CTE Summer Swap Academy
Details
CTE Summer Swap Academy = $130.00 Registration Fee
Engage with your fellow educators in this academy, which offers a valuable opportunity to gather insights from teachers in your specific content area. This format allows you the option of traveling with other CTE teachers from your school, and then each of you can select your preferred content area strand. You will leave this academy with practical lessons and activities for your classroom. Act swiftly to secure your spot, as there are only 15 slots available in each content area.
Seize the opportunity to broaden your network and elevate your professional development – don’t let this chance pass you by!
Bring your Administrator/CTE Coordinator!
Each school may bring one administrator or CTE coordinator at no cost with the registration of a teacher from the same school. This is a great opportunity for administrators and CTE coordinators to gain insight into their teachers’ content areas.
A dedicated Administrator/Coordinator strand will be available for this group, led by Dr. Lindsay King, Director of College and Career Readiness for Maize USD 266 and Principal of Maize Career Academy. See session details below and to register for this session.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, June 1 – 6:30 pm to 8 pm: Registration, lesson plan/project exhibits (swapping of ideas), and Maize Career Academy tours. More information will be provided about this after registration.
Monday, June 2 – 7:45 am – Check-in Opens (for those who did not check-in Sunday evening)
8 am to 3:30 pm: Day 1 of content specific sessions
Tuesday, June 3 – 8 am to 3:30 pm: Day 2 of content specific sessions
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Content Area Strands – CHOOSE ONLY ONE when you register.
Adobe Road Show: Training/Resources/Curriculum Ideas – REGISTER HERE Developed for: Grades 9-12 Graphic Communications and Design instructors This two-day workshop tailored for educators in graphic communications and design. Event features four dynamic sessions designed to enhance your teaching skills and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. The workshop concludes with a collaborative idea-sharing session for lesson planning and innovative teaching strategies. More Details…
Apparel Production & Patterns – REGISTER HERE Developed for: Grades 9-12 FAID instructors Looking to enhance your pattern reading and apparel production skills for the classroom? This session will provide hands-on practice in reading and teaching patterns, as well as mastering various sewing techniques through small projects. By the end of the two-day workshop, participants will have developed lessons on pattern reading, practiced following directions, and completed projects incorporating apparel techniques. More Details…
Developed for: Grades 9-12 Broadcasting instructors Participants will attend a two day “boot camp” where they will learn integral building blocks for video production and digital journalism. More Details…
Cake & Cookie Decorating – REGISTER HERE Developed for: Grades 9-12 Culinary Arts instructors In this hands-on session, participants will explore cake and cookie decorating techniques using royal icing and buttercream to enhance classroom activities. Educators will practice working with different icing consistencies, creating textures, and adding vibrant colors. Participants will bake their items before decorating. More Details…
CTE for Administrators – REGISTER HERE Developed for: PreK-12 School and District Administrators, CTE Coordinators and Lead Teachers, Instructional Coaches and Specialists In this session, participants will learn and share best practices for administrators and CTE leaders related to pathway approval, funding, and facilities. Participants will also receive information on available support for teacher licensure, certification, and professional development. More Details…
Mastering Woodshop Safety, Management, and Project Design – REGISTER HERE Developed for: Grades 9-12 Woodshop instructors This comprehensive session equips participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to confidently manage a wood shop and tackle complex woodworking projects. Designed for woodworking educators, enthusiasts, and shop managers, the program emphasizes safe, efficient, and effective practices for running a wood shop. More Details…
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