2026 K-ACTE Career Tech Summit: Full Schedule

Welcome to the K-ACTE Career Tech Summit 2026: Shaping the Next Generation of Workers!

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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2:00pm CDT

Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) Kick off Meeting

Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

This session is intended for agriculture teachers who are new to teaching, new to agricultural education, or new to the state of Kansas. We connect you with Team Ag Ed members, ensure you are included in our district and state communication channels, and answer questions you have about being an agriculture teacher in Kansas.

Speakers

Brandie Disberger

Associate Professor, Kansas State University

I am a associate professor of Agricultural Education at Kansas State University. I help lead the Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) program for early career agriculture teachers.

Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
RC 145 11190 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210

Concurrent Session

Affiliate KAAE
Session Type Access and Supports
Subject Agriculture

4:00pm CDT

K-ACTE Executive Board Meeting

Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

RC 270

Join us for the K-ACTE Executive Board Meeting, a pivotal session where key leaders of the Kansas Association for Career and Technical Education convene to discuss strategic priorities and organizational initiatives. This meeting will feature comprehensive updates, policy discussions, and planning activities aimed at advancing CTE across the state. Engage with board members, contribute your insights, and help shape the future direction of K-ACTE. Your participation is crucial as we collaborate to strengthen our impact, and support the growth and development of career and technical education in Kansas.

Speakers

Linda Chase

Agriculture Instructor, Wellington High School

Linda has been teaching agriculture for 26 years. Over half her career has been spent managing high school greenhouses and teaching horticulture. She has focused on having great sales and teaching students how to run the greenhouse and run the sale. Her success has lead to her horticulture... Read More →