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.
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 examples and practical insights from their experiences.Rather than focusing on AI tricks, this session introduces repeatable prompts and practical processes for using AI responsibly and strategically. Participants will generate and refine lesson components aligned to pathway standards, design authentic performance tasks, and elevate instructional materials while maintaining strong alignment to program expectations. Throughout the session, we will emphasize how AI can support high-quality, standards-aligned instruction while preserving teacher judgment and professional expertise.Participants will actively test AI tools and strategies during the session and leave with ready-to-use prompts, example workflows, and adaptable resources they can immediately implement in their CTE classrooms.
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 programs may also be introduced and discussed.
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
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 hoax threats teach students how to stay safe. FBI Louisville staff, including special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff, lead discussions and interactive sessions focused on the work FBI does to keep America safe and uphold the Constitution.Any high school student with an interest in leadership and service is welcome to apply for this free opportunity. An interest in a law enforcement career is not a pre-requisite. The FBI Louisville Teen Academy is a 4-day event during students summer break.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 funds effectively. Whether you're new to CTE funding or looking for a helpful refresher, you'll walk away with clear guidance, confidence, and strategies you can use immediately.
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, assessment, and data literacy, access practical tools and CTE examples, practice collaborative unit design and reflective implementation, and plan next steps with feedback and ongoing support to enhance student learning and achievement.
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 initiative, this session features tested examples and practical insights from real experiences. Together, we will examine how industry-informed AI integration strengthens curriculum relevance, reinforces technical and employability skill development, and creates meaningful opportunities for students to apply integrated knowledge in authentic scenarios. We will also address how educators can ensure that classroom technology reflects evolving workforce expectations while maintaining ethical guardrails and instructional integrity.Participants will learn a repeatable process for identifying authentic industry use cases, aligning them to pathway standards, and translating those workflows into classroom tasks. Attendees will leave with a practical industry-to-classroom AI design template and a drafted activity aligned to their own CTE course.
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.
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!
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 students or groups in any classroom. Attendees will need a laptop or Chromebook in order to participate in the first portion (20 minutes) of this session; we will play a demo game from the viewpoint of a student.
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.
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.
In this session, you'll explore how Ready for Industry supports career readiness through interactive, standards-aligned lessons. The program covers essential sectors like Manufacturing, Construction, Health Science, Information Technology, and Logistics. Students build awareness of real career pathways, develop soft skills, and learn about current workforce trends and expectations. Whether you're leading a work-based learning program or just looking to bring more career-focused content into your classroom, Ready for Industry is a powerful tool to help students connect what they learn in school to what they'll need on the job. RFI includes an opportunity for participants to earn an industry-recognized stackable micro-credential through NOCTI.
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.
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 areas and grade levels will be provided.
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.
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 include adapting and modifying lessons for their own classroom and implementing extended learning opportunities.
