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2026 KACTE Summer Program
Venue: Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor clear filter
Monday, July 20
 

3:00pm EDT

FBLA Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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

7:30pm EDT

KBEA Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
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
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

1:00pm EDT

The Benefits of Adding the High School of Business Pathway
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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
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Danielle Wells

8594040264, Eastern High School
Teacher
avatar for Maria Machin

Maria Machin

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

3:00pm EDT

Let's Get Ethical
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
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
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Amber Florence

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

Henderson County High School

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

7:00pm EDT

KBEA Social
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
KBEA Social - Join us for a night of fun, networking and prizes!!
Speakers
CW

Connie Witt

(859) 200-5701, KBEA
KBEA President
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Combs Chandler - East - 2nd Floor
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

Making Cents of it all! Practical Tools for Teaching Personal Finance
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
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 student understanding. From budgeting simulations and investing platforms to curriculum supplements and digital activities, this session offers actionable ideas you can immediately adapt for your own students.
Speakers
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Ramona Bellew

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

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

9:00am EDT

Best Practices for Teaching Accounting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
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

10:00am EDT

MBA Research 101: What is it and how to use
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
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 success.
Speakers
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

1:00pm EDT

Reimagining Business and Marketing Essentials
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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
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Kim Goff

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

3:00pm EDT

Straight from State: The Kentucky FBLA Update
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
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

4:00pm EDT

Chat Who? Ask the Experts: Adviser Insights You Can't Google
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
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 you can immediately apply. Come ready to ask, learn, and leave inspired with fresh ideas to strengthen your chapter and elevate your impact.
Speakers
avatar for Sheena Searcy

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
 
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