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Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference 2026
Venue: Mt. Princeton clear filter
Wednesday, October 7
 

9:45am MDT

Building Middle School CTE Pipelines That Convert Students Into Programs of Study
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
This session with highlights strategies for turning middle school CTE exploration into high school enrollment through intentional recruitment, career development experiences, equitable student supports, and student voice. Designed for CTE leaders, administrators, counselors, and educators, participants will examine real district examples and learn how to build vertically aligned pipelines that increase access and program participation.
Attendees will engage in brief discussions and a hands-on pipeline mapping activity and will leave with ready-to-use tools including a CTE exploration model, pathway communication resources, and a vertical alignment checklist.
Speakers
avatar for Anna M. Olguin

Anna M. Olguin

CTE Consultant, Education Service Center, Region 20
Anna Olguin serves as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Consultant at Education Service Center Region 20, where she partners with districts across South Texas to strengthen CTE programs through strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and equitable student access. Her... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Mt. Princeton

2:30pm MDT

ATTENTION! Active Listening is a Two Way Street
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
The Art of Active Listening takes listening from “uh-huh” to aha! in ways students actually respond to. This session shows how small shifts in how we listen can dramatically boost engagement, reduce classroom friction, and improve communication. Participants will explore fun, practical strategies that help students feel heard while learning how to truly hear others. You’ll walk away with easy-to-use techniques that work immediately with no extra prep or eye rolls required. Listening, it turns out, might just be your most powerful (and underrated) teaching tool.
Speakers
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Microburst Learning

Business Development, Microburst Learning

Sponsors
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Microburst Learning

Business Development, Microburst Learning


Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Mt. Princeton

4:00pm MDT

The Power of Eduthings: Connecting Programs, Performance, and Possibility
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
This session explores how Eduthings helps education leaders move beyond isolated data points to build a connected, strategic view of program performance, student outcomes, credential attainment, and workforce alignment. Participants will see how integrating these data elements into one cohesive ecosystem allows districts and institutions to make informed, proactive decisions rather than reactive ones.
District administrators, CTE directors, program coordinators, data specialists, and institutional leaders will benefit most from this session—particularly those responsible for accountability, program improvement, and strategic planning. Whether you oversee multiple campuses or manage a single program, this session will provide clarity on how to transform data into direction.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply in their roles, including how to:
  • Identify performance trends and opportunity gaps
  • Align programs to workforce and funding priorities
  • Use data to strengthen improvement plans
  • Communicate impact effectively to stakeholders
The session will be highly interactive, incorporating guided discussion, real-world case examples, and live dashboard walkthroughs. Attendees will have opportunities to examine sample scenarios and practice interpreting insights for decision-making.
Participants will receive access to:
  • A session summary
  • A curated list of Eduthings tools and resources to support implementation
By the end of the session, attendees will not only understand the power of connected educational data—they will have a concrete framework and tools to begin applying it immediately within their institutions.
Speakers
avatar for Amy McAllister

Amy McAllister

Director of CTE Strategies, iCEV
I am a product of CTE, I was in Agriculture and Television Production Courses in high school and went on to major in Agriculture Education & Communications in College.  I began my teaching career in 2005 teaching Agriculture at the middle and high school level. During my time teaching... Read More →
Sponsors

Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Mt. Princeton
 
Thursday, October 8
 

8:00am MDT

Scaling Equitable WBL Experiences Across Your District
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
This session is sponsored by School Links. If you're trying to scale work-based learning to reach every student, this session is for you. Two district leaders will share how they're growing WBL access at scale despite real differences in size, budget, and staffing. You'll hear how they're thinking about employer partnerships, staff capacity, and data as levers for reaching more students equitably and growing a framework that works district-wide. Walk away with a strategic view of what it takes to scale WBL sustainably, no matter your district's size or starting point.
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Arnold

Aaron Arnold

Coordinator, Work-Based Learning, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Aaron Arnold is a Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Virginia Beach City Public Schools. He is dedicated to enriching the community ecosystem that connects academic learning to industry and meaningful work and life.
avatar for Gina Schuyler

Gina Schuyler

District Administrator of Community Partnerships, Grayslake High School District 127
Gina Schuyler is an Administrator of Community Partnerships at Grayslake Community High School in Illinois. She speaks to a deep-seated passion for workforce development. Her expertise in work-based learning and community partnership building is evidenced by the robust networks she... Read More →
Sponsors
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SchooLinks

Events, SchooLinks


Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Mt. Princeton

9:15am MDT

Facilitated Role-Based Discussion
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am MDT

Thursday October 8, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am MDT
Mt. Princeton
 
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