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

Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Advancing CAD Education RC 234Kim Stewart • Heather Cleveland • Eric Deneault

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

Rooted in Purpose: Growing Leaders the Kansas FCCLA Way RC 221Shandi Andres

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

Tips and Tricks for Successful Fundraising RC 157Jacob Larison

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

11:40am CDT

KAAE Committee Meetings & Luncheon RC 175Lacie Harshbarger

KHSIA Awards Luncheon RC 157Kevin Stalsberg

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

Constructing Excellence: How to Build a Program That Produces Industry-Ready Professionals RC 145Nathan Howard

From Rubric to Results: Workshopping Strong SAE Grant Applications RC 183Mary Lonker

From Vision to Reality: Creating a Mental and Behavioral Health Pathway RC 221Cathy Mong • Aubry Weigel

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

KATFACS Business Meeting RC 270Janet Holden

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

Real-World Personal Finance: Helping Students Navigate Today’s Money Culture RC 175Ryan Wood

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

Teaching Tomorrow’s Tech: Preparing Students for Cyber, Cloud & AI Careers RC 232Hondo Tamez

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

Be Future Ready: Empowering Tomorrow’s Financial Leaders RC 175Gigi Wolf Neil

Beyond the Credential: How the "Whole-Scholar" Model Achieves a 75% Persistence Rate RC 234Macenzie Tucker • Alex Shaw

Comparisons and differences between works of fine art and works of design in the age of AI. RC 232Jim Lane

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

Including Culture in Health Care RC 157Danielle Espinosa • Paige Tillotson • Jill Pelz

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

Tour of JCCC's Center for Sustainability's Open Petal Farm Open Petal FarmClaire Zimmermann

Welding Test for Excel in CTE TBAJeremiah Harmon • Grant Von Lunen

2:30pm CDT

Pathways to Creative Careers: A Look Inside the JCCC Fashion & Interior Design Departments GEB 353-AJoy Rhodes • Dr. Heather Carlile Carter

2026 K-ACTE Career Tech Summit