Agenda & Sessions

Pre-Conference Sessions

Sunday, January 28

Pre-Conference Agenda

Sunday, January 26

  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: New CTE Administrator Overview
  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: 46.0303 Lineworker
  • 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: 11.0801 -Digital/Multimedia & Information Resources Design
  • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: CEPT/CTE Administrator Implementation and Reporting
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: 15.1306 Mechanical Drafting
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: 47.0101 Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
  • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Michigan Career Development Model
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: CEPD Council Meeting
  • 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.: MIFCS Updates and Introductions
  • 12:15 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.: Idea Sharing and Collaboration
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Building Classroom Community by Martha Ware
  • 2:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: EVERFI Financial Education Training by Jonathan Barnes
  • 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.: Welcome from MDE
  • 1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Team building Activity
  • 1:30p.m. –  3:00 p.m.: Data Collection and Analysis Tool
  • 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Break
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: College in High School Communications Plan
  • 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Wrap-Up
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Youth Registered Apprenticeship Expansion Discuss the Guide to YRA
  • 2:00 p.m. –  3:00 p.m.: Tiffany Clawson, State Director Discussing Youth Registered Apprenticeship and recent developments.
  • 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Employer/Program Sponsors, Labor Trade (Youth, Ages 18-24) How do they bring in youth registered apprentices?
  • 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Secondary CTE Programs Panel Discussion & Q&A to share models of successful secondary youth apprenticeship programs in Michigan.

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Conference Agenda

Monday, January 27

  • Excellence in Practice Showcase: Spotlighting High-Quality CTE Programs | Christine Lewis, Candace Vinson | Gerald R Ford Room
  • Pathways to Impact: Exploring Careers In Medical Laboratory Sciences | Dawn Taylor, Karen Barron, Dr. Teresa Mortier | Ottawa
  • Bridging the Gap: Equitable Online CTE Training for Black Boys | Dr Damon Chambers | Imperial
  • Certiport Training | Ruby
  • Canva + AI Classroom Resources Part 1 | Niki Adams, Julie Odom | Ambassador West
  • Find Your Path with Enhanced Pathfinder Resources | Amanda Stoel, Ann-Marie Mapes, Aaron Williamson | Governors Room
  • Recruit, Support, and Retain Aspiring Educators | Alana Albarrán, Caycee Sledge | Emerald A
  • Growing K-5 Career Awareness | Michelle Kuck, Megan Byard-Karaba | Vandenberg A
  • Labor-Management Innovation, Staff Empowerment, and the Student Experience | Adam Snoddy | Pantlind Ballroom
  • Grow Your Pathway to Grow Your Impact: Leveraging elements of the Michigan Career Development Model and NAF Design to advance your CTE program | Alyssa English, Arlene Williams | Vandenberg B
  • Building Pathways to Success: Defining Career Development Programs with YS Foundations | Gretchen Panicucci, Laura Saline  | Pearl
  • Common Ground in Law & Public Safety Programs: Strengthening Our Instructional Approach Part One |  Tom Washburn | Emerald B
  • Youth Apprenticeship – Building Futures One Student at a Time! | Cynthia Scherphorn, Daryl Gallant, Theresa Pajot | Haldane
  • Better understanding the Career and Technical Education Information System (CTEIS) Data Reports | Yincheng Ye, Doug Wiesner | Berkey
  • Educators Can Help Michigan Construction Zones? | Laura Bensinger, Nathan Hanselman | Nelson
  • One Credential: Apprenticeship & College Access | Amanda Smith | Grand View A
  • Career Technical Education and English Learners/Multilingual Learners (EL/ML) | Rachel Manzer | Grand View B
  • Your CTE Professional Growth Partner – Michigan Association for Career and Technical Education (MI ACTE) | Jamie Engel, Michelle Radcliffe | Kendall
  • Building Business Partnerships to Enhance CTE Opportunities | Michelle Barr| Winchester
  • Transferable Skills Matter! Career Integrated Learning for Student Success | Alexandra Packer | Heritage Hill
  • Machine Tool CIP Credentials | Gabe Kooyers | Thornapple
  • ASE Accreditation Done Right! | Dan Klecker, Dorthy Switalski | Grand View C
  • Beyond the Law: EDP Uses for Data-Driven Decisions | Samantha Jackson  | Gerald R Ford Room
  • Healthcare Occupation Outlooks: New Resources for Career-Readiness | Aleysha Czartoszewsk| Ottawa
  • Indiginous Students | Melissa Kiesewetter | Imperial
  • Certiport Training | Ruby
  • Becoming Their First Choice | Kevin Fleming  | Ambassador West
  • Talent Transcripts: Meaningful Career Readiness Data for All | Cary Stamas, Stacey Rumsey | Governors Room
  • School Counselor Credentials, Professional Development, Hiring & Compliance Matters | Beatrice Harrison | Emerald A
  • Leveraging Career Readiness Funds for K-12 Education: Rochester CoLab | Jennifer Diemert, Karen Malsbury | Vandenberg A
  • How to Make the Most of Your Advisory Committee | Mark Forbush | Pantlind Ballroom
  • Strategies for Student Engagement | Pepper Near | Vandenberg B
  • Anchoring the Future: How Educators Can Support the Navy’s Workforce Development Mission | Carrie Curtis, Reynaldo Guzman, Megan Schrauben | Pearl
  • Emotional Intelligence in Public Safety Education | Cary Thompson | Emerald B
  • Pathways to Professional Construction Trades Apprenticeships! | John Hartwell, Tiffanie Clawson | Haldane
  • Career Development Resources from the Michigan eLibrary | Ann Kaskinen | Berkey
  • TBA | Nelson
  • From Classroom to Cafeteria: Career Pathways and Opportunities in School Nutrition | Callie Gavorek | Nelson
  • Design Thinking and Engineering for Good | Ryan Kraus | Grand View A
  • Communicating Why a College Education is Essential in Today’s Job Market | Kate Snyder, Kayla Collins, Michelle Rahl| Grand View B
  • U-M Youth Policy Lab and MDE-OCTE: Updates on recent and upcoming projects | Lynn Meissner, Jill Kroll | Kendall
  • Work-based Learning and Career Preparation in Education and Training | Lisa Rollins  | Winchester
  • Sustainable Success: Continuous Improvement in Career Development | Donna Rummel  | Heritage Hill
  • Real-World Learning Through School Based Enterprises | Michelle Barry | Thornapple
  • From Classroom to Cafeteria: Career Pathways and Opportunities in School Nutrition | Callie Gavorek | Grand View C
  •  MusicSprint: Experience d’Skills Expedition AI in Action | Hannah Williams, Jim Kelly, Jamie Engel | Gerald R Ford Room
  • Michigan Career Placement Association | Sarah Beckle, Molly High | Ottawa
  • Creating and Sustaining Comprehensive Special Populations Programming | Rachel Walmer, Jana Miseta | Imperial
  • Certiport Training | Ruby
  • Career Development for ALL Michigan Students | Dorthy Switalski, Eric Kelliher, Michelle Kuck | Ambassador West
  • Empowering Career Readiness with the MI Learner Wallet | Brian Pyles, Vlad Lebedinstev, Anthony Faulkner, Diana Allard  | Governors Room
  • Standard Teacher Certificate – Promoted at FSU | Mike Ennis, Carrie Adams | Emerald A
  • Elementary Explorers: Providing Hands-on Career Exploration to Elementary Students | Katie Cole, Kim Dusseau | Vandenberg A
  • Enhancing Math Achievement in CTE with 3P Learning | Annlyn McKenzie, Rachel Kent | Pantlind Ballroom
  • Design Thinking in CTE | Ryan Kraus | Vandenberg B
  • Marketing CTE: Powering Growth with AI and Brand Strategies | Jenni Jackson | Pearl
  • Transforming the CTEIS Dashboard: Collecting Feedback for a More Advanced User Experience | Yincheng Ye, Doug Wiesner | Emerald B
  • SME PRIME – Industry Informed Manufacturing Education | Dr. Shelley Wooley, Ronald Scozzari | Haldane
  • Building Community in Classrooms | Martha Ware | Berkey
  • Early College Buffet | Jeremy Houser, John Partridge, Meghan Howell | Nelson
  • Transforming Program Visibility Through LinkedIn: Attracting Sponsors/Showcasing Student Success | Jacob Sanchez, Gabriel Kooyers | Grand View A
  • Career-Connected Classrooms: How YouScience Brightpath aligns student learning and industry certifications with aptitude and career discovery | Tricia Austin | Grand View B
  • Building upon the Structures of Engagement | Ted Kroll | Kendall
  • ServSafe Testing Support | Eric Weiss, Lauren Robin | Winchester
  • Amplifying CTE Success: Post-Secondary Pathways and Support with JMG | Kim Bordeau | Heritage Hill
  • The Zenagen Difference | Kelli Bolin, Jennifer Daughtry, Teri Branski, Lauren Sager, Sydney Sumner, Maria Sustaita, Theresa Mosley | Thornapple
  • Elevating Opportunities: Aviation Program Round Table Discussion | Martin Grant, George Pavey | Grand View C
  • Empowering Future Leaders: Career Readiness through Senior Interviews at Lake Orion High School | Rosa Everett | Gerald R Ford Room
  • CTE-Focused Early/Middle College Pathways | Larissa Hunt, Melissa Springsteen | Ottawa
  • Partnering CTE with Special Education: Creating Greater Opportunities for All Students | Jennifer Lauria | Imperial
  • Certiport Training | Ruby
  • Equitable AI Education in CTE: A Partnership Approach | Jim Kelly, Jamie Engel, Hannah Williams | Ambassador West
  • Exploring Pathways in Skilled Trades: Insights from the MI Trades Partnership | Courtney Pendleton, Anastasha Osborn, Andrew Brisbo, Lance Ash, Luke Galloway | Governors Room
  • Staffing with Temporary Credentials | Krista Reid, Faye Shepler | Emerald A
  • GIS MiSTEM Career Exploration StoryMap | Diane Miller, Kin Ma, Kristen Zagorski, Tessa Standerford  | Vandenberg A
  • CTE Critical Thinking in Mathematics with Tabletop Games | Trista Walters, Danielle Wolsker | Pantlind Ballroom
  • Mentally Well Kids | Sarah Weisbarth, Kathy Dardas, Colleen Clevenger | Vandenberg B
  • Making Meaningful Work Based Learning That Is Scalable and Repeatable | Melinda Spivey, Jennie Kristoffersen, Stacey Weller | Pearl
  • Common Ground in Law & Public Safety Programs: Strengthening Our Instructional Approach Part Two | Tom Washburn  | Emerald B
  • Navigating A DOL Apprenticeship Entry Process | John Hartwell | Haldane
  • Financial Literacy: It’s more than dollars and sense | Jonathan Barnes, Andrew Richardson | Berkey
  • Building Skills Together: The Role of Classroom Collaboration in CTE | Elena Brooks, Jason Griffith | Nelson
  • Designing Equitable Pathways in Early Childhood Education through Career & Technical Education | Bryan Schuerman | Grand View A
  • Commanding the Careers Conversation: Essential Media Relations for Educators | Kate Snyder, Kayla Collins | Grand View B
  • Everything you wanted to know about the State School Aid 61.a(1) | Shawn Sweeney, Jill Kroll | Kendall
  • A Hands-On Approach to Effectively Teaching Anatomy | Marti Van I | Winchester
  • Enhancing Career Equity: MTSS and the Michigan Career Development Model | Sonya Blanzy | Heritage Hill
  • Best Practices for the Cosmetology Instructor, Part 1 | Kelli Bolin, Lauren Sager, Sydney Sumner, Maria Sustaita, Theresa Mosley , Teri Branski  | Thornapple
  • TBA | Grand View C

Tuesday, January 28

  • Let’s Talk About Graduation Requirements and the MMC CTE Flexibility! | Rashell Bowerman, Dorthy Switalski | Gerald R Ford Room
  • Discovery Mobile Learning Lab experience | Jason Luke, Jaci Glaser, Starr Tillman | Ottawa
  • UDL Support of Non-Traditional, and Special Populations | Donald Walker | Imperial
  • Certiport Training | Ruby
  • Exploring AI in the Classroom: Practical Application to Use Immediately | Lauren Williams  | Ambassador West
  • Competency Based Learning: Are We Really Doing It?  | Heidi Vissia, Bernard Brown, Annlyn McKenzie, Brent Nummerdor, Chris Brown, Paige Lowe Governors Room
  • Esports: Let’s PLAY | McKenzie Schaub | Emerald A
  • UDL Support of Non-Traditional, and Special Populations | Donald Walker | Vandenberg A
  • Teaching All K-12 Students About: CTE, EMC, Dual Enrollment and More | Kristen Garceau | Pantlind Ballroom
  • Setting Expectations: Creating an Environment for Students to Thrive | Sarah Weisbarth, Kathy Dardas, Colleen Clevenger | Vandenberg B
  • Grow Your Career as a CTE Professional | Michael Connet | Pearl
  • CTE Instructional Design: Horace Mann Meets ChatGPT | Tom Washburn | Emerald B
  • Schools to Tools | Zach Rich | Haldane
  • Destigmatizing through Design: Designing for Career & Technical Educations | George Kacan, Tom Zahrt | Berkey
  • Achieving Smart Snack Compliance | Emily Mattern, Shanna Williams | Nelson
  • IET Models In Entry-Level Healthcare Careers | Karyn Ruiz | Grand View A
  • Discovery Mobile Learning Lab experience | Jason Luke, Jaci Glaser, Starr Tillman, Lorri Batsie | Grand View B
  • The Power of Partnerships: Real Stories of WBL Impact | Gregg Isenhoff, Ryan Graham, Colby Wheeler | Kendall
  • CTE Connect: Strengthening CTE & Supporting Our Educatorst | Michele Deming, Erin Luckhardt, Hannah Sanderson  | Winchester
  • Incorporating Industry Certifications in CTE | Tammy Hyatt, Holli Glomski | Heritage Hill
  • Best Practices for the Cosmetology Instructor, Part 2 | Kelli Bolin, Theresa Mosley, Teri Branski, Sydney Sumner,Lauren Sager, Maria Sustaita | Thornapple
  • Careers Behind the Fun! Who wants to work in Michigan’s Boating Industry? | Kelly Kerchoff | Grand View C
  • Beyond EDP – A Journey to Exceeding EDP requirements | Courtney Mckenzie, Maria Mitter | Gerald R Ford Room
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  • Certiport Training | Ruby
  • MEERA: Super Charge Your Regional Manufacturing Workforce Ecosystem | Kelsey Robertson, James Hubbard, Tim Robertson | Ambassador West
  • Partnering With Families of Secondary Students | Al Thomas, Melissa Manko, Emily Hurtado-Arboleda | Governors Room
  • Future-Ready Leaders: How FCS Teachers Bring the Michigan Career Development Model to Life | Leah Brinker, Candace Vinson | Emerald A
  • Resources to Support K-12 Educators in Achieving the Michigan Career Development Model Targets | Tanya Green | Vandenberg A
  • Wired for Success: Unpacking EV Components, Systems, and Safety | Baily Soto | Pantlind Ballroom
  • Get your EMC MEMCA Certified | Dr. Stacey Stover | Vandenberg B
  • Connecting Perkins Dots: CLNA to Evaluation and Everything In-between | Christine Lewis | Pearl
  • Nuancing Your CTE Teaching | Tom Washburn | Emerald B
  • CTSO’s and College Access: Impacting Sixty by 30 | David Urlaub, Danielle West | Haldane
  • Breaking Barriers: Innovative Partnerships for Career-Readiness | Chris Ebsch, Mike Dahlinger | Berkey
  • Career Exploration & Community Engagement by Design | Shannon Williams, Sarah Strohbeck | Nelson
  • Teach Talent how to Thrive and to EmergeSkilled | Amirika Richardson, Jennifer Sula | Grand View A
  • Exploring a Supply Chain Course in Business Management & Administration | Allison Macias, Cindy Goss | Grand View B
  • Fostering District-Wide Workforce Readiness | Cody Olson | Kendall
  • How to TEACH with GPT | Ronald Cornish  | Winchester
  • Beyond the Textbook: Making Career & Tech Education Interactive | Mandy Green | Heritage Hill
  • Your Guide to an Easy NOCTI Certification Program Launch | Randi VanHemert | Thornapple
  • Increasing Certification Success with GMetrix – Certiport | Katie Watchorn, Tony Wright | Grand View C
  • Algebra II and Chemistry are not required to earn a diploma in Michigan! Say WHAT? | Rashell Bowerman | Gerald R Ford Room
  • Certiport Training | Ruby
  • Canva + AI Classroom Resources Part 2 | Niki Adams, Julie Odom | Ambassador West
  • Welding New Futures: AR/VR Pathways from Incarceration to Certification | Marcus Matthews, Nick Pinchok | Governors Room
  • Strengthening Family Engagement to Support the Michigan Career Development Model | Candace Vinson, Jonnie Taton, Shannon Everitt| Emerald A
  • CTEIS: Whats new in 2024-2025 | Doug Wiesner | Vandenberg A
  • CIP Self Review – Meeting Requirements and Having the Biggest Program Impact | Mark Forbush | Pantlind Ballroom
  • What? Not Why? – Asking the Right Questions | Sarah Weisbarth, Kathy Dardas, Colleen Clevenger | Vandenberg B
  • Utilizing NC3 CTE Signing Day to Build Career Pathways | Utilizing NC3 CTE Signing Day to Build Career Pathways | Pearl
  • Innovative Strategies to Motivate and Build Resilience in Every Student | Christian Moore | Emerald B
  • Enhancing Graduation Opportunities with Jobs For Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Program | Daniel Mathenia, Nick Smith | Haldane
  • Developing Allies: Engaging Employers to Create Relevance and Impact Students | Krista Harmon | Berkey
  • State-Wide Postsecondary Professional Development a LEO-WD Project | Donald Walker | Nelson
  • Certiport Testing using Compass and ways to use/showcase Certifications | Katie Watchorn. Philip McMullen | Grand View A
  • Building on a Collaborative Inter-Agency Partnership with Michigan Rehabilitation Services | Jennifer Hirst | Grand View B
  • Virtual Work-Based Learning and Employability Skills in Alignment with MI EDP | Melinda Spivey, Jennie Kristoffersen | Kendall
  • UDL and Dual Enrollment | Donald Walker | Winchester
  • Integrating iCEV Online Curriculum & Certifications in your CTE Program | Tammy Hyatt | Heritage Hill
  • Best Practices for the Cosmetology Instructor, Part 3 | Kelli Bolin, Lauren Sager, Maria Sustaita, Theresa Mosley, Teri Branski, Sydney Sumner | Thornapple
  • Education and Training for Marine Industry Careers | Gina Stegehuis, Meghan Mitchell | Grand View C