IACTE State Conference 2026: Full Schedule

1:45pm PDT

All Gain, No Pain

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

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

2:45pm PDT

Legislative Updates

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

Freedom Hall A

Stay informed on the latest CTE legislation, mandates, diploma requirements, and accountability updates impacting schools across Indiana. This session will explore advocacy strategies, best practices for promoting CTE programs to stakeholders, and ways to communicate student outcomes, workforce connections, and program impact. Participants will leave with practical tools to strengthen support for high-quality career-connected learning opportunities.

Speakers

Jenny Berry

CTE Pathway Director, Indianapolis Public Schools

Jenny Berry is the current Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway Director for Indianapolis Public Schools. She has been an advocate for public education for the past 28 years, starting her career as a special education teacher at Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan. Ms... Read More →

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

General

3:45pm PDT

Inside the Course: AP Business with Personal Finance

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

Freedom Hall A

This session provides teachers, administrators, and counselors with an overview of AP Business with Personal Finance. Attendees will explore course content, skill categories, unit structure, and project expectations, while examining how the course supports college and career readiness for diverse learners. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how the course fits within business and CTE pathways and expands opportunities for students across the school.

Speakers

Kristin Lidstrom

Business Education Teacher, Hamilton Southeastern High School

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

Business

IACTE State Conference 2026

1:45pm PDT

Kris McAloon

2:45pm PDT

Jenny Berry

3:45pm PDT

Kristin Lidstrom

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