CTE EmpowerED Summit 2026

CTE EmpowerED Summit 2026

8:30am EDT

Coaching Animal Science CDE Teams Room 2109 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Landscape Design and Architecture (Hands-On Activities) Room 2111 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Making Agricultural Education Curriculum Hands-on and Fun Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

CTE Basics (Program Support, Who's Who, CTE Programming) Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Supporting Student Success in Child Development Room 2205 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Supporting Student Success in Interior Design I - Fundamentals Room 2215 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Using Proficiency Scales to Support Student Success in the Fashion and Textiles Pathway Room 2203 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Cooking Up Science: Hands-on Biotechnology in the Kitchen Room 2113 Fuquay Varina Training Center

NCCareers: Career Exploration and Career Development Plans Room 2201 Fuquay Varina Training Center

9:30am EDT

Morning Break Fuquay Varina Training Center

9:45am EDT

Ag Policy with Ray Starling Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

How to Manage Large CTSO Chapters (Repeat Session - AM) Room 2205 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Honors for CTE Teachers (Basics Training) - Repeat Session AM Room 2203 Fuquay Varina Training Center

School-Based Enterprises (Repeat Session - AM) Room 2215 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Facilitating Effective Cooking Labs Room 2113 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Literacy in Every Lesson: Literacy Tools for Today's Classroom Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center

FFA Best Practices Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

10:50am EDT

AI in HSE Room 2225 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Beyond the Classroom: Creating Authentic Student Experiences through Industry Partnerships in the Early Childhood Education and Counseling and Mental Health Pathways Room 2209 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Coaching Ag Mechanics CDE Teams Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Farmers vs. Foodies Book Study with Ray Starling (Only for those in the book study) Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Greenhouse Management and Plant Sales Best Practices Room 2111 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Recipe for Success: Promising Practices for Shared Instructional Kitchens Room 2109 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Strategies to Support OCS Student Success in Food and Nutrition and Culinary Arts Room 2113 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Supporting Student Success in Fashion and Textiles I - Fundamentals Room 2203 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Supporting Student Success in Interior Design II - Studio Room 2215 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Understanding CTE Budget and Process (Supporting Your DC) Cafeteria Fuquay Varina Training Center

Design an Effective Exploring Apparel and Interior Design Classroom Room 2211 Fuquay Varina Training Center

11:50am EDT

Lunch On Your Own Fuquay Varina Training Center

Working Lunch : Understanding CTE Proofs of Learning Cafeteria Fuquay Varina Training Center

1:00pm EDT

Facilitating an Effective ECE Internship Room 2205 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Supporting Student Success in Health Science I Room 2225 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Building Your Wellness Backpack: Strategies for Social and Emotional Wellbeing Room 2223 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Coaching Horticulture CDE Teams Room 2127 Fuquay Varina Training Center

How the NCDA Uses Canines for Best Practices and Policy Implementation Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Urban Gardening Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Cross-Curricular Connections: Plant Dye Gardens, Fibers, and Product Development Room 2109 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Inquiry Based Learning through Labs Room 2209 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Regional CIMC and School-Based Administration Collaboration (Whole-Group) Cafeteria Fuquay Varina Training Center

2:00pm EDT

Coaching LDE Teams Room 2111 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Forestry and Surveying : The NC Curriculum and Resources Room 2109 Fuquay Varina Training Center

How to Incorporate Junior Achievement (JA) in CTE (Repeat Session - PM) Room 2211 Fuquay Varina Training Center

How to Manage Large CTSO Chapters (Repeat Session - PM) Fuquay Varina Training Center

Best Practices for Incorporating BLS Training into Your Health Science Courses Room 2225 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Honors for CTE Teachers (Basics Training) - Repeat Session PM Room 2223 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Pre-Apprenticeships 101 (Repeat Session - PM) Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

School-Based Enterprises (Repeat Session - PM) Room 2215 Fuquay Varina Training Center

The EatWell Exchange - Food and Nutrition and Culinary Arts Room 2113 Fuquay Varina Training Center

2:05pm EDT

Supporting Student Success in Fashion and Textiles II - Design Room 2203 Fuquay Varina Training Center

2:50pm EDT

Afternoon Break Fuquay Varina Training Center

3:05pm EDT

Budget Best Practices for Ag Teachers Room 2109 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Multi-Teacher Ag Teacher Program Success Room 2111 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Regional CIMC and School-Based Administration (One on One) Cafeteria Fuquay Varina Training Center

Using Design Software/Resources in Ag Mechanics Courses Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Setting Up an Effective Exploring Nutrition and Wellness Classroom Room 2113 Fuquay Varina Training Center

CTE Advanced Studies as an Option Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center

HOSA: Working w/State Officers Room 2225 Fuquay Varina Training Center

8:30am EDT

Safety in CTE Auditorium Fuquay Varina Training Center

9:45am EDT

AI in Counseling and Mental Health Room 2111 Fuquay Varina Training Center

AI in Interior Design Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Elements and Principles of Design Room 2203 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Lab Safety Auditorium Fuquay Varina Training Center

BLS Instructor Renewal Workshop Room 2211 Fuquay Varina Training Center

You Don’t Need to Teach Coding to Teach Computer Science: Integrating CS into all BFM and CSIT Curriculums Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center

10:50am EDT

Cross-Curricular Connections: Connecting Interior Design, Counseling and Mental Health, and the Health Sciences to Expand Student Opportunities Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

The NCRLA: Resources and Support for Your Culinary Arts Program Room 2113 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Understanding and Teaching Alterations Room 2203 Fuquay Varina Training Center

11:50am EDT

Lunch On Your Own Fuquay Varina Training Center

1:00pm EDT

JCPS CTE District Updates Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

WCPSS CTE District Updates Auditorium Fuquay Varina Training Center

2:00pm EDT

AI in Fashion and Textiles Room 2203 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Counseling and Mental Health PLC Planning Time Cafeteria Fuquay Varina Training Center

Cross-Curricular Connections: Interior Design, Construction, and Drafting Room 2225 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Early Childhood Education PLC Planning Time Cafeteria Fuquay Varina Training Center

Facilitating an Effective Culinary Arts-Internship Program Commons Fuquay Varina Training Center

Strategies for Teaching Food and Nutrition II Honors Room 2113 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Student Success Strategies for Health Science II Room 2201 Fuquay Varina Training Center

MS FCS PLC Planning Time Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

HS Ag Mechanics (PST) PLC Planning Time Room 2205 Fuquay Varina Training Center

HS Animal Science PLC Planning Time Room 2209 Fuquay Varina Training Center

HS Horticulture/Plant Science PLC Planning Time Room 2111 Fuquay Varina Training Center

HS Sustainable/Foundations/Natural Resources PLC Planning Time Room 2227 Fuquay Varina Training Center

HS Technology, Engineering, and Design PLC Planning Time Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

HS Trades : Drones PLC Planning Time Fuquay Varina Training Center

Business, Finance, and Marketing (BFM) PLC Planning Time Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) PLC Planning Time Room 2111 Fuquay Varina Training Center MS Agricultural Education PLC Planning Time Room 2109 Fuquay Varina Training Center

MS Paxton Patterson Lab PLC Planning Time Room 2127 Fuquay Varina Training Center

MS Technology, Engineering, and Design PLC Planning Time Room 2127 Fuquay Varina Training Center

3:05pm EDT

Counseling and Mental Health PLC Planning Time Cafeteria Fuquay Varina Training Center

Culinary Arts PLC Planning Time Commons Fuquay Varina Training Center

Early Childhood Education PLC Planning Time Cafeteria Fuquay Varina Training Center

Food and Nutrition PLC Planning Time Room 2113 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Health Science PLC Planning Time Room 2201 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Interior Design PLC Planning Time Room 2223 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Supporting Student Success in Fashion and Textiles II - Merchandising Room 2225 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Implementing EY30 Courses Room 2215 Fuquay Varina Training Center

MS FCS PLC Planning Time Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

8:30am EDT

Curriculum Updates and LCO Updates for Logistics Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Curriculum Updates and SACA Credentials for Advanced Manufacturing Fuquay Varina Training Center

EV Trainers for Automotive Teachers Room 2111 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Hands-on Learning in CT10 Room 2127 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Teaching Drones : Risk Management and Board Policies Room 2201 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Back to Basics-- BFM Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center

The Sailboat Approach: Empowering Students Through Connection & SEL-- CSIT Room 2211 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Middle School TED - Moving to Hands-on Instruction Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

9:30am EDT

Morning Break Fuquay Varina Training Center

9:45am EDT

How to Incorporate Junior Achievement (JA) in CTE (Repeat Session - PM) Room 2109 Fuquay Varina Training Center

How to Manage Large CTSO Chapters (Repeat Session - AM) Room 2205 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Teaching TED through TSA Competitions Room 2201 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Honors for CTE Teachers (Basics Training) - Repeat Session AM Room 2203 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Pre-Apprenticeships 101 (Repeat Session - AM) Fuquay Varina Training Center

School-Based Enterprises (Repeat Session - AM) Fuquay Varina Training Center

Back to Basics - CSIT Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center

The Sailboat Approach: Empowering Students Through Connection & SEL-- BFM Room 2211 Fuquay Varina Training Center

10:50am EDT

Using Equipment in the Classroom (RealityWorks) Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Advanced Manufacturing LCO Deep Dive Fuquay Varina Training Center

Building Partnerships with Local Logistic Businesses Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Drone Programs on a Budget - Integrating Hands-on Activities Room 2201 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Hands-on Learning in CT11 Room 2127 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Mini Challenge Lesson-- BFM/CSIT Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center

11:50am EDT

Lunch On Your Own Fuquay Varina Training Center

1:00pm EDT

Balancing Low-Tech and High-Tech TED Classrooms (Repeat Session 1) Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Supporting TSA Advisors and Chapters Room 2127 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Integrating SkillsUSA in the T and I Classroom Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

High Yield Instructional Strategies Centers/Stations and Blooms-- BFM/CSIT Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center

2:00pm EDT

Balancing Low-Tech and High-Tech TED Classrooms (Repeat Session 2) Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Honors for CTE Teachers (Basics Training) - Repeat Session PM Room 2103 Fuquay Varina Training Center

School-Based Enterprises (Repeat Session - PM) Room 2201 Fuquay Varina Training Center

You Don’t Need to ELA to Teach Literacy: Integrating Literacy into all BFM and CSIT Curriculums Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center

2:50pm EDT

Afternoon Break Fuquay Varina Training Center

3:05pm EDT

Designing Smarter Competitions with TSA Room 2124 Fuquay Varina Training Center

Cross-Curricular Labs Fuquay Varina Training Center

Leveraging Drones with Post-Secondary Partners Fuquay Varina Training Center

Technical Training Aids Support for Advanced Manufacturing Fuquay Varina Training Center

AI Hot Topics: Notebook LM and Writing Prompts Room 2213 Fuquay Varina Training Center

DECA and FBLA CTSO Planning for 26-27 Room 2211 Fuquay Varina Training Center