Region 7 Career & Technical Education Summit
Join Career and Technical Education educators from across Region 7 for a conference-style day of breakout sessions, collaboration, vendor connections, and practical learning designed to support strong CTE programs.
June 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Region 7 ESC
Cost: Free
Workshop #: 376903
Register for the CTE Summit
Registration closes May 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Agenda at a Glance
The day includes a keynote, three breakout rotations, lunch, Swap Talk collaboration, and closing door prizes.
8:15-9:00
Check-in
9:00-9:15
Welcome from Region 7 Team
9:15-10:00
Keynote Speaker
10:10-10:50
Breakout Session #1
11:00-11:40
Breakout Session #2
11:50-12:30
Breakout Session #3
12:30-1:10
Lunch
1:10-2:30
Swap Talk
2:30-3:00
Closing / Door Prizes
Breakout Sessions
Choose from multiple breakout options during each session rotation. Session details are subject to change as planning continues.
Session Type Key
ESC Personnel Vendor Teacher Session Outside Organization
Breakout Session #1 | 10:10-10:50
From Access to Action: Making Choices360 Work for Your Students
Choices360
Room - Pecan
TSTC: Employable Skills in the 21st Century
TSTC
Room - Aspen
Learning Life Skills and Serving Communities Through Sports Officiating
RefReps
Room - Cypress
What is YBC? Introducing a New CTSO for Entrepreneurship Pathways
Young Billionaire's Club
Room - Elm
Do's and Don'ts of Plant Sales
Jackie Cole
Room - Magnolia
Already Built for Gifted: Unlocking the Power of CTE Classrooms
Region 7 ESC
Room - Birch
PEIMS: Your District's Gateway to CCMR Success
Region 7 ESC
Room - Dogwood
Accountability Updates
Region 7 ESC
Room - Pine
What's New with iCEV / Updates
iCEV
Room - Cedars
Breakout Session #2 | 11:00-11:40
Gamers to Makers: CTE and eSports
Region 7 ESC
Room - Pecan
Vibe Coding: Using AI as Your Coding Partner
Brian Speer
Room - Aspen
Exploring Attitudes and Interests in Computer Science and AI Education for K-12 Administrators
Code HS
Room - Maple
Learning Life Skills and Serving Communities Through Sports Officiating
RefReps
Room - Cypress
From Tracking to Impact: Using CareerCraft to Strengthen CCMR & Catch PEIMS Errors
CareerCraft
Room - Elm
From Classroom to Clinicals: Navigating Your Health Science Practicum
Lynette Stephenson
Room - Magnolia
Wired for Success: Fast Track Fusion in Special Education and CTE
Region 7 ESC
Room - Birch
PEIMS: Your District's Gateway to CCMR Success
Region 7 ESC
Room - Dogwood
Accountability Updates
Region 7 ESC
Room - Pine
What's New with iCEV / Updates
iCEV
Room - Cedars
Breakout Session #3 | 11:50-12:30
Gamers to Makers: CTE and eSports
Region 7 ESC
Room - Pecan
Vibe Coding in the Classroom - Practical Implementation for CTE
Brian Speer
Room - Aspen
Simplifying CCMR: A Smarter Approach to CTE Data & Outcomes
Education Advanced
Room - Maple
Learning Life Skills and Serving Communities Through Sports Officiating
RefReps
Room - Cypress
From Foundations to Simulation: Comprehensive Skills Training for Health Science
Reality Works
Room - Elm
From Classroom to Clinicals: Navigating Your Health Science Practicum
Lynette Stephenson
Room - Magnolia
Bridging Pathways: Supporting Emergent Bilinguals in CTE
Region 7 ESC
Room - Birch
DMAC: Streamlining CTE Documentation with DMAC
Region 7 ESC
Room - Dogwood
Pack Your Bags: Autism is College Bound
Leanne McClure Oliver - LeTourneau University
Room - Pine
What's New with iCEV / Updates
iCEV
Room - Cedars
Color accents identify session types. Final session assignments may change.
Swap Talk Collaborative Sessions | 1:10 - 2:30
Swap Talk gives educators a collaborative, PLC-style experience focused on specific programs of study, career clusters, and all things CTE. Participants will share strategies, discuss challenges, explore resources, and connect with others in similar program areas.
Information Technology Education & Training Cosmetology Engineering & Robotics Transportation Hospitality Plant Science & Animal Science Health Science Business & Construction Ag Mech & Welding Law & Public Service Arts & AV
Keynote Speaker
Paul Boff
Career & Technical Education Leader
Paul Boff is a Career and Technical Education leader with more than 25 years of experience in CTE leadership, program development, and workforce partnerships across Texas.
Throughout his career, he has led initiatives that expanded career pathways, increased industry-based certifications, and created innovative opportunities for students and educators. Paul currently serves on the Texas FFA Board of Directors and as State Board President for the Career and Technical Association of Texas, where he continues to advocate for high-quality CTE programs statewide.
Build Connections. Explore Ideas. Strengthen Your Program.
Join CTE educators from across Region 7 for a day of collaboration, learning, and professional growth designed to support impactful instruction and student success.
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