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

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

Tami Perez

Vice President of Professional Learning, MBA Research & Curriculum Center

Holli Ryan-Kalaleh

Program Supervisor, Career Technical Education, Washington OSPI

Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

WE-BAM

1:00pm PDT

EGMS Perkins Grants & CLNA Working Session

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

Terrace West

Come ready to work! This hands-on session will provide support for completing the Perkins Grant Pre-Application. While the full application will not yet be available, participants will receive assistance with the required assurances and other pre-application components. Districts, State-Tribal Education Compact schools, and skill centers that submit their Pre-Application by August 28 will be eligible to obligate grant funds back to the date of Pre-Application submission, once the full application has been submitted and approved.

Participants will receive guidance on all aspects of the Perkins grant process, including determining eligibility, preparing required documentation, uploading documents, completing application requirements, and submitting Perkins-funded grant applications. Please bring your laptop and ensure you have district-level EGMS access for Perkins grants as well as your multi-factor authentication (MFA) sign-in credentials.

This session will also provide dedicated time for questions related to the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA). Whether your questions are about timelines, processes, documentation, or specific CLNA requirements, staff will be available to provide assistance and answer your questions. Bring your CLNA questions, regardless of where you are in the process.

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