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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T000000Z
DTEND:20260610T030000Z
SUMMARY:UW CTE and Ag Ed. Alumni Association Steamboat Social & Preregistration
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EVENING EVENT
LOCATION:Laramie Historic Train Depot
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T130000Z
DTEND:20260610T134500Z
SUMMARY:Registration & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:UW Union Ballroom
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T140000Z
DTEND:20260610T150000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSIONS
LOCATION:UW Union Ballroom
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T150000Z
DTEND:20260610T160000Z
SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker - Flint Rasmussen
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CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSIONS
LOCATION:UW Union Ballroom
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T162000Z
DTEND:20260610T172000Z
SUMMARY:State Superintendent Panel
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:PANELS
LOCATION:UW Union Ballroom
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/75f9a6da82e70520d3f17cc297bc1a2e
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T173000Z
DTEND:20260610T190000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch - Out on the Town
DESCRIPTION:Lunch is yours! Explore downtown and find your perfect midday bite\, or swing by the University of Wyoming Dining Hall for an impressive spread of daily options - just run your card and dig in.
CATEGORIES:BREAK
LOCATION:The World is Your Oyster
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T191000Z
DTEND:20260610T201000Z
SUMMARY:Division Meetings
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:DIVISION MEETINGS
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/12eed0061245e445c6d1573b73bae22b
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T202000Z
DTEND:20260610T204500Z
SUMMARY:Vendor Exhibition & Afternoon Snack
DESCRIPTION:Snacks AND vendors? Yes\, please! Wander the exhibition hall\, connect with amazing vendors\, and help yourself to some tasty afternoon treats along the way.
CATEGORIES:VENDOR EXHIBITION
LOCATION:UW Union Ballroom
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/6d9cf97df87fbb43d99c2bca26e2921b
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T205000Z
DTEND:20260610T215000Z
SUMMARY:Building the Well-Rounded Workforce: Expanding CTE Opportunities through Title IV-A
DESCRIPTION:Part of the ESEA Title IV\, Part A grant is meant to provide students with a well-rounded education\, and in today's economy\, a well-rounded education is inextricably linked to career readiness. Learn about ways to supplement CTE opportunities for your students with Title IV-A. As a bonus\, we will also discuss how Title II-A funds can be used for professional development for your CTE teachers to help pave the way for successful expansion and sustainability of your CTE program.
CATEGORIES:CTE FOR ALL
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/1e94de5b48b7e1872b7391746219757d
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T205000Z
DTEND:20260610T215000Z
SUMMARY:Shop at Laramie High School (Double Session)
DESCRIPTION:This is a Double Session (Session 1 & 2)
CATEGORIES:WATA
LOCATION:Laramie High School
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/43456a6fc169677f398f2ec5b5e8ccd5
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T205000Z
DTEND:20260610T215000Z
SUMMARY:State Fair Agronomy Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Grains\, Crops\, and Plants. Come and learn about applying graind grading\, building plant mounts\, to your classroom curriculum. During this sessions you'll learn about sieveing grains\, making plant mounts\, proper storage and handling of field crops. These useful tools can make submitting State fair agronomy exhibits less complex.
CATEGORIES:WATA
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/d0a38bcc6b5462f98042b8772ef5d439
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T205000Z
DTEND:20260610T215000Z
SUMMARY:Rooted & Relevant: Native Plants in Food\, Fiber\, and FCS (Double Session)
DESCRIPTION:This is a Double Session (Session 1 & 2): Step outside the classroom and into the field! In this interactive breakout\, Family and Consumer Sciences educators will explore how native plants can be powerful\, real-world tools for teaching CTE skills across multiple FCS career pathways. Participants will learn safe and ethical foraging practices\, create simple teas and extracts connected to Food Science and Nutrition and Hospitality & Culinary Arts\, and learn how to create plant-based dyes tied to Fashion\, Textiles\, and Apparel. Throughout the session\, we’ll highlight connections to Sustainability\, Environmental Stewardship\, and Entrepreneurship\, emphasizing applied problem-solving\, technical skill development\, and place-based learning. Teachers will leave with engaging\, classroom-ready ideas that align with FCS standards and help students connect hands-on experiences to career exploration—from soil to studio.
CATEGORIES:WATFACS
LOCATION:Centennial Snowy Range Visitor Center
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T205000Z
DTEND:20260610T215000Z
SUMMARY:AI\, Automation\, and Essential Skills: Are Your Students Prepared for the Future of Work?
DESCRIPTION:AI and automation are rapidly changing the future of work. This session will break down Wyoming\, national\, and global workforce data\, explore AI trends\, and provide strategies and resources CTE teachers can use now to help students prepare to meet tomorrow’s demands.
CATEGORIES:WBEA
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T205000Z
DTEND:20260610T215000Z
SUMMARY:No Screens Required: Teaching Computational Thinking Anywhere
DESCRIPTION:Explore how core computer science concepts—algorithms\, debugging\, pattern recognition\, and abstraction—can be taught without technology. Through an interactive activity and practical examples\, attendees will gain equitable\, scalable strategies applicable to any classroom\, makerspace\, or learning environment. (Great for grade 3-12)
CATEGORIES:WCSTA
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T205000Z
DTEND:20260610T215000Z
SUMMARY:WDE Updates
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Michelle Aldrich with the Wyoming Department of Education stops by to give updates and insights on all the happenings.
CATEGORIES:WNRS
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T205000Z
DTEND:20260610T215000Z
SUMMARY:WyoTech
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:WTEA
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/c123432e44200c2538d168305b1b4c27
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T220000Z
DTEND:20260610T230000Z
SUMMARY:CTE Assessment Redefined: Standards\, Skills\, and Streamlined Practices
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a collaborative workshop designed to modernize CTE assessment practices\, ensuring they robustly measure both industry-standard skills and Wyoming state mastery. By refining our evaluation tools\, we aim to reduce unnecessary testing burdens and foster a more integrated educational environment where CTE programs fully align with core academic goals rather than remaining siloed. This session focuses on creating a unified assessment framework that validates student expertise without compromising valuable instructional time. Together\, we will bridge the gap between classroom standards and professional expectations\, ensuring every student is authentically prepared for success in the workforce.
CATEGORIES:CTE FOR ALL
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/696b1ef38c24f75365c042b17d8508e3
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T220000Z
DTEND:20260610T230000Z
SUMMARY:Continued - Shop at Laramie High School (Double Session)
DESCRIPTION:This is a Double Session (Session 1 & 2)
CATEGORIES:WATA
LOCATION:Laramie High School
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T220000Z
DTEND:20260610T230000Z
SUMMARY:What's New in Agronomy? - Elizabeth Moore\, Agronomy Superintendent
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in having and agronomy team and learning more about the contest and its set up. Come and meet the new Agronomy superintendent\, learn and ask questions to have better knowledge.
CATEGORIES:WATA
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/39f58422dbb640df312344514778ff94
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T220000Z
DTEND:20260610T230000Z
SUMMARY:Continued - Rooted & Relevant: Native Plants in Food\, Fiber\, and FCS (Double Session)
DESCRIPTION:This is a Double Session (Session 1 & 2)
CATEGORIES:WATFACS
LOCATION:Centennial Snowy Range Visitor Center
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T220000Z
DTEND:20260610T230000Z
SUMMARY:Powering Wyoming's Future: Engage Your Students with Career-Connected and Work-Based Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION:To prepare a dynamic workforce for the future of Wyoming\, students need to participate in Career Connected and Work-Based Learning throughout their K-12 journey. This session will provide information\, resources\, and no-cost solutions that CTE teachers can easily bring to their classrooms.
CATEGORIES:WBEA
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T220000Z
DTEND:20260610T230000Z
SUMMARY:Best First Programming Language
DESCRIPTION:You'll follow a systems-engineering walk-through that frames elementary and middle-school intro programming from a requirements perspective. You'll evaluate C\, C++\, Java\, Python\, Scratch\, and TI-Basic against age-appropriateness constraints\, note tradeoffs\, and map a sensible progression. The presenter's "best" overall will surprise you.
CATEGORIES:WCSTA
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d2e3bc16104d5ae856ab4f05f7e35088
URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/d2e3bc16104d5ae856ab4f05f7e35088
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T220000Z
DTEND:20260610T230000Z
SUMMARY:Building the Well-Rounded Workforce: Expanding CTE Opportunities through Title IV-A
DESCRIPTION:Part of the ESEA Title IV\, Part A grant is meant to provide students with a well-rounded education\, and in today's economy\, a well-rounded education is inextricably linked to career readiness. Learn about ways to supplement CTE opportunities for your students with Title IV-A. As a bonus\, we will also discuss how Title II-A funds can be used for professional development for your CTE teachers to help pave the way for successful expansion and sustainability of your CTE program.
CATEGORIES:WNRS
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/0eb9de024f331260d863516ccb071c67
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260610T220000Z
DTEND:20260610T230000Z
SUMMARY:WyoTech
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:WTEA
LOCATION:WyoTech
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/6c0b15d454ed3d946fccdbfcfe9e7a36
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260611T003000Z
DTEND:20260611T013000Z
SUMMARY:Cocktail Hour
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EVENING EVENT
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ee8df916f48002d66e041a9a0648ca74
URL:http://wacte2026.sched.com/event/ee8df916f48002d66e041a9a0648ca74
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DTSTAMP:20260526T145300Z
DTSTART:20260611T013000Z
DTEND:20260611T033000Z
SUMMARY:Annual Awards Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Awards Banquet as we celebrate the Wyoming CTE colleagues going above and beyond in our field! This is a TICKETED event -- no tickets available at the door\, so plan ahead. Semi-formal attire required\, and yes\, Wyoming semi-formal absolutely counts: break out your best Wranglers and a blazer and you are ready to shine!
CATEGORIES:EVENING EVENT
LOCATION:Alice Hardie Stevens Center\, 603 E University Ave\, Laramie\, WY 82072
SEQUENCE:0
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