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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:55pm EDT 2125Fuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on ways to move learning forward in Early Childhood and Counseling and Mental Health courses. During this session, we will discuss pacing and strategies for effectively implementing the Early Childhood Education I and Counseling and Mental Health I PBMs.
Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on ways to elevate instruction in our Interior Design courses! This session will focus on sharing strategies and resources to support FI21 Interior Design I - Fundamentals. What standards/concepts do your students struggle with the most? What activity/resource have you implemented that has moved learning for your students? What strategies do you have to support student success on the CTE State Assessment? Bring your questions and favorite resources to share!
Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on ways to move learning forward in Food and Nutrition and Culinary Arts courses. In addition to sharing strategies and resources to support FN42 Food and Nutrition II, we will explore ways to extend learning for students enrolled in the Honors level of the course.
Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on ways to elevate instruction in our Apparel and Textile Production courses! During this session, we will dig deeper into the instructional activities for the new FA07 Fashion and Textiles I - Fundamentals course and how to use the new proficiency scales to assess student work.
In this workshop, Health Science Edcation teachers will explore the current performance based measurements and state assessments in Health Science. Teachers will also look at credential attainment and best practices for improving credentials earned. Attendees will leave with practical tools and insights to effectively implement proof-of-learning measures for the 2025-2026 school year.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT TBAFuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
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.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT 2127Fuquay Varina Training Center, 109 N Ennis St, Fuquary Varina, NC
During this session, we will explore ancillary resources to support engaging student experiences in Early Childhood and Counseling and Mental Health courses. Resources will include:
FCCLA integration
Off-site learning experiences (field trips)
Curriculum connections with other CTE programs (ex: Food and Nutrition and Health Science)
Join us for Part 3 of our discussion on ways to elevate instruction in our Interior Design courses! In addition to sharing strategies and resources to support FI22 Interior Design II - Studio, we will explore ways to extend learning for students enrolled in the Honors level of the course and strategies for effectively implementing the PBM.
Join us for Part 3 of our journey along the Apparel and Textile Production pathway! In addition to sharing strategies and resources to support FA32 Apparel and Textile Production II, we will explore ways to extend learning for students enrolled in the Honors level of the course.
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.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT 2127Fuquay 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.
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.
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!
