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 long-term retention. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and ideas to make vocabulary instruction more engaging, collaborative, and impactful—no flashcards required.
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 tools and strategies to help students build a strong foundation for financial responsibility long before their first paycheck.
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 engagement, equitable access, and alignment with a variety of real‑world healthcare careers.
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 get some ideas as well as hopefully share ideas that will grow our FBLA team.
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 #10Second Floor Davenport Grand
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 session—bring a computer, your creativity, and any STEM tools or activities you’re willing to share. Leave with practical ideas you can implement right away.
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 #10Second Floor Davenport Grand
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, internships and apprenticeships. Students deserve opportunities beyond what is often feasible for each district and this session will discuss federal initiatives that help students throughout the country. The convergence of industry partnerships and how federal funding will be discussed.
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 perform better, gain certifications and adjust to evolving careers and/or post-secondary education. There are numerous ways for educators to collaborate and build relationships. The optimal collaboration model prepares high school leaders to link academics and the mastery of technological skills.
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 will receive a set of ten personal finance infographic posters.
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 a clear process they can apply immediately. Please bring a computer for hands-on portions.
