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.
Create an Engaging BFM Expereince: 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)
To empower Technology Education teachers with essential lab safety skills and strategies, teacher will learn about the use of tools and machiney, preparing for student accidents, and practical techniques to create a safe, efficient, and engaging Technology Education classroom.
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:25am EDT 2125Fuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
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).
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.
Discover how to align your lessons with national best practices, integrating hands-on STEM activities, and fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in your classroom.
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT 2127Fuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
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.
Designed for educators of all skill sets and career years, this workshop will introduce you to ready-to-use, engaging activities that will bring engineering, robotics, and STEM concepts to life. You will rotate through lab stations with quick labs with a focus on Pitsco and Nasco lab kits.
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT 2127Fuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
In this session we will focus on how to refresh and modernizie older curriculum materials. Learn best practices for sourcing current, relevant business content and engaging student activities that align with today’s industry trends. In this final BFM MS Session pull all of your learning from today together and walk away with practical ideas and resources to keep your instruction current and impactful.
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 workshop will offer hands-on activities and practical strategies to bring pharmacy concepts to life, helping teachers understand activities related to medication safety, dispesing processes, and the role of phamacists in healthcare.
Best Practices for Implementing PBMs in Business, Finance, and Marketing Classrooms: Performance-Based Measurements (PBMs) are critical for assessing students' ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world business, finance, and marketing contexts. This professional learning session is designed to equip CTE educators with the tools, strategies, and confidence to implement PBMs effectively and with purpose.
Prepare your students for fast-paced real-world healthcare scenarios with a workshop that focuses on how Health Science standards are integrated into a career in the Emergency Medical Services career field. Practical stategies to teach life-saving skills, emergency protocols, and critical thinking through hands-on activities that simulate real EMS situations
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 1:55pm EDT TBAFuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
To empower Technology Education teachers with essential lab safety skills and strategies, teacher will learn about the use of tools and machinery, preparing for student accidents, and practical techniques to create a safe, efficient, and engaging Technology Education classroom.
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).
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)
Game On brings the excitement of athletic training to the health science classroom, providing practical stategies and lab exercises to teach the health science standards. This workshop will dive into the fascinating world of the human body with a workship focus on exploring the structure, function, and common disorders of the skeletal and muscular systems, provding practical knowledge and teaching strategies to help all students grasp these essential concepts.
In this session, BFM teachers will explore how Adobe Illustrator can bring branding and marketing concepts to life through vector design. Learn to guide students in creating professional logos, packaging designs, infographics, and promotional materials. With a focus on real-world application, participants will leave with tools and project ideas to integrate digital design into marketing, entrepreneurship, and business communications courses.
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT TBAFuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
Bring your health science classroom to life with a workshop that is designed to equip educators with practical, hands-on lab activities that deep student understanding and spark enthusiam for all students. This workshop focus on interactive, skill-building expiences that can be completed in the health science classroom easily and cheap!
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.
Discover how to align your lessons with national best practices, integrating hands-on STEM activities, and fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in your classroom.
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT 2127Fuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
How to begin the credentialing proccess for the teacher and student. Learn the key elements for success when you offer credentials in your BFM Classrooms!
Join this session to learn about how you can igntire your student's passion for healthcare careers through a partnership with educational opportunities at local education instutiions - including certificate, two-year, and four-year programs such as BioWorks, Nursing, Pbletomy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy, and more.
This session introduces BFM teachers to the essential tools and features of Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to engage students in real-world projects such as creating promotional graphics, product mockups, digital advertisements, and social media content. Participants will explore how Photoshop supports visual branding and marketing strategy, helping students build valuable digital design skills for the business world.
Make genetics fun and accesible with this interactive workshop designed to use familiar and playful tools (Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head) toys to demonstrate fundamental genetics concepts such as dominant and recessive traits, inheritance patterns, and variation. Mr and Mrs. Potato Heads included!
Designed for educators of all skill sets and career years, this workshop will introduce you to ready-to-use, engaging activities that will bring engineering, robotics, and STEM concepts to life. You will rotate through lab stations with quick labs with a focus on Pitsco and Nasco lab kits.
Thursday July 24, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT 2127Fuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
