WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

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10:00am PDT

CTE Dual Credit Transformation & Alignment Initiatives

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT

CTE Dual Credit is evolving across Washington State. Join leaders from K–12 and higher education to learn about current statewide efforts to strengthen consistency, improve student access, and streamline implementation. Participants will receive updates on emerging policy and practice, regional pilot initiatives, standardized processes and resources, and strategies for building high-quality CTE Dual Credit programs that expand opportunities for students.

Speakers

William Belden

WorkForce Education Policy Associate

My career has included more than thirty years of community college leadership experience, managing and coordinating higher education programs and services, including strategic planning, community partnerships, policy development, risk-analysis, compliance, and change leadership. I... Read More →

Kimberly Ingram

Workforce Education Program Administrator

Will Follow up

Tim McClain

Dual Credit Program Supervisor

Will follow up.

Sinead Fitzpatrick Plagge

Career Connect NW Director, NWESD 189

Will complete later.

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom

Multiple Sections

1:00pm PDT

Punch Positive : The Missing Link Between Engagement, Resilience, and Real-World Performance

Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Maple Ballroom

In a world of increasing burnout, disconnection, and declining physical and mental resilience, traditional approaches to engagement and performance are no longer enough.This session introduces Punch Positive™, a movement-based, behavior-driven framework that improves focus, confidence, and connection—without adding complexity or requiring specialized training.Led by Registered Nurse and performance coach Lita Mae “Badass” Button, this interactive session demonstrates how simple, accessible movement strategies can shift energy, increase participation, and build resilience in real time.Participants will experience immediate changes in engagement and leave with practical tools to apply in their teams, classrooms, or communities to drive sustainable performance and well-being.

Speakers

Lita Mae Button

Motivational Speaker and Coach, Punch Positive

Lita Mae Button is a Registered Nurse (BScN), international speaker, and founder of the Punch Positive™ movement, dedicated to improving human performance, resilience, and engagement through evidence-informed, movement-based strategies. With over 26 years in fitness and more than... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Maple Ballroom

Multiple Sections