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WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference
Saturday, August 1
 

8:00am PDT

WA-ACTE Executive Board Meeting
Saturday August 1, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Birch Ballroom

Saturday August 1, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Birch Ballroom
  WA-ACTE Sessions

8:00am PDT

CTE Director Program
Saturday August 1, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Cedar Ballroom

Speakers
SW

Shani Watkins

CTE Director, Puyallup School District

Saturday August 1, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Cedar Ballroom
  WA-ACTE Sessions

1:00pm PDT

WACTA Executive Board Meeting
Saturday August 1, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Birch Ballroom
This will be a meeting of our WACTA Executive Board which includes our Officers, Area Leads, and Agency Partners.
Speakers
MM

Mark Madison

Director of Career and Technical Education, Edmonds School District
Washington CTE Administrators
Saturday August 1, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Birch Ballroom
  WACTA

1:00pm PDT

WE-BAM Board Meeting
Saturday August 1, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1
The 2025-26 WE-BAM Board will meet to go over the annual agenda and work.  Agenda to be sent soon.
Speakers
MM

Melissa Mayer

WE-BAM, Educators in Business and Marketing
Saturday August 1, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1
  WE-BAM

3:00pm PDT

WACTA Business Meeting
Saturday August 1, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Birch Ballroom
This is a Business Meeting for all WACTA Members.
Speakers
MM

Mark Madison

Director of Career and Technical Education, Edmonds School District
Washington CTE Administrators
Saturday August 1, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Birch Ballroom
  WACTA
 
Sunday, August 2
 

7:00am PDT

WA-FACSE Board Meeting
Sunday August 2, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
Skybridge Boardroom
Meeting for Wa- Facs board members
Sunday August 2, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
Skybridge Boardroom Second Floor Davenport Grand
  WA-FACSE

8:00am PDT

Registration Open
Sunday August 2, 2026 8:00am - 4:30pm PDT
WA-ACTE Office
Located in the coat check room 
Sunday August 2, 2026 8:00am - 4:30pm PDT
WA-ACTE Office Coat Check, by restrooms
  WA-ACTE Sessions

9:00am PDT

WA ACTE New Member Meet & Greet
Sunday August 2, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
TBA
Welcome & “Who We Are” OverviewWe’ll kick off with a warm welcome from WA ACTE leadership and provide a brief introduction to the organization’s mission, purpose, and role in supporting CTE educators. You’ll learn how WA ACTE advocates for high‑quality Career and Technical Education and promotes professional development statewide.Meet the SectionsEach WA ACTE section will introduce...
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Speakers
JJ

Jodi Jacobs

CTE Program Facilitator, Everett Public School
All members
Sunday August 2, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
TBA
  WA-ACTE Sessions

9:00am PDT

Adult CPR/AED/First Aid
Sunday August 2, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 7
This comprehensive course, provided through the American Heart Association, is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to respond confidently in emergency situations involving adults. Participants will learn how to perform high-quality CPR, properly use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and provide first aid for common injuries and medical emergencies such as...
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Speakers
TS
SB
Sunday August 2, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 7
  HSCTE

10:00am PDT

AI Empowered Presentations That Don’t Suck
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12
Scott’s presentation guru, Garr Reynolds, stated it best at his site, presentationzen.com: “We are a storytelling animal. We are not a bullet-point-memorizing animal. We are wired to be attracted to story and to learn from them and to spread them.” “The best stories infuse wonder,” says Pixar’s Andrew Stanton. Come learn how to tell better stories, engage...
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Speakers
avatar for Scott Le Duc

Scott Le Duc

CTE Arts and Technologies Instructor, Capital High School
Scott has taught creative and technical arts for over 30 years, supporting students of all abilities to develop creative voice and agency in a co‑authored classroom or “Scenius.” He guides filmmaking, game design, songwriting, and audio production workflows, and is a founding... Read More →
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

Amplify Student Success Using MBA Research Resources and AI Tools for FBLA Competitive Events
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Terrace West
Discover how to combine MBA Research resources with emerging AI tools to better prepare students for classroom learning and FBLA competitive events. Learn practical strategies for using study guides to align instruction with the expectations of competitive events, and explore how AI can support lesson planning, generate practice activities, and help students build the skills needed to succeed in...
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Speakers
HR

Holli Ryan-Kalaleh

Program Supervisor, Career Technical Education, OSPI
TC
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

Bringing Business, Personal Finance, and Career Readiness Together
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4
AP Business with Personal Finance helps schools expand access to rigorous, relevant, career-connected learning and is included on Washington’s state industry-recognized credential list. This session will highlight practical strategies for using the course to build financial literacy, business knowledge, and real-world decision-making. Through interactive discussion and practical examples,...
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Speakers
MT
BA
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4

10:00am PDT

How Do WE Manage the Classroom
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5
This session is meant to be interactive not just an information presentation. Kimberly and her students will share some different strategies used in the veterinary assisting program to build community and set expectations that allow for more self-management by students.
Speakers
KC

Kimberly Coleman

Veterinary Assisting Instructor, Spokane Public Schools - NEWTech Prep Skills Center
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5

10:00am PDT

Prescribing Success with iCEV Health Science
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1
Preparing students for careers in healthcare takes more than textbooks-it takes engaging content, real-world skills, and industry-aligned credentials. iCEV’s Health Science platform delivers all three. In this session, we will explore how iCEV equips students for success in health science careers through hands-on tools, skills-based simulations, and 14 customizable courses covering...
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Speakers
LF
MM
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1

10:00am PDT

Vocabulary in Action
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10
Give vocabulary the boost it deserves! This session features a collection of fun, effective, and hands-on vocabulary activities designed to help students internalize essential terms in personal finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more. Participants will experience individual tasks, partner activities, and team-based challenges that promote active learning, reinforce key concepts, and support...
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Speakers
avatar for Robin Palmer
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10 Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

“You Can’t Be What You Can’t See”: Expanding Career Awareness in Rural Communities
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2
This presentation explores the WSU Health Sciences Mentorship Program, a rural-focused initiative grounded in the belief that “You can’t be what you can’t see.” Launched in 2019, the program builds STEM and career identity beginning in grades 7–8 through early, sustained, and inclusive mentorship. Serving 11 rural districts, it offers a scalable framework for recruiting, training, and...
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Speakers
JG
KR
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2

10:00am PDT

Building Professional Communication Skills for Students
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3
This session focuses on intentional scaffolding strategies and repeated opportunities for communication that help students grow over time. Participants will explore practical ways to teach and reinforce communication skills through structured discussions, mock interviews, pitches, presentations, project check-ins, role plays, and peer feedback routines. The session will highlight simple speaking...
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Speakers
avatar for Aaron Tomyn

Aaron Tomyn

Technology Integration Specialist, Sumner Bonney Lake School District
Currently I am the technology integration specialist in the Sumner School District. In my current role, I support teachers in the integration of technology, support STEM, along with a variety of techy/STEMy tasks. I started my career in education as an elementary teacher then moved... Read More →
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3

10:00am PDT

Reconnecting Purpose, Communication, and Team Connection Through Change
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Meeting Room #11
In high-stress and constantly changing environments, teams can quickly become disconnected, overwhelmed, and burned out. This highly interactive session focuses on practical strategies to strengthen communication, rebuild team connection, navigate uncertainty, and help people reconnect with purpose in their work. Attendees should expect an experience centered primarily around collaboration,...
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Speakers
TN
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Meeting Room #11 Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

Spokane Conservation District Site Visit: Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Career Connected Learning
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 3:45pm PDT
TBA
The Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and Spokane Conservation District (SCD) developed UCF frameworks and industry recognized credentials that have statewide OSPI approval for lab science or math credit. Visit the SCD campus to learn how we are building career pathway opportunities for youth across Spokane County, including two UCF summer CTE courses with WA...
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Speakers
avatar for Heather Spalding

Heather Spalding

Associate Director of Green Jobs, Pacific Education Institute
Heather Spalding is PEI's Associate Director of Green Jobs and Career Connect Washington’s sector leader for agriculture and natural resources. She builds career pathways with K-12 districts, employers, tribes, and workforce and post-secondary partners. She has developed sustainability... Read More →
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 3:45pm PDT
TBA

10:00am PDT

AI Ready Skills Certified Educator Course
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 6
AI Ready Skills offers a student-led curriculum that builds AI literacy through engaging, interactive learning. In this workshop, come learn how to leverage this future-focused, easy-to-teach program to bring AI Literacy to your students. You will get hands on with the program and see how students explore AI in a safe digital space—Minecraft Education—completing activities and assessments to...
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Speakers
avatar for Melanie Drown-Frattallone

Melanie Drown-Frattallone

Product Specialist, Prodigy Learning
Melanie Drown is a Product Specialist for ‘Coding in Minecraft’ and has 11 years of experience as both an educator and a trainer. She is a Minecraft Certified trainer and has trained hundreds of teachers on game-based learning through Minecraft Education. As a former STEM and... Read More →
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 6

11:00am PDT

Bring Career Pathways to life: Hands-On Learning for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1
As Career Clusters evolve to reflect today’s dynamic workforce, educators must design learning experiences that are relevant, engaging, and skill-driven. In this interactive session, explore how iCEV supports the Modernized Career Clusters Framework through innovative curriculum. Roll up your sleeves and experience learning as your students would through a hands-on career exploration activity,...
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Speakers
MM
LF
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1

11:00am PDT

Get Kids Hooked on The Right Drugs
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12
Learning should feel good, or better stated, gratifying.  The stronger the emotional response, the better the retention of learning. Let’s take a look at what chemically happens in the brain when we struggle, succeed, and enjoy what we are doing.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Le Duc

Scott Le Duc

CTE Arts and Technologies Instructor, Capital High School
Scott has taught creative and technical arts for over 30 years, supporting students of all abilities to develop creative voice and agency in a co‑authored classroom or “Scenius.” He guides filmmaking, game design, songwriting, and audio production workflows, and is a founding... Read More →
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

11:00am PDT

Level Up to Win: AI + MBA Research for DECA Success
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Terrace West
Discover how to integrate MBA Research resources with emerging AI tools to elevate student readiness for both classroom learning and DECA competitive events. This session will highlight practical approaches to using performance indicators to align instruction with competitive events and demonstrate how AI can streamline lesson planning and generate targeted practice activities. Walk away with...
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Speakers
HR

Holli Ryan-Kalaleh

Program Supervisor, Career Technical Education, OSPI
TC
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

11:00am PDT

Money Decisions Start Early: Engaging Activities for Middle School CTE
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10
In today’s consumer-driven world, students are constantly encouraged to spend but rarely taught how to make wise financial decisions. This interactive session equips middle school CTE teachers with ready-to-use activities that introduce essential money concepts through real-world scenarios which can be integrated into exploratory or life-skills courses. Participants will walk away with practical...
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Speakers
avatar for Robin Palmer
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10 Second Floor Davenport Grand

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Sunday August 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
TBA

Sunday August 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
TBA

1:00pm PDT

Advanced Strategies for Using the MBA Research Learning Center
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Terrace West
Take your use of the MBA Research Learning Center to the next level. Designed for educators already familiar with the platform, this session focuses on advanced strategies to leverage its full instructional potential. Participants will explore efficient course setup techniques, deeper use of topic-specific content, and advanced applications of the platform resources to better align instruction...
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Speakers
TC
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

1:00pm PDT

Building Passion for all Health Career Pathways: Interprofessional, Hands‑On, Health Care Team Based Learning
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #10
This session highlights how interprofessional, hands‑on learning strengthens interest and flexibility in how students view pre‑health career pathways. Participants will explore health care team based experiential strategies, such as simulations, case‑based learning, and the development of a variety of health care skills. Attendees will leave with practical approaches that promote student...
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Speakers
JR
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #10 Second Floor Davenport Grand

1:00pm PDT

Ignite Learning with Laser Precision: Empowering Classrooms with xTool P2S
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 5
In this session, we will demo the P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter. We will also compare the P2S with the latest model P3. Bring a file (SVG/DXF/JPG/JPEG/PNG/BMP/TIF) to see if you are chosen as a demo for either laser cutting or laser engraving in this session.
Speakers
MM

Michele Madison

Southern Educational Consulting and Training
FT
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 5

1:00pm PDT

Professionalizing AI Use in the Classroom: From Prompts to Workflows
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4
You've used Claude or ChatGPT. Now build systems. This hands-on workshop takes you from "asking questions" to "building repeatable workflows" that actually save time and respect student privacy. We'll work through three real scenarios: structuring effective prompts through role and context, using Projects to maintain consistency, anonymizing student data safely, and automating common tasks like...
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Speakers
EO
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4

1:00pm PDT

Unlocking Safety
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm 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...
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Speakers
RK
JK
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Cedar Ballroom

1:00pm PDT

What happened to the 3rd R (Rigor)???
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #12
Rigor seems to be the forgotten lost child of the 3 R's - and it's causing problems all the way up to lawsuits for districts not preparing kids. How can we bring this back *while* still maintaining equity? If we don't - why are we even bothering?
Speakers
JF
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

1:00pm PDT

Shaping Careers: Workforce Development & Student Engagement
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
TBA
In the today's workforce that our young people are entering into, Career and Technical Education can significantly impact a students level of preparedness for real, meaningful careers. Nowhere is this more evident than in the construction industry—an industry that is modernizing quickly, facing skilled labor shortages, and actively seeking the next generation of talent. This session brings you...
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Speakers
TL
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
TBA
  WITEA

1:00pm PDT

Body Tissue Types Dissection Lab
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2
Come take part in a hands-on workshop guiding you through the prep and implementation of a Body Tissue Types Dissection Lab. Attendees will dissect a raw chicken quarter- harvesting each tissue type of the body to complete each square of their sample mat (skin, adipose, muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, bone marrow, nerve, cartilage, joint capsule, etc).  The lab will culminate in tearing...
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Speakers
KD
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2

1:00pm PDT

From Basic Circuits to Industrial Automation: Building Student Skills Through Hands-On Learning
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Terrace East
This hands-on session demonstrates how basic electrical circuit concepts can grow into advanced industrial automation skills. Participants will explore foundational topics including DC circuits, switches, relays, relay logic, and basic wiring techniques using EIT training systems. The session will then connect these core concepts to more advanced technologies through live PLC and stoplight control...
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Speakers
BH
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Terrace East Second Floor Davenport Grand

1:00pm PDT

Punch Positive : The Missing Link Between Engagement, Resilience, and Real-World Performance
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 3
In a world of increasing burnout, disconnection, and declining physical and mental resilience, traditional approaches to engagement and performance are no longer enough.This session introduces Punch Positive™, a movement-based, behavior-driven framework that improves focus, confidence, and connection—without adding complexity or requiring specialized training.Led by Registered Nurse and...
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Speakers
LM
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 3

2:00pm PDT

Framing Failure to Facilitate Future Fruition
Sunday August 2, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #12
We're observing a remarkable decrease in student resiliency - which has a cascade effect on future learning, college success and ultimately workplace/life success. How can we rebuild this critical foundational ability? In this session we'll learn how to turn the table and create a Culture of Failure in your classroom.
Speakers
JF
Sunday August 2, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

2:00pm PDT

Unlock the Power of State’s Connection: Maximize Your MBA Resources
Sunday August 2, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Terrace West
Discover the full potential of the exclusive State’s Connection portal for Washington teachers. This session highlights powerful tools, customized content, and tiered instructional resources designed to enhance teaching and learning. Participants will explore Curriculum Builder, ethical dilemmas, project management tools, and more while gaining actionable strategies to effectively implement...
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Speakers
HR

Holli Ryan-Kalaleh

Program Supervisor, Career Technical Education, OSPI
TC
Sunday August 2, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

2:00pm PDT

Agri-Tech Infrastructure: Engineering Sustainable Workforce Labs with the Garden Caterpillar
Sunday August 2, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 5
Empower Washington’s future workforce with resilient agri-tech infrastructure. In this hands-on session, Farming The Future introduces the Garden Caterpillar—a modular, sustainable alternative to traditional beds designed for high-use in living labs. Attendees will engineer their own caterpillar system and master rapid-production microgreen techniques. Leave with a mini caterpillar and student...
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Speakers
FT
MM

Michele Madison

Southern Educational Consulting and Training
Sunday August 2, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 5

2:00pm PDT

Dysregulation, Dissociation, and Discombobulation: Understanding Brain Science and Its Impact on Student Learning and Behavior
Sunday August 2, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1
Ever find yourself thinking, “Why would they choose that?”  - especially when a student’s decision impacts safety, performance, or their own future? In CTE settings, behavior matters. Focus matters. Follow-through matters. And when students struggle with any of those, it can derail learning fast. This interactive and practical session explores what’s happening in the adolescent...
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Speakers
KO

Keith Orchard LCSW

Mental Health Coordinator
Keith Orchard, LCSW — Author, Speaker, and Coach With decades of experience supporting the people and systems that care for our most vulnerable children, Keith Orchard brings insight, heart, and real-world solutions to every training, keynote, and coaching session. A Licensed Clinical... Read More →
Sunday August 2, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1
 
Monday, August 3
 

7:30am PDT

Registration Open
Monday August 3, 2026 7:30am - 4:00pm PDT
WA-ACTE Office
Located in the coat check room 
Monday August 3, 2026 7:30am - 4:00pm PDT
WA-ACTE Office Coat Check, by restrooms

8:00am PDT

Breakfast
Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Grand Ballroom A,B,C

Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Grand Ballroom A,B,C

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Monday August 3, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
TBA

Monday August 3, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
TBA

1:00pm PDT

From Framework to Implementation: Exploring AP Business with Personal Finance (Part 1)
Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Terrace East
This interactive session invites educators to explore the AP Business with Personal Finance Course and Exam Description (CED) through a collaborative, station-based learning experience. Participants will work in groups to investigate key course components—including the course framework and pacing, project-based learning structures, case study integration, exam design, and AP onboarding...
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Speakers
DH

Deanna Hattaway-Thomas

Senior Director, Implementation, College Board
avatar for Mikael Taylor

Mikael Taylor

Director, K-12 Services, College Board
Clearing a path for all students to own their future.

College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for s... Read More →
HR

Holli Ryan-Kalaleh

Program Supervisor, Career Technical Education, OSPI
Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Terrace East Second Floor Davenport Grand

2:00pm PDT

Design Thinking for the Workforce Pipeline: From Data to Action
Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Terrace West
This working session invites Career and Technical Education professionals to transform statewide research data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders in Washington’s career pathways systems. Participants will explore data from a recent HarrisX survey of Washington students, parents, employers, and career navigators – and use a design thinking framework to co-create practical,...
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Speakers
RB

Ryan Beard

Senior Program Manager, Career Pathways, Washington STEM
AM

Angie Mason-Smith

Program Director, Washington STEM
Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

2:00pm PDT

From Framework to Implementation: Exploring AP Business with Personal Finance (Part 2)
Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Terrace East
This interactive session invites educators to explore the AP Business with Personal Finance Course and Exam Description (CED) through a collaborative, station-based learning experience. Participants will work in groups to investigate key course components—including the course framework and pacing, project-based learning structures, case study integration, exam design, and AP onboarding...
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Speakers
DH

Deanna Hattaway-Thomas

Senior Director, Implementation, College Board
HR

Holli Ryan-Kalaleh

Program Supervisor, Career Technical Education, OSPI
avatar for Mikael Taylor

Mikael Taylor

Director, K-12 Services, College Board
Clearing a path for all students to own their future.

College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for s... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Terrace East Second Floor Davenport Grand

2:00pm PDT

The value of advisory boards for educator preparation programs
Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2
All Washington preparation programs, including CTE teacher and administrator programs, are required to maintain a Professional Educator Advisory Board (PEAB) made up of practicing educators. These PEABs are critical - our CTE preparation programs rely on feedback from the field in order to provide quality preparation to prospective CTE educators. In this session, we will discuss the...
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Speakers
KH
Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2

2:00pm PDT

Solve the Case: The Healthcare Roles Your Students Are Missing
Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4
A simple, classroom-ready lesson that expands how students see healthcare careers.Students can name nurse, doctor, EMT, but what about everyone else? In this interactive session, participants “solve the case” of a real-world health scenario to uncover the full team behind a single incident, including roles students rarely consider. Through a guided, hands-on activity, attendees will see...
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Speakers
DM
Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4
  HSCTE

3:00pm PDT

Preparing CTE Educators: Accessible Certification Pathways Through CWU
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 5
Discover the CTE certification options available through CWU and how they prepare educators for careers in CTE classrooms. This session provides an overview of our Plan 2, BME, and FACSE pathways and explains who each option is best suited for. We will highlight flexible, online and individually paced coursework, year-round start options, and recent program and course updates that make...
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Speakers
AH
KL

Kaylee Loyd

Central Washington University
JM

Jodi Musser

Central Washington University
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 5

3:00pm PDT

Sex Trafficking Prevention and Awareness for the Education Community
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Maple Ballroom
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...
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Speakers
JM
BM
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Maple Ballroom

3:00pm PDT

The New Career Bridge: 7,000 Pathways, One Tool for Your Classroom
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Birch Ballroom
What if students could start discovering their career direction in just six questions? Explore the redesigned Career Bridge, Washington’s free career and education website. Learn how students can explore careers, compare more than 7,000 education and training programs, and see real employment and earnings outcomes. We’ll also demonstrate tools that help educators track exploration and support...
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Speakers
MP
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Birch Ballroom

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...
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Speakers
DD
RF
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 3
  HSCTE

3:00pm PDT

CTElink Framework Builder: Create, Review, and Export OSPI-Ready Course Frameworks
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4
Introducing CTElink’s Framework Builder: a centralized district system for creating, reviewing, storing, and exporting CTE course frameworks. Maintain a shared framework library with section-by-section editing, version history, standards-grounded AI review, and OSPI-ready export. Built around Washington State Learning Standards, OSPI framework resources, CIP/course data, and industry standards,...
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Speakers
TS

Taylor Smith

Director of Data and Analytics, NuMetrics
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4
  WACTA

4:00pm PDT

Expanding Health Science Pathways: Bringing Dentistry to High School Programs
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2
This session explores practical strategies for integrating dentistry into high school health science programs. Participants will learn how to embed oral health concepts into existing curriculum, create hands-on learning experiences, and build partnerships with local dental professionals. The presentation will highlight ways to expand CTE pathways, increase student awareness of dental careers, and...
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Speakers
SB

Stefanie Brophy MEd

Teacher
With over 15 years in education and 17 years as a Certified Athletic Trainer, I teach Sports Medicine, Medical Careers, and Leadership at Graham-Kapowsin High School. I hold two bachelor’s degrees from Eastern Washington University in Athletic Training and Health & Fitness Education... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2

4:00pm PDT

Running a T-Shirt Student Based Enterprise
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4
This session will cover tips and resources to set up a t-shirt student based enterprise as a fundraising business for any club. Resources such as a startup shopping list, web sites, and business services/templates will be shared. Additionally, there will be a hands on portion where for $5.00 people will get to make their own WA-ACTE t-shirt so that you can experience making your own product.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Computer Science Teacher, Central Valley School District
Adam Smith been teaching at Spokane Valley Tech in Spokane Valley, WA since 2024 and previously taught at Cheney High School for 26 years. He currently teaches Microsoft Office, Cyber Security, AP CS P, AP CS A, Computer Repair, and Cisco Network Engineering. He is a FBLA Advisor... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4

5:00pm PDT

WA-FACSE Social Event
Monday August 3, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
TBA
WA-FACSE social event for Family and Consumer Science Educators to gather and discuss joining the WA-FACSE Board. 
Speakers
DB

Dawn Boyden

WA-FACSE Social Event is organized for Family and Consumer Science Educators to gather together and learn about opportunities to serve on the WA-FACSE board.
avatar for Maureen Fanion
Monday August 3, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
TBA
  WA-FACSE
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

8:00am PDT

Breakfast
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
TBA

Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
TBA

9:00am PDT

AI That Thinks With Students, Not For Them
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12
“AI That Thinks With Students, Not For Them” explores how educators can move beyond simple prompting and begin using AI as a true thinking partner in the learning process. This session focuses on building student voice, ownership, reflection, and deeper engagement through conversational AI practices that support learning rather than replace it. Participants will see real classroom examples...
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Speakers
avatar for Paul Warrick
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

9:00am PDT

DECA Update
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Terrace West
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
avatar for Marian Morris

Marian Morris

Advisor and Chapter Support, Washington DECA
I spent 16 years as a DECA Advisor and Mock Trial coach before moving to a full-time role at Washington DECA. Now, I assist and offer resources to DECA Advisors throughout Washington state. I have four adult daughters, 2 German Shepherds, and I recently became a grandparent. Life... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

9:00am PDT

Equity at Sea: Expanding Access to Maritime Career and Technical Education Through Strategic Partnerships
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1
This session highlights a proven, strategic model for expanding access to high-quality Maritime Career and Technical Education (CTE) experiences for underrepresented youth. Through the “Equity at Sea” program at Sound Experience, students engage in immersive, hands-on maritime learning that integrates STEM, environmental science, and workforce development aboard the historic schooner...
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Speakers
RL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1

9:00am PDT

Equity in Arts Education: Data-Driven Insights
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4
The intersection of CTE and Arts Education looked very different in 2009 when Washington last collected statewide data on arts education access.In 2019, OSPI, ArtsEd Washington, Inspire Washington, ArtsWA, and The Creative Advantage identified the need for a statewide focus on arts education and equity, and informally began building the Arts4All coalition. In 2025, Arts4All distributed a...
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Speakers
TK
ML
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4

9:00am PDT

Free Financial Education Guest Speakers for your Classroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11
In this session, you’ll hear about free financial education guest speakers for your classroom, brought to you by the nonprofit CENTS.  CENTS has partnered with a working group of educators to develop new financial education curricula and presentations designed to engage high school students and teach vital learning objectives. The curricula will be aligned with the new Washington standards...
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Speakers
TL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11 Second Floor Davenport Grand

9:00am PDT

Fueling the People Who Fuel the School
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom
Teaching is a marathon, yet we often try to run it on empty stomachs and cold coffee. This workshop is a judgment-free "Honesty Hour" designed for the reality of the classroom—where lunch is often eaten standing up and "self-care" feels out of reach.
Speakers
avatar for Dottie Record
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom

9:00am PDT

Project Management with Scrum
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5
Scrum is a subset of Agile and a powerful way to help students gain fundamental skills in managing projects - and it's useful for departmental teams too! Come check out the basics here!
Speakers
JF
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5

9:00am PDT

Relationships Are the Real Resume
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3
This topic focuses on how relationship-building skills—communication, teamwork, networking, and empathy—are essential in both business/marketing careers and student success in school. The presentation could highlight how CTE classrooms intentionally develop these skills through projects, collaboration, and real-world experiences.
Speakers
MR
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3

9:00am PDT

Skate4Concrete Certification an Example of Implementation
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom
This presentation will review the Skate4Concrete Certification and share an example(s) of how it was implemented in the classroom within Washington Schools.  Teachers will share their experience and provide insight on how best to utilize the program within the classroom.  We will also cover the Statewide MiniConcrete Skatepark Competition for the 2026/27 School Year to be hosted by the...
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Speakers
CH
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom

9:00am PDT

STEM Camp/STEM Night Activities
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10
A powerful way to boost program recruitment and club involvement is by hosting STEM events and camps for middle and elementary students. This interactive session is designed as a “get one, share one” experience. I will share 10+ engaging, ready-to-use STEM activities for CS, IT, Cyber Security, and Robotics. Participants will be encouraged to contribute their own ideas. Expect a hands-on...
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Speakers
avatar for Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Computer Science Teacher, Central Valley School District
Adam Smith been teaching at Spokane Valley Tech in Spokane Valley, WA since 2024 and previously taught at Cheney High School for 26 years. He currently teaches Microsoft Office, Cyber Security, AP CS P, AP CS A, Computer Repair, and Cisco Network Engineering. He is a FBLA Advisor... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10 Second Floor Davenport Grand

9:00am PDT

Generational Care - Preparing Health Science Students to Work with All Populations
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2
In this session, we'll discuss the topics, lessons, and projects the EPS Healthcare Academy uses to prepare students to work with all populations. We'll discuss how we teach patient-first care, how we introduce students to other generations and cultures, and how we cultivate empathy. In addition, we'll look at the culminating projects that our students leave the class with that they can use...
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Speakers
avatar for Ashley Undag
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2
  HSCTE

9:00am PDT

Beyond Points: Implementing Competency-Based Grading and Employability Skills Across Career Pathways
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Birch Ballroom
How do we ensure grades in Career and Technical Education truly reflect skill mastery, workplace readiness, and student growth? This session highlights how Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center and New Market Skills Center are transitioning from traditional grading to competency-based grading (CBG) systems designed to improve clarity, consistency, and equity across programs. Partnering with SREB, both...
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Speakers
avatar for Matt Ishler
DM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Birch Ballroom
  WACTA

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
avatar for Marian Morris

Marian Morris

Advisor and Chapter Support, Washington DECA
I spent 16 years as a DECA Advisor and Mock Trial coach before moving to a full-time role at Washington DECA. Now, I assist and offer resources to DECA Advisors throughout Washington state. I have four adult daughters, 2 German Shepherds, and I recently became a grandparent. Life... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

Building Opportunity: CTE Meets College in the High School in Workforce Training
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3
Join us for a discussion on how to use CTE and College in the High School (CHS) to prepare students for IRC’s, short certificates and college degrees. We will compare the CTE and CHS models, and how the two can prepare students to enter the workforce while earning dual credit towards high school and college completion.
Speakers
JB

Jason Boatwright

Clover Park Technical College
KK
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3

10:00am PDT

Chatting with Stacy: Build Your Own AI Assistant for Planning, Communication, and Classroom Workflow
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12
Learn how to build your own AI assistant to support daily teaching tasks. In this hands-on session, participants will create a working assistant that helps with lesson planning, drafting emails, and generating student feedback. Walk away with ready-to-use prompts, clear workflows, and a practical tool you can use immediately to save time and improve communication in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Warrick
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

FBLA 2027 Kick Start
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10
This session is for people exploring starting FBLA to veteran FBLA advisors. I will cover important dates, updates, and timelines for setting up a great 2026-27 FBLA year. I will also incorporate an Officer Training guideline that I use with my chapter officers as well as an event/activities schedule to help advisers make FBLA about more than competing, but a true leadership experience. Come to...
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Speakers
avatar for Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Computer Science Teacher, Central Valley School District
Adam Smith been teaching at Spokane Valley Tech in Spokane Valley, WA since 2024 and previously taught at Cheney High School for 26 years. He currently teaches Microsoft Office, Cyber Security, AP CS P, AP CS A, Computer Repair, and Cisco Network Engineering. He is a FBLA Advisor... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10 Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

Free Financial Education Project with Mentorship At Your School
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11
Come learn about an exciting, new opportunity for your high school students.   In the 2026-2027 school year, the nonprofit CENTS is expanding a new initiative: a financial education project competition.  Students will receive mentorship to select a project.  Mentor support will continue through project completion.  This is an excellent resume building opportunity that will...
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Speakers
TL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11 Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

From Blank Framework to Standards-Aligned Framework: Using AI in CTE
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1
Learn how to leverage both free and paid AI tools to move from a blank framework to a fully developed, standards-aligned CTE framework with greater speed, consistency, and confidence. This hands-on session shares real prompts, workflows, and strategies for framework writing, pathway alignment, curriculum development, and program planning while maintaining alignment to state standards and workforce...
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Speakers
SS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1

10:00am PDT

From Classroom to Crisis: How to Respond When a Student Discloses Substance Use
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Terrace East
When a student opens up about substance use, educators are often caught off guard—unsure of what to say, how to respond, or where the boundaries lie. This session is designed to reduce that uncertainty and equip educators with practical, confidence-building tools for real-world situations.Participants will learn what to say (and what to avoid) in these critical moments, while gaining clarity on...
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Speakers
MD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Terrace East Second Floor Davenport Grand

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...
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Speakers
avatar for Davin Perry
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Cedar Ballroom

10:00am PDT

Honoring Every Pathway: How Data Reshaped College and Career Center Programming
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4
Over the course of five years, Issaquah School District transformed its college and career centers from a reactive, college-focused model into a forward-thinking system built on data and tiered student support. In this session, explore the data sources driving smarter decisions, how programming has evolved to honor all post-secondary pathways, and how High School and Beyond Plans are used to...
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Speakers
LN

Lisa Neighbours

STEM & CTE TOSA, Issaquah School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4

10:00am PDT

Leveraging SchooLinks Potential to Support CTE Programs & Industry Connections
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Birch Ballroom
SchooLinks is the key to elevating CTE programs. This session shares real-world strategies to utilize the new state-wide HSBP platform to its full potential. Drawing from a pilot district experience, participants will learn how to deepen career research, track work-based learning and volunteer hours, and use the Course Planner to support CTE pathways. The session will also cover managing worksite...
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Speakers
MD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Birch Ballroom

10:00am PDT

The Game Plan: How Games Develop Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom
What if I told you the key to developing 21st-century skills lies in a board/card game? In this session we will explore, discuss, and discover how using popular games can be used in the curriculum to make learning more fun. These games will allow us to teach and develop skills that will benefit our student’s futures. These games have been used throughout the school year to teach/develop the...
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Speakers
HM
JE
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom

10:00am PDT

Washington HOSA - Future Health Professionals Updates
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2
Join the Washington HOSA Executive Director for a session highlighting the updates our organization is looking forward to this year!
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Carnesi-Hudson

Elizabeth Carnesi-Hudson

Executive Director, Washington HOSA
Elizabeth Carnesi-Hudson is proud to serve as the Executive Director for Washington HOSA - Future Health Professionals. She is looking forward to a great year and working with you to make this year the best yet.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2
  HSCTE

10:00am PDT

Frustrations with communication between Administrators and Instructors. What are they thinking?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5
This workshop is an opporuntiy to work in teams to discuss ways to better communicate with your administrators. You will be given different scenarios that are real examples in schools. This is not an administrator bashing session. The presentation gives you examples that maybe your have not experienced yet, but you probably will. Hopefully you will have some new tools to help you navigate your way...
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Speakers
BE
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5
  WAAE

11:00am PDT

Cardboard Arcades: Creativity, Engineering, and Engagement
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1
In this hands-on session, participants will explore how cardboard arcade projects can spark creativity, collaboration, engineering thinking, and student engagement in STEM and CTE classrooms. Attendees will learn strategies for launching and managing a cardboard arcade design challenge, explore student examples and classroom resources, and participate in a mini cardboard design activity using...
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Speakers
RC
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1

11:00am PDT

From Light to Image: Build and Use a Digital Pinhole Camera in Your Classroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12
Engage in a hands-on session where you build a working pinhole camera designed for use with a smartphone to capture images. Learn how to guide students through light, exposure, and image creation using simple materials. Participants will leave with a completed camera, a ready-to-use lesson plan, and strategies to implement this project across multiple subject areas.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Warrick
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

11:00am PDT

Keeping It Simple Stupid: K.I.S.S. strategies for success in CTE programs.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5
With over 30 years in Career and Technical Education, this presenter brings real-world expertise in program management, classroom leadership, and lab/shop instruction. He has presented at the University of Idaho and Washington State University, and mentored dozens of new teachers. His approach emphasizes being Firm, Fair, and Consistent while maintaining a positive, student-centered environment....
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Speakers
SB
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5

11:00am PDT

QTIP : Connection without Exhaustion
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom
QTIP, "quit taking it personally". Focused on understanding students personalities to help keep yourself present in the classroom with practical suggestions on avoiding burnout.
Speakers
avatar for Abigail Higgins
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom

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...
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Speakers
avatar for Marian Morris

Marian Morris

Advisor and Chapter Support, Washington DECA
I spent 16 years as a DECA Advisor and Mock Trial coach before moving to a full-time role at Washington DECA. Now, I assist and offer resources to DECA Advisors throughout Washington state. I have four adult daughters, 2 German Shepherds, and I recently became a grandparent. Life... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Terrace West Second Floor Davenport Grand

11:00am PDT

The Future of Nursing Assistant Programs in High Schools and High School Partnerships
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2
High school Nursing Assistant  training programs in Washington State are evolving to meet geographic and infrastructural challenges through creative high school–hospital partnerships, flexible scheduling, simulation, and in-school certification. By carefully aligning the Washington State Nursing Assistant Curriculum with high school frameworks, securing clinical and community partnerships,...
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Speakers
SG
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2

11:00am PDT

Upskilling Your Students and MASA Grant
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10
Future jobs and careers for our CTE students is a concern for every district. Help your students gain essential skills to enter and transition to today’s workforce in careers that are changing and challenging with technological advances. Funding is available now that enable students to take courses and certifications that will lead them to industry recognized certifications and entry level jobs,...
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Speakers
JR
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10 Second Floor Davenport Grand

11:00am PDT

Using Data to Improve Your District's CTE Course Catalog
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3
CSTA Washington has launched public dashboards and reports to help districts analyze their CTE enrollments by career cluster, gender, race, income, ELL, and disability status. Attendees will learn to interpret this data to understand local enrollment trends and compare their performance against statewide, ESD, and peer district averages. Attendees will also learn to use these data dashboards and...
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Speakers
LT
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3

11:00am PDT

Video Game Design - A STEM class that attracts non-stem students
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11
Come learn about this engaging class where students learn the design process for making a video game.  This is a STEM class that is not all about programming.  This is a great class for an Entrepreneurship Teacher to teach because students essentially prepare a modified pitch-deck for a game they would like to make.  This class is perfect for the gamer who has never programmed....
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Speakers
RC
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11 Second Floor Davenport Grand

11:30am PDT

WA-CCER Board Meeting and Awards Luncheon
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
TBA
Conduct WA-CCER annual summer conference board meeting and awards presentations during a group lunch. 
Speakers
avatar for Nora Zollweg

Nora Zollweg

Student Services Coordinator, Bremerton School District
Career Counseling and Employment Readiness professionals
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
TBA
  WA-CCER

12:00pm PDT

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

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

12:00pm PDT

HSCTE Business Lunch
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2
HSCTE members please join us for the HSCTE Business Lunch Meeting.
Speakers
TS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2
  HSCTE

12:00pm PDT

WA-FACSE Awards Luncheon
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Cedar Ballroom
Awards Luncheon
Speakers
CM

Cassie Mueller

WA-FACS members
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Cedar Ballroom
  WA-FACSE

12:00pm PDT

Summer WE-BAM Members Meeting
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
TBA
Educators of Business and Marketing!  Join us for a Luncheon meeting to talk about the 2025-26 year and plan for the 2026-27 school year.  New officer positions available!
Speakers
MM

Melissa Mayer

WE-BAM, Educators in Business and Marketing
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
TBA
  WE-BAM

2:00pm PDT

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

2:00pm PDT

Getting to Know Your Students and Their WHY: With the Help of AI
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #12
Help students go from apathy to passion. Help students identify their WHY to give PURPOSE to their WHAT. “When you know your WHY, your WHAT becomes more impactful because you’re walking towards or in your PURPOSE.” – Michael Jr. This content especially helps in project-based learning, where students need to know what they are doing and how to do it. Use AI tools to efficiently and...
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Speakers
avatar for Scott Le Duc

Scott Le Duc

CTE Arts and Technologies Instructor, Capital High School
Scott has taught creative and technical arts for over 30 years, supporting students of all abilities to develop creative voice and agency in a co‑authored classroom or “Scenius.” He guides filmmaking, game design, songwriting, and audio production workflows, and is a founding... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

2:00pm PDT

How WBW builds mentorship and work based learning into the school year, and how you can too
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #11
Career connected experiential learning sounds great in theory, but it gets complicated quickly: How do you recruit busy professionals? How do you structure the experience so students stay engaged and hit your learning objectives? And how do you make sure your business professionals leave feeling like it was worth their time?For 50 years, Washington Business Week (WBW), founded through a...
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NQ
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #11 Second Floor Davenport Grand

2:00pm PDT

Synergizing Success: A Deeper Dive Into Academic Integration
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #10
It is time for CTE and academic subject teachers to stop working in silos and start collaborating to help students. Creating links between academic courses and CTE is the most effective way to create a school-wide curriculum that equips students for a demanding world after high school. All parties involved in schooling benefit from teaching for both academic rigor and CTE relevance. Students...
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JR

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #10 Second Floor Davenport Grand

2:00pm PDT

Targeted by Design: Using SchooLinks to Build Intentional Work-Based Learning Programs
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 5
How do you connect the best students to work-based learning opportunities that actually align with their goals? In this live SchooLinks demo, Spokane Public School’s CTE coordinator shares how she uses SchooLinks reporting & filters, career assessment data, and eligibility criteria to intentionally match students to exploratory and preparatory opportunities inside of their district....
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SG
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 5

2:00pm PDT

Teacher-Parent Toolbelt: EdTech Hacks for Life & Learning
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1
Teaching and parenting often feel like juggling with fire, and then someone throws in a Chromebook! In this interactive session, explore the real-life challenges and hidden superpowers of being both an educator and a parent. Drawing on 20 years in education as a teacher, coach, and facilitator, and 12 years as a mom of three, I’ll share my “Teacher-Mom (Parent) Toolbelt,” a collection of...
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RC
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1

2:00pm PDT

The Safe-to-Fail Lab: Resilience over Perfection
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Maple Ballroom
Cross-Curricular Seminar / Interactive Workshop In any CTE lab - from Welding to Culinary to Math - the fear of making a mistake kills innovation. This session teaches how to build a high-accountability, low-anxiety environment where students master the pivot when things go wrong and learn resiliency on the job..Key Points:The "Red Line" vs. The "Gray Zone": Distinguishing between non-negotiable...
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MC
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Maple Ballroom

2:00pm PDT

WCTSMA: Navigating the CTSO
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2
We will navigate the processes of the CTSO for advisors and administrators both. How to start a chapter. How to register your chapter. How to participate in the CTSO events. Competition categories and scoring. Awards and scholarships available. We will answer questions you have regarding WCTSMA.
Speakers
LH
WE
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2

2:00pm PDT

Understanding Federal Child Labor Student Learner Laws and Requirements
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 3
This training provides an overview of the essential requirements outlined in federal labor laws as they pertain to student learner programs. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the legal framework governing these programs, including specific guidelines on permitted and prohibited practices.
Speakers
MD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 3
  WA-CCER

2:00pm PDT

Beyond the Classroom: The Power of the Simulated Workplace Model
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
TBA
Bring your classroom to life through the Simulated Workplace Model. In this engaging session, learn how CTE programs are transforming instruction by embedding authentic workplace expectations, student leadership, and industry-aligned practices into everyday learning. Participants will explore practical implementation strategies, hear real classroom examples, and leave with tools to strengthen...
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Speakers
avatar for Matt Ishler
DM
DL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
TBA
  WACTA

3:00pm PDT

The Coaching Academy: Building a Careers in Education Course for Coaches
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4
This session provides a practical, experience-based guide to designing and implementing a Coaching Academy course within a public high school setting., the presentation focuses on creating a dynamic program that prepares students for future roles in coaching, leadership, and sports management.Participants will explore how to structure a semester course that blends foundational coaching...
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SC
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Meeting Room # 4

3:00pm PDT

Effect of vocational retraining alignment on injured workers’ motivation and well-being, and its application to Career and Technical Education in Washington State
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1
This session explores the impact of choice in vocational retraining on the motivation and well-being of injured workers who are forced to switch careers due to a workplace injury. Research conducted on the subject will be presented along with the findings. The results and data will then be generalized to what role choice can have in the motivation and well-being of students with Washington state...
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JG
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1

3:00pm PDT

Financial Literacy FUNdamentals: Free Resources to Engage Students
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #10
Financial literacy lessons don’t have to be dry and boring—discover the Fed’s free interactive resources for personal finance, including hands-on lessons, videos and online modules, podcasts, infographics and more. Participate in two hands-on lessons on entrepreneurship and saving and investing and learn where to access free curricula for teaching financial literacy topics. All attendees...
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LM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #10 Second Floor Davenport Grand

3:00pm PDT

Future‑Ready STEM Starts Here: Why PLTW Leads the Way
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 6
Collaborate and learn why Project Lead The Way remains the top choice for engaging students in STEM through engineering, biomedical science, and computer science pathways. Explore new courses—Advanced Manufacturing, Building for the Future & Skilled Trades, and Principles of AI. Discover how PLTW prepares students with industry credentials and college credit opportunities. Hear from WA PLTW...
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DL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 6

3:00pm PDT

Not Another AI Demo: The Skills Your Students Actually Need in an AI World
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #11
It's 2026. You've been to workshops filled with AI demos, you've used a Claude to revise a lesson plan or given your students an assignment to build AI skills. It still doesn't feel like we're preparing our students for the world of AI that they're graduating into, even if ChatGPT keeps telling you your is plans are "absolutely right!"In this workshop you'll move past the 101 level skills and into...
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NQ
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Meeting Room #11 Second Floor Davenport Grand
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

8:00am PDT

Breakfast
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
TBA

Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
TBA

8:00am PDT

WA-FACSE Business Meeeting
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Maple Ballroom
WA-FACS Board will present updates to our general membership of board activities of the past year.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Maple Ballroom
  WA-FACSE

8:00am PDT

WE-BAM Breakfast Round Table Discussion
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
TBA
Join us for the WE-BAM Breakfast Roundtable!  Come connect over breakfast to discuss open positions, ask questions, share ideas or simply enjoy a friendly face and great conversation.  We'd love to see you there!
Speakers
MM

Melissa Mayer

WE-BAM, Educators in Business and Marketing
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
TBA
  WE-BAM

9:00am PDT

Become a Superhero with Canva
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom
In this creative, hands-on session, participants will explore how Canva can be used to spark creativity, storytelling, and student engagement across content areas. Attendees will learn Canva tools including Canva Classroom, AI-powered features, templates, image editing, and design techniques while creating their own superhero-themed digital designs. Participants will also explore classroom-ready...
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RC
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom

9:00am PDT

Beyond the Club: Embedding HOSA into Everyday Instruction
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1
Transform HOSA from an extracurricular activity into a powerful instructional tool. In this interactive session, educators will explore how to incorporate HOSA competitions, projects, and resources into daily classroom practice. Attendees will leave with practical examples, rubrics, and strategies to support student learning across health science pathways including sports medicine, nursing, and...
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WC
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1

9:00am PDT

From Classroom to Company: Building a Student-Run Enterprise Without a Commercial Facility
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11
This session explores how to design and operate an authentic student-run enterprise within a traditional classroom setting — even without access to a commercial facility. Participants will learn how a rural high school entrepreneurship program built and operates a fully functioning, revenue-generating coffee business using project-based instruction aligned to CTE frameworks and work-based...
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TV
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11 Second Floor Davenport Grand

9:00am PDT

From Data to Decisions: Teacher-Driven AI Workflows That Save Time and Improve Results
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10
This session introduces a practical system that combines district data analysis with teacher-driven AI workflows to reduce guesswork, save time, and improve instructional decisions. Participants will learn how to identify real problems using data, apply structured prompt templates and workflows, and use pre/post approaches to measure what’s working. Attendees will leave with usable templates and...
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RH
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #10 Second Floor Davenport Grand

9:00am PDT

Longitudinal Career Exposure: Supporting Students from Middle School to Graduation
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5
This session will focus on why early and sustained intervention matters and how to implement it. We will walk through the K12/University partnership between Washington State University's Health Science Campus and a rural district in Washington. This presentation will cover novel research about the benefits of career exposure from the student, K12 school administrator, and college student...
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JG
RK
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 5

9:00am PDT

Redesigning Career Connected Learning: Moving from Programs to Systems
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12
Career-connected learning often exists across strong but disconnected efforts between K–12, postsecondary, and industry. This session explores how districts and partners can reduce fragmentation by aligning career exploration, classroom learning, and work-based experiences. Participants will examine strategies for onboarding industry partners, strengthening collaboration across systems, and...
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JK
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

9:00am PDT

Reflect, Redirect, and Respond: The importance of student voice and how to take and use feedback in the classroom.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3
This presentation is about the importance of student voice in the classroom. Providing students with opportunities to reflect, give feedback, and openly share, and taking this feedback to make adjustments to our practices as instructors and increase classroom engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Ciara Ashworth

Ciara Ashworth

Class/Club Adviser, Kamiakin
Health Science CTE instructor, Athletic Trainer, and Run KANO advisor at Kamiakin High School. I'm hoping to connect with other advisors that work with their student sections to come up with new ideas!
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3

10:00am PDT

Aligning Industry, CTE, and Academics: A Replicable Model for Multi‑Credit Courses
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4
This session introduces a practical, replicable model for designing cross‑credited CTE courses that are both industry‑authentic and academically rigorous. Using the open-source REVIT program as an example, participants will see how industry competencies, CTE frameworks, and academic standards can be aligned to create coherent, multi‑credit courses. The session highlights strategies for...
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HJ
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4

10:00am PDT

Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honor: Protecting Decision Quality and Ethical Practice in Professional Settings
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom
High-performing professionals often maintain output while their decision quality quietly declines. This session introduces the REST Framework, a structured approach to recognize early stress signals, maintain clarity under pressure, and support sound, ethical decision-making. Participants will learn practical methods to reduce cognitive overload, strengthen focus, and apply consistent decision...
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DR
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Maple Ballroom

10:00am PDT

Expanding Opportunity: Ensuring All Students Access Career-Connected Learning
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12
Access to career-connected learning opportunities can shape students’ engagement, confidence, and future pathways. This session explores strategies for expanding equitable access to career exploration, CTE programs, and work-based learning experiences. Participants will examine how K–12 schools, postsecondary partners, and industry can collaborate to ensure all students—regardless of...
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JK
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

From BACE to Beyond: Industry-Aligned Biotech Credentials to Strengthen Career Pathways
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1
The Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) serves as a base, with a framework supported by bioscience industry standards for career-ready talent. Building on the validated BACE credential, new credentials aligned with high-demand workforce needs have been developed to expand bioscience career options. This session will share credential design strategies and provide industry insights on...
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TM
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 1

10:00am PDT

From Classroom to Credential: Designing CTE Programs With Tangible Outcomes
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11
CTE programs have the potential to do more than deliver credit — they can deliver credentials. This session explores how to intentionally design Career & Technical Education pathways around industry-recognized certifications that provide students with tangible workforce advantages.Participants will learn how to align curriculum, pacing, assessment, and classroom systems to credential outcomes...
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TV
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11 Second Floor Davenport Grand

10:00am PDT

Stronger Together: Building a Statewide Network to Empower Student Success
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3
Stronger Together highlights how Washington’s career counselors and employment readiness professionals can move from working in isolation to building a connected, statewide support system. By sharing knowledge, expanding opportunities, and embracing collective responsibility, participants learn practical ways to collaborate, strengthen networks, and better support students facing complex...
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NZ
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 3
  WA-CCER

11:00am PDT

REVIT: Preparing Students for the Clean‑Energy Workforce
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4
This session explores the development of the Renewable Energy Vehicle and Infrastructure Technician (REVIT) program, a future‑ready clean energy pathway co‑designed with industry and educators to prepare students for careers in renewable energy, hydrogen technologies, and sustainable infrastructure. Learn how REVIT blends project‑based learning, NGSS, and CTE standards to create a coherent,...
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HJ
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 4

11:00am PDT

Students as Managers: Building Leadership Systems in School-Based Enterprises
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11
Authentic student-run enterprises require more than participation — they require structure. This session explores how to intentionally design leadership systems within school-based enterprises that move students from workers to managers. Participants will learn how to create defined leadership roles, develop training and succession systems, build accountability structures, and cultivate student...
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TV
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #11 Second Floor Davenport Grand

11:00am PDT

What Got Me Here: Using Career Stories to Strengthen Mentorship
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12
Career paths are rarely linear. Mentors, experiences, and unexpected opportunities often shape the journey. This session invites participants to reflect on the stories behind their own careers and explore how those insights can support mentorship and student engagement. Participants will examine how storytelling can help students connect interests, skills, and experiences to potential career...
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JK
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room #12 Second Floor Davenport Grand
 
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