Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can be life changing for students, expanding potential pathways for after graduation. Many leaders, though, don’t understand exactly what a successful CTE program looks like, or even why it matters.
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Preparing for Earth Day: Environmental Learning Resources for Lesson Planning
Presented by Callie Bendickson, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Itron; Jada Lewis, Vice President for Programs, NEEF; Kirsten Lofton, STEM Program Coach; and Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
Building CTE Programs That Prepare Students for an AI-Driven Workforce
Presented by Tisha Richmond, Culinary Arts Teacher, Book Author, Medford School District 549C (OR); and Tara Bordeaux, 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year, CTE Specialist – Arts/AV Tech & Comms, and Info Tech, Austin Independent School District (TX)
Moderated by Justin McElwee, Enablement Manager, Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
Building a Strong Biomedical Pathway with Career and Community Connections
When students hear biomedical studies, they tend to focus on the word “medical,” leading them to think about becoming a doctor or nurse. But the field is much broader than that, including EMTs, phlebotomists, EKG techs, researchers, and more. These are in-demand, fruitful careers, and schools with a strong biomedical program can lead their students on to success.
Boost Math Relevance with Career-Connected Learning
Presented by Julie Harris-Lawrence, VP of Government Affairs, Savvas Learning Company; and Jessica Patterson, Former Teacher, Current Marketing Manager, Career and Technical Education, Savvas Learning Company
Charting Career Pathways: Coaching Students for Success in Maritime Manufacturing
Presented by Dr. Michael Briscoe, University Partnerships Subject Matter Expert, U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base Program; Eric Linn Jr., Senior Director, ATDM Operations and Engineering, Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM); and Ron Sizer, Project Director of Advanced Manufacturing, Career and Advanced Technology Center, Community College of Philadelphia
Broadening Biomedical Career Pathways for Students: More Than Medicine
Presented by Michelle Lawrence, Medicine and Healthcare Instructor, Northland CAPS, North Kansas City School District (MO); Dr. Julye Adams, Biomedical Sciences Teacher, Elkhorn Crossing School, Scott County Schools (KY); and Joe McCollum, Biomedical Science Teacher, Ridgeline High School, Central Valley School District (WA)
Moderated by Rocky Valadez, Senior Vice President of Engagement, Project Lead The Way
Reach New Heights: Exploring STEM and CTE with Drones
Presented by Denise Hensley, Career and Technology Coordinator, Putnam City Schools (OK); Dr. JJ Ayers, CTE Coordinator, Little Elm Independent School District (TX); and Dr. La’Quata Sumter, Founder, STEAM Thru Drones
Moderated by Steffanie Forbes, Coding & Robotics Channel Manager, Pitsco Education
Boost Your AI Teaching Confidence and Get Your Students Future-Ready
Presented by Kiki Huckaby, Former Teacher, Current Learning Experience Designer, IBM; Joanne da Luz, Former Teacher, Current Implementation Manager, IBM SkillsBuild; and Kimberly Smith, Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer, Center for Inclusive Innovation, Digital Promise
AI’s Impact on Immersive Learning, Classroom Tools, and Career Pathways: The New Extended Reality
Presented by Alejandro Lozano, Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Verizon; and Hall Davidson, Senior Director, Global Learning Initiatives, Discovery Education