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, attendees will leave with concrete strategies for integrating AP into CTE programs and engaging districts, schools, and partners to support student success across college and career pathways.
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 grading and report generation. Bring a laptop and a Claude or ChatGPT account - you'll leave with working code templates and configured tools you can use immediately in your classroom.
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 firsthand how limited career awareness can be and how to expand it. Walk away with a ready-to-use approach that connects classroom learning to real-world pathways and higher education opportunities.
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, the system supports meaningful alignment rather than generic AI output. We’ll also demo CTE Advisor updates for CLNA, program planning, grants, and continuous improvement.
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.
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 →
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 long-overdue “State of the Arts” survey which was completed by nearly 300 Washington State principals. This session will explore trends, strengths, and gaps according to statewide data sets, including the 2025 “State of the Arts” survey. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss potential next steps, and explore arts-focused resources with leaders at the helm of arts education advocacy--ArtsEd Washington, Inspire Washington, and the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA). Together, we will find "Hope, Optimism and Tenacity" in the recent data surrounding CTE and Arts Education!
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 intentionally connect students to events, speakers, and activities aligned with their individual goals.
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.
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 theory with real-world application. The session will highlight key curriculum components such as leadership development, communication skills, practice planning, sports psychology basics, ethics in coaching, and injury prevention. Emphasis will be placed on helping students understand the “why” behind effective coaching, not just the “how.”The session will also address how to build a sustainable program within the school system working collaboratively with athletic departments, and creating opportunities for students to take on leadership roles within their school community. And, how to utilize industry certifications to help build coaching knowledge. In addition, participants will benefit from a candid discussion of “dos and don’ts” when running a Coaching Academy. Topics include maintaining professionalism in student placements, avoiding liability issues, ensuring equitable opportunities across sports, and setting clear boundaries between student coaches and athletes.The presentation will conclude with an interactive “group think” segment, allowing attendees to collaborate, share ideas, and troubleshoot real-world challenges. A dedicated Q&A portion will provide time for participants to ask questions and walk away with actionable strategies tailored to their own programs.
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 finding natural academic connections and designing tasks where technical and academic learning reinforce one another. Attendees will leave with tools, examples, and a clear process they can adapt to any pathway.
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, multi‑credit sequence that builds real‑world problem‑solving and workforce skills. Participants will leave with curriculum, resources, and practical insights to adapt this work in their own contexts.
