Name: Building a Careers in Education Pathway: From Classroom to College Credit
Start: 2026-08-04T14:00:00-0700
End: 2026-08-04T14:45:00-0700

Building a Careers in Education Pathway: From Classroom to College Credit

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

Meeting Room # 4

This session offers a practical, experience-based look at designing and sustaining a Careers in Education (Teaching Academy) course within a public high school setting. The presentation walks through the essential components of creating an engaging and sustainable program that prepares students for future roles in education.Attendees will explore how to structure a semester-long course that blends teaching theory with hands-on experience. Key topics include building a relevant and student-centered curriculum, aligning with state CTE standards, and scaffolding skills such as lesson planning, classroom management, and professionalism.One focus of the session will be establishing meaningful partnerships with higher education institutions, including how to collaborate with Central Washington University to offer dual credit opportunities. Personal experience will be shared on navigating articulation agreements, aligning coursework with college expectations, and supporting students through the credit-earning process.The presentation will cover how to develop and manage student practicums. This includes strategies for placing students in elementary and intermediate school classrooms, coordinating with mentor teachers, setting clear expectations, and ensuring that field experiences are both structured and impactful.In addition, participants will gain insight into common challenges and proven strategies through a candid discussion of “dos and don’ts.” Topics include recruitment for the class, managing logistics, building strong school partnerships, and avoiding pitfalls such as inconsistent placements or unclear communication with stakeholders.

Speakers

Shawn C Gaspaire

CTE Instructor: Coaching Academy - Teaching Academy - Family Health - Psychology, Curtis High School / UPSD 83

With over two decades of experience in education, coaching, and entrepreneurship, I bring a well-rounded, real-world perspective to everything I do. I spent 23 years teaching high school students, leading courses in English (grades 10–12), Creative Writing, Journalism, Public Speaking... Read More →

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

WA-FACSE

Tickets

Success you have shared X tickets.

WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

Shawn C Gaspaire

Attendees (17)

Get help with the event

Choose your checkout method

Success you have shared X tickets.

WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

Shawn C Gaspaire

Attendees (17)

Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Get help with the event