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.
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.
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 explore the distinction between product (credential attainment) and process (skill development) and examine why many students earn certifications yet struggle to transfer skills to real-world settings. Grounded in the Predictors of Postschool Success (PISA), this session highlights how structured practice, feedback, collaboration, and authentic problem-solving experiences directly strengthen postsecondary and employment outcomes.The session will also connect Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to transition-focused instruction. Educators will examine how multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression can intentionally support IEP transition goals while strengthening workforce readiness for all studentsincluding those with disabilities.Through examples, reflection activities, and practical strategies, participants will leave with actionable approaches to embed employability skill development into existing CTE coursework without sacrificing credential attainment.
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 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.
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 they can confidently share with students. The session also explores career pathways within organ procurement organizations. Educators will learn how partnering with a Community Relations team can enhance student engagement through in-class presentations and ongoing educational support. By the end of the session, participants will better understand the value of organ donation education and how collaboration with community-based healthcare organizations can enrich instruction, inspire students, and support workforce development.
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.
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 Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) framework, presenters will demonstrate practical industry partnership strategies—such as Bus to Business, the Educators Guide to Industry, and Youth Hiring Academies—to expose students to high‑demand careers, expand meaningful employer engagement, and address hiring of students under 18. Participants will leave with concrete, adaptable strategies (site visits, guest speakers, industry exposure) to integrate career awareness and WBL into CTE programs and to strengthen connections to postsecondary education and high‑demand fields like health care, construction, and the trades.
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.
