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.
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 opportunity to celebrate success, build community, and inspire continued growth for Kentucky’s future educators.
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 strategies to encourage students to explore careers in educationExplore resources available to support current teachers to inspire future teachersStart, grow, or sustain an Educators Rising chapter
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 now enrolled in postsecondary education. These voices illustrate how early classroom experiences, leadership opportunities, and pathway participation build confidence, preparedness, and clarity around career goals.Attendees will leave with practical ideas for developing or strengthening Teaching and Learning pathways, integrating student voice, and creating sustainable Grow Your Own programs that begin well before graduation.
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 your district.
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, multi-entry projects that allow every learner to experience success while still challenging them to exceed rubrics and ways to involve local mentors, advisors, and feedback partners to boost relevance and engagement. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to implement PBL in their own classrooms and to empower Teaching and Learning pathway students to design and lead project-based experiences that support joyful, sustainable teaching practices.
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 that broaden student horizons and allow for career exploration. Discover how to wrap your program in engaging branding all while staying fiercely aligned with the Grow Your Own (GYO) vision and mission. Whether you are starting from the ground up or looking to elevate your current population, join us for a conversation designed to strengthen your community and help you find the right place to plant and grow.
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.
