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2026 KACTE Summer Program
Venue: Sampson - East - 1st Floor clear filter
Tuesday, July 21
 

10:00am EDT

Engineering Tech Ed Program Update
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Critical session to learn about our Engineering Tech. Ed. program area changes and updates!
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

1:00pm EDT

Earning Industry Certifications with Onshape and REC
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
This session will focus on how to prepare your students for the Certified Onshape Associate exam, a recognized industry certification for Engineering programs.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

3:00pm EDT

3D Printers and Laser Engravers - How to Make Money and Collaborate with Elementary Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
In this presentation, we will discuss how our school has utilized our 3D printers and laser engravers to put money back into our program. We will show how we are started to create a school-based enterprise utilizing our equipment and getting students involved in creating these products to sell. We will also discuss how our Engineering classes have collaborated with our elementary schools to introduce engineering principles at a young age and get students excited about our program.
Speakers
avatar for Krista Thompson

Krista Thompson

2709770244, Muhlenberg County High School
Engineering Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

4:00pm EDT

KATFCS Region 7 Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Join your region to discuss regional business and make plans for KATFCS and FCCLA! Dont miss it.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

Engineering Tech Ed - NTI Information Session
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
This session will help new Engineering Technology Education teachers understand what resources and materials are available to them.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
avatar for Amanda Boggs

Amanda Boggs

8596083558, KDE
TSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

9:00am EDT

CTE Supplemental Funding: What You Can—and Can’t—Do
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
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.
Speakers
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Kelsey Ruble

502-564-4286, Kentucky Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education
Branch Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

10:00am EDT

Introduction to EbD Civil Engineering Course
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Informational session that covers the new Civil Engineering course being developed by Kentucky teachers.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

1:00pm EDT

Getting Started with Arduino Using TinkerCad
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Engage your students with an affordable robotics/electronics alternative with endless possibilities. This session features a crash course into the world of Arduinos through a free online simulator and actual Arduinos, including breadboarding, coding, and electronics. Great for a refresher or first timers.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

606-344-5852, KDE OCTE
Engineering Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

3:00pm EDT

TSA Information Session for NTI Year 2
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This session is for NTI Year 2 teachers looking to grow their Technology Student Association (TSA) chapter. TSA fulfills the Perkins CTSO requirement for engineering, computer science, and media arts pathways.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Boggs

Amanda Boggs

8596083558, KDE
TSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor

4:00pm EDT

KETEA Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
KETEA Executive Committee Meeting to plan for fall
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Boggs

Amanda Boggs

8596083558, KDE
TSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
 
Thursday, July 23
 

9:00am EDT

Bluegrass Blueprints: Launching Kentucky’s Custom Engineering byDesign Curriculum
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
5 hours - 9am-3pm with an hour lunch breakKentucky middle and high school Technology, Engineering, and STEM educators are invited to a full-day immersive experience focused on the states newly customizedEngineering byDesign (EbD) curriculum. This session provides an in-depth look at our standards-aligned pathways, now available at no cost to all Kentucky educators. Beyond exploring the curriculums practical classroom applications, you will engage in dedicated networking sessions to collaborate and share best practices with fellow STEM leaders from across the Commonwealth. You will leave this workshop with full access to a premier curriculum and the professional connections needed to elevate your engineering program.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Harrell

Mark Harrell

7034298480, ITEEA
Director of STEM Center, ITEEA
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Sampson - East - 1st Floor
 
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