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ACTE Postsecondary CTE Summit 2026
Tuesday, September 15
 

4:00pm EDT

Exhibitor Set Up
Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Independence A

Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Exhibitors
 
Wednesday, September 16
 

8:00am EDT

Exhibitor Hours
Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Independence A

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Exhibitors

8:00am EDT

Registration
Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Independence A

Wednesday September 16, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Registration

9:00am EDT

Workshop (additional fee): Leading Postsecondary CTE in an Era of Workforce Transformation: A Systems Approach for Senior Leaders
Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Regency EF
Presenter: John A. Vasquez, PhD Dr. John Vasquez serves as Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success and Senior Director of the Comprehensive Studies Program at the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. With over two decades of experience across community colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and regional comprehensive public universities, his work focuses on aligning policy, practice, and...
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Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Workshop

9:00am EDT

Tour (additional fee): US Capitol Inside Access Walking Tour: Four Iconic Sites
Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Offsite
Cost: $215Join us for an exclusive small-group guided tour of Capitol Hill, one of the most historically and civically significant neighborhoods in the world. With reserved access and a professional guide, you will explore the iconic interiors of the U.S. Capitol Building, learning the stories behind its historic halls and chambers. Venture inside the Library of Congress including a view of a...
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Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Offsite
  Tour

9:30am EDT

Learning Lab
Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Washington A

Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Washington A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Learning Lab

10:30am EDT

Tour (additional fee): Data Centers and the In-demand Career Path That Awaits Your Students
Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Offsite
Step inside the fascinating world of data centers with this immersive tour and engaging industry discussion! Join us as we head to Data Center Alley and Loudoun County, home to the largest concentration of data centers in the world. There, you’ll receive a behind-the-scenes tour inside a data center, uncovering the inner workings of one of the fastest growing industries. Representatives will...
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Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Offsite
  Tour

11:30am EDT

Learning Lab
Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Washington A

Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Washington A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Learning Lab

12:15pm EDT

Workshop (additional fee): From Industry to Instructor: Create Your Own Playbook to Empower Your Team of Industry-Experienced Teachers
Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Washington B
Transitioning from industry to the classroom can be both exciting and challenging for CTE instructors—and the way institutions support this transition is critical to long-term success and retention. In this interactive preconference session, presenters will share research-informed insights and proven strategies for effectively onboarding and supporting industry-experienced educators....
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Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Washington B Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Learning Lab
Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Regency EF

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Learning Lab

1:15pm EDT

Learning Lab
Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Washington A

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Washington A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Learning Lab

3:30pm EDT

Opening General Session
Wednesday September 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Regency EF

Wednesday September 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  General Session
 
Thursday, September 17
 

7:00am EDT

Registration
Thursday September 17, 2026 7:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Independence A

Thursday September 17, 2026 7:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Registration

7:30am EDT

Breakfast & Welcome Remarks
Thursday September 17, 2026 7:30am - 8:05am EDT
Independence A

Thursday September 17, 2026 7:30am - 8:05am EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Meals

7:30am EDT

Exhibitor Hours
Thursday September 17, 2026 7:30am - 5:30pm EDT
Independence A

Thursday September 17, 2026 7:30am - 5:30pm EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Exhibitors

8:15am EDT

Panel I
Thursday September 17, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
Regency EF

Thursday September 17, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  General Session

9:30am EDT

Concurrent Sessions
Thursday September 17, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
  Concurrent Session

10:30am EDT

Concurrent Sessions
Thursday September 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

Thursday September 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
  Concurrent Session

11:15am EDT

Lunch + Exhibitor Time
Thursday September 17, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Independence A

Thursday September 17, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Meals

12:15pm EDT

Panel II
Thursday September 17, 2026 12:15pm - 1:05pm EDT
Regency EF

Thursday September 17, 2026 12:15pm - 1:05pm EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  General Session

1:15pm EDT

Concurrent Sessions
Thursday September 17, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

Thursday September 17, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
  Concurrent Session

2:15pm EDT

Concurrent Sessions
Thursday September 17, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

Thursday September 17, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
  Concurrent Session

3:00pm EDT

Break + Exhibitor Time
Thursday September 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Thursday September 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
  Exhibitors

3:30pm EDT

Concurrent Sessions
Thursday September 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT

Thursday September 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
  Concurrent Session

4:30pm EDT

Concurrent Sessions
Thursday September 17, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT

Thursday September 17, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
  Concurrent Session

5:30pm EDT

Exhibitor Breakdown
Thursday September 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Independence A

Thursday September 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Exhibitors

5:30pm EDT

Exhibitor Breakdown
Thursday September 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Independence A

Thursday September 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Exhibitors

6:00pm EDT

Poster Presentation & PACE Networking Reception
Thursday September 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

Thursday September 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
  Meals

7:30pm EDT

Tour (additional fee): Monument Twilight Tour
Thursday September 17, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Experience the heart of Washington, D.C. on this guided monument tour by bus! Journey through the nation's capital as you take in iconic landmarks and breathtaking views of the National Mall.This tour includes a scenic stop at the Lincoln Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, where you'll get a chance to explore tributes to two of America's most enduring legacies — one a president who...
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Thursday September 17, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
  Tour
 
Friday, September 18
 

7:30am EDT

Breakfast & Welcome Remarks
Friday September 18, 2026 7:30am - 8:05am EDT
Independence A

Friday September 18, 2026 7:30am - 8:05am EDT
Independence A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Meals

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 01: From Learning to Language: Closing the Gap Between Skills Students Build and Skills Employers Hear
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
Students are building workforce-ready skills every day. The problem is they do not know how to name them, and employers never hear about them. This session presents a practical model developed at the Community College of Aurora for helping faculty make workforce skills explicit in assignment design and helping students articulate those skills on resumes and in interviews using the NACE Career...
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Speakers
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Misty G. Hull

Dean of Academic Success for Allied Health, Community College of Aurora
Misty G. Hull serves as Dean of Academic Success for Allied Health at the Community College of Aurora (CCA), overseeing programs in Behavioral Health, Health Sciences, and Public Service. A Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor, she spent over two decades at Pikes Peak State College... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 02: NextLevel Fellow - Make-it-Better Plan : Re-Envisioning - The process of transforming a program from low performing to exceptional
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
This session will provide an overview of my make-it-better plan. The plan is focused on transforming a low-performing program to a new program that better meets industry demands and reinvigorates the faculty in the department. 
Speakers
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Kristin Heathcock

Dean AS and Workforce Programs, Hillsborough College
Dr. Kristin Heathcock serves as the Dean of Associate in Science Programs at the Brandon Campus of Hillsborough College in Tampa, Florida. With twenty years of experience in both faculty and administrative roles at Hillsborough College, she brings deep institutional knowledge and... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 03: The Federal Landscape of Workforce Development Grants
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
This session will take a broad look at the Federal Landscape and changing structure of workforce development grants. Topics will include the structure of workforce development grants, the Administration’s industry priorities and investments. Administrators, development directors, program directors, and anyone interested in learning more about the landscape of federal workforce development grants...
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Speakers
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Tori Foster

Managing Director of Grants and Federal Affairs, McAllister & Quinn
Tori Foster serves as a Managing Director at McAllister & Quinn, where she advises nonprofit organizations and public agencies on securing federal, state, and private funding to advance mission‑critical priorities. In this role, she specializes in supporting clients with strategic... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 04: Use Your Words: Taking the Hard Out of Teaching Soft Skills and Using Literacy in CTE
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
Employers around the country report that the skills that are most often missing in their entry level workers are those things that we call "soft skills" along with the related competencies in speaking, listening and writing.  The simple strategies, tools, methods and protocols covered in this workshop will help CTE teachers become more confident in teaching, modeling and assessing skills that...
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Speakers
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Cheryl York McDonough

School Improvement Facilitator, Collins Education
Cheryl York McDonough has been an English teacher, humanities chair, curriculum director, co-principal, and executive director of 7-12 schools.  A New Hampshire native, she graduated from Keene State College with a degree in English and Education; completed a principal’s and superintendent’s... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 05: Continuity for CTE: Addressing Post-secondary Instructor Turnover and Sustaining Industry Partnerships for Student Skill Development
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
I am part of Cohort 8 NextLevel Fellow. This session will focus on addressing the challenge of maintaining program continuity for students' industry experiences due to high turnover in district leadership and shortages in qualified CTE instructors (industry-experienced teachers).  Those interested in addressing this challenge would benefit from the interactive collaborative...
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Speakers
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Michael Pate

Professor and Graduate Program Director, Utah State University
Michael L. Pate, Ph.D., is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education Department at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. A former agriculture teacher from Arkansas, he has spent more than 15 years advancing high‑quality, engaging agricultural and career and te... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 06: Career Readiness in Transition: How Higher Ed Must Adapt to AI, Accountability, and Employer Demand
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
Higher education career readiness is being reshaped by forces that no longer sit neatly inside the career center. Artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities expected of entry-level talent. Employers are asking for clearer signals of readiness, judgment, and work experience. Regulatory and policy pressures, including OBBBA-related reporting and outcome accountability, are raising...
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Speakers
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Susan Campbell

Director, Cawley Career Education Center, Georgetown University
Name: Susan CampbellInstitution: Georgetown UniversityEmail: [email protected] title: Director, Cawley Career Education Center

Academic credentials: Bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in marketing from Miami University; Executive Masters of L... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 07: Why Faith-Based CTE Now?
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
Why Faith-Based CTE Now? As education leaders respond to shifting Gen Z priorities and widening gaps in non-college workforce pathways, traditional trade-school models—while effective at teaching technical skills—often fall short in addressing students’ growing desire for purpose, identity, belonging, and direction in their work. This session explores why this moment presents a unique...
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Speakers
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Maryann Reid

Cofounder, Purpose to Path inc.
Bio

Maryann Reid is an award-winning author, educator, and nationally recognized advocate for young adults and family empowerment, with more than two decades of experience transforming individuals and communities through education, faith-based initiatives, and storytelling. A former teacher... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 08: Building the Semiconductor Workforce of the Future: A Scalable Model for Technician Training
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
This session explores how postsecondary leaders can design and implement a unified, industry-aligned workforce training model in response to the rapidly evolving demands of the semiconductor sector. Grounded in a real-world statewide initiative in Arizona, the presentation will walk participants through the development of the Future48 Semiconductor Workforce Accelerator—an ambitious...
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Speakers
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Danny Fisher

Dean of Manufacturing, Technology, and Trades, GateWay Community College
Danny Fisher serves as Dean of Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, and Trades at GateWay Community College in Phoenix, Arizona, where he leads programs that prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor technology, and the skilled trades. His work focuses on building... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 09: From Proposal to Award: Navigating the Grants Process
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
The session will provide a "best practices" model of where to start applying for grants, review essential questions, and provide examples
Speakers
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Rudolph Chavez

Perkins CTE Coordinator, College of Southern Nevada
Rudolph Chavez is currently serving as the Perkins Title V grant coordinator for Career and Technical Education at the College of Southern Nevada.  He has over 40 years of experience in higher education serving as an Academic Advisor, College Access Advisor, and Assistant Director... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 10: Understanding Some of the Anticipated Effects and Outcomes of Micro credentialing and Short-Term Pell in CTE Programs
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
- What the session is aboutThe expected Effects of Short -term Pell and Micro credentialing in the CTE field- Who will benefit from the sessionSession Attendees and CTE stakeholders - How it will help attendees apply the content in their programs or institutionsSharing of discussion ideas in a slide deck - How you will engage your audience (e.g., discussion, activities, tools)- Any...
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FELITA MURPHY

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD/ ASSOCIATION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION _ CO HORT 8
Felita Murphy Associate Director for CTEIllinois Community College BoardSpringfield, ILRegion IIICo Hort 8 Fellowship/ACTE Fellow Call For Proposal Submission Final SubmissionMy name is Felita Murphy, a Cohort 8 Fellow with the Association for Career and Technical Education (AC... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 11: Make it Better Roundtable Plan
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
This session focuses on practical strategies to strengthen the operations of academic divisions while building meaningful faculty and stakeholder buy-in. Participants will explore how to implement structured, transparent systems, such as shared deadlines, project tracking, and cross-functional workgroups that improve efficiency without sacrificing collaboration. The session will highlight how...
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Michelle Sliczniak

Operations Manager - Career and Technical Programs Division, Harper College Career and Technical Programs
Michelle Sliczniak is the Operations Manager for the Career and TechnicalPrograms Division at Harper College, where she oversees the operational and strategic initiatives that ensure the success of students and programs across Harper College. Based in the Chicago suburbs, Michelle’s... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 12: Why Stop at Staff? Building Leadership in Every Adult Learner
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
What happens when leadership development extends beyond staff and becomes part of the student experience? Learn why the director of one of Florida’s largest CTE adult schools expanded leadership training to include the adult learners they serve.Discover how integrating leadership development for both educators and students strengthens workplace readiness, builds confidence, and fosters a culture...
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Speakers
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Sera Anello

Partner Engagement & Growth, IMAGO
An adventure seeker and mountain explorer at heart, Sera Anello brings the same spirit of curiosity to her work in education. She began her career as a classroom teacher and Climate and Culture lead, where she discovered the power of brain-based strategies, soft skills, and human... Read More →
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Lorri Benjamin

Director of Adult & Community Education, Brevard Public Schools
Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in Education – LeMoyne College
Masters in Education- Le Moyne College
Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership- Nova Southeastern University
Lorri Benjamin is the Director of Adult and Community Education for Brevard PublicSchools. With 16 years with Brevard Public Schools she has been afforded theopportunity to work in many different roles in the organization. She began her career inBrevard as an academic coach in mathematics... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 13: Building Bridges with University CTE Teacher, WBL Coordinator, and Career Counselor Preparation Programs
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
Many states have been experiencing challenges with finding highly qualified CTE teachers (especially in areas such as Technology and Engineering Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, etc.), WBL coordinators, and career counselors to fill vacancies in these critical shortage areas. As a result, numerous licensure pathways have been created and are currently being tested. However, the long-term...
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Tyler Love

Professor and Director of CTE Studies, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Baltimore campus
Dr. Love is a Professor and Director of CTE programs for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. He also oversees the Work-Based Learning and Career Counseling certificate programs, and the Engineering and Technology teacher preparation... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 14: Bridging the Gap: Building CTE Dual Credit Pathways
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
Coastal Bend College and Tuloso-Midway High School have developed a collaborative partnership to strengthen secondary-postsecondary CTE pathways through free dual credit, stackable credentials, and intentional alignment between the ISD and the college. Through Warpath Academy, students engage in structured pathways that connect high school CTE participation to transferable college credit and...
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Speakers
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Alcario Alvarado

Principal, Tuloso-Midway High School
Alcario Alvarado is the Principal at Tuloso-Midway High School. 
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Jarod Bleibdrey

Vice President of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research, Coastal Bend College
Jarod Bleibdrey is the Vice President of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research for Coastal Bend College.
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Mary "Susie" Gaitan

Director of Academic Advising & Dual Credit, Coastal Bend College
Mary "Susie" Gaitan is the Director of Academic Advising and Dual Credit at Coastal Bend College. 
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Zachary Z. Suarez

President, Coastal Bend College
Zachary Z. Suarez is the President at Coastal Bend College. 
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Steve VanMatre

Superintendent, Tuloso-Midway Independent School District
Steve VanMatre is the Superintendent of Schools for Tuloso-Midway ISD. ... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 15: Connecting Students to Careers Through Stackable Credentials
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
How can institutions strategically expand workforce programs to meet growing labor market demands while increasing student access to high-wage careers? This session explores a data-informed approach to strengthening and scaling career and technical education (CTE) programs and short-term credentials in high-demand fields.Participants will learn how one institution is working to increase enrollment...
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Speakers
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Jennifer Curtis

Project Manager, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Jennifer Curtis is a Project Manager in Academic Affairs at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) in Arizona, bringing more than 20 years of progressive experience across Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Workforce Development, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). Born and raised in the... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 16: From Industry Expert to Exceptional Educator: Transforming CTE Faculty Development
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs rely on instructors who are highly skilled professionals in their fields. While these individuals bring valuable real-world expertise to the classroom, they often begin teaching without formal preparation in instructional methods, classroom management, or effective learning strategies. As a result, faculty development frequently focuses on...
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Speakers
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Melissa HIbbard

Program Director, Healthcare Programs (Online), Miller-Motte College
Melissa Hibbard, MSEd, AHI, CEHRS, CPC, CPHI, CPhT, is the Program Director for Healthcare Programs (Online) at Miller-Motte College and a proud 2026 ACTE NextLevel Fellow. With more than a decade of experience in K–12 education and 18 years in postsecondary Career and Technical... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 17: NEW! ACTE Masterclass Series
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
To celebrate turning 100, ACTE is launching a new professional development offering and member benefit! The ACTE Masterclass Series brings the best in-person conference keynotes directly to you, your team, and all your colleagues back at your college!  This is an opportunity to invest in, upskill, and equip members of your college community that may not usually attend in-person ACTE...
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Speakers
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Kevin Fleming

CEO, Catapult Masterclass
Dr. Kevin Fleming received the 2025 ACTE Postsecondary Leadership Award and serves as the Founder and CEO of Catapult Masterclass.  A 25+ year administrator, he has also produced multiple, viral animation videos including Success in the New Economy, and authored four books including... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 18: From Classroom to Career-ReadY: Build the Bridge the Industry Won’t
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
This session explores how CTE educators can strengthen postsecondary pathways and workforce readiness by bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world industry expectations. Grounded in real classroom practices, it reframes educators as connectors—leveraging their networks, lived experiences, and industry insight to create authentic, career-connected learning experiences. As...
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Speakers
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Casey Snipes

CTE Graphic Arts Teacher, DCPS / Snipes Design Agency
Casey Renae Snipes is a brand designer, educator, and founder of Snipes Design Agency, bringing over 15 years of industry experience into Career and Technical Education. As a Graphic Arts instructor at Cardozo Education Campus in Washington, D.C., she transforms her classroom into... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 19: Powering Possibility for All: How the HIRE Program is Bridging the Gap for Students with Unique Abilities
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
Bridging the gap between high school and the workforce is one of the most significant challenges for neurodivergent learners. Many students with intellectual disabilities face a steep "transition cliff" upon graduation, struggling to access postsecondary education or sustainable employment. This session explores how Southwest Florida tackled this challenge through the evolution of the School...
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Speakers
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Renato Freitas

Program Coordinator and NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leaders Fellow - Cohort 8, Fort Myers Technical College - HIRE Program -
Renato Freitas is the Program Coordinator for the How I Reach Employment (HIRE) Program at Fort Myers Technical College in Florida. With nearly two decades of experience in education and workforce development, Renato leads a transformative post-secondary transition program that empowers... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 20: Building CTE Teams into Workforce Learning Architects
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
Postsecondary CTE programs are being asked to produce workforce-ready graduates in increasingly complex and rapidly evolving industries. However, many institutional structures still rely on traditional faculty and instructional roles designed primarily for content delivery rather than skill development and performance. This session explores how to redesign those roles into an integrated,...
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Speakers
avatar for Wendy D. Harris

Wendy D. Harris

Career and Technical Education Department Chair and CTE Faculty, Shawnee Community College
Career and Technical Education Department Chair, Shawnee Community College and CTE faculty member with over two decades of experience in workforce-aligned instruction. She specializes in bridging instructional design, competency-based education, and real-world workforce outcomes.As... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 21: Designing High-Impact CTE for People and Performance
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
You’re getting the outcomes you designed for. When students struggle, faculty and staff are often left navigating systems that were not built with real human needs in mind.This session centers Human-Centered Design (HCD) as a practical approach to strengthening postsecondary CTE workforce capacity. Participants will learn how HCD can help faculty and staff better understand student and colleague...
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avatar for Dr. Taija R. Jackson

Dr. Taija R. Jackson

Vice President of Student Affairs, Uintah Basin Technical College
Dr. Taija R. Jackson is a higher education executive and systems strategist serving as Vice President of Student Affairs at Uintah Basin Technical College. She leads institution-wide efforts to expand access, remove structural barriers, and strengthen workforce-aligned pathways within postsecondary Career... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 22: From Manners to Market Readiness: Teaching the Hidden Curriculum of Professional Success
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
As the labor market becomes more selective, career readiness depends on more than technical skill. Students are increasingly judged on how they communicate, follow up, adapt to workplace expectations, and present themselves in interviews, networking settings, and early employment. Yet our recent research and practitioner conversations suggest a persistent perception gap: employers and career...
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Speakers
avatar for Evan Saperstein

Evan Saperstein

Associate Director of Career Development, Southern Methodist University
Institution: Southern Methodist UniversityEmail: [email protected] title: Associate Director of Career Development
Academic credentials: Master of Education (M.Ed.), Arizona State UniversityBachelor's Degree, Florida State University Professional Roles:Associate Director of Career Development: Currently leads initiatives at the Hegi Family Career Development Center at SMU.Former Assistant Director... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

8:15am EDT

Roundtable 23: Advocating For the Trades in an Era of Deregulation
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF
In an era when many states are focused on lowering safety standards in the name of deregulation, how can CTE educators advocate for rigorous program standards, strong industry engagement, and a focus on life safety? As the trades workforce continues to inch closer to retirement, what can your program do to ensure we don't lower the bar for the next generation of trades professionals? Ultimately,...
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avatar for Amy Lorenzo

Amy Lorenzo

Bureau Chief, Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Amy Lorenzo has served as the Building, Construction, and Real Estate Bureau Chief for DOPL since 2022. Prior to this role, Amy spent 15 years with the State of Idaho, including 7 years with the Division of Career Technical Education and 8 years working for the Idaho Legislature with... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  Roundtable Session

9:45am EDT

3 Micro-workshops
Friday September 18, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

Friday September 18, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
  Workshop

11:00am EDT

Dig Deeper Session
Friday September 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Regency EF

Friday September 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  General Session

11:50am EDT

Closing General Session
Friday September 18, 2026 11:50am - 12:30pm EDT
Regency EF

Friday September 18, 2026 11:50am - 12:30pm EDT
Regency EF Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
  General Session
 

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