As more school districts implement Grow Your Own teacher programs, Morehead State University is implementing a model that arranges dual credit instruction within the Teaching and Learning Career pathway as well as cohort building within Educators Rising. There will be a discussion on how to incorporate service opportunities while meeting observation hours requirements. This is an opportunity to connect students and teachers with a larger community of next-generation education leaders and provide an enhanced experience that benefits all.
CTE classrooms serve some of the most diverse learners in the building: students with disabilities, English learners, students with varied academic readiness, and students who thrive with hands-on learning. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers a framework that aligns naturally with CTE instruction by emphasizing flexibility, multiple pathways, and real-world relevance.This session will equip teachers with practical, realistic UDL strategies they can immediately implement without adding to their workload.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe the three core principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).Identify barriers to learning in a typical CTE classroom.Apply at least three UDL strategies to an existing lesson or lab.Leave with a concrete, ready-to-use UDL lesson tweak.
Traditional welding instruction often struggles to bridge the gap between heavy textbooks and hands-on booth time. This session provides a practical roadmap for implementing Miller OpenBook as your primary instructional backbone. We will move beyond the basic setup and dive into how to leverage pre-built modules, track student progress in real-time, and customize the curriculum to fit your specific shop needs.
Join the Kentucky Strengthening Families Youth Thrive team for an engaging introduction to the five Protective Factors that support people in managing stress, buffer against adversity, and help strengthen resilience. This session will highlight practical activities that can be incorporated into CTE classrooms to help students build these protective factors and better prepare them for success in the workforce.
Discover how Bambu Lab 3D printing technology can build industry-ready skills for CTE students. Gain hands-on experience creating projects that prepare learners for careers in advanced manufacturing and design.
This 3-hour hands-on workshop is designed for CTE educators seeking practical, scalable ways to teach CNC machining using industry‑standard tools while minimizing risk, cost, and equipment downtime. The session will focus on FANUC CNC Machining Simulators and Levil Technology classroom-ready CNC machines as the foundation for effective CNC education and student skill development.
