Professional Development

Exciting news! The New Business and Marketing Teacher Workshop, scheduled for Sept. 19-20 in Elizabethtown, is just around the corner!!!

On Thursday, Sept. 19, teachers will have training in curriculum, End of Program Assessment (EOP) success strategies, and resources for the business and marketing classroom. Instructional Coach Keri Mosier will share instructional strategies perfect for keeping students engaged while helping assess learning. There also will be a Q&A with discussion opportunities.

Just in time for fall, Kentucky’s new Business and Marketing teachers will experience "A Cornucopia of Teaching" during the Friday, Sept. 20 training. It will be a full day of practical (and tried and true) principles to assist with classroom management, time management and grading management. Participants can expect to role-play and take part in engaging activities so that both the teacher and student viewpoint can be observed.

A veteran of 27-years in a Kentucky Business Education classroom, Jennifer Stubblefield will address current trends and issues that new teachers should consider, as well as offer some tips and tricks on things she learned the hard way. Additionally, participants will discuss the importance of certification and skill credentialling as well as look at various resource options that are in their reach.

Finally, stories will be shared and heartstrings will be pulled as participants consider the best part of teaching -- that of changing student’s lives! Buckle up and come on – you’ll be glad you came!

Attendees are expected to attend both days.

Registration is free. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Travel and hotel will not be covered. 

This training is sponsored by DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America), Future Business Leaders of America, Kentucky Business Education Association, and Marketing and Entrepreneurship Education Association of Kentucky.

Registration is closed, but email Angela Rush at angela.rush@education.ky.gov with questions. 

Kentucky Business and Marketing teachers have access to three national conferences this fall. 

National Business Education Association's (NBEA's) Personal Finance and Accounting Educators' Summit will be held Oct. 14-15 at the Nashville/Franklin Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin, TN.

With a packed schedule of keynote speeches for personal finance educators and accounting teachers, breakout sessions and networking opportunities, this is the summit you don't want to miss!

MBA Research Conclave: A Curriculum and Teaching Conference will be held Oct. 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, OH. This conference is designed specifically for teachers and administrators of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Business Administration.

The theme this year is "The Power of Connection."

Teachers will gain the tools to prepare students to thrive in an interconnected world through interactive workshops and sessions, inspiring speakers and engaging networking opportunities.

The 15th annual Jump$tart National Educator Conference will be held Nov. 2-4 at the Omni Louisville in downtown Louisville to expand the actionable impact of effective financial education in the classroom.

The Jump$tart National Educator Conference is an all-scholarship event, which means that teachers interested in attending must apply for a Jump$tart National Educator Conference scholarship.

MBA Research Conclave will be held October 11-13, 2024 in Columbus. Ohio. For more information and to view updates, visit the MBA Research Conclave website. 

Jump$tart is hosting the 15th annual National Jump$tart National Educator Conference at the Omni Hotel Louisville in Louisville, KY,  November 2-4, 2024.

Free for Teachers!

For teachers, the Jump$tart National Educator Conference remains an all-scholarship event.  This year, Jump$tart and its scholarship providers and donors will be providing 375 classroom educators with scholarships covering full conference registration, two hotel nights, and six conference meals.  Subscribe to the Jump$tart newsletter, and follow them on social media @JumpStart1995, then check back the website often for important updates on this event.