ACTE Region V 2026: Full Schedule

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9:15am MDT

Stories and Newly Researched Data from Students Career Readiness Preparation

Friday April 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am MDT

After speaking to thousands of students, Wysocki’s second book on career readiness focuses on the student’s workforce preparation. Wysocki asks students 30+ questions about career readiness. Wysocki uncovers a myriad of issues with questions such as “Have you ever shadowed someone for a day at their place of work?”

Speakers

Mike Wysocki

Speaker & Author of Career Readiness, Careers By the People

After 30+ years in technology sales, Wysocki published the five-time award-winning book on career readiness, Careers By the People, and has spoken to students, educators and organizations from Massachusetts to Maui. Plus, produced 130+ YouTube videos on career readiness.

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Friday April 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am MDT
Idaho

Breakout Session

11:00am MDT

From Concept to Reality, A New CTE Center

Friday April 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Idaho

The Career Impact Academy is a new $30M CTE center serving the Grand Forks region. Learn about the development of the center, which opened Fall, 2025 and how Industry Partnerships were leveraged in both the creation and operation of the new facility.

Speakers

Eric Ripley

Grand Forks Public Schools

Friday April 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Idaho

Breakout Session

2:15pm MDT

5 years In: Triumphs and Trials in Oregon Regional CTE

Friday April 10, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Idaho

Built by private and public funding, the Willamette Career Academy is Oregon's only truly regional CTE center, serving 19 schools including public, private, online, and homeschool students. Learn from our journey, including program successes and struggles, and consider how regional CTE might foster student success in your area.

Speakers

Alan Kirby

Friday April 10, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Idaho

Breakout Session

4:15pm MDT

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Friday April 10, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm MDT

Idaho

Preparing students for a Work-Based Learning environment is critical to their success or failure. In this session, we will discuss the significants of a "boot camp" in the preparation of students to go into a clinical or WBL environment.

Speakers

Kevin Stalsberg

Health Science/Sports Medicine Teacher, USD 512 Shawnee Mission School District

Kevin has finished his eight year in the classroom, where he teaches sports medicine and a couple of work-based learning courses. His emphasis on preparation for the work-based learning and his relationships with preceptors allow for a smooth transition for students into the clinical... Read More →

Friday April 10, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm MDT
Idaho

Breakout Session

ACTE Region V 2026

9:15am MDT

Mike Wysocki

11:00am MDT

Eric Ripley

2:15pm MDT

Alan Kirby

4:15pm MDT

Kevin Stalsberg

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