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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260910T170000Z
DTEND:20260910T173000Z
SUMMARY:New and Newer Opening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our opening session for the New and Newer Conference add on. Hear from Indiana ACTE and Commission of Higher Education on What CTE is doing.
CATEGORIES:ACTE ACTIVITIES
LOCATION:Liberty Ballroom\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260910T190000Z
DTEND:20260910T200000Z
SUMMARY:New and Newer Networking Lunch
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ACTE ACTIVITIES
LOCATION:Liberty Ballroom\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260910T200000Z
DTEND:20260910T204500Z
SUMMARY:CTSO - FFA
DESCRIPTION:Come and check out what FFA is and how it can benefit your class and curriculum.
CATEGORIES:AGRICULTURE
LOCATION:Salon A\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260910T200000Z
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SUMMARY:CTSO - BPA\, DECA\, FBLA
DESCRIPTION:Come and check out what BPA\, DECA\, and FBLA is and how it can benefit your class and curriculum.
CATEGORIES:BUSINESS
LOCATION:Salon D\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260910T200000Z
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SUMMARY:CTSO - FCCLA
DESCRIPTION:Come and check out what FCCLA is and how it can benefit your class and curriculum.
CATEGORIES:FCS/AAFCS
LOCATION:Salon B\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260910T200000Z
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SUMMARY:CTSO - HOSA
DESCRIPTION:Come and check out what HOSA is and how it can benefit your class and curriculum.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:HEALTH CAREERS
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 5\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260910T200000Z
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SUMMARY:CTSO - TSA
DESCRIPTION:Come and check out what TSA is and how it can benefit your class and curriculum.
CATEGORIES:TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
LOCATION:Salon E\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260910T200000Z
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SUMMARY:CTSO - SkillsUSA
DESCRIPTION:Come and check out what SkillsUSA is and how it can benefit your class and curriculum.
CATEGORIES:TRADES AND INDUSTRY
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 4\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260911T010000Z
DTEND:20260911T030000Z
SUMMARY:Indiana ACTE Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only. Be sure to congratulate the award winners when you see them at the conference.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ACTE ACTIVITIES
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 1\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/e8370a31c7799c9cf7f2ce966cc05d88
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260911T144500Z
DTEND:20260912T000000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:Please be sure to stop by the registration desk for your event badges and your goodie bags.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ACTE ACTIVITIES
LOCATION:Atrium\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T150000Z
DTEND:20260912T000000Z
SUMMARY:Career and Tech Student Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Be sure to stop by the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) booths to learn how your students can explore your industry\, compete academically\, and win awards and scholarships. CTSO's are a great addition to any classroom to engage students and reinforce your curriculum.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ACTE ACTIVITIES
LOCATION:Atrium\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T150000Z
DTEND:20260912T000000Z
SUMMARY:Exhibitor Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Exhibitor hall is a great resource for all attendees for curriculum\, partners\, and technology resources. Be sure to visit with our exhibitors this year to bring something new into your classroom.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ACTE ACTIVITIES
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/48eca4cc30307701d1e916c4a29e7576
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DTSTART:20260911T160000Z
DTEND:20260911T170000Z
SUMMARY:Opening General Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our opening general session and hear from our keynote speaker Brittany Richmond.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ACTE ACTIVITIES
LOCATION:Liberty Ballroom\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T171500Z
DTEND:20260911T180000Z
SUMMARY:Real Work. Real revenue. Real skills. A Student Based Enterprise Model that works!
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session shows how to launch a student-based print enterprise that delivers real Work-Based Learning. Students take on roles in design\, production\, sales\, marketing\, and finance while creating posters\, banners\, decals\, and awards. Learn a simple framework for roles\, workflow\, and order systems. See how schools reduce costs\, generate revenue\, and build real-world skills.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 3\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T171500Z
DTEND:20260911T180000Z
SUMMARY:Smarter Approach to Tracking Work-Based Learning: Tools\, Processes\, Best Practices with Hour Republic & WBL Specialist
DESCRIPTION:This session will highlight practical tools and strategies for streamlining processes\, reducing administrative workload\, and improving overall efficiency in managing work-based learning programs\, including autofilled documents with e-signatures\, hour tracking\, site visits\, and placement databases. Participants will also hear directly from a school district about how they have strengthened their WBL programs through improved organization\, enhanced management practices\, and easier access to placement data\, while also gaining practical tips and advice from experienced WBL coordinators.
CATEGORIES:WBL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 2\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/8422f06e571f729b983cc5a812808237
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260911T171500Z
DTEND:20260911T180000Z
SUMMARY:Workplace Specialist 1 Required Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All WS1 teachers are required to attend this meeting.
CATEGORIES:WS1 REQUIRED
LOCATION:Freedom Hall\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T181500Z
DTEND:20260911T190000Z
SUMMARY:Agriculture Round Tables
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you to discuss best practices about your classes and network with other like classes in the state. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:AGRICULTURE
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 4\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T181500Z
DTEND:20260911T190000Z
SUMMARY:Business Round Table
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you to discuss best practices about your classes and network with other like classes in the state. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:BUSINESS
LOCATION:Salon E\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/211fd7eb1f520d8b09ef9e73539c1786
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DTEND:20260911T190000Z
SUMMARY:FCS Round Table Discussions
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you to discuss best practices about your classes and network with other like classes in the state.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:FCS/AAFCS
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 1\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/041ea611ebdc66852218511ddc0fc222
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DTSTART:20260911T181500Z
DTEND:20260911T190000Z
SUMMARY:Health Career Round Table
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you to discuss best practices about your classes and network with other like classes in the state. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:HEALTH CAREERS
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 3\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/9954380722be54f262b8b02d5bd7a25b
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DTSTART:20260911T181500Z
DTEND:20260911T190000Z
SUMMARY:Technology Classes Round Table
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you to discuss best practices about your classes and network with other like classes in the state. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
LOCATION:Salon D\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/c219eb26d3cb4608089cb0f697f1b25e
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DTSTART:20260911T181500Z
DTEND:20260911T190000Z
SUMMARY:Trades and Industry Round Table
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you to discuss best practices about your classes and network with other like classes in the state. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:TRADES AND INDUSTRY
LOCATION:Salon C\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T181500Z
DTEND:20260911T190000Z
SUMMARY:Work Based Learning Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you to discuss best practices about your classes and network with other like classes in the state. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:WBL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 2\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/5cee30c910284d99031c6dfa205fa3fa
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DTSTART:20260911T194500Z
DTEND:20260911T203000Z
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship: Seeing Problems as Opportunities (Creating Superheroes)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, participants will explore practical strategies for developing entrepreneurial thinking and problem-solving skills in students. Attendees will engage in two hands-on\, classroom-ready activities that guide learners through opportunity recognition and solution design. Participants will leave with experience using these activities\, along with adaptable ideas and resources to strengthen entrepreneurship instruction across a variety of learning environments.
CATEGORIES:BUSINESS
LOCATION:Salon E\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T204500Z
DTEND:20260911T213000Z
SUMMARY:Raising the Bar in your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, educators will explore how to move classrooms beyond simple compliance and into true commitment to learning. Participants will learn how to build strong relationships\, establish meaningful classroom expectations\, and create a culture where students feel safe to take risks and think critically. Using real classroom examples\, this session highlights strategies for designing relevant\, real-world learning\, differentiating without lowering rigor\, and giving feedback that fuels growth. Attendees will leave with practical tools to help students not just meet expectations\, but choose to exceed them.
CATEGORIES:BUSINESS
LOCATION:Salon E\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T204500Z
DTEND:20260911T213000Z
SUMMARY:All Gain\, No Pain
DESCRIPTION:How can districts scale career-connected learning without overextending employer partnerships? This session explores how to expand high-quality work-based learning that prepare more students for internships and apprenticeships. Learn how models like Teamship build durable skills earlier and connect more students to high-wage\, in-demand careers.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Freedom Hall A\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260911T213000Z
SUMMARY:Future Ready Labs - Paxton Patterson Hands on Labs for Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Unlock career potential for students with disabilities through high-engagement\, hands-on learning. This session introduces Future Ready modules: modified\, career-focused experiences designed to bridge the gap between IEP goals and real-world employment. Help students build skill-based portfolios and master pre-employment transitions.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 3\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T204500Z
DTEND:20260911T213000Z
SUMMARY:Honor Your Student with NTHS
DESCRIPTION:The National Technical Honor Society is THE honor society for CTE. Learn how to start a chapter and incorporate it into your classroom. NTHS awards over $325K in scholarships annually.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Wilkie\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:CTSO's and Health Science
DESCRIPTION:Career and Technical Student Organizations are your way to doing something hands on and fun with your students while they explore the industry and network. Some will offer scholarships and others will have competitive events. Come and join us during this session and find out what options you have as a health science educator.
CATEGORIES:HEALTH CAREERS
LOCATION:Salon A\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Engineering the Future: Empowering Students Through Early STEM Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Engineers play a vital role in driving societal progress. Despite being home to the nation's leading engineering institutions\, Indiana faces a shortage of talent. ACEC Indiana has made a commitment to student outreach and engagement\, aiming to ignite a passion for engineering in Hoosier students. This session will address the data behind our talent challenges\, the significance of career exploration and hands-on learning experiences\, and how Indiana engineers are supporting schools and students.
CATEGORIES:TRADES AND INDUSTRY
LOCATION:Salon D\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T204500Z
DTEND:20260911T213000Z
SUMMARY:Taking Flight: Career Exploration and Workforce Development at Butler Tech Aviation Center
DESCRIPTION:Located in southwest Ohio\, the Butler Tech Aviation Center offers students career exploration\, hands-on training\, and industry-recognized credentials. Through partnerships with local businesses and the FAA\, students gain practical skills and certifications\, preparing them for careers in aviation. This presentation will highlight how the center fosters workforce development and creates pathways to success in the growing aviation industry.
CATEGORIES:TRADES AND INDUSTRY
LOCATION:Salon C\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T204500Z
DTEND:20260911T213000Z
SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning Without Leaving the Building: Virtual Industry Projects for Every Indiana Student
DESCRIPTION:Indiana's Class of 2029 WBL requirement is here — and finding enough employer placements for every student isn't realistic for most districts. This session shows how Pathful's virtual Industry-Led Projects\, confirmed by Indiana's Assistant Commissioner of CTE to meet state requirements\, give students 30+ documented WBL hours per project. Two to three projects satisfy the full 75-hour requirement — scalable\, trackable\, and accessible for every student\, regardless of geography.
CATEGORIES:WBL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 2\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/8713bbd0f49521ad705f79828939b034
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260911T214500Z
DTEND:20260911T223000Z
SUMMARY:Certiport Certifications that Count: Delivering Indiana Credentials of Value through CTE
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces Certiport’s industry-recognized certification programs approved on the Indiana Department of Education’s Credentials of Value list: Microsoft Office Specialist\, Adobe Certified Professional\, Intuit QuickBooks Certified User\, and Autodesk Certified User. Attendees will learn how these certifications align to CTE pathways and how Certiport’s courseware and practice tests—mapped directly to exam objectives—support effective classroom instruction and student success.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Wilkie\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/200a4c64b9e004f8552cf4dc523d9a98
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260911T214500Z
DTEND:20260911T223000Z
SUMMARY:Procedures That Stick: The Secret Recipes That Make Classrooms Run Themselves
DESCRIPTION:Ever been mid-lesson when a hand shoots up\, not with a question\, but “Can I go to the bathroom?” Or “When will this be graded?” This session shares the “secret recipes” for routines like bathrooms and late work\, plus other procedures teachers wrestle with. I’ll share what works for me and ideas I’ve borrowed\, or stolen\, from others\, helping you cook up smooth\, low-chaos classrooms.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 3\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/60d33a098f15f88487a47aded0bfa47b
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260911T214500Z
DTEND:20260911T223000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Doors: How Improved Accessibility Transforms Allied Health Certification
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility in health science education is key to building a skilled\, diverse allied health workforce. This session explores how flexible\, student-centered certification practices can remove barriers such as exam structure\, scheduling\, cost\, and test anxiety. Representing American Allied Health\, we’ll share data-driven strategies—including no-cost practice exams and complimentary retakes—that improve exam performance\, increase certification rates\, and strengthen equity and long-term workforce success.
CATEGORIES:HEALTH CAREERS
LOCATION:Salon A\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T214500Z
DTEND:20260911T223000Z
SUMMARY:Start your Engines with Indiana TSA
DESCRIPTION:Indiana's youngest CTSO is racing toward growth and we want you to be a part of it. Join TSA staff for tips and ticks in starting and running a TSA chapter. Time for lots of questions.
CATEGORIES:TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 4\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260911T214500Z
DTEND:20260911T223000Z
SUMMARY:Student-Led Businesses: A Classroom-based WBL Solution
DESCRIPTION:Discover how student-led businesses can expand high-quality\, equitable work-based learning in Indiana schools. This session will introduce Ascend Indiana’s free Student-Led Business Toolkit\, share practical guidance for launching new models\, invite attendees to join the statewide SLB Coalition meeting this September\, and highlight a start-up grant opportunity for schools interested in launching a new SLB in the 2027-2028 school year.
CATEGORIES:WBL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 2\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260911T224500Z
DTEND:20260911T233000Z
SUMMARY:One Lending Library\, 12 Counties\, Endless Career Exploration Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:How do you bring immersive career exploration to students across 12 counties without breaking the budget? Wilson Education Service Center (WESC) developed a lending library model that delivers CareerViewXR virtual reality goggles directly to member schools. Learn how this rotating\, regionally coordinated program serves grades 6–10\, how feedback drives improvement\, and how you can replicate this equitable\, cost-effective framework in your own region.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 3\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/7adb4c45406bde287bd04456ea7b0771
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260911T224500Z
DTEND:20260911T233000Z
SUMMARY:Ramp Up your Preparing for College and Career Course
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a world where every 6-9th grader has the tools and guidance to confidently select their high school pathway and navigate their educational journey towards a successful future. This vision is not just aspirational—it’s achievable through innovative and customizable Paxton Patterson l College and Career Labs.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Wilkie\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/846b61ad7bf8635e9bf449c0f657d926
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260911T224500Z
DTEND:20260911T233000Z
SUMMARY:WBL Compliance for the Coordinator Who Doesn't Have Extra Hours
DESCRIPTION:Managing WBL means carrying compliance\, tracking placements\, chasing employer signatures\, and building state reports without dedicated staff and without extra time. This session walks through what it looks like when all of the administrative work runs itself\, and what that gives back. We'll close with how Perkins V CTE funding can cover the cost.
CATEGORIES:WBL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 2\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/793d7802276bd8572c3448ef27b83f3d
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260912T000000Z
DTEND:20260912T020000Z
SUMMARY:ACTE Reception
DESCRIPTION:Come and continue your networking with the attendees\, ACTE board members\, and Exhibitors over some refreshments and cocktails.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ACTE ACTIVITIES
LOCATION:Oasis\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
UID:169d9fe0932bc182f29e16b87c33c018
URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/169d9fe0932bc182f29e16b87c33c018
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260912T153000Z
DTEND:20260912T171500Z
SUMMARY:Creating Games and Other Interactive Activities without Knowing How to Code
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you'll learn to easily create dynamic\, interactive classroom games and educational activities using Canva Code. Boost student engagement and ditch complex programming—zero coding knowledge required! Walk away with practical skills to transform your teaching resources immediately.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Veterans Hall 3\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/0815a260c60588c8563f46fea64f0aef
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DTSTAMP:20260616T210411Z
DTSTART:20260912T173000Z
DTEND:20260912T183000Z
SUMMARY:Closing General Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some final remarks and prizes at this years closing session.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ACTE ACTIVITIES
LOCATION:Liberty Ballroom\, Marriott East Hotel
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://iactestateconference2026.sched.com/event/835865d643b3407c3d2d22e16ce42bcf
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