This session helps CTE educators design classroom-based IT and cybersecurity experiences that meet work-based learning goals without requiring employer placements. Participants will learn how to build activities around WBL competencies, including career awareness, employability skills, technical skill application, professional communication, documentation, problem solving, and reflection.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT Wilkie
