2026 Arkansas CTE Summer Conference: Full Schedule

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1:00pm CDT

TSA Update

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

SCCTC Room A336

CTSO Update for the 2026-2027 School Year

Presenters

Jeff Parks

DCTE

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
SCCTC Room A336

CTSO, Engineering and Technology Division

2:00pm CDT

Leading Through Transformational Change: Building Systems, Culture, and Capacity

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

SCCTC Room A336

Educational transformation requires more than new initiatives—it requires leaders who can build a shared vision, strengthen culture, and develop systems that create lasting impact. This session will explore practical strategies for leading teams through meaningful change by honoring current successes, creating collective ownership, and aligning people, programs, and resources toward a common purpose. Participants will examine how intentional leadership, clear communication, and a focus on continuous improvement can turn challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. From shifting mindsets to sustaining momentum, transformational leadership is about developing people and building the capacity needed to move organizations forward.

Presenters

Justin Neel

Principal, Caddo Hills Schools

Passionate and excited lead learner focused on bringing the real world into the classroom. I believe that strong community engagement fosters opportunities for student-focused learning.

ACTE Summer Conferece 2026 pptx

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
SCCTC Room A336

Breakout Session, All CTE

3:00pm CDT

Connecting Students to Industry Through Guaranteed Experiences

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

SCCTC Room A336

Students in grades 9-12 are strategically connected to industry in meaningful ways to encourage deep college and career exploration that empowers students to select career pathways and to set goals for their futures.

Presenters

Xerlotta Jones

Career & Technical Education Instructional Specialist, Little Rock School District - Career and Technical Education Department

With 34 years of service in the Little Rock School District, Xerlotta Jones has dedicated her career to preparing students for success. She spent 24 years as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher at Little Rock Central High School before transitioning into her current position... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
SCCTC Room A336

Breakout Session, All CTE

2026 Arkansas CTE Summer Conference

1:00pm CDT

Jeff Parks

2:00pm CDT

Justin Neel

3:00pm CDT

Xerlotta Jones

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