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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9:45am CDT

Monday July 20, 2026 9:45am - 10:25am CDT

The K-ACTE House of Delegates represents members of each affiliate group and is responsible for setting policies, decision-making, representation, oversight, and advocacy. By fulfilling these roles, the House of Delegates ensures that K-ACTE remains responsive to the needs of its members and effectively supports the advancement of career and technical education statewide.

Please note: No food or drink can be taken into this meeting space.

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 →

Laurali Masterson

FACS teacher/CTE Coordinator, Hill City Junior Senior High School

Jamie Manhart

Monday July 20, 2026 9:45am - 10:25am CDT
NMOCA 217 Hudson Auditorium Nerman Museum of Contemporary Arts at Johnson County Community College St, Overland Park, KS 66210

Concurrent Session

Affiliate KAAE, KATFACS, KBOA, KHSIA, KLCTE, KTIEA
Session Type Business Meeting
Subject All CTE

11:40am CDT

KAAE Committee Meetings & Luncheon

Monday July 20, 2026 11:40am - 12:50pm CDT

RC 232

Join KAAE for committee meetings. We will be meeting in our committees to take care of any business that needs addressed.

Speakers

Lacie Harshbarger

Agricultural Education Teacher, Norwich Schools

Lacie Harshbarger is the Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor at Norwich High School. Lacie also serves as the KAAE Inservice Coordinator.

Monday July 20, 2026 11:40am - 12:50pm CDT
RC 232 11190 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210

Concurrent Session

Affiliate KAAE
Session Type Business Meeting
Subject Agriculture

1:00pm CDT

KATFACS Business Meeting

Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

RC 270

All FCS Members: Plan to attend the KATFACS Business Meeting to engage with key leaders and gain insights into the strategic direction of our organization. This session will cover important updates, discuss ongoing initiatives, and outline future plans to enhance our impact in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. Board members and attendees will have the opportunity to contribute their perspectives and collaborate on shaping the vision for KATFACS. Your participation is vital as we work together to advance our mission and support our professional community. FCS Teachers should plan to attend even if you're not a member!

Speakers

Janet Holden

FCS Teacher, St. Mary's Colgan

Janet Holden is a high school FCS Teacher/FCCLA adviser at St. Mary's Colgan in Pittsburg, KS. She has been teaching 14 years and is an active member of KATFACS, currently serving as the 2025-2026 KATFACS President.

Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
RC 270 11190 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210

Concurrent Session

Affiliate KATFACS
Session Type Business Meeting
Subject Family & Consumer Sciences

4:30pm CDT

KTIEA Board of Directors meeting

Monday July 20, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm CDT

RC 175

Meeting for Board of Directors members only. This meeting is to review Constitution and Bylaws, recommendations for amendments, vote to move recommendations forward for members approval.

Speakers