This interactive session invites educators to explore the AP Business with Personal Finance Course and Exam Description (CED) through a collaborative, station-based learning experience. Participants will work in groups to investigate key course components—including the course framework and pacing, project-based learning structures, case study integration, exam design, and AP onboarding essentials. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of the CED as a practical planning tool and actionable next steps for launching or strengthening their AP Business with Personal Finance course.
Clearing a path for all students to own their future.
College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for s... Read More →
This working session invites Career and Technical Education professionals to transform statewide research data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders in Washington’s career pathways systems. Participants will explore data from a recent HarrisX survey of Washington students, parents, employers, and career navigators – and use a design thinking framework to co-create practical, stakeholder-informed solutions based on their responses. Come ready to collaborate, think boldly, and help shape a more equitable path forward for Washington's workforce pipeline.
This interactive session invites educators to explore the AP Business with Personal Finance Course and Exam Description (CED) through a collaborative, station-based learning experience. Participants will work in groups to investigate key course components—including the course framework and pacing, project-based learning structures, case study integration, exam design, and AP onboarding essentials. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of the CED as a practical planning tool and actionable next steps for launching or strengthening their AP Business with Personal Finance course.
Clearing a path for all students to own their future.
College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for s... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT Terrace EastSecond Floor Davenport Grand
All Washington preparation programs, including CTE teacher and administrator programs, are required to maintain a Professional Educator Advisory Board (PEAB) made up of practicing educators. These PEABs are critical - our CTE preparation programs rely on feedback from the field in order to provide quality preparation to prospective CTE educators. In this session, we will discuss the incredible value of PEABs, share some data on recent PEAB contributions, and provide information on how YOU can get involved in this work!
A simple, classroom-ready lesson that expands how students see healthcare careers.Students can name nurse, doctor, EMT, but what about everyone else? In this interactive session, participants “solve the case” of a real-world health scenario to uncover the full team behind a single incident, including roles students rarely consider. Through a guided, hands-on activity, attendees will see firsthand how limited career awareness can be and how to expand it. Walk away with a ready-to-use approach that connects classroom learning to real-world pathways and higher education opportunities.
Discover the CTE certification options available through CWU and how they prepare educators for careers in CTE classrooms. This session provides an overview of our Plan 2, BME, and FACSE pathways and explains who each option is best suited for. We will highlight flexible, online and individually paced coursework, year-round start options, and recent program and course updates that make certification more accessible for busy professionals. Learn how these pathways equip teachers with practical tools to address today’s educational challenges and deliver high-quality instruction in CTE programs.
Last school year, the Washington State legislature mandated that sex trafficking prevention education be given to middle and high school age students. The goal of this presentation is to come alongside educators and administrators to help prepare you to meet this mandate. We will cover the basics of sex trafficking including common myths about where it happens and who is most vulnerable. We will share the unique risks that technology presents and how to spot the red flags of victimization in your school and community. We will introduce OSPI-approved resources that can be used in your classrooms and point you to material that will help prepare you to teach this challenging subject.
What if students could start discovering their career direction in just six questions? Explore the redesigned Career Bridge, Washington’s free career and education website. Learn how students can explore careers, compare more than 7,000 education and training programs, and see real employment and earnings outcomes. We’ll also demonstrate tools that help educators track exploration and support High School and Beyond Planning. Includes a live walkthrough you can use with students right away.
Across Washington, policymakers see high‑quality work‑based learning as essential to building the future health workforce. Yet many health sciences educators face real barriers when trying to place students under age 18 in clinical or workplace settings. At the same time, healthcare employers are navigating their own concerns around safety, liability, staff burden, and workflow. This interactive session brings educators, employers, and regulators into the same room for an open conversation about what it will take to expand meaningful work‑based learning for minors. Participants will hear directly from employers about their decision‑making, constraints, and what makes them say “yes,” while educators can share their on‑the‑ground experiences, challenges, and successes. State health workforce policy staff will facilitate a structured discussion focused on: Practical steps that can make partnerships easier and more sustainable. Where misunderstandings or assumptions may be getting in the way. How policy changes may open new doors for youth in healthcare roles, Whether you’ve struggled to connect with local employers or you’re looking to strengthen existing partnerships, this session offers a chance to learn, be heard, and help shape solutions that work for your community.
Introducing CTElink’s Framework Builder: a centralized district system for creating, reviewing, storing, and exporting CTE course frameworks. Maintain a shared framework library with section-by-section editing, version history, standards-grounded AI review, and OSPI-ready export. Built around Washington State Learning Standards, OSPI framework resources, CIP/course data, and industry standards, the system supports meaningful alignment rather than generic AI output. We’ll also demo CTE Advisor updates for CLNA, program planning, grants, and continuous improvement.
This session explores practical strategies for integrating dentistry into high school health science programs. Participants will learn how to embed oral health concepts into existing curriculum, create hands-on learning experiences, and build partnerships with local dental professionals. The presentation will highlight ways to expand CTE pathways, increase student awareness of dental careers, and strengthen connections between oral health and overall wellness.
With over 15 years in education and 17 years as a Certified Athletic Trainer, I teach Sports Medicine, Medical Careers, and Leadership at Graham-Kapowsin High School. I hold two bachelor’s degrees from Eastern Washington University in Athletic Training and Health & Fitness Education... Read More →
This session will cover tips and resources to set up a t-shirt student based enterprise as a fundraising business for any club. Resources such as a startup shopping list, web sites, and business services/templates will be shared. Additionally, there will be a hands on portion where for $5.00 people will get to make their own WA-ACTE t-shirt so that you can experience making your own product.
Computer Science Teacher, Central Valley School District
Adam Smith been teaching at Spokane Valley Tech in Spokane Valley, WA since 2024 and previously taught at Cheney High School for 26 years. He currently teaches Microsoft Office, Cyber Security, AP CS P, AP CS A, Computer Repair, and Cisco Network Engineering. He is a FBLA Advisor... Read More →
WA-FACSE Social Event is organized for Family and Consumer Science Educators to gather together and learn about opportunities to serve on the WA-FACSE board.
