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.
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.
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 microgreen kit, ready to implement a professional-grade, student-led agricultural program that aligns with CTE and STEM learning goals.First 20 participants receive hands-on materials for workshop, unlimited number can attend. They get a personal size (small and portable, can fit on plane) garden caterpillar bed, soil and all, that they will plant seeds in to grow everything needed for a personal salad in 8 weeks. They will also get a individual microgreen kit.
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 certification more accessible for busy professionals. Learn how these pathways equip teachers with practical tools to address today’s educational challenges and deliver high-quality instruction in CTE programs.
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!
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 through when it does.
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. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing CTE programs, understanding funding and purchasing processes, coordinating CTSO travel, and working effectively with administrators. Focused on hands-on learning and proactive management, this session supports advocacy, leadership, and program supervision. His goal is simple: to share ideas, strategies, and insights that help educators build structured, supportive, and high-performing learning environments where both students and teachers can succeed.
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. Both SchooLinks core platform and the WBL suite will be showcased.
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 perspective. We will also discuss the keys and barriers to success of partnerships of this nature.
