WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

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9:00am PDT

DECA Update

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

Join Washington DECA for a briefing on the upcoming school year. We will cover essential calendar dates, state-specific initiatives, and the latest competitive event updates to ensure your chapter is ready for success. This session is designed to provide you with a clear roadmap and the resources you need to support your student leaders effectively from day one.

Speakers

Marian Morris

Advisor and Chapter Support, Washington DECA

Marian Morris is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) advocate and the Advisor and Chapter Strategist for Washington DECA. With a focus on workforce readiness and financial literacy, she works to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. As the founder of MKLmorris Educat... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

WE-BAM

10:00am PDT

AP Business & Personal Finance Integration Strategies for Your Chapter/Classroom

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

Terrace West

Is your program ready for the new AP Business course? Join us for a briefing on the essential takeaways from the national Summer Institute. This session focuses on practical curriculum integration, providing teachers with the tools to align their course load with the new standards while maximizing student recruitment and success in this groundbreaking co-curricular partnership.

Speakers

Marian Morris

Advisor and Chapter Support, Washington DECA

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

WE-BAM

11:00am PDT

Teaching Presentation Excellence with a Plug and Play Instructional Suite

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

Terrace West

Whether a student is heading into a job interview, a boardroom, or a CTSO competition, their ability to present professionally is a critical career-readiness skill. This session breaks down the "how-to" of teaching effective public speaking using high-impact examples and clear benchmarks for student success. We will share a versatile instructional suite designed to be plug-and-play for any communication unit. Come prepared to interact with the materials and leave with a turnkey presentation deck ready to use or personalized for your specific student needs.

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