WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

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10:00am PDT

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

This session is meant to be interactive not just an information presentation. Kimberly and her students will share some different strategies used in the veterinary assisting program to build community and set expectations that allow for more self-management by students.

Speakers

Kimberly Coleman

Veterinary Assisting Instructor, Spokane Public Schools

Kimberly has been a CTE instructor at NEWTech Prep since 2019 and she has been working in veterinary medicine since 1996.

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5

WAAE

11:00am PDT

Leveraging SchooLinks Potential to Support CTE Programs & Industry Connections

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

Meeting Room # 5

SchooLinks is the key to elevating CTE programs. This session shares real-world strategies to utilize the new state-wide HSBP platform to its full potential. Drawing from a pilot district experience, participants will learn how to deepen career research, track work-based learning and volunteer hours, and use the Course Planner to support CTE pathways. The session will also cover managing worksite tours and college and career visits, building financial awareness, and using the Opportunity Board to connect students with job shadows and internships.

Speakers

Melissa Dilling

Post-Secondary School Planning Specialist, Lake Stevens School District

Melissa Dilling is an experienced educator and emerging leader in program management, career development, and work-based learning. With a background in teaching and professional development, she specializes in designing engaging learning experiences, building systems that support... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5

Multiple Sections, Leadership