WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

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10:00am PDT

Amplify Student Success Using MBA Research Resources and AI Tools for FBLA Competitive Events

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

Discover how to combine MBA Research resources with emerging AI tools to better prepare students for classroom learning and FBLA competitive events. Learn practical strategies for using study guides to align instruction with the expectations of competitive events, and explore how AI can support lesson planning, generate practice activities, and help students build the skills needed to succeed in both the classroom and competition.

Speakers

Tami Perez

Vice President of Professional Learning, MBA Research & Curriculum Center

Tami Perez is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in career and technical education, instructional leadership, professional development, and community partnership development. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to empowering educators... Read More →

Holli Ryan-Kalaleh

Program Supervisor, Career Technical Education, Washington OSPI

Holli Kalaleh serves as a Program Supervisor at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). In partnership with Washington educators, CTSOs, and industry experts, her work focuses on transformative processes and programs that encourage innovation in career skills... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

WE-BAM

10:00am PDT

Bringing Business, Personal Finance, and Career Readiness Together

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

Meeting Room # 4

AP Business with Personal Finance helps schools expand access to rigorous, relevant, career-connected learning and is included on Washington’s state industry-recognized credential list. This session will highlight practical strategies for using the course to build financial literacy, business knowledge, and real-world decision-making. Through interactive discussion and practical examples, attendees will leave with concrete strategies for integrating AP into CTE programs and engaging districts, schools, and partners to support student success across college and career pathways.

Speakers

Mikael Taylor

Director, K-12, College Board

Mikael Taylor is a K–12 education strategist at College Board, where he partners with districts and state agencies across Washington and Utah to expand access to Advanced Placement coursework. Over the past six years, he has worked alongside school and district leaders to grow AP... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4

WE-BAM

11:00am PDT

Ideas for a Student Ran Enterprise

Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

Meeting Room # 4

A student-run enterprise is a business or operational project created, managed, and operated by students as part of their education. It functions as a real-world business within a school or community setting, allowing students to apply classroom learning to practical, hands-on scenarios. I will highlight successful programs and give ideas to how to start your own.

Artists

Andrew Hill

President, Northwest Technical Products Inc

After graduating from the University of Washington with a BS in Mechanical Engineering I was employed by Northwest Technical Products as the field service technician in 1996. In 2011 I took over ownership. In the last 29 years I have worked with all aspects of skills based training... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4

WE-BAM

11:00am PDT

Level Up to Win: AI + MBA Research for DECA Success

Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

Terrace West

Discover how to integrate MBA Research resources with emerging AI tools to elevate student readiness for both classroom learning and DECA competitive events. This session will highlight practical approaches to using performance indicators to align instruction with competitive events and demonstrate how AI can streamline lesson planning and generate targeted practice activities. Walk away with actionable strategies to help students build confidence, master key concepts, and perform at their best in both academic and competitive settings.

Speakers