Agenda & Sessions

Pre-Conference Sessions

Sunday, January 28

Pre-Conference Agenda

Sunday, January 26

Registration Open: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Career Pathways Grant Pre-Conference Meetings: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

Family & Consumer Science Pre-Conference: 12:00 p. m. - 5:00 p.m.

EMC Pre-Conference: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

LEO - Youth Registered Apprenticeship: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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.

Exhibitor Setup: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Space Open: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Opening Reception in Exhibitor Space: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Conference Agenda

Monday, January 27

Registration Open: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibit Space Open: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors: 7:30 a.m - 8:45 a.m.

Opening Keynote: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Break and Snacks with Exhibitors: 10:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m.

Breakout Session A: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Pathways to Impact: Exploring Careers In Medical Laboratory Sciences | Dawn Taylor, Karen Barron, MLS (ASCP), Teresa Mortier, PhD, MLS (ASCP) | 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 | Vandenberg A
Labor-Management Innovation 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
Common Ground in Law & Public Safety Programs: Strengthening Our Instructional Approach Part One | Emerald B
Youth Apprenticeship – Building Futures One Student at a Time! | Cynthia Scherphorn, Daryl Gallant, Theresa Frederick | Haldane
Better understanding the Career and Technical Education Information System (CTEIS) Data Reports | Yincheng Ye, Doug Wiesner | Berkey
Educators to End Michigan Construction Zones? | Laura Bensinger, Nathan Hanselman | Nelson
One Credential: Apprenticeship & College Access | Amanda Smith | Grand View A
ASE Accreditation Done Right! | Dan Klecker, Dorthy Switalski | Grand View BC

Lunch with Keynote: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Exhibitor Break: 1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Breakout Session B: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Healthcare Occupation Outlooks: New Resources for Career-Readiness | Aleysha Czartoszewski, Kate Frieden | Ottawa
Discover the A.W.E.S.O.M.E.N.E.S.S. in Autism | Rhonda Joiner | Imperial
Certiport Training | Ruby
Kevin Fleming | Ambassador West
Talent Transcripts: Meaningful Career Readiness Data for All | Cary Stamas | 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
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
From Classroom to Cafeteria: Career Pathways and Opportunities in School Nutrition | Callie Gavorek | Nelson
Work-based Learning and Career Preparation in Education and Training | Lisa Rollins | Winchester

Coffee Break and Snacks with Exhibitors: 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Breakout Session C: 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Michigan Career Placement Association | Sarah Beckle, Molly High | Ottawa
Creating and Sustaining Comprehensive Special Populations Programming | Rachel Walmer, Jana Miseta | Imperial
Certiport Training | Ruby
MCDM Rollout and Resources | Ambassador West
Empowering Career Readiness with the MI Learner Wallet | Brian Pyles, Vlad Lebedinstev, Anthony Faulkner | 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, Heidi Vissia | Pantlind Ballroom
Design Thinking in CTE | Ryan Kraus | Vandenberg B
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
ServSafe Testing Support | Amanda Smith | Winchester

Breakout Session D: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CTE-Focused Early/Middle College Pathways | Ottawa
Partnering CTE with Special Education: Creating Greater Opportunities for All Students | Jennifer Fettig, Jennifer Lauria | Imperial
Certiport Training | Ruby
Equitable AI Education in CTE: A Partnership Approach | Jim Kelly, Jamie Engel, Hannah Williams | Ambassador West
Beyond the Law: EDP Uses for Data-Driven Decisions | Samantha Jackson | Governors Room
Staffing with Temporary Credentials | Krista Reid, Faye Shepler | Emerald A
GIS MiSTEM Career Exploration StoryMap | Diane Miller, Kin Ma | Vandenberg A
CTE Critical Thinking in Mathematics with Tabletop Games | Trista Walters, Danielle Wolsker | Pantlind Ballroom
Mentally Well Kids | Sarah Weisbarth, Kathy Dardas | Vandenberg B
Common Ground in Law & Public Safety Programs: Strengthening Our Instructional Approach Part Two | 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
A Hands-On Approach to Effectively Teaching Anatomy | Winchester

Tuesday, January 28

Registration Open: 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Exhibits Open 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Coffee Break & Snack in Exhibits: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Breakout Session E: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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
Academic Connections and the MCDM | Governors Room
Esports: Let’s PLAY | McKenzie Schaub | Emerald A
Beyond EDP – A Journey to Exceeding EDP requirements | Courtney Mckenzie, Maria Mitter | 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 | Vandenberg B
CTE Instructional Design: Horace Mann Meets ChatGPT | Emerald B
Schools to Tools | Zach Rich | Haldane
Careers Behind the Fun! Who wants to work in Michigan’s Boating Industry? | Kelly Kerchoff | Berkey
Achieving Smart Snack Compliance | Emily Mattern | Nelson
IET Models In Entry-Level Healthcare Careers | Karyn Ruiz | Grand View A

Tuesday Keynote: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Break with Exhibitors: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Breakout Session F: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Building upon the Structures of Engagement | Ted Kroll | Gerald R Ford Room
Exploring a Supply Chain Course in Business Management & Administration | Allison Macias, Cindy Goss, Mike Huber | Ottawa
Supporting Special Populations through Perkins V: Strategies, Resources, and Credentialing | Valerie Milton | Imperial
Certiport Training | Ruby
MEERA: Super Charge Your Regional Manufacturing Workforce Ecosystem | Ambassador West
Partnering With Families of Secondary Students | Al Thomas, Melissa Manko, Emily Hurtado-Arboleda | Governors Room
Connecting Perkins Dots: CLNA to Evaluation and Everything In-between | Christine Lewis | Emerald A
Career Guide and Employability Resources for K-12 Educators | 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
Nuancing Your CTE Teaching Toolbox | 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

Coffee Break with Exhibitors: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Breakout Session G: 12:30 p.m - 1:30 p.m.

Algebra II and Chemistry are not required to earn a diploma in Michigan! Say WHAT? | Rashell Bowerman | Gerald R Ford Room
Your CTE Professional Growth Partner – Michigan Association for Career and Technical Education (MI ACTE) | Jamie Engel, Michelle Radcliffe | Ottawa
Career Technical Education and English Learners/Multilingual Learners (EL/ML) | Rachel Manzer | Imperial
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
MDE/MiLEAP MCDM Family Engagement | 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 | Vandenberg B
Enhancing Graduation Opportunities with Jobs For Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Program | Daniel Mathenia, Nick Smith | Haldane