WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

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1:00pm PDT

CTE Reporting - Equivalencies, Industry Recognized Certifications and Work Based Learning

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

In this session we will be speaking to:
-CTE Course Equivalencies, attaching Equivalencies to courses, when/if to submit course outcome as taken or as the equivalent course and, accurate transcribing of course equivalencies on high school transcripts
-Industry Recognized Certification (IRC), identifying and reporting IRC's available in a CTE course and reporting IRC's earned by students and,
-Work-Based Learning (WBL), identifying and reporting WBL opportunities that will be available in a course and reporting the WBL opportunities a student participated in
-How this data is used to map to Graduation Pathways and Perkins reporting

Speakers

Lisa A Ireland

Data Manager, Student Information, OSPI-Office of Superintendent of Public Inst

Lisa Ireland, Data Manager for the Student Information department at OSPI, works closely with school districts and OSPI program teams to ensure a deep understanding of CEDARS, high school transcripts and program reporting requirements.

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

Multiple Sections

2:00pm PDT

Sex Trafficking Prevention and Awareness for the Education Community

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

Meeting Room # 3

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.

Speakers

Julie McNamara-Dahl

Prevention Programs Co-Chair, Rotary Club of the Pacific Northwest Ending Sex Trafficking

Julie McNamara-Dahl is a passionate advocate working to end sex trafficking. She is a charter member of the Rotary Club of the Pacific Northwest Ending Sex Trafficking and is currently Vice President of the Board of Directors for REST | Real Escape from the Sex Trade, a Seattle-based nonprofit which the last year engaged with over 650 victims and survivors of the sex trade. Julie’s career spanned banking, management consulting and 15 years at Microsoft. She learned about the realities of sex trafficking in 2012 and began volunteering with Awaken, a nonpro... Read More →

Bev Miller

Prevention Programs Co-Chair, Rotary Club of the Pacific Northwest Ending Sex Trafficking

Bev Miller is an active member of the Rotary Club of the Pacific Northwest Ending Sex Trafficking, a regional single-purpose Rotary Club. Bev has applied her teaching experience and knowledge of the dynamics of sex trafficking to present to youth and parents to build awareness a... Read More →

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

Multiple Sections

3:00pm PDT

Clearing the Path: Policy, Practice, and Youth Access to Healthcare Work

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

Meeting Room # 3

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.

Speakers

Renee Fullerton

Health Policy Associate, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

Renee Fullerton, MPH, is the Health Policy Associate at the Washington Training and Education Coordinating Board. She coordinates the Health Workforce Council, which makes evidence-based recommendations to policymakers about actions to maintain and strengthen the state’s health... Read More →

Dr. Donald Smith, Jr

Long-Term Care Policy Manager, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

Dr. Smith holds a PhD in Immunology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In 2015, Dr. Smith moved into long-term care in Spokane. After four and a half years serving as an Administrator of a skilled nursing facility, including 28 months during the COVID pandemic... Read More →

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

HSCTE

4:00pm PDT

Industry 4.0 Credentials for Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, & Robotics

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

Meeting Room # 3

From the first industrial revolution to today's Industry 4.0, manufacturing has transformed, and our CTE programs must evolve to keep pace. Drawing on ten years as an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor, I'll share real classroom experiences building and growing programs that prepare students for modern industry. Learn how I implemented nationally recognized industry credentials across engineering, manufacturing, automation, and robotics pathways, giving students workforce-ready skills employers demand. Whether you're launching or expanding a program, I'll provide practical guidance to bring these credentials into your own classroom.

Speakers

Alex Bechtler

K-12 Division Manager, Klein Educational Systems

Alex Bechtler is the Division Manager for K‑12 Programs at Klein Educational Systems and a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing and automation education. His work focuses on developing industry‑aligned training programs that prepare students for careers in modern automated... Read More →

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

WITEA