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!

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

4:00pm CDT

K-ACTE Executive Board Meeting RC 270Laurali Masterson • Jamie Manhart • Linda Chase

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

6:00pm CDT

KLCTE Social TBAAdam Wessel

8:45am CDT

Beyond the Card: Bringing OSHA 10 & Employability Skills to Life in Your Classroom RC 145Justin Williamson

Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: How Educators Create Workforce-Ready Students Through Intentionality, Mentorship, and High Expectations RC 183Justin Pickens

Elevate Your Teaching: AI for the Busy Educators, Work Smarter and Level Up Your Lessons NMOCA 217 Hudson AuditoriumNicole Linenberger

KLCTE Annual Meeting and Roundtable RC 270Chris Holborn

Reality U: Innovative, Hands-On Financial Learning RC 175Patrick Sehl

Strengthening the Teacher Pipeline Through Youth Apprenticeship RC 232Laura Nichols

9:45am CDT

AI 101 | Teaching and Thinking in an AI World RC 270Dyane Smokorowski

CTE & Career Exploration for Middle Grades NMOCA 217 Hudson AuditoriumDr. Calee McElwain

CTE and ADHD: A "Perfect" Match - Why Hands-On Learning is the Key to Neurodiverse Success RC 232Dr. Chris Foster

From Handshakes to Internships: Building Business Partnerships that Work RC 175Dr. Ceresa Schaffer

11:00am CDT

Don’t Know Where to Start? A Workshop for Turning Ideas into Impact NMOCA 217 Hudson AuditoriumBecky Hickert

Electronic Portfolios for Measuring & Reflecting on Student Learning RC 183Kevin Bronson

Maximizing CTE Impact with Eduthings Data Management Solution RC 270Dr. Calee McElwain

Youth Registered Apprenticeship WORKS for CTE! RC 234Eryn Knecht

1:30pm CDT

Cluster & Pathway Specific Updates: Energy; Manufacturing; Construction & Design; Vehicle Maintenance & Repair; Corrections, Security, Law & Law Enforcement Services; and Emergency & Fire Management Services RC 181Kevin Bronson

Employed, Enrolled, Enlisted: Olathe Public Schools' 2 Year Academy Approach to WBL NMOCA 217 Hudson AuditoriumAmy Nail • Sara Cockrum • Dr. Chris Bergen

Kansas Secondary Schools OCR/MOA Audits - Everything you need to know! RC 270Andy Ewing

Organizing Your Digital World RC 175Shanta' Kemp

The Client‑Connected Blueprint: Turning Industry Partnerships Into Powerful Projects RC 183Adam Wessel

Work Based Learning Organization & Collaboration RC 232Jill Robinson • Dani McEwen

Youth Teacher Apprentice Program and the Teacher/Training CTE Pathway RC 234Joel Gillaspie

2:30pm CDT

ADA Requirements for Kansas Schools RC 145Andy Ewing

Integration of AI to Elevate CTE Pathways RC 234Dr. Bryce Johnson • Angela Schankenberg

Making core classes relevant to CTE students RC 270Glenna Burden

Modernizing CTE in Kansas: A Panel Showcase of 2025-26 Reserve Grant Innovations. NMOCA 217 Hudson AuditoriumDenise Lauber

2026 K-ACTE Career Tech Summit