a foundational skill for all health science learners, yet many students struggle with the volume, complexity, and abstract nature of medical language. This session equips educators with a toolkit of evidence-based instructional strategies that make medical terminology accessible, memorable, and engaging. Participants will explore practical techniques that support diverse...
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DC
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

Reviving Sports Medicine: Building a Modern Pathway for Today's Students
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
A session focused on how to effectively lay out Sports Medicine coursework, align content with certification expectations, and prepare students to successfully pass the AMCA exam, Physical Therapy Technician Certification.
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Scott R Rouse

2708728258, Marion C. Moore High School
Health Science Instructor
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

Veterinary Technology: People Serving Animals!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
People Serving Animals!As an accredited Veterinary Technology program offered at the MedQuest College Lexington Campus we provide students with the technical training and applied learning experiences to graduate with the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and earn their License as a Veterinary Technician (LVT). High school students from Agriculture, Animal Science, Biomedical Science, and...
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James M. Davis, Ed.D.

Lexington Campus Administrator, MedQuest College
Administrator, Lexington Campus
avatar for Carrie Long, LVT

Carrie Long, LVT

Program Director of Veterinary Technology, MedQuest College
Program Director, Veterinary Technology, Carrie Long has dedicated herself for over 20 years to the veterinary field, building her career from the ground up with a passion for animal care and education. She began as a Kennel Assistant before advancing to Veterinary Assistant and later... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

AR/VR Learning for Health Science and Other CTE Pathways
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
Explore immersive AR/VR applications across Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, Health Sciences, Agri-Science, Automotive/Diesel, Biology, Chemistry, and other CTE pathways. Experience hands-on demonstrations using zSpace equipment and curriculum.
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avatar for Nathan Hicks

Nathan Hicks

270.874.0441, Bluegrass Educational Technologies
Vice President of Operations
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
  Manufacturing

4:00pm EDT

Welding the Gap: Integrating Miller OpenBook into Your Digital Classroom.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
Traditional welding instruction often struggles to bridge the gap between heavy textbooks and hands-on booth time. This session provides a practical roadmap for implementing Miller OpenBook as your primary instructional backbone. We will move beyond the basic setup and dive into how to leverage pre-built modules, track student progress in real-time, and customize the curriculum to fit your...
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Barry Bond

2708932636, KDE
Manufacturing Technology Program Consultant.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
  Manufacturing

4:00pm EDT

Unreal Futures: Preparing Students for Careers in Emerging Tech
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
Theres never been a more exciting and empowering time to be a creator. Real-time technology is an innovation set to transform the world we live in and with Unreal Futures, students will learn how to recreate real-life projects produced by industry leaders in a variety of fields using Unreal Engine. This learning series prepares students for the new world by providing them with real-world skills...
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Steve Isaacs

2152555002, Epic Games
I'm the Director of Secondary Education at Epic Games. In this role, my mission is to support organizations and educators in adopting Epic tools in the secondary classroom to prepare students for careers in emerging technology. Prior to Epic, I was a public school teacher for 28 years... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

4:00pm EDT

CTE Career Lab in the Middle School
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
Are you ready to start a CTE Career Lab in your middle school? During this session attendees will learn about how I run my Paxton and Patterson Career Lab. We will explore the 16 different modules that I currently run in the classroom at one time. They will receive different teacher created resources and resources I have been using that will work in any career lab.
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avatar for Melissa Metcalf

Melissa Metcalf

8592002232, Foley Middle School
CTE Career Lab Teacher at a middle school level. A KEDC Renaissance Teacher Learder 2024-present time. I have presented at KAST and the KEDC Grant Summer Conference.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
  School Counselors

4:00pm EDT

Beyond the Certification: Why the Process Matters for Students with Disabilities
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
Industry credentials matterbut they are only part of the story. While certifications represent the product, durable employability skills such as problem-solving, communication, adaptability, and persistence are developed through the learning process students engage in while earning them. This session challenges CTE educators to design instruction that builds both intentionally.Participants will...
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avatar for Dr. Marisa Duarte

Dr. Marisa Duarte

5025644970, Kentucky Department of Education - OSEEL
Transition Training Coordinator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
  All Content

4:00pm EDT

Project Based Learning 4 Career and Technical Education
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
We’ll dive into three high-interest areas: Marketing, Fashion, and Sports Marketing. I’ll be sharing my favorite student-tested projects—including both free resources and curated paid assignments. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves, as we’ll be completing a hands-on project together in every session!
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Melissa Nicholas

7047963516, PBL 4 CTE
PBL 4 CTE - Owner and High School Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

4:00pm EDT

Using Linux to Enhance Web Design Instruction
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
After your students have designed their gorgeous websites, how can they share them with the world? The answer is a Linux web server! My district will never let students upload websites to the wide open Internet! I hear some of you say. Fear not! Its incredibly easy to have a local server where your students can upload their sites and only students in your classroom can see them. During this...
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Jerry T. Smith

6062729113, Breathitt Co Area Technology Center
teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 1, 2, and 3 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Speakers
RP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 11, 12, and 13 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Coe - East - 3rd Floor
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Speakers
RP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Coe - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 14 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Speakers
RP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 15 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Speakers
RP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 4 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Speakers
RP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 5 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Speakers
RP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 6 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Speakers
RP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 7 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Speakers
RP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 9 and 10 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Speakers
RP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

Implementing a Phlebotomy Tech Program through NHA
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
I would like to share with new Healthcare Instructors, how I have implemented NHAs Phlebotomy Tech program into my curriculum Labs.
Speakers
JF
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

Peerless VR: De-Escalation Training for Law Enforcement Pathways
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
Peerless VR offers an immersive education-focused simulator for de-escalation, communication, and decision-making. Firearms are minimal. Emphasizes sound judgment under stress, with sustainable implementation planning, upkeep, and technical support.
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avatar for TJ Dishaw

TJ Dishaw

702-660-9042, Peerless VR
CEO of Peerless VRhttps://www.peerlessvr.com/
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

4:00pm EDT

Make a Mandala and get some Project Ideas!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
Come and learn a bit about the Western Kentucky Visual Communication Industry! We will discuss the specifics of what we do with our students to get them employed and even do a few exercises (including dye sublimation you will get to leave with) that are easily done in your classrooms!
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avatar for Kelley Johnson

Kelley Johnson

270-559-1819, West Kentucky Community & Technical College the Paducah School of Art & Design
I am a skilled communicator, critical thinker, and problem solver. I consider being detail-oriented my most significant contribution to any work environment. I know how to take control and produce results, but I also know when I need help and how to accept criticism. I take ownership of, and have pride in all of my work. I am creative, and excel... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

4:00pm EDT

Registered TRACK Apprenticeships Grow Your Own
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
Take a seat at the table as we dive into Kentuckys Registered Youth Apprenticeship models with our TRACK Apprenticeship experts: Mary Taylor (KDE), Brandy Scott (JCPS), Lee Barger (Bullitt County Schools), and Courtney Newton (LEAD Nelson). Together, they will share their unique models, program designs, and practical approaches to launching and building a registered Youth TRACK Apprenticeship in...
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Bree Massie

8597078320, Kentucky Department of Education
Educators Rising Coordinator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  Teaching and Learning

5:30pm EDT

Golden Girls (and Guys) Gathering!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
Join Ky Health Science Educators Association for a fabulous Early Bird gathering featuring BINGO, networking, and our annual business meeting. Wear your best beach, vacation or Golden Girls attire!
Speakers
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Susan Readnower

5025644286, KY HOSA
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
Tuesday July 21, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

7:00pm EDT

KBEA Social
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
KBEA Social - Join us for a night of fun, networking and prizes!!
Speakers
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Connie Witt

(859) 200-5701, KBEA
KBEA President
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing
 
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7:00am EDT

Continental Breakfast
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00am - 9:30am EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
Breakfast will be in both the Grand Hall near registration as well as the Meeting Place- Ballroom A in the East Tower.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00am - 9:30am EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
  All Content

7:00am EDT

CTE Meeting Place
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Ballroom A - East - 2nd Floor
The CTE meeting place attracts a diverse range of participants and resources, including not only exhibitors displaying the most recent tools, products, and services relevant to career and technical education, but also representatives from universities and colleges, employers from industry, community colleges, workforce development agencies, training providers, and student organizations. Attendees...
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Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Ballroom A - East - 2nd Floor
  All Content

7:00am EDT

Conference Registration
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Grand Hall - East Tower - 2nd Floor

Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Grand Hall - East Tower - 2nd Floor
  All Content

8:00am EDT

The Power of Visual Storytelling: Showcasing Your School’s Success
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
Every day, Kentucky schools accomplish remarkable things, but if those stories aren't told visually, they can get lost in today's fast-scrolling digital world. This session equips participants with practical strategies for capturing compelling photos and videos, editing them efficiently, and writing engaging captions using tools they already have. Attendees will learn how to involve students in...
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Nathan Lyttle

5025644286, Kentucky Department of Education
Marketing Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
  Administration

8:00am EDT

2027 CTE End-of-Program (EOP) Assessment Update Session
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
Session will include 2025-2026 CTE EOP Assessment testing performance results, 2026-2027 updates. Information related to TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessment will be provide. Time will be available for questions.
Speakers
avatar for Sherri Craig

Sherri Craig

502-564-4286, Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE)
OCTE - IT Business Analyst Senior
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  All Content

8:00am EDT

Connecting Dots, Building Futures: Leveraging Futuriti to Strengthen CTE Program Impact
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
Futuriti.org, launched in February 2025 by the Commonwealth Education Continuum, is the nation’s only statewide career-and-college access platform designed to help CTE educators connect students to career pathways, postsecondary options, and regional workforce needs. This interactive platform, featuring the Future Finder tool and a comprehensive database, links local CTE programs to more than...
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avatar for Trey Pippin

Trey Pippin

270-993-2315, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE)
Program Director, Outreach and Partnerships
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

8:00am EDT

Everyone Goes to Work: Work-Based Learning for Transitioning Students
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor
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...
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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 →
avatar for Nichole Thomas

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
  All Content

8:00am EDT

Hands-On, Minds-On, Project-Based Learning with Student Voice and Choice.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
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
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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
  All Content

8:00am EDT

From Idea to Impact: Building Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs in Kentucky Classrooms
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
Explore how high school Entrepreneurship courses turn classrooms into real-world learning labs. Participants will gain an overview of the Kentucky Entrepreneurship Career Pathway, including standards alignment and flexibility for creativity and local relevance. Learn about high-impact projects, business plans, product launches, school-based enterprises, and pitch competitions that build...
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Brandi Elmore-Geisert

2703049414, North Hardin High School-Hardin County Schools
Business & Marketing Teacher, CTE Department Chair, DECA Advisor
HF

Heather Foster

North Hardin High School

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

8:00am EDT

Invest-Discover Insurance. Launch Your Career. The industry you never knew about but wished that you did.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
Only too often, people who fall into insurance say, "Every time, I wish I knew about this sooner" or "I wish I had this in high school." While often overlooked as a boring sales field, the industry actually offers incredible stability, work-life balance, and lucrative, meaningful careers across 51 distinct pathways for individuals with or without degrees. With 400,000 jobs opening up in the next...
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Johanna Holling

7046073838, IIABA-Invest
Volunteer Relations Program Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
  Business and Marketing

8:00am EDT

Making Cents of it all! Practical Tools for Teaching Personal Finance
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
In this session, educators will explore practical, classroom-tested tools for teaching personal finance. Making Cents of It All highlights a curated mix of free and paid resources that support engaging, real-world financial literacy instruction. Participants will get an inside look at the tools we currently use in our classrooms, what works, what does not, and how we implement them to maximize...
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Ramona Bellew

(606) 923-7300, Paul G Blazer High School
Business Education Teacher
RW

Rebekah Williams

Paul G. Blazer High School
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

8:00am EDT

Teaching Employability Skills with AI: Job Creation, Hiring, and Interviews in a Student-Built Business
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
This session showcases how AI can support employability and workforce-readiness skills through a student-built business simulation. Participants will see how students use AI to identify business roles, create job descriptions and postings, develop interview questions, and conduct mock interviews with peers. The focus is on using AI as a guided thinking toolnot a shortcutto help students understand...
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Reece Spears

5022032052, Greenwood High School
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

8:00am EDT

The Creative Process for Entrepreneurs: Designing a Boardgame
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
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...
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Dr. Timothy Burgoyne

5132659046, Carroll County ATC
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

8:00am EDT

Beyond the Buzz: Implementing AI with Purpose Across a District
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
As AI reshapes every career sector, districts must move beyond isolated tools and toward a coherent, sustainable AI strategy. This session explores how Advance KY, in partnership with a local school district, designed a scalable, equitable, and standards-aligned plan for implementing AI across CTE programs focused on curriculum, teacher readiness, ethics, and long-term sustainability.
Speakers
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Monique Rice

502-507-5210, Advance KY
Program Director at Advance KY
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

8:00am EDT

Educational Drones for Secondary STEM Programs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
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.
Speakers
MB

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
  Engineering

8:00am EDT

Making Nutrition Fun: Hands-On Games and Activities
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
This session includes a clear overview of current nutrition guidelines, from the evolution of earlier models like the classic food pyramid and the MyPlate balanced-plate model to today’s 2026 inverted food pyramid. Participants will look at easy, relatable ways to teach nutrient-dense eating habits, such as emphasizing whole grains, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and high-quality...
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AS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

8:00am EDT

No Loose Threads! A Guide to Smooth Sewing Labs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
An organized sewing lab supports safety, efficiency, and student success. This session focuses on practical systems for managing a sewing lab, including tool organization, material storage, inventory tracking, machine maintenance routines, and student accountability procedures. Attendees will explore strategies to reduce downtime, prevent equipment loss, and create a lab environment that allows...
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Lauren Ray

5026001028, Anderson County High School
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

8:00am EDT

NTI First-Year Teachers Session: FCS Classroom Instruction
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
This session guides NTI first-year teachers in understanding and applying career pathway standards effectively to enhance student learning. Join us for a practical, encouraging introduction to the key things every first‑year FCS teacher needs to know.
Speakers
KH

Kayla Howard

859-583-8039, KDE
FCS Teacher
avatar for Ashleigh VanHoose

Ashleigh VanHoose

502-542-8704, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

8:00am EDT

Playschool: Little Learners, Student Leaders
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
Make the leap and start a playschool experience for your ECE students. Learn all the ins and outs of running your own playschool program!
Speakers
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Lyndsey Mason

8593394779, Lincoln County High School
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

8:00am EDT

“Booked for Success” A Back-to-School Hospitality and Tourism Experience
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
Students start the year booked for success through engaging projects that reflect real hospitality and tourism careers. This back-to-school experience encourages creativity, responsibility, and collaboration while helping students build confidence and workplace-ready skills from day one.
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Blackard

Katherine Blackard

8596087248, Henry Clay High School, Fayette County Public Schools
Family Consumer Sciences Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

8:00am EDT

Raising Hope Partnership with HOSA and FFA
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
This session will discuss raising hope and their outreach efforts with FFA and HOSA, as well as how they can assist you in your community outreach.
Speakers
BA
GM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

8:00am EDT

The Power of Collaboration: Making Learning Relevant for Health Science Students
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Have you ever heard a student ask, "When will I ever use this in real life?" Discover how you can work with core teachers at your school to make learning relevant to students' future careers.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Fitzpatrick

Patti Fitzpatrick

859-319-9789, Tates Creek High School
Health Science Teacher
avatar for Becky Baker

Becky Baker

8593615303, Tates Creek High School
Allied Health Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

8:00am EDT

Call to Classroom: Integrating 911 dispatching curriculum
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
This session examines the role of 911 communications within the Law and Public Safety pathways and shares strategies for increasing student access to job shadowing and career opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Nunn

Carolyn Nunn

502-523-4022, Bullitt East High School
Law Enforcement Pathway Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

8:00am EDT

Agriculture Off-Site at Seneca
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Seneca High School
Agriculture teachers will attend a wide range of workshops throughout the day. Teachers will attend a wide range of workshops throughout the morning.
Speakers
KW

Kristan Wright

502-758-2758, KDE
Agricultural Education Consultant/State FFA Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Seneca High School 3510 Goldsmith Lane
  Agriculture

8:00am EDT

Welcome to Teaching Business and Marketing
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
This session guides first-year teachers in understanding and applying course and content standards effectively to enhance student learning.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Rush

Angela Rush

2705906290, KDE/OCTE
Program Consultant
avatar for Lisa Oakes

Lisa Oakes

8597716555, KY DECA/KDE
KY DECA State Advisor
avatar for Sheena Searcy

Sheena Searcy

2707998903, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FBLA State Adviser
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

8:00am EDT

Year 1 New Construction Teachers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
This session guides first-year teachers in understanding and applying course and content standards effectively to enhance student learning.
Speakers
avatar for Larry Huckaby

Larry Huckaby

2705852129, KDE / OCTE
Construction Program Consultant
JP

Jermaine Poynter

2704549276, Kentucky SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA State Director
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
  Construction

8:00am EDT

Engineering Tech Ed - NTI Information Session
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
This session will help new Engineering Technology Education teachers understand what resources and materials are available to them.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

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

Amanda Boggs

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

8:00am EDT

Healthcare New Teacher Meeting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
This session is designed to support new Health Science instructors as they get started in the classroom. Participants will be introduced to essential instructional resources, learn where to locate Student WILL lists for their courses, and gain access to a shared Health Science Google Classroom. The session will also highlight additional tools and supports available to help instructors plan...
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avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

5025644286, KY HOSA
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
JP

Joyce Parker

(502) 564-4286, KDE
Healthcare Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

8:00am EDT

Law and Public Safety (LPS) NTI Year 1 Instructor Meet and Greet
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Segell - East - 3rd Floor
This session is only open to first-year Law and Public Safety (LPS) teachers. Meet your program consultant, Erica Settelen. Instructors will gather resources and ask questions.
Speakers
avatar for Erica Settelen

Erica Settelen

5025986486, Office of Career & Technical Education (OCTE)
Law & Public Safety (LPS) Program Consultant
JP

Jermaine Poynter

2704549276, Kentucky SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA State Director
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Segell - East - 3rd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

8:00am EDT

Manufacturing NTI Year One - Let's Talk
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
Roundtable discussion with First Year NTI Manufacturing instructors.
Speakers
avatar for Barry Bond

Barry Bond

2708932636, KDE
Manufacturing Technology Program Consultant.
JP

Jermaine Poynter

2704549276, Kentucky SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA State Director
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
  Manufacturing

8:00am EDT

Starting Strong: Foundations for Year One Computer Science and Media Arts Teachers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
Designed specifically for year one Computer Science and Media Arts educators, this session provides a supportive on-ramp into the classroom for teachers new to the pathway, the content, or both. Participants will explore the foundational expectations, instructional mindset, and practical classroom strategies needed to launch a successful first year.
Speakers
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Tabitha Berger

859-609-5116, KDE
Computer Science and Media Arts
JP

Jermaine Poynter

2704549276, Kentucky SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA State Director
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

8:00am EDT

Transportation NTI Teacher Update
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
Meet with new transportation teachers who are part of the (NTI) New Teacher Institute program to discuss curriculum, pathways, Industry certifications, and more.
Speakers
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Robert Nolan

5026092822, KDE
Transportation Program Consultant
JP

Jermaine Poynter

2704549276, Kentucky SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA State Director
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
  Transportation

8:00am EDT

Perkins 101
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
This new session will provide an essential role orientation for new/recently hired Perkins coordinators and provide a useful refresher for anyone in any role seeking to deepen knowledge of Perkins V and associated compliance requirements. Session highlights include an overview of Perkins V; the Perkins funding allocation process; allowable/unallowable Perkins expenses; the Perkins CLNA process;...
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avatar for Lori Looney

Lori Looney

8592746753, Kentucky Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education
OCTE Data & ROI Branch Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
  Administration

8:00am EDT

Learning Through Experience: Expansive Learning Through VR
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
Presentation will cover basic tools and concepts for designing and developing virtual reality applications for the Meta Quest 3 headset. We will also touch on the research and data behind the tools, and ways to integrate these tools and applications into the classroom and workplace training environments.
Speakers
avatar for David Bosquez

David Bosquez

6067296345, Somerset Community College
Virtual Reality Project Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

8:00am EDT

CMRCC (IKORCC) Construction Workshop - Off-Site
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
CMRCC (IKORCC)
Teachers will be familiarized with the Career Connections curriculum for high school students, as well as the entry requirements for the Carpenters Registered Apprenticeship.
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Hope Harp

#ERROR!, Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Outreach Specialist
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
CMRCC (IKORCC) 1245 Durett Lane
  Construction

8:00am EDT

Kentucky JROTC Workshop (Session 2)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
Session 2 emphasizes implementation, innovation, and continuous improvement. Participants will engage in collaborative planning activities centered on program growth, community partnerships, cadet leadership development, and competitive team development. The session includes discussion of scholarship opportunities, post-secondary pathways, and instructor professional development. Attendees will...
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COL(Ret) Timothy "Tim" McDonald

(502) 564-4286, Ext. 6499, Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education
Kentucky JROTC Director
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC

8:00am EDT

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Ladder and Block Programming. Communication Setup
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
This workshop covers PLC hardware connectivity via Ethernet, USB, and COM ports, including essential techniques for uploading and managing existing projects. You will learn to navigate Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram (FBD) environments, comparing their file structures and addressing schemes. Through hands-on exercises, you'll program basic I/O, series and parallel circuits, and latching...
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Lee Trent

662-251-7953, Future Tek Inc
Plant Superintendent
MH

Meredith Howard

859.893.4957, Bluegrass Educational Technologies
Kentucky & West Virginia Post-Secondary Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
  Manufacturing, Manufacturing

8:00am EDT

Get Certified in the Industry Certification Lab!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Coe - East - 3rd Floor
Take free industry certification exams from CompTIA/TestOut, Pearson/Certiport, and MBA Research ASK Institute. Get certified to better prepare your students.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Rush

Angela Rush

2705906290, KDE/OCTE
Program Consultant
JD

Jeremy Davis

2705908040, KY DECA
 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Coe - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

8:00am EDT

FCS Nook
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
The FCS Nook is designed to provide FCS teachers with a space to ask questions, pay membership dues, pick up resources and fellowship with FCS colleagues. Scholarship baskets will be showcased.
Speakers
KB
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

8:30am EDT

CSI-Day 2 Supporting Students From Exploration to Action: Pathways, ILPs, and Postsecondary Advising
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
Explore how the Kentucky Postsecondary Advising Scope and Sequence can strengthen Individual Learning Plan (ILP) implementation and support meaningful college and career readiness. Participants will learn about new ILP training resources and how to leverage the Kentucky Postsecondary Advising Scope and Sequence alongside Futuriti, Kentucky's career exploration platform, to help students make...
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MH

Mitzi Holland

2705700265, Council on Postsecondary Education
DIrector, Kentucky Advising Academy
avatar for Michelle Sircy

Michelle Sircy

502-345-4119, Kentucky Department of Education
Program Coordinator for Comprehensive School Counseling
SB

Susie Burkhardt

2705700265, Council on Postsecondary Education
Senior Fellow, Kentucky Advising Academy
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
  School Counselors

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
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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

9:00am EDT

CTE Supplemental Funding: What You Can—and Can’t—Do
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
Managing CTE Supplemental Funding doesnt have to be confusing! In this practical, user‑friendly session, we break down the key dos and don'ts for both middle and high school programs. Learn what counts as an allowable expense, what to avoid, and how to plan spending that strengthens your program and supports students. We'll also explore examples, common mistakes, and tips for stretching your...
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Kelsey Ruble

502-564-4286, Kentucky Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education
Branch Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
  All Content

9:00am EDT

Surviving Your First Years of Teaching: Emotions, Classroom Foundations, and High-Yield Strategies
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
New teachers don't struggle because they lack effort or care. They struggle because no one teaches them how to survive the emotional and structural realities of the job. This session is designed for early-career educators and those who support them. Drawing from classroom experience and the forthcoming book Surviving Your First Years of Teaching, this presentation explores the often-unspoken...
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avatar for Jared Cordell Hoertz

Jared Cordell Hoertz

Business & Marketing Instructor | CTE Dual & Articulated Credit Coordinator, Lafayette High School; Fayette County Public Schools

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

9:00am EDT

Thriving in the Trades: Implementing Youth Thrive Protective Factors in CTE Classrooms
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
Join the Kentucky Strengthening Families Youth Thrive team for an engaging introduction to the five Protective Factors that support people in managing stress, buffer against adversity, and help strengthen resilience. This session will highlight practical activities that can be incorporated into CTE classrooms to help students build these protective factors and better prepare them for success in...
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avatar for Ellery Hauser, MPH

Ellery Hauser, MPH

859-324-2771, Kentucky Department for Public Health
Early Childhood and Youth Support Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content, All Content

9:00am EDT

Best Practices for Teaching Accounting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
This session will give teachers resources, go over pacing, and show best practices for teaching accounting in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Fritsche

Ashley Fritsche

270-705-3892, Calloway County High School
Business and Marketing Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  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
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Shana Perdue

8595857685, Montgomery County HS
Educator/DECA Advisor
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Scotty Grubbs

Pulaski County High School
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

9:00am EDT

Economics of Gambling
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
Las Vegas is a city full of beautiful buildings and colorful lights. Behind all of the glitz and glamour are the hard facts of gambling. Learn more about the gambling industry and its effects on our economy, our families, and your students.
Speakers
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Dr. Thomas Lambert

8597716555, University of Louisville
Assistant Professor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

9:00am EDT

KY Master Teacher of Personal Finance Program: Best Practices for Teaching Financial Literacy Standards
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
Free virtual summer program provides content and pedagogy to teach Kentucky financial literacy standards. Session will emphasize best practices and resources from teachers who have completed KMTPF program. All materials will be provided to participants.
Speakers
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Cynthia Harter

859-622-1390, Eastern Kentucky University
Economics Professor and Director of EKU Center for Economic Education
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
  Business and Marketing

9:00am EDT

The Mogul Map: Credit & Cash Flow
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
Do you struggle with making personal finance fun for your students? Spend some time with us and learn how to create a Snoop-Dog inspired "Mogul Blueprint" to be a "boss" at teaching financial literacy.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Machin

Maria Machin

Eastern High School
KF
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

9:00am EDT

Mechatronics and PLCs: Engaging Tools for Modern Engineering Education
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
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
  Engineering

9:00am EDT

Classroom to Capitol: Why Advocacy Matters
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
Advocacy is essential to sustaining and strengthening educational programs. In this session, participants will explore the vital connection between classroom impact and legislative awareness. From telling your program’s story to building relationships with policymakers, educators will learn why advocacy is not optional — it is necessary. Attendees will gain insight into how proactive...
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Speakers
KH

Kayla Howard

859-583-8039, KDE
FCS Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

9:00am EDT

Hands‑On ECE: Field Trips, Routines, and Real‑World Teaching Opportunities
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
This session will explore innovative ways to partner your ECE pathway with childcare centers and classrooms through ongoing, real-world learning experiences. Discover opportunities beyond traditional work-based learning or co-op models that allow students to engage with children on a regular basis throughout the school year. Participants will explore field trip and partnership ideas adaptable for...
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KM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

9:00am EDT

How to Teach Recipe Costing and EP vs AP: How They Work Together
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
We will discuss how EP vs. AP impacts recipe costing and show easy ways to demonstrate and teach both these topics to students. This is a critical skill for any student who wants to work in the food and beverage industry to know in order to be successful. The concept also applies to other professions. You have to know what it costs to make something in order to know how much to charge!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michael Riggs Ph.D. CEC CCA WCEC

Dr. Michael Riggs Ph.D. CEC CCA WCEC

2705350734, Arcadia Communities
Corporate Executive Chef Arcadia Communities, ACF Education Committee KY Chapter
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Chef Tammy Inscoe

270-772-2024, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Program Coordinator Culinary Arts Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, Associate Professor, ACF Board of Directors KY Chapter
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

9:00am EDT

NTI First-Year Teachers Session: FCCLA
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
This session empowers first-year teachers with strategies to develop student leadership, communication, and career skills through FCCLA, and provides practical tips for effective chapter management.
Speakers
avatar for Ashleigh VanHoose

Ashleigh VanHoose

502-542-8704, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

9:00am EDT

Wealth and Wisdom - How to Become a Financial Warrior
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
Join us for a dive into the heart of financial elements such as budgeting, credit/debt, taxes, social security, retirement, and estate planning. Especially for our students, harnessing the power of Roth IRAs is essential for their future. Bring your questions, and together we'll share wisdom and become financial warriors.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Guilfoil

Erin Guilfoil

(859) 552-5332, Bookends Financial Planning
Financial Planner
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

9:00am EDT

PLTW: BIOMEDICAL ROUNDTABLES
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
This session will provide biomedical teachers an opportunity to network, reflect, and share ideas to improve their instruction in order to maximize student engagement specifically focused around the Project Lead The Way Biomedical curriculum. Come ready to share ideas and take home new ones to support your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Jackie Wolford

Jackie Wolford

8595338812, Mason County High School
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

9:00am EDT

Simulation Without the Stress: Best Practices for Teaching, Not Grading, in CTE Healthcare Programs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Designed for secondary and postsecondary CTE healthcare educators, this session reframes simulation as a budget-friendly, formative learning tool rather than a high-stakes performance test. Grounded in national best-practice standards, participants will learn how to facilitate the full simulation cycle—prebriefing, execution, and debriefing—to build student clinical judgment and confidence....
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avatar for Dr. Tracy Jenkins, DNP, RN, CNE

Dr. Tracy Jenkins, DNP, RN, CNE

2705358384, WCPS Impact Center for Leadership and Innovation
Biomedical Innovation Academy teacher
DK
KACTE Simulation without the Stress SU 2026 pptx
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

9:00am EDT

What Makes Us Who We Are: Personality Traits and Disorders
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
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
avatar for Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

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

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
  Healthcare

9:00am EDT

CTE Teachers Plan to Empower Futures: Backward Design
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
This session equips CTE teachers to use backward design, paired with visible learning and authentic assessment, to intentionally plan standards-aligned units that engage students and prepare them for college and career; participants will examine and compare traditional versus backward planning, learn the principles and steps of backward design with an emphasis on visible learning, build standards,...
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avatar for Christina Thomas
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Rachel Kahly

8593333122, Fayette County Public Schools
CTE Instructional Specialist
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

9:00am EDT

Incorporating STLP's CDA Events into Graphic Design
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
Learn how to incorporate a variety of Creative Digital Arts (CDA) events from STLP into your Graphic Design classroom. Lesson plans, curriculum, and examples will be provided during this session.
Speakers
avatar for Lynn Schentrup

Lynn Schentrup

859-422-0040, ext. 50131, Bryan Station High School
I am a National Board Certified Media Arts Teacher (Graphic Design Pathway) at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, KY.  I have 21 years experience teaching.  I am the CTE Department Chair for my school as well as the Yearbook Advisor and an Athletics Game Manager.  Feel free... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

9:00am EDT

Seal of Arts Excellence: Building Media Arts Portfolios
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
Discover how to help students build successful digital portfolios to present to colleges, scholarship foundations, and potential employers. We will discuss how Fayette County Public Schools uses the Seal of Arts Excellence to entice and reward students for building career-ready digital portfolios. Rubrics and resources will be included.
Speakers
avatar for Lynn Schentrup

Lynn Schentrup

859-422-0040, ext. 50131, Bryan Station High School
I am a National Board Certified Media Arts Teacher (Graphic Design Pathway) at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, KY.  I have 21 years experience teaching.  I am the CTE Department Chair for my school as well as the Yearbook Advisor and an Athletics Game Manager.  Feel free... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

9:00am EDT

Designing for Joy: Using Project-Based Learning to Sustain Teachers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
A middle school educator (2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year) presents how intentionally designed project-based learning (PBL) can reignite joy in teaching while raising expectations for all students by using real-world projects, community connections, and student choice to create classrooms of curiosity, purpose, and growth. Participants will learn practical strategies for designing authentic,...
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avatar for Michelle Gross

Michelle Gross

6062730085, Spencer County Middle School
7th Grade Math Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  Teaching and Learning

10:00am EDT

DIY Data-Dual Credit and Work Based Learning
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
The focus will be on looking at dual credit and work-based learning data at your school. You will be learning what reports in Infinite Campus can assist you in your data cleanup/data check process and have the opportunity to work on your data during this session and get help for any questions you might have around these topics.
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Amy Tracy

8593240726, KDE/OCTE
OCTE Data Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
  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
avatar for Claude W Christian

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

10:00am EDT

Connecting Career and Technical Education to Persistence to Graduation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides engaging, real-world learning experiences that support persistence to graduation and enhance the quality of students' school experience. Data helps ensure those experiences translate into success, and this session will explore how CTE programs, combined with data from Infinite Campus tools such as the Early Warning Tool and Insights Data Visualization...
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avatar for Christina Watford

Christina Watford

502-564-4772 ext. 4069, The Kentucky Department of Education
Christina Watford is a Persistence to Graduation program consultant at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) with 23 years of experience in public education. Before joining KDE, she spent 15 years as a certified school counselor, primarily serving students in Scott County Schools... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Judi Vanderhaar

Dr. Judi Vanderhaar

502-564-4772 ext. 4044, The Kentucky Department of Education
Education Program Consultant
avatar for Ashley Gates

Ashley Gates

Persistence to Graduation Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education
Dr. Ashley Gates brings a decade of experience in alternative and special education to her role as a Persistence to Graduation program consultant at the Kentucky Department of Education. Her background includes work as a special education teacher, behavior coach, and digital learning... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
  All Content

10:00am EDT

From Classroom to Career: Teaching with AI the Way Industry Uses It
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
If students are to encounter AI in their future careers, our classrooms should reflect how AI is actually used in industry. This interactive session explores how CTE educators can design instructional sequences that mirror real professional AI workflows such as drafting, analyzing data, optimizing processes, and supporting decision-making. Co-led with AI Fellows participating in a statewide CTE...
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Taylor L Pratt

502-852-1925, University of Louiville
Assistant Clinical Professor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

10:00am EDT

From Classroom to Factory Floor: Industry Immersion for Educators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
Educators play a critical role in shaping students' career awareness, yet many have limited exposure to today's high-impact industry careers. This session highlights a one-day industry immersion model that connects educators directly with modern manufacturing, construction, and other high-demand sectors. Participants will learn how this one-day immersion event and subsequent follow-up interaction...
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avatar for Dr. Vicki Berling

Dr. Vicki Berling

859.283.8164, Northern Kentucky Area Development District
Workforce Integrator, NKY Works
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

10:00am EDT

Dual Credit Tips and Discussion
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
In this session, we will talk about how we created connections to dual credit partners (mainly WKU, KCTCS, etc.). We will talk and discuss tips from teachers who are currently teaching dual credits and take questions from those who have not taken the step to start dual credit classes at their schools.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Miller

Thomas Miller

2705894047, John Hardin High School
Business/Marketing Teacher
AW

Amy Wisdom

Logan County High School

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

10:00am EDT

Financial Fraud Awareness: Spot it. Stop it. Stay Safe.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
Join Class Act Federal Credit Union for an informative and engaging session on how to protect yourself from today's most common financial scams. We'll explore how fraudsters think, the tricks they use, the red flags to watch for, and real-life examples that bring it all to life. You'll walk away with practical, easy-to-use tips to safeguard your accounts, your information, and your peace of mind....
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avatar for Tom Anonson

Tom Anonson

5022123149, Class Act Federal Credit Union
President & CEO
avatar for Germaine Randolph

Germaine Randolph

(502) 964-7575, Class Act Federal Credit Union
Vice President of Sales and Service
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
  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
avatar for Angela Rush

Angela Rush

2705906290, KDE/OCTE
Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

10:00am EDT

How to use AI as a Digital Teaching Assistant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
Every high school teacher needs a teaching assistant; now you have one. This session explores how to leverage AI to handle the time-consuming paperwork of teaching while maximizing student performance on End of Program (EOP) Business tests. Learn how to use AI to instantly generate targeted practice questions based on EOP blueprints, create real-world business case studies for analysis, help grade...
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Danielle Wells

8594040264, Eastern High School
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

10:00am EDT

Making Work Count: Teaching Career-Ready Skills Through Business Co-op
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
Learn how to transform student jobs into meaningful career readiness experiences through a structured Business co-op course system. This session will share practical strategies for verifying student employment, tracking work schedules, reviewing check stubs, building resumes, and conducting employer and student evaluations. Participants will gain tools and processes that help connect part-time...
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avatar for Tammy Askins

Tammy Askins

270-316-2679, Daviess County High School
Business Education Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

10:00am EDT

MBA Research 101: What is it and how to use
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
Discover how MBA Research can transform your business, marketing, and finance courses with industry-aligned curriculum, project-based learning, and real-world applications. This session will introduce you to MBA Research resources, including LAP modules, course guides, ethical leadership materials, and CTSO integration, equipping you with practical strategies to enhance student engagement and...
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avatar for Reece Spears

Reece Spears

5022032052, Greenwood High School
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

10:00am EDT

Where AI Meets Cyber: Teaching the Future of Digital Defense
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
This session explores how AI is reshaping cyber threats and defenses and shows educators how to use AI-focused resources within the CYBER.ORG curriculum to strengthen students’ cybersecurity knowledge and workforce skills. Attendees will examine practical, responsible strategies for integrating AI into instruction—preserving hands-on learning and minimizing passive screen time—through guided...
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avatar for Jeff Ramsey

Jeff Ramsey

318-841-9612, CYBER.ORG
Advanced Cybersecurity Advisor
avatar for John Holloway

John Holloway

318-841-9612, CYBER.ORG
Cybersecurity Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

10:00am EDT

Introduction to EbD Civil Engineering Course
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
Informational session that covers the new Civil Engineering course being developed by Kentucky teachers.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

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

10:00am EDT

Introduction to MicroStation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
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
  Engineering

10:00am EDT

Becoming Self-Sufficient with Home-Based Processing
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
Increase student achievement, strengthen community ties, and build your programs School-Based Enterprise while keeping it simple. Learn best practices of integrating Home-Based Processing into your classroom by integrating standards, standardizing grading criteria, and selecting menu items.
Speakers
avatar for Jon Larmee

Jon Larmee

5024577211, Fern Creek High School
Culinary Teacher, JCPS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

10:00am EDT

Beyond the Classroom: The Power of Community Service
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
Community service is more than an activity; it is a powerful tool for building student character, leadership, and real-world connections. This session explores why meaningful service experiences are vital to student growth, school culture, and community impact. Participants will examine how service strengthens career readiness, fosters civic responsibility, and increases program visibility within...
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avatar for Tammy Camel

Tammy Camel

606-308-0141, Rockcastle County High School
FCS Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

10:00am EDT

Engagement-More than an Educational Buzzword!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
Many leaders agree engagement is vital, yet do you have actual strategies to execute it? Participants will be able to plan, practice, and implement engaging learning strategies in their Family and Consumer Sciences courses. Come share techniques that work and learn some new ways to engage learners!
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Marcia Rehage

513-967-4216, Boone County Schools
Family Consumer Sciences Educator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

10:00am EDT

Tech Assisted FCS Systems- Let AI lighten your workload in the FCS classroom and lab
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
Wearing too many hats? Feeling like you can't get your head "above water" with daily tasks? Need to lighten your workload in your classroom and lab? This is the session for you! Join us as we discuss some basic AI tools that will save you time & energy in the FCS classroom & lab. We will share our simple system swaps that have made our classrooms run more smoothly and efficiently.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Isaacs

Emily Isaacs

859358-6394, Jessamine Career & Technology Center
FCS Educator
avatar for Hanna Hager

Hanna Hager

8595196285, Jessamine Career & Technology Center
FCS Educator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

10:00am EDT

The University of Louisville Cardinal CDA Goes to High School!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
The Early Childhood Research Center at the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development has spent the past year creating a Child Development Associate (CDA) course for high school students. We would love to share samples of lessons with you today. The course was designed by an educator of 40 years, and we are proud to say it is teacher-friendly. We will share a few of the...
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avatar for Michele Hemenway Pullen

Michele Hemenway Pullen

5022955155, Michele Hemenway Pullen,Educational Consulting
Project Specialist
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

10:00am EDT

EdTech for CTE Teachers (especially Health Science, but really for everyone!)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
If you're not comfortable using technology in the classroom but want to learn how to use what's available, our goal is to help you use it in a way that makes your job easier!
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Patrick

Michelle Patrick

859-707-6888, Bourbon County High School (Harrison Co. ATC Satellite Program)
Health Science Teacher
AF
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

10:00am EDT

NHA Success Navigator: Empowering Excellence in Healthcare Education - Charting the Course to Maximize NHA Tools for Student and Program Success
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
Join us for an insightful and interactive session designed exclusively for NHA partners, where we'll address the critical questions on your path to success: Are your students truly prepared to excel on their exams? Are you leveraging the full potential of NHA's innovative platform? What can we learn from the best-performing programs? This session will explore how NHA's comprehensive tools empower...
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avatar for Cassandra Stutzman

Cassandra Stutzman

913-661-6199, National Healthcareer Association
Partnerships Manager
KP
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

10:00am EDT

Organ Donation - Education, Impact and Career Pathways
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
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...
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DH

Denisha Henry

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

10:00am EDT

The Biggest Organ
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Join Dana Moore as she teaching a lesson about the biggest and quite possibly the best ORGAN in our body
Speakers
avatar for Dana Moore

Dana Moore

8595392502, UK Healthcare
RN
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

10:00am EDT

National Law Enforcement Exam - Administration and Success
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
Review of procedures for requesting, administering, and interpreting results from the National Law Enforcement Certification Exam. Participants will examine available testing accommodations, instructional scaffolds that support strong pass rates, and strategies for using assessment data to guide remediation and targeted study sessions.
Speakers
SC

Scott Carnes

859-553-2021, The Hub for Innovative Learning and Leadership
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

10:00am EDT

Industry-Ready 3D Printing: Building Workforce Skills in CTE Using Bambu Lab Technology
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
Discover how Bambu Lab 3D printing technology can build industry-ready skills for CTE students. Gain hands-on experience creating projects that prepare learners for careers in advanced manufacturing and design.
Speakers
MB

Miles Baird

662.295.1975, Bluegrass Educational Technologies
Kentucky Secondary Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
  Manufacturing

10:00am EDT

From Pathway to Pipeline: Planting the Foundation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
Are you starting with a blank slate and a big vision? Transforming a Teaching and Learning pathway from a mere concept into a thriving, high-impact pipeline set to prepare your next generation of Kentucky educators. Join us as we explore how to build a Tll guide you through the essentials of digging in, from crafting a rigorous yet relatable curriculum to setting ambitious monthly travel goals...
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Iris Isaacs

8597078320, Fayette County Public Schools
Teacher Leader
SM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  Teaching and Learning

10:00am EDT

Exploring Modern Laboratory Technologies in CTE Classrooms with Labtech
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
Join us for a hands-on workshop showcasing innovative training solutions from Labtech.org, designed specifically for secondary and postsecondary instructors. This session highlights instructional products and curriculum support for Automotive, HVAC, and Diesel programs, with an emphasis on real-world skills and classroom-ready applications. Participants will explore tools that align with industry...
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avatar for Nathan Hicks

Nathan Hicks

270.874.0441, Bluegrass Educational Technologies
Vice President of Operations
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
  Transportation

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
Lunch will be in both the Grand Hall near registration as well as the Meeting Place- Ballroom A in the East Tower. Lunch will consist of one salad or one sandwich per person.  Please take this time to visit exhibitors, participate in the door prizes, and network with your fellow CTE Professionals.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
  All Content

11:30am EDT

KY Engineering Tech Ed. Association Lunch (RSVP Required)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
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
  Engineering

11:30am EDT

TSA Updates
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
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
  Engineering

11:30am EDT

Midday Mingle with Health Science/HOSA
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
Grab your lunch and join us for your midday brain break! Casual networking with fellow Healthcare teachers and HOSA advisors.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

5025644286, KY HOSA
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

IEP Team Player: Boost Your Special Education Skills and Confidence
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
Got students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) in your classroom? Ready to step up your game as a key player on their IEP team? This session is for you. We'll dive into practical strategies to boost your skills and confidence, making you an informed and effective member of the IEP team.
Speakers
avatar for Shasta Hensley

Shasta Hensley

5025644970, Kentucky Department of Education
Family & Community Engagement Coordinator
avatar for Magan Gaddis

Magan Gaddis

5025644970, Kentucky Department of Education
Coaching Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
  All Content

1:00pm EDT

Unlocking Kentucky’s Industry Certification List for Student Success
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
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
  All Content

1:00pm EDT

WBL Shuffle (OCTE)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
Join us for an interactive session on work-based learning (WBL). This session is suitable for all levels of involvement in WBL, from beginners to experienced educators. Have all of your questions answered, and be prepared to begin the new school year with a strong program in place!
Speakers
avatar for Tina Brogli

Tina Brogli

8593048418, Kentucky Department of Education
WBL Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

1:00pm EDT

Business Beyond Profit, Turning Vacant lots into Student-Led Business Ventures
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
Enrich your business class with a project that combines profit with purpose! Learn about Canopy KY, a "Business Beyond Profit" enhancement to the business curriculum, teaching students how to solve a community problem by creating a business that benefits all community stakeholders involved!
Speakers
avatar for Maria Machin

Maria Machin

Eastern High School
AW
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

DECA Update/MEEAK Business Meeting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
Learn about DECA updates for the upcoming year and stay for the MEEAK annual business meeting.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Oakes

Lisa Oakes

8597716555, KY DECA/KDE
KY DECA State Advisor
AW

Amy Wisdom

Logan County High School

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
  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
avatar for Lisa Oakes

Lisa Oakes

8597716555, KY DECA/KDE
KY DECA State Advisor
avatar for Jeffrey Sun

Jeffrey Sun

Professor and Director, University of Louisville
Jeffrey C. Sun, J.D., Ph.D., is professor of higher education and law, distinguished university scholar, and director of the SKILLS Collaborative (a research and policy center examining workforce development and legal issues to career/professional postsecondary education) at the University... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Morrow - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

Reimagining Business and Marketing Essentials
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
This multi-topic session offers a fresh look at strategies and resources for teaching Business and Marketing Essentials. We’ll also explore approaches to project-based learning, examine how school-based enterprises can elevate instruction within all classes, and share adaptable strategies you can tailor to your own program.
Speakers
KG

Kim Goff

2705906290, Nelson County High School
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

The Accounting Evolution: Panel Q and A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
Join the Kentucky Society of CPAs for an interactive look at a profession in the midst of a digital revolution. Experts will discuss how AI, automation, and data analytics are transforming accountants from "number crunchers" into strategic advisors. Educators will gain fresh insights into 2026 business trends and walk away with simple, high-impact ways to make accounting and "data storytelling"...
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CC
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

Building Career Pathways with CYBER.ORG's No Cost Cybersecurity Curriculum
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
Equip your students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in the cybersecurity field using CYBER.ORG's no-cost Career and Technical Education resources. Designed for all skill levels, from beginners to more experienced learners, these engaging, hands-on courses are aligned with CompTIA certification objectives, preparing students for industry-recognized credentials such as Security+,...
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avatar for Jeff Ramsey

Jeff Ramsey

318-841-9612, CYBER.ORG
Advanced Cybersecurity Advisor
avatar for John Holloway

John Holloway

318-841-9612, CYBER.ORG
Cybersecurity Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

1:00pm EDT

Local 502 - Skilled Trade Apprenticeships
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
Informational overview regarding registered apprenticeship opportunities in the piping industry. We will talk about how to apply, and what the industry needs are.
Speakers
NB

Nick Brown

(502) 396-3041, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 502
Training CoordinatorLocal 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Techs Education & Training
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
  Construction

1:00pm EDT

Engineering Fundamental Labs for a Solid Foundation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
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...
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Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
  Engineering

1:00pm EDT

Getting Started with Arduino Using TinkerCad
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
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
  Engineering

1:00pm EDT

Back to School and Back to Standards: Refreshing Middle School FCS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
Kick off the new school year with a fresh look at the updated Middle School Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum and standards. In this engaging, back-to-school themed session, participants will unpack key updates, clarify expectations, and explore practical strategies for aligning instruction with the revised standards. Teachers will collaborate, share ideas, and leave with renewed clarity and...
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Speakers
KH

Kayla Howard

859-583-8039, KDE
FCS Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

Culinary and Food Services Skill Share
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
Turn up the heat on our traditional roundtables! Jump into fast-paced conversations around 3 hot topics, packed with practical tips, ready-to-use resources, and ideas you'll be excited to take back to the kitchen or classroom.
Speakers
LC

Liz Crump

859-585-1428, JCTC
FCS Teacher
ET

Emily Toombs

6065847631, Randall K. Cooper High School
Teacher
AW
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

Elements and Principles of Design - How to teach these concepts in FCS classes
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
This session will go beyond defining the terminology behind the elements and principles of design into how they interact and impact each other. Participants will learn hands-on ways to teach these concepts in an FCS class, with a specific focus on FCS Essentials and/or Fashion and Interior Design classes.
Speakers
AD
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

Incorporating "Portrait of a Learner" in the classroom, lab, and CTSO's
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
Looking for ways to make Portrait of a Learner more engaging for high school students? Join us as we share creative ideas—and collaborate on yours—for designing interactive lessons, projects, CTSO activities, and events that create meaningful connections for students and positively impact the community.
Speakers
avatar for Hanna Hager

Hanna Hager

8595196285, Jessamine Career & Technology Center
FCS Educator
MB

Madison Barnhart

5023705021, Jessamine Career & Technology Center
FCS Educator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

Strengthening Child Development Instruction: Using KET and PBS Resources in High School FCS Classrooms
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
High School Family and Consumer Sciences programs help shape the next generation of early childhood educators and family support professionals. This session explores how KET, PBS KIDS, and PBS LearningMedia resources can bring child development concepts to life through multimedia, hands-on learning, and real-world application. Participants will discover engaging strategies that connect play-based...
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avatar for Holly Ackerman

Holly Ackerman

859-258-7268, KET
Early Childhood Outreach Manager
avatar for Emily Cornett

Emily Cornett

859-258-7294, KET
Early Childhood Outreach Specialist
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

1:00pm EDT

Community Preparedness in Action: The HOSA/MRC Partnership
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
Learn how Health Sciences FHP and the Medical Reserve Corps collaborate to strengthen community resilience and provide students with hands-on emergency preparedness experience. Discover practical steps to build partnerships and engage youth in meaningful service that makes a real impact.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

5025644286, KY HOSA
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
SB

Stacy Blacketer

859-734-2229, Bluegrass MRC/Mercer Co Health Dept
MRC &Preparedness CoordinatorMercer County Health Dept.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

From Rhythm to Response: Building ECG Competency Through Simulation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
Learn how to use this unique teaching tool designed to provide students with hands-on experience in ECG/EKG lead placement and rhythm interpretation. This simulator allows students to practice accurate lead placement through rib palpation and gain familiarity with interpreting 3-, 4-, 5-, and 12-lead rhythms. At this session we will give instructors an introduction to the software and curriculum....
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avatar for Denise DuBois

Denise DuBois

7158587118, Realityworks, Inc.
Denise DuBois is a 30 year veteran in the business of education having experience in professional development, product development, product management and marketing.  She is currently serving on the Executive Council as Secretary for the National Consortium for Health Science Education... Read More →
DM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

Mind Matters: Caring for Mental Health, Anxiety, and Depression
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
This presentation will focus on the importance of mental well-being and provide an overview of anxiety and depression. Participants will learn to recognize common signs and symptoms, understand how these conditions affect daily life, and explore practical strategies for maintaining mental health. Attendees will receive 1.0 CE hours for nursing.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

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

Dr. Angie Harlan

270-901-1211, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Dean of Nursing
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

Kentucky JROTC For Administrators, Counselors and CTE Coordinators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
This presentation provides a comprehensive update on Kentucky JROTC programs, with a focus on alignment to school improvement goals, student achievement, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Kentucky JROTC continues to support whole-student development by strengthening leadership, citizenship, accountability, and workforce readiness skills that directly complement academic and career...
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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
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC

1:00pm EDT

A Different Kind of Digital Breakout
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
It might not be practical to run traditional breakout rooms with your classes, and we all know that students can break Google Forms! This session will show a new version of a digital breakout room using free puzzle-makers, Slides, and bit.ly addresses to create a treasure hunt-style challenge. This new style leads students through a series of puzzles and content and can be used by individual...
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avatar for Sarah Shartzer

Sarah Shartzer

Kentucky Country Day School
Sarah is a middle school math and high school math teacher at Kentucky Country Day School in Louisville, Kentucky. She has previously served as the leader of GEG Kentucky, coordinator of the Tech-Teach-Learn Conference, and a Teacher Fellow for C-SPAN & NCTM. 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

1:00pm EDT

Robotics and Automation in the Classroom
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
Engage with cutting-edge desktop robotic arms from WLKata, paired with hands-on curriculum designed for real-world learning. Participants will also receive a free classroom set of ABB Robotics software simulation licenses to extend learning beyond the lab.
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Hicks

Nathan Hicks

270.874.0441, Bluegrass Educational Technologies
Vice President of Operations
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  Manufacturing

1:00pm EDT

What Changed and Why: Graphics Design Standards Updates
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
This session provides an overview of the updated Graphic Design Pathway standards, highlighting what has changed, why those changes were made, and how they support student readiness for both postsecondary education and the workforce. Participants will explore how the revised standards align with current industry practices, digital design tools, and evolving expectations in visual communication and...
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Speakers
TB

Tabitha Berger

859-609-5116, KDE
Computer Science and Media Arts
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

1:00pm EDT

Designing Industry Partnerships that Build Authentic Career and Transition Readiness for Every Student, with Intentional Access for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
This session focuses on how CTE instructors can collaborate with local business and industry to establish, design, and sustain inclusive employer-engagement partnerships that create authentic, real-world career readiness for all students, including those with disabilities. Participants will learn intentional partnership design strategies to co-create vibrant learning experiences, equip employers...
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TP
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
  School Counselors

1:00pm EDT

Bridging Language and Career Pathways: Empowering English Learners in Career and Technical Education Programs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
Participants will learn the essential requirements and scaffolds needed to support English Learner (EL) students in career and technical education (CTE) classes. By exploring students' civil rights, the connection between Program Service Plans and CTE coursework, and practical instructional scaffolds and accommodations, attendees will gain strategies to make learning accessible for EL students.
Speakers
WS

Will Spalding

270-402-1044, Kentucky Department of Education
Multilingual Learner Specialist
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  Teaching and Learning

1:00pm EDT

ASE Updates
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
This session will cover all things ASE; program accreditation changes and updates, standards updates, certifications, and much more.
Speakers
MB

Mike Batchelor

5026092822, ASE
Regional Field Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
  Transportation

1:00pm EDT

Financial Literacy Education
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
Join KY Jump$tart for a dynamic afternoon packed with three mini‑sessions in one workshop. Dive into the question “Is Sports Betting Investing?”, get a hands‑on introduction to FLC 101 and teacher certification, and hear a timely financial literacy update from Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission (KYFEC). Come ready to learn, exchange ideas, and leave with fresh, classroom‑ready...
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avatar for Ryan W. Goss

Ryan W. Goss

8597434932, Northern Kentucky University
Director, Center for Economic Education
RB

Richard Bryant

5023308676, Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission
Interim Executive Director
JB

JoLee Borne

8594158949, Northern Kentucky University
Academic and Education Engagement Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
  Business and Marketing

1:00pm EDT

Building Models with Machine Learning
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
Participants will build a linear regression ML learning model (will need a laptop)
Speakers
avatar for William Conn

William Conn

6065214273, WeLeadCS
Cyber Security Instructor WeLeadCS, Doctoral Student @ Marymount University in Cyber Security emphasis in Machine Learning.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

1:00pm EDT

Machine Simulation Driven CNC Training for Modern Manufacturing
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
This hands‑on workshop for CTE, manufacturing, and industrial technology educators demonstrates scalable, low‑risk CNC instruction using FANUC CNC Machining Simulators and Levil Technology classroom CNC machines: participants will learn to use simulation to teach fundamentals, programming, setup, troubleshooting, and robotics before students touch live equipment—reducing scrap, crashes, and...
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Speakers
TJ
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Willow - West - 3rd Floor
  Manufacturing

1:00pm EDT

Mechatronics
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
Get hands-on with mechatronics to explore the theory and logic control of electro-pneumatic devices using Festo MecLabs that can lead to 3M certification and are featured in the Mechatronics Competition for KY and National SkillsUSA. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to the Bluegrass booth to download the software before the workshop.
Speakers
MH

Meredith Howard

859.893.4957, Bluegrass Educational Technologies
Kentucky & West Virginia Post-Secondary Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
  Manufacturing

2:30pm EDT

CTE Refreshment Break
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
Come enjoy some light refreshments in the CTE Meeting Place!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
East Tower - 2nd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

Employer Engagement in CTE
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
This new session was developed in direct response to conference feedback indicating strong interest in employer engagement resources. The session will demonstrate how intentional employer engagement drives high‑quality CTE program design, implementation, and funding eligibility. Perkins V emphasizes meaningful and continuous stakeholder engagement - including structured collaboration with...
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avatar for Lori Looney

Lori Looney

8592746753, Kentucky Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education
OCTE Data & ROI Branch Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
  Administration

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...
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avatar for Grace Johnson

Grace Johnson

4235804323, Ready for Industry
Customer Success Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

Connecting Classrooms to Careers: Industry Partnerships that Work
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
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...
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Katie Walker

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

3:00pm EDT

Everyone Goes to Work: Work-Based Learning for Transitioning Students
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
This session highlights how a rural district intentionally redesigned work-based learning to expand access and meaningful employment experiences for students with disabilities, including those in MSD programs. Participants will learn how shifting from limited, one-size-fits-all placements to a broader, flexible model increased opportunities despite rural challenges such as transportation, limited...
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avatar for Margie McGraw

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 →
avatar for Nichole Thomas

Nichole Thomas

2709525312, Union County High School
School Counselor/Lead SPED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Laffoon - East - 1st Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

Removing Barriers, Building Futures: The McKinney-Vento Act and Career and Technical Education
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
Discover how the McKinney-Vento Act supports equitable access to careers such as transportation, enrollment, and documentation and share actionable strategies to remove obstacles and connect students to high-quality CTE pathways. Attendees will review promising national data from the U.S. Department of Education demonstrating the impact of CTE for McKinney-Vento students. Participants will learn...
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Zachary Stumbo

5025415543, Kentucky Department of Education
State Homeless Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Stopher - East - 3rd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

SkillsUSA Regional Meetings
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
Regional Coordinators - required to attend. Every SkillsUSA advisor is invited to attend and meet their regional coordinator. As a state team, we will plan and organize regional competitions for the 2026-2027 school year. Attendees will gain more insight into SkillsUSA Championships and be given the opportunity to network with others in their field.
Speakers
AH

Amy Hancock

2709635124, Livingston Central High School
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

Soft Skills Are Power Skills: Teaching Employability Intentionally
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
Employers consistently rank communication, collaboration, adaptability, and professionalism as top workforce needs, yet many schools assume students will pick them up naturally. This session explores how to intentionally teach, model, and assess employability (power) skills within advisory, CTE, and core classes. Participants will explore frameworks for defining skills clearly, embedding them into...
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avatar for Sherlyn Bratcher

Sherlyn Bratcher

270-792-4307, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative
Mental Health & Crisis Response Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Fields - East - 3rd Floor
  All Content

3:00pm EDT

DECA Competition Prep Strategies
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
Join your fellow advisors to learn new strategies for preparing your students for successful competition events. Topics will include choosing the right competition event, practice strategies, and how you can incorporate your industry partners into your students' preparations.
Speakers
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Amy Wisdom

2707791444, Logan County High School
Teacher, DECA Advisor
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Brittany Gary

Grayson County High School
AC

Austin Cocanougher

Mercer County High School
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

NTI Teachers - Intro to DECA
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
DECA 101 for NTI teachers starting a DECA chapter.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Oakes

Lisa Oakes

8597716555, KY DECA/KDE
KY DECA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

Straight from State: The Kentucky FBLA Update
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
News and updates for Kentucky FBLA. This is for NTI teachers and experienced advisers.
Speakers
avatar for Sheena Searcy

Sheena Searcy

2707998903, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FBLA State Adviser
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

3:00pm EDT

Changing Students Lives with Certiport Industry Certifications
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
Want to find new and exciting ways to help change students' lives to set them up for future success? Come join Logan Staab, your Certiport Specialist, and we will discuss how Certiport certifications can help students who are ready to continue their education past high school or who are just ready to jump into the workforce! Discussion will also include turning your classroom into a Certiport Test...
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Logan Staab

7852598674, Certiport
Specialist, Partnership Management, Certiport
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

3:00pm EDT

Preparing for Kentucky’s AI Pathway: Curriculum Resources and Practical AI Tools
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
This session is designed to support Kentucky educators as they prepare for the upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) pathway rollout in 2027–2028. As a member of the AI standards writing committee and the first teacher to pilot the AI pathway, the presenter will share insights into how pathway standards are being translated into instructional planning, curriculum selection, partnerships,...
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Drew Fulkerson

2709295910, IMPACT Center for Leadership and Innovation
Artificial Intelligence Instructor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

3:00pm EDT

TSA Information Session for NTI Year 2
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
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
  Engineering

3:00pm EDT

A Creative CTE Collaboration - Teddy Bear Hospital
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
The Teddy Bear Hospital transforms healthcare into a safe, playful, hands-on experience for young children. Kindergarten students will bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll and explore interactive “treatment areas” like the operating room, radiology lab, and routine exam stations. HOSA and FCCLA members will guide children through each experience while teaching them about healthcare in a...
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avatar for Emily Alexander

Emily Alexander

8595824078, Madison Southerb High School
Teacher, FCS
MS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

Inside Today’s Hospitality Industry: Trends, Travel, and Career Pathways
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
Presented from the perspective of a destination marketing professional, this session offers a high-level look at current hospitality and tourism trends, visitor behavior, and destination development. Participants will gain insight into how destinations compete, attract visitors, and support major events. The session will also outline common career pathways and opportunities within the industry,...
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avatar for Jessica Dillree

Jessica Dillree

502-314-5359, Louisville Tourism
Associate Director of Marketing, Louisville Tourism
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

Member Burnout and Managing Members
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
We’ve all been there: the endless to-do lists, the competitive event deadlines, and the pressure to keep every member engaged. But you can’t lead a chapter if your own battery is at 0%. Join us for a candid conversation on identifying the "flicker" of burnout in yourself and your members. We’ll dive into practical strategies for delegating without the guilt, setting boundaries that stick,...
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AS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

NTI Year 2: Meet and Greet and Wrap-Up
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd 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,...
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Kayla Howard

859-583-8039, KDE
FCS Teacher
avatar for Ashleigh VanHoose

Ashleigh VanHoose

502-542-8704, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

Spot the Scam: Current Financial Fraud Trends and Prevention
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
As financial scams become more advanced and harder to detect, awareness is the first line of defense. This session will review emerging fraud trends, including social engineering, synthetic identity fraud, real-time payment scams, and digital impersonation. Participants will leave with increased knowledge and practical tools to help students recognize risks and make informed financial decisions.
Speakers
avatar for Tom Anonson

Tom Anonson

5022123149, Class Act Federal Credit Union
President & CEO
avatar for Germaine Randolph

Germaine Randolph

(502) 964-7575, Class Act Federal Credit Union
Vice President of Sales and Service
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

You Eat with Your Eyes First: Teaching Students the Art of Plate Presentation and Design
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
This session presents the fundamentals of plate presentation and design, from selecting the right plate to the importance of how food is prepped and cooked for the final garnish. Presentation is critical in the culinary industry as a driver for success whether your students want to work in the restaurant industry or own a catering, bakery, private chef, or cake decorating business. It does not...
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avatar for Dr. Michael Riggs Ph.D. CEC CCA WCEC

Dr. Michael Riggs Ph.D. CEC CCA WCEC

2705350734, Arcadia Communities
Corporate Executive Chef Arcadia Communities, ACF Education Committee KY Chapter
CT

Chef Tammy Inscoe

270-772-2024, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Program Coordinator Culinary Arts Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, Associate Professor, ACF Board of Directors KY Chapter
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

3:00pm EDT

From Classroom Support to College Success: AHEC’s Student Pipeline
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
This session explores how the Kentucky Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) strengthen the student pipeline from high school classroom engagement to college resources. Participants will learn about the no‑cost programs and services AHECs offer to support health sciences exploration and guide students toward future success in health professions.
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Kelly Owens

(606)256-0950, KY AHEC
Center Director, Southern KY AHEC
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Cameron Carr-Calvert

(270)745-4088, South Central KY AHEC
Assistant Center Director, South Central KY AHEC
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

3:00pm EDT

HOSA Advisor Success: Foundations for New Advisors
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
New to the role of HOSA Advisor? We can help! Join us for a crash course in getting started as a KY HOSA Advisor. All the Need to Know details and helpful tips from experienced Advisors.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

5025644286, KY HOSA
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
AH
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

3:00pm EDT

Patient Care Technician Programs: Steps to Building a Strong Foundation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs are essential components of Health Science education, addressing a projected 17% employment growth (2019–2029) and preparing students for hands-on clinical roles; this session gives CTE directors and instructors a practical, one-paragraph roadmap to design, implement, and sustain high-quality PCT programs by covering curriculum development, program...
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Cassandra Stutzman

913-661-6199, National Healthcareer Association
Partnerships Manager
KP
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

3:00pm EDT

Kentucky JROTC For Administrators, Counselors and CTE Coordinators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
This presentation provides a comprehensive update on Kentucky JROTC programs, with a focus on alignment to school improvement goals, student achievement, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Kentucky JROTC continues to support whole-student development by strengthening leadership, citizenship, accountability, and workforce readiness skills that directly complement academic and career...
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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
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC

3:00pm EDT

Adventures and Misadventures in Student-Paced Learning
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
A self-paced class can be empowering for students but tricky and time-consuming for teachers. This session will introduce the Modern Classrooms Project format, discuss alterations and adjustments that have been needed, and give tips and tricks for setting up a self-paced class for your students. The primary example will be from a middle school math class, but links and resources for other subject...
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avatar for Sarah Shartzer

Sarah Shartzer

Kentucky Country Day School
Sarah is a middle school math and high school math teacher at Kentucky Country Day School in Louisville, Kentucky. She has previously served as the leader of GEG Kentucky, coordinator of the Tech-Teach-Learn Conference, and a Teacher Fellow for C-SPAN & NCTM. 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

3:00pm EDT

SACA - The American Dollar of Manufacturing Certifications
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
Explaining manufacturing and industrial maintenance careers to students can be challenging. Aligning curriculum across high schools, colleges, universities, and industry partners is even more difficult. The Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) has emerged as a powerful solution helping educators and employers align training programs through nationally recognized, industry-driven...
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JE
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
  Manufacturing

3:00pm EDT

Pathways to Possibility: Bringing Career Exploration and Financial Literacy to Life in Middle School
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
This session introduces Kentucky’s newly adopted Middle School Career Studies and Financial Literacy Standards and highlights a set of ready-to-use lesson plans designed to support their implementation. Participants will explore how early career awareness and financial literacy help students recognize their strengths, set meaningful goals, and make informed decisions about their futures. Through...
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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 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
  School Counselors

3:00pm EDT

Transportation Roundtable
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
This is a session with open discussion for all transportation-based programs to discuss trends, share ideas, emerging technologies, etc.
Speakers
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Robert Nolan

5026092822, KDE
Transportation Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Dogwood - West - 3rd Floor
  Transportation

4:00pm EDT

DIY Data-Dual Credit and Work Based Learning
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
The focus will be on looking at dual credit and work-based learning data at your school. You will be learning what reports in Infinite Campus can assist you in your data cleanup/data check process and have the opportunity to work on your data during this session and get help for any questions you might have around these topics.
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Amy Tracy

8593240726, KDE/OCTE
OCTE Data Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
  Administration

4:00pm EDT

The Redesign of a Successful High School
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
McCracken County High School is a high-achieving and successful student-focused high school; however, in the fall of 2024, things needed to change. In March 2025, MCHS launched our move toward becoming an academy model high school. This undertaking has resulted in creating and implementing the Freshman Academy, evaluating our CTE pathways, generating new scheduling and pathways materials, and...
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Lisa Stephenson

270-210-1701, McCracken County High School
College and Career Coach
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Willis - East - 2nd Floor
  Administration

4:00pm EDT

Jumpstart Your Middle School CTE Teaching Journey: Tools, Tips, and Strategies
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
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.
Speakers
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
  All Content

4:00pm EDT

Teaching Tools from the Feds
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
Struggling to find good curriculum for your personal financial literacy students? Curriculum ideas as well as project-based lessons will be shared with attendees.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Geiger

Amanda Geiger

314-306-1320, Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Senior Economic Education Specialist
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Clements - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

4:00pm EDT

KETEA Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
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
  Engineering

4:00pm EDT

Bringing Vocabulary to Life in the Classroom
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
Looking to boost your vocabulary instruction with activities kids love? Are you sick of passing out lists for students to copy with little interaction in return? Come and explore fun, ready-to-use resources for your classroom to explore creative and high-impact vocabulary strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Brianna Guy-Patterson

Brianna Guy-Patterson

6062460320, Bell County High School
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Nunn - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

Foundations of Child Services 1 and 2
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
This session will walk through the Child services 1
Speakers
avatar for Rosemary Stone

Rosemary Stone

2709039346, Shelby County High School
FCS Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Breathitt - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

From Telling to Showing: Transforming Teacher Preparation in the Fundamentals of Teaching Pathway
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
How do we teach professionalism, ethics, law, and education careers without putting students to sleep? This session models exactly how to turn Unit 1’s driest content—FERPA, ethics, governance, and career pathways—into active, memorable learning. Instead of lecturing about what teachers should do, participants will experience hands-on strategies that help students practice being...
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Kerrie Grider

859-516-6251, Boyle County High School
FCS Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Wilson - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

Practical Lesson Plans For High School Culinary
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
This session is based on actual input from teachers who have participated in our annual Teachers Institute at Sullivan University. Their greatest challenge was to generate ideas for demonstrations and hands-on activities that could be performed within a short period of time. Attendees will walk away with demo recipes, ideas and resources to improve the student experience.
Speakers
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Derek Carty

8593271535, Sullivan University
Chef Representative, Sullivan University
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IM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Carroll Ford - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

Winning the Gavel
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
Ready to take your parliamentary procedure team to state or nationals? This session moves beyond the main motion to master complex subsidiary and incidental motions, the written test, and the 20-minute demonstration. Participants will break down the rubric, practice the "previous question," and perfect the art of amending an amendment. It is a must-attend for any advisor or team looking to ace...
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avatar for Ashleigh VanHoose

Ashleigh VanHoose

502-542-8704, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FCCLA State Adviser
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Lacie Laws

FCCLA VP for Parliamentary Law

Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Stanley - East - 3rd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

4:00pm EDT

Beyond the Bus: Purposeful Field Trips Through Simulation Experiences
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
HealthForce Kentucky has opened its state-of-the-art Simulation Center, offering students immersive, hands-on experiences designed to bring health science careers to life. This innovative learning environment features realistic simulated spaces, including operating rooms, anatomy labs, hospital rooms, collaborative learning areas, and more. In this breakout session, educators will explore how to...
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Hannah Stephen

2703023466, HealthForce Kentucky
Education Coordinator
AB
BM
BM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

Support and Supplies from SOS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
SOS Education Program presentation is intended to introduce allied health teachers to our program and support with medical supplies, as well as update our current teacher partners on new procedures and opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Chanda Powell Fowler

Chanda Powell Fowler

502-221-5043, SOS
Education Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

Trauma Informed Care
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
Depending on your needs, we offer a variety of free, customizable trainings on trauma and suicide prevention. Options include 1–2 hour educational presentations with no participant limit, as well as focused trainings such as QPR (1 hour, up to 50 participants), Trauma-Informed Care (1 hour, no limit), and safeTALK (half-day, 10–30 participants), which builds suicide awareness and response...
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avatar for Landon Minor

Landon Minor

704-774-0210, Eastern Kentucky University
Trauma and Suicide Prevention Clinic Coordinator
avatar for Lindi Butler

Lindi Butler

270-299-6500, Eastern Kentucky University
Trauma and Suicide Prevention Clinic Assistant Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

Kentucky JROTC For Administrators, Counselors and CTE Coordinators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
This presentation provides a comprehensive update on Kentucky JROTC programs, with a focus on alignment to school improvement goals, student achievement, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Kentucky JROTC continues to support whole-student development by strengthening leadership, citizenship, accountability, and workforce readiness skills that directly complement academic and career...
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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
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
  JROTC

4:00pm EDT

Every Adult Matters: Building a School Prevention Workforce
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
Every adult in a school has the potential to influence student outcomes, and a coordinated approach amplifies this impact. This session focuses on building a school prevention workforce that leverages all staff roles to strengthen protective factors, delay first substance use, and reduce ongoing youth use. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to enhance adult-student relationships,...
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LAURA EDWARDS

2709321403, DBHDID, Division of Substance Use Disorder, Prevention and Promotion
Workforce Development Program Administrator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Collins - East - 2nd Floor
  All Content

4:00pm EDT

Chat Who? Ask the Experts: Adviser Insights You Can't Google
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
Have questions about Kentucky FBLA? We've got answers. Join our panel, with over 100 years of combined experience, as they tackle your most pressing questions and share real-world insights from years of leading successful chapters. From navigating challenges to maximizing opportunities, this interactive ask the experts session will offer practical strategies, proven solutions, and honest advice...
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Sheena Searcy

2707998903, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky FBLA State Adviser
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
  Business and Marketing

4:00pm EDT

Computer Science by Abstraction - A Proven Approach to Advanced CS Education
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
Learn to develop and practice hands-on computer science projects that effectively teach problem-solving through abstraction. This session introduces foundational concepts developed by John DeNero and UC Berkeley faculty for their introductory CS course (CS61A), combined with practical strategies for classroom integration and validation from industry partners. Facilitated using Python, this...
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QT

Quincy Tennyson

5024751409, Fern Creek High School
Computer Science Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Holly - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

4:00pm EDT

Implementing OpenEDG Industry-Recognized Certifications in CTE Pathways
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
This session introduces Open Education and Development Group (OpenEDG) and its portfolio of industry-recognized certifications in programming, web development, and emerging technologies. Participants will explore how OpenEDG certifications can be embedded into CTE pathways to provide students with meaningful credentials aligned to workforce needs while supporting district and school funding...
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avatar for OpenEDG

OpenEDG

Strategic Growth and Ops Director, Open Education and Development Group LLC
Contact: Roobed Trejo, [email protected]
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
  Computer Science

4:00pm EDT

KNAT Program UPDATE
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
Review of any updates to the Kentucky Nurse Aide Training Program and open forum for questions.
Speakers
JL

Johnnie Lovins

8597532902, KCTCS
KNAT Program Manager
LW

Lindsay Wells-Propson

8592563335, KCTCS
KNAT Assessment Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

Sampling iCEV Lessons for LPS Classrooms
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
This session is intended to highlight a variety of lessons available through the iCEV platform geared towards the Law and Public Safety classroom. Highlights will include the following: hands on activities, sample projects, assessments, and evaluations that may be implemented. Attendees can plan on having the opportunity to experience being a student during this session. Discussions will also...
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avatar for Dr. Tina Glandon

Dr. Tina Glandon

615.684.4911, iCEV/CEV Multimedia
Territory Manager, iCEV
avatar for Joey Hassell

Joey Hassell

731.445.8645, iCEV/CEV Multimedia
Territory Manager, iCEV
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
  Law and Public Safety

4:00pm EDT

3D Fundamentals Certification: A New Pathway for Student Creators with Unreal Engine and Gameplan
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
The Epic Games Education team is proud to introduce the new 3D Fundamentals Certification, powered by Gameplana new credential for aspiring creators in interactive 3D. This industry-informed program is designed for students interested in Game Design, Animation, and 3D Game Art, providing a strong foundation for those exploring careers, postsecondary programs, or personal creative projects. Whether...
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avatar for Steve Isaacs

Steve Isaacs

2152555002, Epic Games
I'm the Director of Secondary Education at Epic Games. In this role, my mission is to support organizations and educators in adopting Epic tools in the secondary classroom to prepare students for careers in emerging technology. Prior to Epic, I was a public school teacher for 28 years... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Walnut - West - 3rd Floor
  Media Arts

4:00pm EDT

Growing High-Impact CTE Programs Through Communication, Data Reflection, and Partnerships. Highlights and Successes from a top 5% career readiness KY high school
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
In my service as our CTE Coordinator I have coordinated with our students, leadership team, CTE departments, and community stakeholders to identify areas of strength and areas of needed growth in our CTE programs. This systems-based approach has supported significant growth in post-secondary readiness the last few school years, with our school earning the highest postsecondary readiness score in...
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Dr. Michelle Shepherd

6063765051, McCreary Central High School
CTE Coordinator/Secondary Administrator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Daisy - West - 2nd Floor
  School Counselors

5:30pm EDT

KACTE Annual Business Meeting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
TBD
Speakers
AG

Angela Gott

KACTE President

Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
  All Content, All Content

6:00pm EDT

KY Jump$tart Coalition Annual Awards Dinner
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Waterford - West - 25th Floor
By invitation only, this is a collaborative effort between the St. Louis Federal Reserve and KY Jump$tart. The 2026 Teacher of the Year, the 2026 Student of the Year, and Kentucky Master Teacher of Personal Finance Program recipients will be recognized.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Geiger

Amanda Geiger

314-306-1320, Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Senior Economic Education Specialist
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Waterford - West - 25th Floor
  Business and Marketing

6:00pm EDT

KACTE Member Event
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Patrick O'Shea's
TBD
Speakers
AG

Angela Gott

KACTE President

Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Patrick O'Shea's 123 W. Main St.
  All Content
 
Thursday, July 23
 

7:30am EDT

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

Sarah Marth

KDE/OCTE
MM
JR
BE

Beth Engle

KDE/OCTE
Thursday July 23, 2026 7:30am - 11:00am EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor
  Administration

8:00am EDT

Certiport: Choosing an Exam Delivery System
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Poplar - West - 3rd Floor
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...
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LS

Logan Staab

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

8:30am EDT

Ag-Ed Roundtables
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
Series of current topics for teachers to discuss in a small group setting.
Speakers
KW

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
  Agriculture

8:30am EDT

Transportation and Manufacturing Breakfast Buffet (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
McCreary - East - 3rd Floor
Roundtable discussion and Breakfast Buffet.
Speakers
avatar for Barry Bond

Barry Bond

2708932636, KDE
Manufacturing Technology Program Consultant.
RN

Robert Nolan

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

8:30am EDT

Law and Public Safety (LPS) Program Area Breakfast and Giveaways! (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
Jasmine - West - 2nd Floor
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
avatar for Erica Settelen

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
  Law and Public Safety

8:30am EDT

120 in 365: Every County in the Commonwealth Needs Doctors
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:00am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
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...
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avatar for Jonathan Gent

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
  Healthcare

8:30am EDT

Construction Breakfast Roundtable (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Lily - West - 2nd Floor
Pre-register and plan to attend the breakfast with your fellow construction teachers. Construction classroom and lab best practices will be discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Larry Huckaby

Larry Huckaby

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

8:30am EDT

KATFCS Awards Brunch and Business Session (RSVP Required)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor
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
KB
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Ballroom C - East - 2nd Floor
  Family and Consumer Sciences

9:00am EDT

U.S. Army JROTC Update Session
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
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...
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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
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor
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
  Business and Marketing

9:00am EDT

Bluegrass Blueprints: Launching Kentucky’s Custom Engineering byDesign Curriculum
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
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...
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avatar for Mark Harrell

Mark Harrell

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

10:00am EDT

U.S. Air Force JROTC Update Session
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
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...
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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
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
Annual meeting of KAAE membership.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Whitaker

Matthew Whitaker

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

11:00am EDT

U.S. Navy JROTC Update Session
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
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...
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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
Azalea - West - 2nd Floor
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,...
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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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