Breakout Sessions

Roundtable 1

Be Your Own Boss: Opening Doors to Self-Employment  - Celebrate EDU - Linda Anderson

Think outside the job box! Join us to learn how entrepreneurial education builds confidence, real-world skills, and a future full of possibilities. Get inspired, informed, and prepared to support a new generation of entrepreneurs with disabilities.

Roundtable 2

World of Business - Janet Brophy MBA Research (Rounds 1, 3, & 5) - New economics course based on a class offered at CU. Learn about game- and project-based learning. 

Project Based Learning - Janet Brophy MBA Research (Rounds 2 & 4) - Learn how to incorporate project based learning into your classroom with a sample project

Roundtable 3

JA's new Career-Connected, Work-Based Learning, and Financial Literacy programs - Junior Achievement (JA) - Christy Biedron

Attendees will learn about JA's new programs for CTE teachers, including a mock internship, essential work skills credential, financial literacy graduation requirement solutions, and mobile experiential learning programs.

Roundtable 4

AI Use in the Classroom - Bernedette Billie

Join Berny Billie (Ponderosa HS) for practical, ready to use ideas on how to regulate and support students with using AI appropriately in the classroom.

Roundtable 5

Transferring CE to 4-year Institutions - MSU - Pam Packer

This hands-on round table session will explore transfer courses included in statewide articulation agreements between Colorado's two-year and four-year institutions. Participants will also learn about the course crosswalk between all Colorado Community College System (CCCS) institutions and MSU Denver, including how to use these tools to help students make informed post-secondary enrollment decisions. 

Roundtable 6

Beyond the Presentation: Engaging Financial Education Activities for Students - WINGS Credit Union - Stephanie Hayes Levi & Sara Bickers 

Be among the first to explore our new financial education activities and refreshed branding. Together, we'll discover creative ways to help students gain the skills they need to soar. 

Roundtable 9

New Teachers - Aly Johnson - Air Academy HS & BMEF New Teacher Mentor (Rounds 2 & 4)

Are you new to BMEF this year or have taught BMEF for less than 3 years? Aly will host round sessions to show you FREE resources from BMEF, Adobe, and others. Meet others in your cohort and swap ideas. 

CBAM Board Member Opportunities - Aly Johnson (Rounds 3 & 5)

Thinking about joining the CBAM Board but need to ask some questions? Join President-Elect Aly Johnson and past/present CBAM Board members to ask questions, learn about our experiences, and have some laughs. 

Roundtable 8

AP Business Pitch Contest - Molly Davis (Round 4)

If you will be teaching the new AP Business with Personal Finance course this year, come learn about College Board's Pitch Contest and how it will be integrated into FBLA and DECA State Conferences. 

FBLA Q & A - Molly Davis (Round 5)

Bring your FBLA questions and get the support you need to succeed this year! 

Roundtable 9

DECA DECA DECA - Brad Peer (Rounds 1, 2, &3)

Learn about the NEW competitive event rubrics, upcoming events and deadlines, and useful resources from DECA. Feel free to come with any questions about the upcoming DECA year! 

Program Approval Updates - Jody Bennett - (Rounds 4 & 5)

Is your program up for renewal this year?  Do you need to start a Program Approval? Are you wondering what a Program Approval is? Join me for some brief insights and resources for the Program Approval process and new changes in place this year. 

Roundtable 10

CTE Middle School Curriculum - Jody Bennett

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