2026 Arkansas CTE Summer Conference: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

8:00am CDT

Growing Your Pre-Educator Program: From Introduction to Education to Educational Technology and Child Development

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT

Discover practical resources, engaging projects, and proven strategies to build and strengthen your Pre-Educator pathway. Explore how to create a seamless progression from Introduction to Education to Educational Technology and Child Development while increasing student engagement, leadership, and career readiness. Participants will leave with ready-to-use ideas, classroom activities, and program development strategies that inspire the next generation of educators.

Presenters

Christina Loyd

FCS and Pre Ed Instructor, Nemo Vista

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT
SCCTC Room A314

Breakout Session, FACS Division

9:00am CDT

Talking FCCLA Friday: Leadership, Collaboration, and Real-World Application

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

SCCTC Room A314

This session demonstrates how to intentionally embed leadership and collaboration into daily instruction through the FCCLA framework. Participants will explore strategies to help students apply the FCCLA Planning Process to real-world issues, while developing and refining STAR Event and National Program projects. Through structured teamwork and project-based learning, students become active problem-solvers—creating meaningful solutions that positively impact their school and community. This approach transforms learning from passive participation into authentic leadership in action.

Presenters

Christina Loyd

FCS and Pre Ed Instructor, Nemo Vista

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
SCCTC Room A314

Breakout Session, FACS Division

11:45am CDT

Where Does FCS Fit? Understanding FCS in the AR Success Ready Pathways

Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm CDT

SCCTC Room A314

This session explores how Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) pathways remain relevant within AR Success Ready Pathways and continue to prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers. Participants will examine how FCS programs align with the modernized Career Clusters and support the three E’s to post-graduation success: Enrollment, Enlistment, and Employment. The session will highlight how FCS courses connect students to meaningful postsecondary opportunities and industries that align with their interests, helping educators better understand and communicate the value of FCS within today’s evolving Career and Technical Education landscape.

Presenters

Jenny Marroquin

CTE Director, Siloam Springs School District

Mrs. Marroquin has been a CTE teacher at Siloam Springs High School since 2017. In 2024 she transitioned into the role of CTE Director for the Siloam Springs School District. Mrs. Marroquin is passionate about the opportunities and experiences CTE and CTSO's can provide for students... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm CDT
SCCTC Room A314

Breakout Session, FACS Division

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12:45pm CDT

LAUNCH for Students: Tools, Resources, and Student Success Planning

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm CDT

SCCTC Room A314

Discover how LAUNCH for Students helps educators support students in exploring career pathways, setting meaningful goals, and creating personalized plans for future success. This session will provide an overview of the platform, highlight key features, and share practical strategies for integrating LAUNCH into career and academic planning to strengthen student engagement and postsecondary readiness.

Presenters

Lindsay Reed

Director of School Counseling, Arkansas Department of Education

CTE Annual Conference 2026 LAUNCH for Students A Framework for Student Success (1) pdf

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm CDT
SCCTC Room A314

Breakout Session, Counseling and Career Development Division

2:00pm CDT

Workkeys/NCRC: What's Next?

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

SCCTC Room A314

This session explores how to put WorkKeys and the NCRC to work for students, employers, and
communities. Participants will examine strategies for leveraging credentials to open doors for
students, build employer partnerships, and position CTE programs as drivers of regional
workforce development.

Presenters