Wakelet - Tisha Poncio, Community Engagement

Discover how digital portfolios empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. Explore strategies for cultivating agency, fostering reflection, and enhancing student engagement. Learn practical approaches to integrate digital portfolios effectively into your teaching practice for transformative learning experiences.

CareerCraft - Lauren Dwiggins, Chief Executive Officer / Shane Thomas, Chief Program Officer

It's hard to track all the different CTE & CCMR indicators, and sometimes you're unsure what to do with the data once you have it. You're valiantly adding, deleting, and updating student scores, CTE courses, certifications, and dual credit grades into a spreadsheet or other platform, which has morphed into a monster! 

Trying to piece together CCMR and CTE data can seem like a daunting puzzle, especially with self-reported and source-reported indicators. Spreadsheets offer convenience but lack real-time insights. Using your student information system (SIS) may save time, yet accuracy may suffer in the process. 

Finding clarity doesn’t have to be difficult. It's time to break away from the chaos! Join us for a collaborative session where we will share how schools have “broken free” of complicated data monitoring.

Texas Technology Student Association - Pam Cook, Executive Director Texas TSA / Cody Logsdon, Texas TSA Board Vice President  

CTSOs are an essential component of a well-developed CTE program. Discover the 9 nationally recognized Career & Technical Student Organizations and the benefits of implementing one of these programs into your Programs of Study with intra-curricular actives designed to develop college and career readiness skills.

Southwest University at El Paso - Jeremy Burciaga, Vice President / Laura Lazarin, School Director / Brenda Martinez, Director of Admissions

In today’s evolving landscape of the progress toward graduation, the ability to effectively communicate as a mentor can serve as a unique strength in our collective responsibility that extends beyond our counseling teams. This engaging session is designed to empower individuals from various roles within your school to assist in advocating for students who wish to continue in higher education within the CTE realm.

ESC 19 Counseling Department - Nicole Morales, Professional Development Consultant / Cynthia Silvas, Professional Development Consultant

In this session, attendees will be provided with an understanding of trauma and its direct impact on compassion fatigue and burnout. We will share strategies to promote resilience and healing to support educators in their everyday work.

Xello - Jerome Martin, Senior Success Manager

Discover the future of CTE in TWC local workforce development area region 10 with an introduction to the partnership with Xello for the new Work-Based Learning platform. Join ESC 19 Director Angie Haro and Xello Key Account Manager Jerome Martin to learn about why the Xello solution stood out, the value of our innovative partnership, and how our program will help your district staff manage opportunities for student workplace development. 

You’ll also get a sneak peek into how Xello’s program works to seamlessly bridge the gap between academia and industry, equipping you with the tools to cultivate invaluable experiences and essential career readiness skills for your students. Join us as we shape the future of education through innovation and collaboration. Together, let's unlock the full potential of work-based learning to empower students and communities alike.