WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference: Full Schedule

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3:00pm PDT

Future‑Ready STEM Starts Here: Why PLTW Leads the Way

Sunday August 2, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Collaborate and learn why Project Lead The Way remains the top choice for engaging students in STEM through engineering, biomedical science, and computer science pathways. Explore new courses—Advanced Manufacturing, Building for the Future & Skilled Trades, and Principles of AI. Discover how PLTW prepares students with industry credentials and college credit opportunities. Hear from WA PLTW teachers and CTE Directors and learn about grants to launch or expand programs. Let’s build future‑ready STEM pathways that actually stick!

Speakers

Diane Lashinsky

Director of School Success, Project Lead The Way

Diane Lashinsky is the PLTW Director of School Success in WA State. Diane has 30-years of experience in K-12 education as a teacher and administrator and has been working with Project Lead The Way for 10 years. Her primary role is to advise and support WA school districts and... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4

WITEA, STEM

WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

3:00pm PDT

Diane Lashinsky

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