Anna ISD Launch Week: Back to School 2026: Full Schedule

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

9:00am CDT

CTE 26-27 Goals, Welcome, & ACTE Best Practices

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Kick off the 2026-2027 school year with a clear vision for CTE success! In this one-hour session, we will outline our core strategic goals, welcome new and returning team members, and dive into proven ACTE best practices to elevate your classroom and program impact.
Key Takeaways:

Vision: Alignment on CTE goals for the upcoming academic year.
Community: Networking and welcome remarks.
Excellence: Actionable strategies rooted in ACTE best practices.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
AHS Makerspace

CTE

10:00am CDT

CTE Onboarding & Compliance Updates

OPEN2.00 PD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

AHS Makerspace

Limited Capacity seats available

Welcome to the team! Designed for both new and returning CTE educators, this two-hour session covers essential onboarding protocols and critical CTE compliance updates. Get up to speed on reporting requirements, safety standards, and operational guidelines to ensure a smooth, fully compliant start to the school year.
Key Takeaways:

Onboarding: Step-by-step guidance to set you up for success.
Compliance: Clear breakdowns of state and federal regulations.
Documentation: Essential timelines for tracking, reporting, and funding guidelines.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
AHS Makerspace

CTE

10:00am CDT

Eduthings, Certiport, GMetrix, Nocti, iCEV, Xello Support

OPEN1.75 PD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

AHS Makerspace

Limited Capacity seats available

Got questions about our CTE digital ecosystem? This two-hour, drop-in style support session is your dedicated time to master our key CTE platforms. Whether you need help setting up rosters, pulling industry certification data, or troubleshooting student accounts, our team will be on hand to provide targeted support for the exact tools you use.
Key Takeaways:

Data & Tracking (Eduthings): Streamlining your CTE data management and reporting.
Testing & Prep (Certiport, GMetrix, NOCTI): Setting up practice environments, managing exam vouchers, and proctoring certifications.
Curriculum & CCR (iCEV, Xello): Navigating digital lessons and managing student career-readiness portfolios.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
AHS Makerspace

CTE

1:15pm CDT

All CTE: Engaging Instruction-Gold Standard PBL Works & Capstones

OPEN0.75 PD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

Limited Capacity seats available

Transform your CTE classroom into a hub of real-world learning! This one-hour session dives into Gold Standard Project-Based Learning (PBL) and high-impact capstone projects. Learn how to design meaningful, industry-aligned experiences that boost student engagement, foster critical thinking, and showcase mastery.
Key Takeaways:

Gold Standard PBL: The core design elements that make projects authentic and rigorous.
Capstones: How to structure final projects that connect students directly to career pathways.
Engagement: Practical strategies to keep students motivated from launch to final presentation.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

common

1:15pm CDT

All Makerspace/Engineering: Engaging Instruction-Gold Standard PBL Works & Capstones

OPEN1.00 PD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

Limited Capacity seats available

Design with purpose, build with precision! This one-hour session focuses on embedding the Design Thinking framework into your makerspace and STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL). We will map out our projects across the department to ensure alignment, prevent duplication, and create a seamless, scaffolded engineering pathway for our students.
Key Takeaways:

Design Thinking Integration: Using empathy, prototyping, and testing as the foundation for your STEM projects.
Project Alignment: Collaborative mapping to ensure students encounter new, progressive challenges each year without repeating projects.
Makerspace PBL: Streamlining hands-on lab work with structured design cycles to maximize both creativity and academic rigor.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Mikensi Bryant

Teacher, SCMS

Makerspace Teacher

Michel Lain

Teacher, SCMS

Makerspace & Engineering Teacher

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

CTE

2:15pm CDT

Returning CTE Teacher: Coursemap Creation Development

OPEN

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

Limited Capacity seats available

Ready to level up your program for the upcoming year? This two-hour, hands-on session is dedicated to helping returning CTE teachers audit, refine, and finalize their course maps. Collaboratively align your scope and sequence with updated industry standards, pacing needs, and student outcomes to ensure your curriculum is streamlined and ready for day one.
Key Takeaways:

Coursemap Optimization: Reviewing and adjusting your pacing guides based on what worked best last year.
Industry & Standard Alignment: Ensuring your curriculum directly hits current CTE standards and certification requirements.
Collaborative Planning: Sharing best practices with peers to bridge gaps between course levels and maximize instructional efficiency.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Julie Kistler

AHS CTE Department Head, GT Coordinator, Campus Key Communicator, Webmaster, Anna High School

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

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2:15pm CDT

CTE Teacher: Coursemap Creation & Lesson Development

OPEN2.00 PD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

Limited Capacity seats available

Bridge the gap between your calendar and your classroom! This four-hour, collaborative workshop is designed to help CTE teachers finalize their course maps and translate them into actionable daily lessons. You will work on aligning your scope and sequence with technical standards while embedding engaging, hands-on activities that keep students on track from day one.
Key Takeaways:
- Pacing & Mapping: Fine-tuning your course map to balance theory days, lab time, and certification prep.
- Lesson Development: Frameworks for designing daily lessons that clearly hook students and reinforce technical skills.
- Resource Alignment: Ensuring your instructional materials, assessments, and lab activities perfectly match your course milestones.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

CTE

9:00am CDT

ALL CTE: Instructional Strategies & Best Teacher Practices

OPEN

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am CDT

AHS Makerspace

Limited Capacity seats available

Great programs start with great instruction! This two-hour session brings all CTE educators together to explore high-impact instructional strategies that drive student success. From building effective formative assessments to facilitating highly engaging, hands-on lab environments, you will walk away with practical, ready-to-use teaching practices that elevate classroom culture and technical mastery.
Key Takeaways:
Active Learning in CTE: Strategies to seamlessly blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on, practical application.
Checking for Understanding: Quick, low-stakes formative assessment techniques that keep students on track without eating up lab time.
Classroom & Lab Management: Best practices for maximizing student time-on-task, maintaining safety, and fostering an inclusive, professional environment.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am CDT
AHS Makerspace

common

11:00am CDT

CTE Teacher: Course Map Creation & Lesson Development

1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

AHS Makerspace

This session will support CTE teachers with course map creation and lesson development. Participants will work on aligning course expectations, instructional plans, and classroom-ready lessons.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
AHS Makerspace

11:00am CDT

All MSPACE TEAM: Makerspace Equipment Training & Planning

OPEN1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

AHS Makerspace

Limited Capacity seats available

Get ready to make, create, and innovate! This intensive, three-hour session is a deep dive into our makerspace ecosystem. Whether you are looking for a refresher on the laser cutter or planning your next 3D printing project, this hands-on workshop covers essential equipment training, safety protocols, and cross-equipment project planning to maximize your lab's potential.
Key Takeaways:
- Tech & Fabrication (3D Printing, CAD, Laser, Cricut): Troubleshooting tips, design-to-production workflows, and best practices for student design files.
- Textiles & Electronics (Micro:bits, Sewing): Ideas for integrating physical computing with fabric arts and wearable tech.
- Traditional Fab & Safety (Saws): Standard operating procedures and safety check-offs for wood and structural fabrication.
- Lab Management & Planning: How to orchestrate multi-tool projects so the whole class stays engaged and safe.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
AHS Makerspace

Makerspace

1:15pm CDT

CTE Teacher: Course Map Creation & Lesson Development

1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

This session will support CTE teachers with course map creation and lesson development. Participants will work on aligning course expectations, instructional plans, and classroom-ready lessons.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

2:15pm CDT

All MSPACE TEAM: Makerspace Equipment Training Planning (Cricut, Microbits, 3D Printing, CAD, Laser, Saw, Sewing Machine)

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

This session will provide makerspace team members with equipment training and planning time. Participants will review safe and effective use of tools such as Cricut, Microbits, 3D printing, CAD, laser cutting, saws, and sewing machines.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

2:15pm CDT

CTE Teacher: Course Map Creation & Lesson Development

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

This session will support CTE teachers with course map creation and lesson development. Participants will work on aligning course expectations, instructional plans, and classroom-ready lessons.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

3:15pm CDT

CTE Teacher: Course Map Creation & Lesson Development

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

This session will support CTE teachers with course map creation and lesson development. Participants will work on aligning course expectations, instructional plans, and classroom-ready lessons.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

3:15pm CDT

CTSO/WBL Planning

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

This session will provide planning time for CTSO and work-based learning expectations. Participants will review program needs, timelines, and supports for the school year.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

3:15pm CDT

CTSO/WBL Planning

OPEN1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

AHS Makerspace

Limited Capacity seats available

Connect your classroom to the professional world! This one-hour strategic session focuses on integrating Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences seamlessly into your program. Discover how to plan your competitive season, manage WBL documentation, and leverage community partnerships to give your students a distinct professional edge.
Key Takeaways:
- CTSO Excellence: Practical timelines for chapter management, leadership development, and alignment with state/national competitions.
- WBL Implementation: Streamlining training agreements, tracking student hours, and ensuring compliance for internships, apprenticeships, or practicums.
- Industry Connections: Best practices for engaging business partners to serve as judges, mentors, and WBL hosts.

Speakers

Emily Burk

CTE & STEAM Coordinator, AHS, SCMS, CCMS

CTE & STEAM Coordinator

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS Makerspace

CTE

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