WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

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9:00am PDT

Learning Standards Review and Revision Project Updates

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT

Get the latest updates on the learning standards review and revision project, including the final adoption of the Mathematics and English Language Arts Learning Standards and important timeline dates.
The session will focus on the implementation of the learning standards, technical supports being created and developed for districts, schools, educators and families to build a comprehensive and collaborative K-12 instructional system.
Examples of support for implementation, sample resources, and activities will be provided, along with activities and opportunities with our educational partners.

Speakers

Angela Allen

Executive Director of Educator Effectiveness, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Angela has been in K-12 education for 26 years and is currently the Executive Director for Educator Effectiveness at OSPI. In her career, Angela has been a high school teacher, Dean of Students, Assistant High School Principal, Middle School Principal, Director of Secondary and... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Cedar Ballroom

Multiple Sections

10:00am PDT

Google Forms Tips and Tricks for Efficiency & Engagement.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

Cedar Ballroom

Design smarter Google Forms that save time and boost participation. This hands-on workshop covers branching questions, short answer response validation (without case sensitivity!), formatting strategies, analyzing response data in Sheets, creating forms automatically with AI, and essential settings that improve workflow, accuracy, and engagement. Leave with practical techniques you can use immediately.

Speakers

Davin Perry

CTE Teacher, Medical Lake High School

I've been a CTE Digital Arts & Business teacher at Medical Lake High School for nine years. My industry experience includes work video/media work in collegiate athletics, freelance videography, and work as an electrical engineer.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Cedar Ballroom

Multiple Sections

12:00pm PDT

WA-FACSE Awards Luncheon

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Cedar Ballroom

Awards Luncheon

Speakers

Cassie Mueller

Career Counselor, Puyallup School District

WA-FACS members

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Cedar Ballroom

WA-FACSE

2:00pm PDT

Financial Education Learning Standards Update and Input Opportunity

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Cedar Ballroom

Attend this session to see the changes and updates to the WA State K-12 Learning Standards for Financial Education. Participants will review changes, have the opportunity to provide input on the standards before final adoption and look at the implications for implementation in your system.

Speakers

Angela Allen

Executive Director of Educator Effectiveness, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Cedar Ballroom

Multiple Sections

3:00pm PDT

Unlocking Safety

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

Cedar Ballroom

Unlocking Safety is an interactive workshop grounded in the CASE Safety curriculum, designed to help educators effectively integrate safety into CTE programs. Participants will explore safety through the lens of education, evaluation, and enforcement while engaging in hands-on, inquiry-based learning activities. The session highlights key areas including lab, shop, and experiential learning safety, and provides practical tools to foster student responsibility, risk awareness, and a strong, sustainable culture of safety across diverse learning environments.

Speakers

Joshua Krieg

Teacher and CTE Director, Goldendale

Joshua Krieg has taught agricultural education for 18 years, working with students in grades 9–12 across Washington state. A certified agricultural educator with a strong background in applied science, he is dedicated to preparing students for careers in agriculture and related... Read More →

Randi Krieg

Teacher, Goldendale

Randi has taught for 18‑years in grades 7–12 in Goldendale, Mabton, and Elma. A Certified Agricultural Teacher with a science endorsement, she has been National Board Certified since 2013. Randi was honored as the ESD 105 Teacher of the Year and is currently serving as the President... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Cedar Ballroom

WAAE, STEM