IACTE State Conference 2026: Full Schedule

10:15am PDT

Real Work. Real revenue. Real skills. A Student Based Enterprise Model that works!

Friday September 11, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am PDT

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.

Speakers

Janet Sanford

Presentation Solutions, Inc.

We are the company who provides schools the ColorPro Ultra Poster Printers, the Recognizer Award & Recognition System; and the CoolLam non-heat and non-electric laminator! These systems allow you to create your own posters, banners, awards, decals, parking tags, wall quotes, and more... Read More →

Friday September 11, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am PDT
Veterans Hall 3

General

1:45pm PDT

All Gain, No Pain

Friday September 11, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT

Freedom Hall A

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.

Speakers

Kris McAloon

Friday September 11, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
Freedom Hall A

General

1:45pm PDT

Future Ready Labs - Paxton Patterson Hands on Labs for Students with Disabilities

Friday September 11, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT

Veterans Hall 3

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.

Speakers

Christy Rogers

Senior Education Consultant, Paxton Patterson College Career Labs

One Lab, One Teacher, a World of Possibilities! Strengthening your elementary and middle school pipeline will strengthen your high school CTE pathways. Christy Coulter-Rogers serves as Senior Education Consultant for Paxton Patterson and Career Labs; she draws upon 32 years... Read More →

Friday September 11, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
Veterans Hall 3

General

1:45pm PDT

Honor Your Student with NTHS

Friday September 11, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT

Wilkie

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.

Speakers

Teresa Mankin

Friday September 11, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
Wilkie

General

2:45pm PDT

Certiport Certifications that Count: Delivering Indiana Credentials of Value through CTE

Friday September 11, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT

Wilkie

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.

Speakers

John Sylijebeck

Territory Manager, North America, CERTIPORT, a Pearson VUE Business

I am the Certiport territory manager in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. I graduated from The of The University of Arkansas and Butler University's Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals - Group 34. When I am not working with instructors on their certification programs... Read More →

Friday September 11, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT
Wilkie

General

2:45pm PDT

Procedures That Stick: The Secret Recipes That Make Classrooms Run Themselves

Friday September 11, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT

Veterans Hall 3

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.

Speakers

Ryan Cogdill

EMS Instructor, School City Hammond

I am a CTE instructor at the Hammond Area Career Center teaching EMS. I have been an EMT since 2012, and at the end of 2022 I obtained my AEMT certification, I obtained my Primary Instructor certification in 2017 and began to teach adult EMT programs, starting at the Career Center... Read More →

Friday September 11, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT
Veterans Hall 3

General

3:45pm PDT

One Lending Library, 12 Counties, Endless Career Exploration Possibilities

Friday September 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT

Veterans Hall 3

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.

Speakers

Lorie Campbell

Friday September 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Veterans Hall 3

General

3:45pm PDT

Ramp Up your Preparing for College and Career Course

Friday September 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT

Wilkie

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.

Speakers

Christy Rogers

Senior Education Consultant, Paxton Patterson College Career Labs

Friday September 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Wilkie

General

8:30am PDT

Creating Games and Other Interactive Activities without Knowing How to Code

Saturday September 12, 2026 8:30am - 10:15am PDT

Veterans Hall 3

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.

Speakers

Patti Hammerle

Instructional Coach, MSD of Pike Township

As the Instructional Coach at the Pike Career Center, I have the incredible opportunity to share my teaching and technology experience with the CTE teachers. My professional journey started in the business world but quickly transitioned to education and has included writing curriculum... Read More →

Saturday September 12, 2026 8:30am - 10:15am PDT
Veterans Hall 3

General

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