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WACTE Summer Conference 2026
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Wednesday, June 10
 

13:10 MDT

Division Meetings
Wednesday June 10, 2026 13:10 - 14:10 MDT
Wednesday June 10, 2026 13:10 - 14:10 MDT
TBA

14:50 MDT

Building the Well-Rounded Workforce: Expanding CTE Opportunities through Title IV-A
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
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.
Speakers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
TBA

14:50 MDT

State Fair Agronomy Exhibits
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
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.
Speakers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
TBA

14:50 MDT

AI, Automation, and Essential Skills: Are Your Students Prepared for the Future of Work?
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
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.
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
TBA

14:50 MDT

No Screens Required: Teaching Computational Thinking Anywhere
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
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)
Speakers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
TBA

14:50 MDT

WDE Updates
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
Dr. Michelle Aldrich with the Wyoming Department of Education stops by to give updates and insights on all the happenings.
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
TBA

14:50 MDT

WyoTech
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT

Speakers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 14:50 - 15:50 MDT
TBA

16:00 MDT

CTE Assessment Redefined: Standards, Skills, and Streamlined Practices
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
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.
Speakers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
TBA

16:00 MDT

What's New in Agronomy? - Elizabeth Moore, Agronomy Superintendent
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
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.
Speakers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
TBA

16:00 MDT

Powering Wyoming's Future: Engage Your Students with Career-Connected and Work-Based Learning Experiences
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
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.
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
TBA

16:00 MDT

Best First Programming Language
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
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.
Speakers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
TBA

16:00 MDT

Building the Well-Rounded Workforce: Expanding CTE Opportunities through Title IV-A
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
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.
Speakers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 MDT
TBA

18:30 MDT

Cocktail Hour
Wednesday June 10, 2026 18:30 - 19:30 MDT
Wednesday June 10, 2026 18:30 - 19:30 MDT
TBA
 
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