2026 K-ACTE Career Tech Summit

2026 K-ACTE Career Tech Summit

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

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9:45am CDT

K-ACTE House of Delegates NMOCA 217 Hudson AuditoriumLaurali Masterson • Jamie Manhart • Linda Chase

Work-based Learning Fundamentals RC 183Anthony Meals

10:45am CDT

AI 201 | Designing Instruction in an AI Enhanced Classroom RC 175Dyane Smokorowski

CTE Coordinator Information and Updates NMOCA 217 Hudson AuditoriumNatalie Clark

New Class but NO Curriculum? RC 145Shanta' Kemp

Pitching with Purpose: Bringing Client-Connected Projects into Any Classroom RC 270Jaylene Freeman

The Student Who Struggles: Why CTE is the Perfect Intervention RC 232Stacey Jones

Why Is Career Exploration so Critical Today? RC 181Kristin Brighton

1:00pm CDT

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth A Pound of Cure: Exploring what can go wrong in a work-based learning experience and preparing students to navigate those pitfalls RC 157Kevin Stalsberg

Individual Plans of Study, Course Selection, and Future Goals and Plans RC 234Dr. Lindsay King

Perkins FY26-27: Reporting, Spending, and Reserve Grant Opportunities NMOCA 217 Hudson AuditoriumDenise Lauber

Stronger Together: Turning ACTE & Kansas ACTE Membership into Meaningful Impact RC 181Kelli Diemer • Linda Chase • Laurali Masterson

2:00pm CDT

A Clear Path to Success: Using the IPS Model for Student-Driven Enrollment RC 181Dana Daugharrthy

AI as a Teaching Tool: Practical Applications for Every CTE Program RC 183Hondo Tamez

CTE Pathways Student Data Management Reporting Training NMOCA 217 Hudson AuditoriumJenna Giordano

Leveling Up Your Labs with iCEV RC 270Dr. Calee McElwain

Recruiting and Supporting Special Populations in CTE RC 145Dr. Lindsay King • Andy Ewing

The Value of ACT WorkKeys and the NCRC RC 221Michael Monson

Olathe Innovations Campus Olathe Innovation CampusBarbra Gonzales

5:00pm CDT

KLCTE Social Barley's Kitchen + TapAdam Wessel

2026 K-ACTE Career Tech Summit