General Session

Wednesday General Session

July 17, 2024

• Meals - Lunch and Dinner [Room: York / Stratford]

• 8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Registration [Room: Providence]

• 8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Meet the Vendors [Room: Providence]

• 8:00 am to 11:00 am - ASE Automobile Service Excellence Certification [Room: Claremont]

• 8:00 am to 11:00 am - JMU EXED 440: Classroom Management Class [Room: Brandon A/B]

• 10:00 am to 11:00 am - New Comer's Orientation [Room: Riverview]

• 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Opening Session (VDOE, SkillsUSA, Virginia ACTE updates and Lunch) 

[Room: York / Stratford]

• 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm- Virginia Ed. Strategies (Sandy Wilborn and Megan Ferrell) [Room: Greenway]

Description: Virginia Ed Strategies offers PK-12 STEM and CTE teachers the opportunity to join CHOICE, a program providing $2000 annually for self-selected professional development, along with support and community resources, as part of a USED-funded research initiative on teacher autonomy in professional learning. Eligible teachers can learn more about joining the program's new cohort in summer 2024 by attending an informational session. 

• 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm - Interplay Learning (Tori Cash) [Room: Eppington]

Description: Learn how to effectively incorporate 3D and virtual reality simulations into construction trades CTE programs, enhancing student learning and skill retention while creating a safe, cost-effective, and student-centered environment. This session will showcase practical applications and best practices from educators already using simulation-based learning to improve student outcomes. 

• 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm- Where is my Curriculum? (Nathan Pope-Writer/Editor, CTE Resource Center) [Room: Montpelier]

• 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm- Decoding Special Ed: Navigating IEPs, 504s, and Beyond - (Presenter: Jennifer Eure) [Room: Greenway]

Description: Dive into the world of special education with our comprehensive session on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. Unravel the mystery behind the alphabet soup of special education acronyms and gain clarity on their meanings. Learn about the wide range of accommodations available and how they can be tailored to meet diverse student needs. We'll explore the expectations for educators, parents, and students in implementing these plans effectively. Whether you're new to special education or looking to refine your knowledge, this session will equip you with practical insights to support all learners in your classroom.

• 1:00 - 2:30 pm, 3:00 - 4:30 pm - SOS Support Options for Success (Laura Smith - ACTE) [Room: Brandon A]

• 1:00 pm - How to Integrate SkillsUSA into your classes (Deborah Tripp) [Room: Riverview]

Description: How to integrate SkillsUSA into your classroom and gain student involvement. Career and Technical students organizations are an integral part of CTE classes. We will discuss the what, why and how of SkillsUSA. Learn from classroom teachers and share best practices. 

• 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm - How to create Substitute Plans (Deborah Tripp) [Room: Riverview]

Description: When we teachers are absent, we need to leave detailed substitute plan for the class. Lesson plans may be for one day, a week or an emergency leave.. We will share some lesson plans and ideas, that will keep your students engaged and focused on the work. 

• 3:00 pm - Employability Skills (Danny Rubin - CEO Rubin Education) 

[Room: Brandon B]

Description - Join Chelsea Caputo from Rubin for a hands-on workshop to tackle poor student email writing, where you'll receive classroom activities and a revolutionary email etiquette tool for Gmail and Outlook, equipping you to solve communication issues and improve your students' email skills. 

• 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Awards and Banquet [Room: York / Stratford]

• 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm - Pickin' and Grinnin' (Bring your instrument and singing voice and have fun with us) 

[Room: York / Stratford]