WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

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11:00am PDT

Monday August 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

Join the OSPI Program Supervisors for a fast-paced mini-session covering the latest OSPI updates that impact your CTE programs. Whether you're a CTE veteran or new to the field, these sessions are designed to get you up to speed quickly and confidently. Same great content with discussion on improved Verification Reports, Career Clusters & CIP codes, plus a roundup of improved resources and support tools available to you.

Come with questions, leave with answers (and maybe a few action items for Monday morning). Hope you're optimistic about all the updates — because staying current takes a little tenacity, and we've got you covered.

Speakers

Tracy Powell

CTE Program Supervisor, OSPI/CTE

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Monday August 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1

Multiple Sections

1:00pm PDT

Digital Badges for Career Readiness: Validating Skills & Pathways in the Creative Economy Workforce

Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Meeting Room # 1

Explore BRIC Digital Badges, industry-vetted credentials that help students communicate verified skills on resumes and professional profiles. Learn how to implement these badges in your program, understand the grading rubrics used by industry recruiters, and guide students through the submission process. Discover how badges across animation, VFX, sound design, production management, and more connect classroom learning to authentic creative economy pathways and career-ready employment.

Speakers

Darlene Edouard

Director of Education, BRIC Foundation

Dr. Darlene Mortel Edouard is a dedicated creative professional committed to enhancing representation and equity in the entertainment industry. She currently serves as the Director of Education at the BRIC Foundation, where she works to increase diversity in the entertainment and... Read More →

Nicole Hendrix

Executive Director, BRIC Foundation

Nicole Hendrix is a four-time Emmy-winning Producer and Creative Director. With a multi-disciplinary background, Nicole has used storytelling as the main ingredient in her successful campaigns that span across television, games, live events, and film. She is currently working as a... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1

Multiple Sections

2:00pm PDT

Work Shop Maintenance & Safety Training

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

Meeting Room # 1

Power Tool Repair Services is a factory-authorized provider of industrial power tool repair, preventative maintenance, CTE shop assessments, and shop renovation services for schools across Washington State.

PTRS helps Career and Technical Education programs maintain safe, functional, instruction-ready shop environments through onsite repairs, safety assessments, equipment maintenance, STEM tool support, dust collection improvements, workflow upgrades, and custom shop renovations aligned with Washington safety and compliance standards.

• Overview of PTRS Mobile Services
• Review of Tool Maintenance & Repair
• Importance of Safety & Code Compliance
• Shop Cleanliness and Organization
• Monthly Inspection Form, Proactive Shop Awareness
• PTRS Annual Service & CTE Assessments

Speakers

Morgan J Richards

Journeyman Millwright, Power Tool Repair Services

Power Tool Repair Services is a factory-authorized service provider specializing in industrial power tool repair, preventative maintenance, CTE shop assessments, and shop renovation services. Serving schools across Washington State, PTRS helps Career and Technical Education programs maintain safe, functional... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1

WITEA

4:00pm PDT

CTE as a Literacy Bridge: Integrating Career and Technical Education to Support Language Acquisition and Academic Success

Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT

Meeting Room # 1

This session explores how Career and Technical Education serves as a powerful wraparound service for literacy and language acquisition, particularly for multilingual learners, struggling readers, and students requiring inclusive support. Participants will examine authentic CTE frameworks that embed reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills within hands-on technical contexts, making academic content more accessible and relevant. The presentation demonstrates how project-based CTE instruction naturally scaffolds language development while building career readiness, creating multiple pathways for students to demonstrate competency and gain confidence in their academic abilities.

Speakers

Dr. Sarah Clark

Assistant Principal, Thomas Jefferson High School/ Federal Way Public Schools

Dr. Sarah Clark is an assistant principal serving in the Federal Way Public Schools district. She has experience teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in Tacoma and at the Muckleshoot Tribal School, with a strong emphasis on intervention and foundational skills... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1

Multiple Sections, CCDEI