Workshop Opportunities

Attendees will learn best practices for ensuring special education students have access and are supported while in the CTE lab and classroom.

We will discuss the implementation of modifications and accommodations in the CTE classroom and resources to support special education students. Additionally, best practices for para educators in the CTE classroom and lab to support special education students will be shared.

We will also highlight student success and the benefits of CTE for all students in preparing for post-secondary success.

Presenter Details

Dr. Lindsay King is the Director of College and Career Readiness for Maize USD 266, and the Principal of Maize Career Academy. She leads the Maize Career Academy, College and Career Preparation, Individual Plans of Study, Work Based Learning, Career Awareness and Exploration for Pre-K through 12th grade, and Career and Technical Education courses. She is in her 5th year in this position. She wrote her dissertation on the effect of CTE and on-time graduation for English Language Learners and has increased special population access and achievement in CTE course enrollment, graduation, post secondary credits earned while in high school, non-traditional student concentrators, and program placement. She is an Air Force veteran and Air Force Academy graduate.

Cara Poole has been teaching Culinary and Baking classes for Maize at 13 years, plus prior six years experience in another district. She is a ServSafe proctor, has completed five levels of ProStart Teacher Training, and loves to help mentor new teachers.

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COME JOIN US as attendees will gain knowledge on how to identify a variety of knives and their uses.

Learn a variety of knife cuts as well as proper method of chicken fabrication (Yes – you will be cutting your own chicken!).

Information and skills learned in this hands-on presentation will provide you with real-world skills to take back to your classroom and students.

Attendees will also be provided with electronic forms and videos to share in their classroom.

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Bill Loudermilk

is a retired corporate chef and dedicated culinary arts instructor with over thirteen years of experience teaching high school students the art and science of cooking. With a strong background in the food service industry, Bill brings real-world expertise and passion into the classroom, inspiring the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals.

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The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) competencies for Sports Medicine courses have recently been updated, and this session will help teachers align their instruction with the new standards.

This workshop will emphasize hands-on practice and instructional strategies for:

• Teaching prophylactic taping and allowing students time to practice

• Teaching upper and lower extremity special tests

• Providing ample hands-on time to practice assessment and taping techniques

We’ll also cover updates to the Sports Medicine II standards and how to incorporate them into your classroom and lab activities.

Whether or not you attended the first Sports Medicine workshop, this session will stand on its own — but returning participants will appreciate the deeper focus on taping, ankle, and elbow assessment techniques.

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Kevin Stalsberg is an experienced health science educator for the Shawnee Mission School District for the last eight years. He is dedicated to preparing high school students for success in healthcare and work-based learning environments. With a strong background in health sciences and education, he combines real-world knowledge with engaging, hands-on instruction.

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**REGISTRATION OPEN TO 10**

**Attendees will build and take home a push cart and a rocket stove (see pic below) that can be used as an example for a class project.

Also, in this week-long hands-on welding workshop, attendees will learn strategies for teaching students the following;

• Personal Protective Equipment or PPE

• Safety in the shop

• Safety pertaining to the equipment (being used during event)

• How to read a tape measure activity

• Basic print reading and welding symbols

• How to use a grinder

• Basic GMAW process (set up and use)

• How to use a chop saw

• Oxyfuel Gas Cutting Process (set up, proper use, and shut down)

• Plasma cutting process (set up, proper use and shut down)

**This is the cart you will be making and taking home from the workshop.  It will be 36” L x 24” W x 36” T and the Rocket Stove is roughly 24 T x 18 W..

Presenter Details

Jason Sampson

has been the welding instructor at Southern Tech in Oklahoma for 7 years. He holds 3G GMAW, 6G SMAW, and 1F GTAW certifications and has a Bachelor’s in Technical Education from Pittsburg State University.  He spent 25 years in industry before deciding to start teaching.

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**REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FIRST 16 TEACHERS** 3-Day ‘In-Person’ Workshop Fee (includes ALL materials) = $310.00

This hands-on workshop is designed to support agriculture welding teachers in the early stages of their careers. Participants will learn effective methods and teaching strategies specific to metal shop facilities, with a focus on shop management and instructional techniques. Skill development will cover SMAW, GMAW, OAC, and PAC practices, with optional instruction in GTAW, OAW, and other requested areas.

Attendees will receive “The Novice’s Guide to Teaching Ag Welding,” developed by Mr. Callaway, along with curriculum materials and resources tailored for the welding lab. Gain practical insights, refine your skills, and leave prepared to run an efficient and engaging welding program!

Key Takeaways:

• Shop management best practices

• Instructional strategies for teaching welding

• Skill-building in SMAW, GMAW, OAC, and PAC

• Option to request additional welding techniques

• Comprehensive curriculum and resource guide included

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Brandon Callaway

has been teaching Agriculture classes at Girard High School for 9 years, after 3 years at Beloit High School. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Education from Kansas State University, and a Master’s Degree in Career and Technical Education from Pittsburg State University.

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**REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FIRST 10 TEACHERS**

5-Day ‘In-Person’ Workshop Fee (includes ALL materials for take home project) = $690.00

DESCRIPTION:

This workshop is designed for welding instructors seeking to deepen their welding fabrication skills, while honing their practical welding/cutting skills with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and Plasma cutting.

• Review welding disciplines

• Weld in all positions

•  Learn fabrication skills

• Enhance Blueprint reading skills

* Participants will fabricate and take home a portable welding table with weld positioner.

Presenter Details

Kyle Kopsa

has been a welding instructor at Fort Hays Tech/NC Beliot for 24 years. He is a Certified Welding Instructor/Educator through the American Welding Society. He has numerous qualifications from AWS – D1.1 (Structural Steel), D17.1 (Aerospace), ASME B31.1, and API 1104. Work related experience in the power and gas sector.

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