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IAVAT got 3 workshops approved for this February's IACTE Conference.
IACTE Conference is Feb 13-14th in Springfield, IL.
Registration
Early Bird Registration fee must be received by December 15, 2024 in order to take advantage of the early bird fee. A Purchase order must be paid in full by December 15, 2024 in order to take advantage of the early bird rate.
Refunds
Refund requests must be in writing and will be honored until February 1, 2025. A $50 handling fee will be assessed.
Conference Hotel Information: IACTE has secured a special conference rate at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree, Springfield, Illinois, of $131 for Single/Double. To book, call 217-544-8800, or use this link. The deadline to book at this rate is January 22, 2025 or until sold out.
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Below are 3 Workshops that Ag Teachers will be presenting at IACTE and see attached flyers.
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 2:15-3:15 pm
Presenting: Taylor Wilkinson, Lindi Kocher, and John Heiser
Title: From Feedback to Finals: Crafting Effective Formative and Summative Assessments
Description: Are you looking to empower student learning? In this workshop, we will dive into how to effectively design and implement formative and summative assessments in the CTE world. Attendees will get experience using current techniques to maintain flexibility in your classroom to assess student achievement and progress. An effective balance of these assignment tools will aid in the overall growth of CTE students in your classroom
Date: February 14, 2025
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
Title: Energizing Middle School CTE with Career Engagement
Presenting: Haley Gruber and Elise Main
Description:
Dive into a dynamic workshop designed to empower middle school students through Career and Technical Education (CTE). This session will explore innovative strategies to integrate work-based learning opportunities that connect students with real-world experiences early on. Participants will discover how to foster career exploration in a way that excites young learners about their future possibilities while cultivating essential leadership skills. Join Haley Gruber (Cambridge Jr./Sr. High), Elise Main (ROWVA Jr./ Sr. High), and John Heiser (FCAE), as we share practical tools and insights that can transform your CTE program, helping students navigate their career paths and develop into tomorrow’s leaders
Date: February 14, 2025
Time: Session 6 9:10-10:10 am
Presenting: Kindra Callahan and John Heiser
Title: Crafting the Ultimate Teacher Toolkit: Strategies and Resources for Success
Description:
In this session, career and technical educators will learn practical strategies to enhance their teaching efficiency and effectiveness. Designed to empower teachers, the presentation will cover key tools to foster student engagement, integrate hands-on activities, and create positive learning environments. Participants will leave with ready-to-use classroom management resources. Whether you're new to teaching or looking to refine your approach, attending this session will impact your content delivery.
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John Heiser
Facilitating Coordination in Ag Education (FCAE)
Phone: 815-509-5404 Cell: 815-509-5404
Email: jheiser@ilaged.org
Address: 535 Elm Pl, Suite #4, Princeton, IL 61356