2024 VATIE Conference Sessions

You can still Register for the Conference

$450 Late Registration after July 9th

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, VA

Take advantage of the low Conference rate for the hotel from Tuesday, July 9 - Friday, July 26, 2024

Pre Conference July 12 through July 16, 2024

Conference July 17 - 19, 2024

Post Conference July 19 - July 24, 2024

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Virginia

777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EXED 440: Classroom Management Class [Room: Brandon A / B]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 510: Construction Industry Standards [Room: Montpelier]
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EXED 440: Classroom Management Class [Room: Brandon A / B]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 510: Construction Industry Standards [Room: Montpelier]
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EXED 440: Classroom Management Class [Room: Brandon A / B]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 510: Construction Industry Standards [Room: Montpelier]
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EXED 440: Classroom Management Class [Room: Brandon A / B]
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - ASE Automotive Service Excellence Certification [Room: Claremont]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 510: Construction Industry Standards [Room: Montpelier]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EXED 440: Classroom Management Class [Room: Brandon A / B]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - ASE Automotive Service Excellence Certification [Room: Claremont]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - SOS Support Options for Success [Room: Riverview]
  

• 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Relaxer Lab for Cosmetology Cluster [Room: Merimac]

• Presenter: Starr Mason,

  Field Education Leader, Hair Cuttery Family of Brands

• Topics include: Texture Analysis, The Best Techniques, Most Effective Tools and Products to use for Success. Leave this class ready to offer your guests with a curl reduction or relaxer that will support this relaxer trend.
  

• KEY POINTS:

  • Relaxer product knowledge, selection and usage

  • Analysis and understanding of the hair to determine straightening, conditioning and curl reduction strategies

  • Hands-on virgin and retouch relaxer application technique activities

• Presenter Bio:

  Starr has been a part of the Beauty industry for 30 years and a Field Education Leader for nearly 25 years, Starr is a uniquely qualified ambassador of Hair Cuttery Family of Brands with Certifications in Color, Texture, Cutting and Finishing. Her insight and expertise has been featured in places such as The Zoe Report, Happi, and HOLA.

• Required Tools:
• Curly Manikin preferred (can be wavy or straight)
• Tripod
• 2 Towels
• Gloves
• 4 clips (non metallic)
• Sectioning comb
• Color bowl (relaxer bowl)
• Small Color Bottle
• 2 Applicator Brushes

• 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - SkillsUSA Virginia Board Meeting [Room: Wilton]

• 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - VATIE Board Meeting [Room: Wilton]

• Meals - Lunch and Dinner [Room: York / Stratford Hall]

• 8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Registration [Room: Providence]

• 8:00 am - Meet the Vendors (Vendors may begin set up at 8:00 am) [Room: Providence]

• 8:00 am to 11:00 am - ASE Automobile Service Excellence Certification [Room: Claremont]

• 8:00 am to 11:00 am - JMU EXED 440: Classroom Management Class [Room: Brandon A / B]

• 10:00 am to 11:00 am - New Comer's Orientation [Room: Riverview]

• 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Opening Session (VDOE, SkillsUSA, Virginia ACTE updates and Lunch)

• 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm- Virginia Ed. Strategies (Sandy Wilborn and Megan Ferrell) [Room: Greenway]

• 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm - Interplay Learning (Tori Cash) [Room: Eppington]

• 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm- Where is my Curriculum? (Nathan Pope-Writer/Editor, CTE Resource Center) [Room: Montpelier]

• 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm - Decoding Special Ed: Navigating IEPs, 504s, and Beyond (Jennifer Eure) [Room: Greenway]

• 1:00 - 2:30 pm, 3:00 - 4:30 pm - SOS Support Options for Success (Laura Smith - ACTE) [Room: Brandon A]

• 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm - All things SkillsUSA (Bob Jett & SkillsUSA Officers) [Room: Riverview]

• 3:00 pm - Employability Skills (Danny Rubin - CEO Rubin Education) [Room: Brandon B]

• 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Awards and Banquet
• 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm - Pickin' and Grinnin'

• Meals - Breakfast and Lunch [Room: York / Stratford Hall]
• 7:30 am - Meet the Vendors (Vendors may begin set up at 7:00 am) [Room: Providence]

• Decoding Special Ed: Navigating IEPs, 504s, and Beyond - (Presenter: Jennifer Eure) [Room: Greenway]
• Dive into the world of special education with our comprehensive session on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. Unravel the mystery behind the alphabet soup of special education acronyms and gain clarity on their meanings. Learn about the wide range of accommodations available and how they can be tailored to meet diverse student needs. We'll explore the expectations for educators, parents, and students in implementing these plans effectively. Whether you're new to special education or looking to refine your knowledge, this session will equip you with practical insights to support all learners in your classroom.
  

• Auto Body and Collision - [Room: Monticello]
• 7:00 am - 8:00 am - Breakfast
• 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - ADAS Calibration
• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch
• 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ADAS - Calibration
• 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Review of Equipment Lists and Best Practices Share Outs

• Automotive Technology - [Room: Claremont]
• 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Best Practice Share outs during Breakfast
• 9:00 am - 10:00 am - VDOE updates
• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Electude
• 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - ASE Updates:
• Roll out and Review of New Program Standards
• Advisory Committee Best Practices
• Dos and Don'ts of Re-Accreditation process

• Construction Cluster - [Room: Brandon A]
• 9:00 am to 10:00 am Review Equipment List and Share Out of Best Practices
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am Milwaukee Tool Presentation (Presenter: Brad Thompson)
• 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Interplay Learning (Presenter: Tori Cash)
• 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Work Based Learning (TBD)
• 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm AGCVA Job Site Tour (Courtney Baker)

• Cosmetology -
• 8:00 am - Breakfast Best Practice Share outs [Room: York / Stratford]
• We will sit as a group and share out best practices in our classrooms.

• 9:00 am - Milady [Room: Merimac]

• Presenter: Jessica George

  During this 1 hour session, we will review how to use your Milady Instructor Materials and lesson plans to the fullest in your classroom. Planning and preparation is the key to any successful lesson. Let's discuss the benefits of preparing with Instructor Materials, the tools you have access to, and to streamline your classroom prep. This session is for both new and seasoned instructors, there is always opportunity to flex your preparedness skills.

• Presenter: Jessica George proudly serves as the Milady Industry Relations Manager. She is a licensed cosmetologist, educator, and training specialist with over 15 years’ experience in the beauty and wellness industry. Her experience includes working behind the chair, brand educator, fashion and editorial stylist, platform artistry, education director, and curriculum development in both salons and schools. She is passionate about education and inspiring others to follow their dreams. She has found the beauty industry has been incredibly rewarding as it continues to evolve. Jessica enjoys nourishing her plant darlings, rocking the world of beauty education and spending time with her husband and daughter.

• 10:00 am - Coloring with Beautiful Dimension (Sponsored by Burmax)
• Presenter: Toni Garcia-Jackson Top Artist for Product Club
• Learn balayage and highlighting for different textures of hair, from loose waves to coily curls. Features techniques that will strengthen your skill set including placement, stitch strategies, tonal tricks, and fundamentals of formulation.

• 1:00 pm - VDOE and DPOR
• (VDOE T&I Specialist and DPOR Regulatory Operations Administrator Ms. Tamika Rodriguez)

• 2:00 pm - PSI Updates

• Criminal Justice and Public Safety - [Room: Eppington]
• 9:00 am to 11:00 am Legal Updates
• 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Aim to Teach Ballistics with Accuracy with Suffolk Police Department

• Forensic Technician Amber Rodeheaver will share information on how to incorporate ballistics into your crime scene investigations unit. When you leave this session, you'll know more about trajectory, shooting reconstruction, and other aspects of investigating crimes involving ballistics evidence.
• Presenter: Amber Rodeheaver joined the Suffolk Police Department in December of 2020 as a Forensic Technician. In that time, she has gained specialties in digital and vehicle system forensics, including certifications as a Certified Cellebrite Operator and Physical Analyst, and a Vehicle System Forensic Technician, Operator, and Examiner. Amber also holds various certifications in areas such as general instruction, IBIS/BRASSTRAX acquisition, shooting incident reconstruction, basic bloodstain patterns analysis, and clandestine grave/human remains recovery. Amber currently has a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic and Investigative Science from West Virginia University and will pursuing a Master’s in Forensic Science at Oklahoma State University starting in August.

• 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Lessen Your Time on Lesson Planning w/LAPSEN
• The work is already done for you! Everything from applying math in the criminal justice field to legal concepts is available in bite-size, ready-made lesson plans specifically for law and public safety instructors.

• 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Hacking Hard Topics in Law & Public Safety w/LAPSEN
• Have you hacked how to teach a challenging topic? Or do you need ideas? Participate in an engaging round table discussion about how to make some legal concepts fun to teach, learn, and remember.

• 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tackling SkillsUSA Membership and Contest Participation w/ LAPSEN
• SkillsUSA can feel daunting in addition to everyday teaching duties, especially if you’ve never participated. Learn how to get your students to register themselves, where and how to acquire contest descriptions and uniforms, and how to prepare for a variety of event opportunities available to students.

• 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm VDOE Updates (Tasks & Equipment List)
• Every five years, the VDOE conducts a curriculum review of each career cluster, and the fall of 2024 brings about changes to the modules and competency tasks for Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security. Information on these updates, as well as updates to the equipment list will be available during this session.

• Drafting/CAD- [Room: Montpelier]
• Location: Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center
• 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Revit: BIM, Components & Families (Autodesk Fusion 360)
• 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Optional Time for Extra Practice

• Graphic Imaging - [Room: River Walk (lobby level by the restaurant) ]
• 9:00 am to 10:00 am Review Equipment List
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am Q & A on Competencies
• 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Q & A on Productions

• TV and Media Production - [Room: Brandon B]
• 7:00 am to 8:00 am Breakfast
• 8:00 am to 10:00 am Introductions
• Schools
• Classes you teach
• Classroom/Lab Setup
• Share Highlights/Challenges from the Past Year
• Review Common Success and Challenges
• Review Equipment List
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am Review New Competencies
• 11:00 am to 12:00 pm SkillsUSA Report - States and Nationals
• 12:00 am to 1:00 pm Lunch
• 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm TBA
• 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm VDOE Report on Certifications
• Instructors
• Students
• 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Media Share
• Present examples of student work

• Welding - [Off-Site]
• 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Tabot Plant Tour
• 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Acoustical Plant Tour

• Please continue to check often for most current updates. Thank you.

• Meals - Breakfast [Room: York / Stratford Hall]
• 9:00 am to 11:00 am - Closing Session and Elections [Room: York / Stratford Hall]
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EDUC 490: Curriculum Design & Development [Room: Brandon A / B]
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 500 Train the Trainer Course in OSHA for Construction Industry [Room: Montpelier]
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 502 OSHA update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers [Room: Greenway]
• 11:00 am - Vatie Board Meeting [Room: Wilton]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EDUC 490: Curriculum Design & Development [Room: Brandon A / B]
  
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 500 Train the Trainer Course in OSHA for Construction Industry [Room: Montpelier]
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 502 OSHA update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers [Room: Greenway]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EDUC 490: Curriculum Design & Development [Room: Brandon A / B]
  
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 500 Train the Trainer Course in OSHA for Construction Industry [Room: Montpelier]
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 502 OSHA update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers [Room: Greenway]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EDUC 490: Curriculum Design & Development [Room: Brandon A / B]
  
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - OSHA 500 Train the Trainer Course in OSHA for Construction Industry [Room: Montpelier]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EDUC 490: Curriculum Design & Development [Room: Brandon A / B]

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - JMU EDUC 490: Curriculum Design & Development [Room: Brandon A / B]

Thank you for your nominations

Awards will be presented on Wednesday July 17, 2024 during the Banquet

The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is seeking nominations of former CTE students who qualify for recognition as one of the Commonwealth’s brightest Career Success Stars. The individual success stories will be featured as video profiles on the VDOE’s website, highlighting how CTE programs provide academic and technical skills for postsecondary success.

Nominees should be former CTE students in their 20s and 30s who represent each of the 17 career clusters as well as a U.S. military branch. Once selections are made, individuals will be contacted to schedule an appointment for a photograph and video recording session. Parents of the Career Success Stars nominees may also be interviewed and featured on the VDOE website.

Please complete the CTE Career Success Stars Nomination form for each former student you wish to nominate.

VDOE is still accepting applications.

You can see the full article in the Virginia Education Update Newsletter, March 14, 2024 edition.

SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, Atlanta, Ga. June 24-28, 2024

500 Horatio Alger CTE Scholarships are available!

Students (18-35) can earn up to $2,500 for a Certification or Technical program. The funds can assist students with tuition, fees, supplies, uniforms, transportation, etc... You are SCHOLARSHIP MATERIAL! You must be going into a program that is 2 years or less.

This is NOT for a 4-year degree. Open now until June 15.

Choose a program and apply: HoratioAlger.org/scholarships