Join this session to learn from one of WCPSS's students on the Youth Mapping Lab. This workshop will include hands-on learning that explores real-world topics like farming, climate, and local history through maps, data, and emerging AI tools. Workshop participants will explore how maps and AI power the world around us, use tools like ChatGPT, ArcGIS, Google Earth, NOAA, and Teachable Machine. Pathas include From Satelite to Seeds, Map the Future - Rediscover the past, and Build a Time Machine with AI and GIS.
Join fellow middle school Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educators for a dynamic professional learning event focused on sharing and developing effective strategies and resources to elevate your FCS curriculum. This collaborative session will explore key middle school courses—Exploring Childhood, Exploring Apparel & Interior Design, Exploring Nutrition & Wellness, and Exploring Social Emotional Skills—with an emphasis on practical tools, engaging activities, and cross-disciplinary integration.
Participants will engage in focused discussions, resource sharing, and hands-on idea generation to support student learning, creativity, and well-being. Whether you're looking to refresh your lesson plans, strengthen your classroom connections, or align with current trends in FCS education, this event will provide valuable insights and a supportive professional network.
What to Expect: * Strategy sessions for each MS FCS course area * Classroom-ready resource sharing * Peer collaboration and networking * Opportunities to reflect, discuss, and plan for the school year
Examine best practices for teaching diverse learners in CTE classrooms. Gain practical guidance for adapting course content for those who might need a little more time to master and those who are ready to move ahead. This is a great session for teachers with blended student groups (Honors and standard-level students in the same class).
In this hands-on session, we will explore how to effectively use ChatGPT and MagicSchool Ai to streamline lesson planning, generate classroom materials, and support differentiated instruction. Attendees will learn the strengths and limitations of each tool, practice writing effective prompts, and leave with practical strategies to enhance efficiency and engagement in CTE classrooms using AI.
Transforming classrooms into interactive, student-centered learning environments. This approach integrates active learning stations, regular check-ins, and self-guided study areas to foster autonomy, collaboration, and critical thinking among students.(Classroom Design: Stations, Check-Ins, and Self-Guide Studies)
Business and Industry professionals are essential in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms, providing invaluable expertise, experience, and insights. Their presence allows educators and students to understand the practical applications of classroom knowledge and improves communication skills. By engaging with these professionals, CTE programs can establish partnerships and collaborations that enhance the educational experience, foster community engagement, and provide practical tools for forging meaningful relationships in the business and industry sectors.
Get ready to spark curiosity and build career connections with this hands-on workshop that focuses on introducing SAE projects to middle school students. Project discussions will be on age-appropriate projects that middle school students can participate in and build upon as they matriculate to high school.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT 2127Fuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
Come learn about school gardens, animals in classrooms, and training middle school CDE and LDE teams. Each teacher will present one best practice on integrating a course core principle as well as a best practice on training a middle school CDE/LDE team.
Discover how structured, hands-on experiences can transform theoretical knowledge into practical skills, fostering deeper understanding and engagement.
Business and Industry professionals are essential in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms, providing invaluable expertise, experience, and insights. Their presence allows educators and students to understand the practical applications of classroom knowledge and improves communication skills. By engaging with these professionals, CTE programs can establish partnerships and collaborations that enhance the educational experience, foster community engagement, and provide practical tools for forging meaningful relationships in the business and industry sectors.
In today's CTE classrooms, reading is more than a foundational skill—it's a pathway to career success. This professional learning session is designed to empower Career and Technical Education teachers with practical, research-based reading strategies tailored to the unique demands of technical content.
In this hands-on session, we will explore how to effectively use ChatGPT and MagicSchool Ai to streamline lesson planning, generate classroom materials, and support differentiated instruction. Attendees will learn the strengths and limitations of each tool, practice writing effective prompts, and leave with practical strategies to enhance efficiency and engagement in CTE classrooms using AI.
Join two of your Horticulture colleagues as you participate in a high-energy session focused on flordal design. The workshop will cover foundational techniques, clasroom-friendly projects on a budget, and tips for managing supplies and sudent engagement. Production-style classroom activities will also be shared. Attendees will leave with ready to use lesson plans and a flordal deisgn of their own!
Step into a world of creativity and innovation at this professional learning event designed specifically for high school Interior Design educators. This collaborative session will explore instructional strategies, hands-on project ideas, and industry-aligned resources that empower both teachers and students to thrive in the world of design.
Participants will engage in discussions around curriculum development, incorporating design principles and technology, student portfolio building, and aligning instruction with current trends in sustainability, client communication, and space planning. Whether you're teaching Interior Design I, II, or advanced pathway courses, you'll leave with fresh ideas and tools to inspire student creativity and career readiness.
What to Expect: * Curriculum planning and project-based learning strategies * Integration of design software, color theory, and client simulations * Exploration of industry certifications and real-world applications * Resource sharing and collaboration with fellow FCS educators
Let’s empower the next generation of designers—one space, one student, one vision at a time!
Join us for a collaborative professional learning experience designed to spark new ideas, share best practices, and build a community of support around teaching Food and Nutrition and Culinary Arts courses. This engaging session will focus on practical strategies, up-to-date resources, and innovative approaches to enhance student learning and interest in nutrition, culinary skills, and wellness.
Participants will dive into discussions around lab safety, hands-on lab experiences, current nutrition trends, career connections, and integrating science and cultural relevance into the classroom. Whether you're teaching introductory courses or advanced nutrition and culinary pathways, you'll leave with fresh ideas, ready-to-use resources, and meaningful connections with fellow educators.
What to Expect: * Strategy sharing for teaching nutrition, food science, and culinary skills * Access curriculum tools and lesson resources * Discussion of lab safety, food literacy, and cross-curricular links * Networking with peers and resource exchange
Bring your expertise and curiosity—let’s grow together and inspire the next generation of healthy, informed eaters!
Animal Science teachers (or those training Livestock Evaluation CDE teams) will master core principles of livestock evaluation. Through this hands-on workshop, you'll gain practical strategoes for teaching livestock evaluation to your students.
This workshop is designed to equip Ag Teachers with quick, effective mini-labs that build upon essential ag mechanics skills such as welding, wirng, small-engines, construction, and mechanical systems.
Join other high school Apparel and Textile Production educators for an overview of the new Apparel and Textile Production pathway and course. This collaborative session will provide an opportunity to unpack course standards, share teaching strategies, and explore a variety of instructional resources to support high-quality learning experiences in apparel design, construction, and fashion industry fundamentals.
Participants will engage in discussions around curriculum planning, hands-on project ideas, industry-aligned skills, and how to effectively implement the updated pathway. Whether you're new to teaching Apparel and Textiles or a seasoned instructor looking to align with new standards, this session will offer practical support and fresh inspiration.
What to Expect: * Strategies for implementing the new FA07 Fashion and Textiles I - Fundamentals course * Resource sharing for curriculum, projects, and assessments * Networking with fellow Apparel and Textile Production educators
Come ready to collaborate, learn, and lead as we shape the future of apparel and textile education!
Join this session to learn from one of WCPSS's students on the Youth Mapping Lab. This workshop will include hands-on learning that explores real-world topics like farming, climate, and local history through maps, data, and emerging AI tools. Workshop participants will explore how maps and AI power the world around us, use tools like ChatGPT, ArcGIS, Google Earth, NOAA, and Teachable Machine. Pathas include From Satelite to Seeds, Map the Future - Rediscover the past, and Build a Time Machine with AI and GIS.
Join other high school FCS educators for a collaborative professional learning event focused on the Early Childhood Education and Counseling and Mental Health pathways. This session is designed to equip teachers with effective strategies, engaging resources, and up-to-date industry insights to support students pursuing careers in Human Services and Education.
Educators will explore curriculum alignment, work-based learning opportunities, and classroom practices that promote social-emotional development, child guidance, mental health awareness, and professional skills. Through discussion, planning, and resource sharing, participants will walk away with tools to enhance instruction and deepen student understanding in these vital career pathways.
What to Expect: * Best practices for teaching child development, guidance, and mental health topics * Integration of SEL (social-emotional learning) and trauma-informed approaches * Exploration of career pathways, credentials, and community partnerships * Collaboration with peers to share ideas, resources, and instructional strategies
Empower the next generation of caregivers and mental health professionals—join us for a day of meaningful learning and collaboration!
Examine best practices for teaching diverse learners in CTE classrooms. Gain practical guidance for ways to adapt course content for those that might need a little more time to master and those that are ready to move ahead. This is a great session for teachers who have blended student groups (honors and academic students in a single section).
Take a bite out of bland lesson plans and serve up visually engaging content your students will devour! In this hands-on professional learning session, high school Food & Nutrition and Culinary Arts teachers will discover how to harness the power of Canva to create dynamic presentations, interactive assignments, recipe cards, infographics, classroom signage, and more. Whether you're teaching food safety or plating principles, Canva makes it easy to bring creativity and clarity to your curriculum. Walk away with ready-to-use templates and ideas that will spice up your classroom and keep students hungry to learn!
Greenhouse Gurus will equip you with the practical tools, tips, and techniques needed to manage thriving plant production systems while engaging students in real-world learning. Safe greenhouse practices including student management and facility maintenance will be included.
This session will introduce FCS teachers to the basic tools and design principles of Adobe Illustrator. Learn how to guide students in creating visually appealing projects that align with your pathway. We will explore hands-on activities, basic photo editing, and creative design techniques that can be integrated into existing FCS curriculum to enhance student engagement and digital design literacy.
Take your Ag Mechanics program to new heights by learning more about integrating land surveying techniques and drone technology in your curriculum. Explore how to teach foundational skills like leveling, measuring distances, and plotting boundaries, and aerial imaging and drone mapping.
Dive into a dynamic session designed to equip Animal Science teachers with the essential policies and best practices for safely integrating animals into the Agricultural Educaiton classroom. Through real-world scenarios and interactive discussions, you'll learn ho to develop clear care routines, manage health and safety considerations and how to foster animal-assisted learning expreinces. Required for all WCPSS Animal Science Teachers
Unlock the full potential of Agriscience Fair and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) in this student-driven gallery walk. From Plant Science, to Animal Science, Power, Structural, and Technical Systems, as well as other Agriscience fair project categories, teachers will visit with students about their projects in specific pathway sections.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT GymnasiumFuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
Apply the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to strategically plan instruction that supports student success in earning industry-recognized credentials. Align curriculum, assessments, and pacing with credential exam objectives to ensure meaningful and effective learning experiences. Design authentic lessons and assessments that build deep understanding and practical skills essential for credential achievement.
Join this session to learn from one of WCPSS's students on the Youth Mapping Lab. This workshop will include hands-on learning that explores real-world topics like farming, climate, and local history through maps, data, and emerging AI tools. Workshop participants will explore how maps and AI power the world around us, use tools like ChatGPT, ArcGIS, Google Earth, NOAA, and Teachable Machine. Pathas include From Satelite to Seeds, Map the Future - Rediscover the past, and Build a Time Machine with AI and GIS.
Shape the future of care by equipping your students with the tools to support emotional well-being in themselves and others. Discover engaging strategies to create classrooms that foster empathy, connection, and strength by teaching relationship-building, resilience, and self-regulation, while exploring real-world applications through hands-on activities, reflective practices, and case studies. Learn how to integrate trauma-informed approaches, social-emotional learning, and brain-based research to support students’ personal growth and prepare them for meaningful careers in caregiving and mental health fields.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT 2103Fuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
Business and Industry professionals are essential in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms, providing invaluable expertise, experience, and insights. Their presence allows educators and students to understand the practical applications of classroom knowledge and improves communication skills. By engaging with these professionals, CTE programs can establish partnerships and collaborations that enhance the educational experience, foster community engagement, and provide practical tools for forging meaningful relationships in the business and industry sectors.
This session introduces FCS teachers to the foundational tools and design principles of Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to guide students in creating visually appealing projects that align with FCS pathways. Participants will explore the tools, basic photo editing, and creative design techniques that can be integrated into existing FCS curriculum to enhance student engagement and digital design literacy.
After attending the UbD (Understanding by Design) for Credentials Session, this time will allow teachers to work collaborating in order to plan lessons and pacing for their specific courses and credential. This time would also allow teachers to access support while working on their credential plans.
Focused on the Aquatree product, teachers will learn how to enhance student engagement and troubleshoot issues in the Horticulture or Foundations of Agriculture classroom
Step into the soil and transform your school garden with instruction from Cooperative Extension staff on incorporating school gardens within the high school classroom. This workshop is ideal for Foundations of Agriculture, Horticulture, or Sustainable Agriculture teachrs who want to learn more about garden-design exercises, strategies for seasonal planting, working with administration, and community partnership mapping.
Unlock the full potential of Agriscience Fair and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) in this student-driven gallery walk. From Plant Science, to Animal Science, Power, Structural, and Technical Systems, as well as other Agriscience fair project categories, teachers will visit with students about their projects in specific pathway sections.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT GymnasiumFuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
This workshop will focus on building a culture of safety and responsibility of student safe practices in the Ag Mechanics shop - including essential protocols for equipment operation, tool handling, PPE, and hazard awareness.
Equip your students with the knowledge and confidence they need to pass the ServSafe Food Handler and Food Protection Manager exams—and thrive in the foodservice industry. This engaging professional learning session is designed for high school Food & Nutrition and Culinary Arts teachers who want to turn certification prep into an interactive, relevant, and stress-free experience. Explore best practices, proven teaching strategies, and engaging review activities to help students master food safety principles, from cross-contamination to HACCP. Walk away with ready-to-use resources and classroom-tested tools that make ServSafe success achievable for every student.
Master quick-turnaround and minimal supply labs that focus on animal procedures such as proper ear-tag placement, injections, basic restraint, dissections, and more.
Join this session to learn from one of WCPSS's students on the Youth Mapping Lab. This workshop will include hands-on learning that explores real-world topics like farming, climate, and local history through maps, data, and emerging AI tools. Workshop participants will explore how maps and AI power the world around us, use tools like ChatGPT, ArcGIS, Google Earth, NOAA, and Teachable Machine. Pathas include From Satelite to Seeds, Map the Future - Rediscover the past, and Build a Time Machine with AI and GIS.
