This hands-on course provides a foundational understanding of infectious diseases, how disease transmission is reduced and prevented in healthcare and resources available to educators. Hands on activities, including donning and doffing PPE and effective hand hygiene and disinfectant use will be demonstrated to give educators basic knowledge of these critical processes and how to implement these activities in their classrooms.
Learning Objectives: 1. Understand where germs live, how they are transmitted to cause infection, and what strategies we can use to prevent infection. 2. Identify resources available to help support effective IPC education in Healthcare CTE Classrooms. 3. Review and practice proper PPE donning and doffing processes, effective hand hygiene and disinfectant use.
This presentation will cover the steps of becoming an author of ACTE/CTE Learn courses. CTE Learn is the national online professional development component of ACTE. Course requirements, format template and author support with be shared with the attendees. Subject matter experts will shown how they can contribute to the professional development of their CTE colleagues through the sharing of their knowledge and experience.
Learn how Career and Technical Education (CTE) connects to Nebraska’s Rule 10 Accreditation requirements and the AQuESTT Accountability Model. This session will highlight CTE’s role as an integral part of the school improvement process, not an additional task to address. Discover strategies for approaching CTE program growth as a continuous process with manageable checkpoints and cycles of improvement. Explore how to create evidence-based documentation that supports systemic program development and effectively markets the success of your CTE initiatives. Walk away with actionable steps to enhance CTE programming while aligning with state frameworks and improvement goals.
AI is more than just a set of tools—it’s a powerful partner in learning. In this interactive session, we’ll explore alternative approaches to using AI in the CTE classroom, moving beyond automation to focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Learn how AI can serve as a co-creator rather than a shortcut, helping students engage deeply with their work. Discover ways to use AI to generate real-world challenges, support project-based learning, and encourage analytical thinking. Walk away with fresh ideas and practical strategies to integrate AI meaningfully—without replacing the skills that matter most.
The Student Leadership Blueprint: Skills for Impact and Influence is a dynamic workshop designed to help educators cultivate leadership skills in their students. Participants will explore practical strategies for fostering confidence, critical thinking, and collaboration, empowering students to take initiative and create positive change. Through interactive discussions and real-world applications, teachers will gain tools to nurture a classroom culture of leadership and lifelong success.
Learn how to fall back in love with your job and what it means to live and work in the actively engaged 30% Zone. Leadership expert and professional speaker Kelly Barnes has worked with thousands of professionals for 15+ years and has designed a program that will help your team find the joy and meaning in working with students. Kelly’s strategies include time management, stress management, team building techniques, communication effectiveness and more. This program not only contains tangible, relevant and meaningful content, but is also delivered in a fun, interactive and memorable package.
I will share my journey through developing a hands-on curriculum for HS students (sharing my Health Science 2 curriculum specifically) that has been well-received by students and is budget friendly. I'll also share community resources I utilize, how to open up conversations with those resources, as well as sharing many specific labs and simulations I use.
Nebraska Extension is excited to share a range of classroom resources that address various topics, including the cottage food law, food safety, food science, nutrition, and food preservation.
As classrooms become more diverse, both middle and high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators are faced with the challenge of supporting English Language Learners (EL) in mastering both language and technical skills. This session will offer practical, research-based strategies for middle school and high school teachers to help ELLs succeed in CTE environments specifically Family and Consumer Sciences classrooms. Middle school educators, in particular, will benefit from approaches that build foundational language skills, prepare students for the transition to high school, and engage them in hands-on learning. From scaffolding instruction to fostering an inclusive classroom culture, this session will provide actionable techniques for breaking down language barriers and building skills that will last a lifetime.
This session equips CTE staff with strategies to build industry connections and create career opportunities for students.
Learn how our Career Center developed an Industry Partnership "Menu," offering varying levels of engagement—from minimal involvement to full partnership. In addition, our successful Hiring Fair model will also be outlined, where students participate in mini-job interviews with industry partners.
A step-by-step guide will cover planning, outreach, and execution, ensuring you can implement this initiative in your school. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to: • Build industry partnerships tailored to business needs. • Implement a Hiring Fair that connects students to career opportunities. • Strengthen workforce readiness in CTE programs.
Join this session for practical insights and take-home tools to enhance your school’s career readiness efforts.
"Find The Why!" is a gamified mobile platform where students (middle school to college) compete in 7-day challenges to solve real-world problems, get connected with internships, and earn industry-recognized certifications.
This fast paced life of ours is full of repetition. This hilarious and interactive keynote explores the science and art of habit formation. Kelly guides participants on how to build positive habits that lead to personal and professional growth. Learn how to have the drive and energy to make it happen and how to motivate others to do the same.
AI is more than just a set of tools—it’s a powerful partner in learning. In this interactive session, we’ll explore alternative approaches to using AI in the CTE classroom, moving beyond automation to focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Learn how AI can serve as a co-creator rather than a shortcut, helping students engage deeply with their work. Discover ways to use AI to generate real-world challenges, support project-based learning, and encourage analytical thinking. Walk away with fresh ideas and practical strategies to integrate AI meaningfully—without replacing the skills that matter most.
Explore how to strengthen career development and readiness in your 6th-12th grade classroom through Nebraska Career Connections. This session will emphasize the importance of self-awareness, career exploration, and career planning and management as core components of effective career development. Educators will discover how new features and essential tools—such as career assessments, career exploration resources, high school coursework planning aligned with CTE pathways, and work-based learning opportunities—can help students identify their strengths and interests, connect them to relevant careers in the current labor market, and build the necessary skills to manage and plan for their future career goals. Participants will leave with practical strategies for engaging students, tracking their progress, and leveraging powerful reporting features to enhance career development in the classroom.
Peer-to-peer education has practical implications for prevention and intervention among young drivers. Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS), a school-based traffic safety program, improves driving knowledge and behavior among teens. Learn about the program, its incentives and free resources it has to offer. The TDS resources would be valuable for use in an FCCLA chapter or FCS classroom, particularly in the Family & Community Advocacy course.
Community Health Educator, NE Dept. of Health and Human Services
I have a passion for public health and have been involved with this profession for over 20 years. My interest is for all things traffic safety and love working with partners across the state including schools. I enjoy my family, camping, watching my kids play sports and exploring... Read More →
Attendees are welcome to create bath bombs! If you are interested, it will be $20 to create bath bombs. If you are a FCSTN member, $10 of your fee will be covered by FCSTN. If you are not an FCSTN member, you are still welcome to create a bath bomb, but you will have to cover the entire cost. Snacks and drinks will be provided!
