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2026 KACTE Summer Program
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Monday, July 20
 

1:00pm EDT

Ag- Ed New Teacher Workshop
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

KAAE Contest Committee
Monday July 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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

2:45pm EDT

KAAE Advocacy Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
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

2:45pm EDT

KAAE Professional Growth and Awards Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
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

2:45pm EDT

KAAE Scholarship Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
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

3:30pm EDT

KAAE Executive Committee Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
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
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

10:00am EDT

Ag-Ed Program Update
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
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

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
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
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Cochran - West - 3rd Floor

1:00pm EDT

Growing Ag Education Together with Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell and Bethany Mattingly
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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 aways ready for use
Speakers
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

3:00pm EDT

Branding Your Program
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
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.
Speakers
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

3:00pm EDT

Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office Resources
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
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

3:00pm EDT

National FFA Updates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
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
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Ballroom B - East - 2nd Floor

3:00pm EDT

Transition Planning
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
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 retirement and ensure a smooth financial and professional transition out of the classroom.
Speakers
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

4:00pm EDT

Kentucky Master Agriculture Teachers Class Kick Off
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
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.
Speakers
avatar for Kristan Wright

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
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

Agriculture Off-Site at Seneca
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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
 
Thursday, July 23
 

8:30am EDT

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

10:00am EDT

KAAE Annual Meeting and Awards
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
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
 
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