Join us at the ACTE Basecamp for an evening of networking and strategy as we prepare to Climb Higher with CTE. This is your chance to step off the trail, connect with fellow "climbers" across our region, and refuel for the summit ahead. Experience the heart of the trail with a live performance that will bring the spirit of the West to our gathering.
Explore agricultural career pathways through problem-solving lessons that address future industry challenges. Teachers will be introduced to the new Discover Agriculture Careers website and resources to engage students in meaningful, career-connected learning.
Help, I Need a Sub” to a Schoolwide CTE Climb: Scaling Coding When Expertise Is Limited - Alyssa Alcos
The session highlights how a staffing challenge in a coding course became a scalable, sustainable CTE model at Kapolei High School, and offers practical strategies for supporting non-traditional CTE instructors and expanding access to computer science in all CTE programs of study.
Vocabulary in Action: Engaging Activities for Deeper Understanding - Robin Palmer
Boost vocabulary the fun way! Experience hands-on activities that help students master key terms in personal finance, marketing, management, and more. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and ideas to make vocabulary instruction more engaging, collaborative, and impactful through individual and team challenges that promote active learning and lasting retention.
Bell-to-Bell Engagement Without Burnout: Low-Lift Strategies That Work - Khristen Massic
What do you do when class ends early—and phones aren’t allowed? This session shares low-lift, repeatable ideas that keep students engaged without extra prep or tech. Walk away with simple strategies you can use in any class, even when you’re tired or short on time.
Think learning ends when the due date does? Think again. Challenge traditional classroom timelines and “in-the-box” thinking to show how students can succeed—even when they’re behind. Explore flexible strategies, mindset shifts, and practical tools that prioritize mastery over deadlines. It’s never too late to learn when the goal is growth.
Drones - Climb higher with a career in Unmanned Technology - Nick Langolf
Join us to learn more about how best to introduce or further empower curriculum/pathways around Drone technology. Positioning students to be licensed at 16, earning college credit, industry certs and a pathway into a career.
Saturday April 11, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT Ballroom B & C
