95th Annual Illinois Association for Career and Technical...

95th Annual Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education Conference

Michael Kuhn

Desplaines Valley Region

Director

IL

https://dvr-efe.org/

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My name is Michael Kuhn and I have extensive experience in both career development and Career & Technical Education. I am an educator with proven success assisting students within diverse educaional settings. I specializes in data collection, retention, and ongoing development of career programs and activities. Prior to working in education, I worked in business management. I am currently Director of DesPlaines Valley Region (DVR), EFE-030, where I provide support to area high schools. Before joining DVR, I was the Director of Career and Technical Education for Peoria Public Schools, District 150 and Principal of Woodruff Career and Technical Center.

3:00pm CST

ICTA Membership Meeting Freeport A Complimentary Wifi Code for Use in the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree - Network - Hilton Honors - Password - IACTE2025 TBA

5:00pm CST

Conference Registration Opens Conference Registration Area (Hotel 1st floor)

7:00pm CST

House of Delegates; President Dana King presiding Salon A/B

6:00am CST

Complimentary Wifi Code for Use in the BOS Center - Network - BOS - Password - IACTE2025 TBA

7:00am CST

Breakfast Hotel Presidential Ballroom Conference Registration Conference Registration Area (Hotel 1st floor)

8:00am CST

Exhibits Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. BOS B11-A, B, & C Silent Auction Opens BOS B11-A, B, & C

8:30am CST

Developing Professional Learning for Employer Partners BOS B1Cassie Blickem

10:30am CST

Beverage Break - Enjoy a Beverage and Visit the Exhibits BOS B11-A, B, & C

11:00am CST

Creating Financial Success by Integrating Personal Finance into CTE Pathways BOS B1Tamra Connor

12:15pm CST

Luncheon/Awards Ceremony - IACTE President Dana King Presiding - Sponsored by iCEV Hotel Presidential Ballroom

2:15pm CST

Elevating Student Outcomes with Equitable Early College Access BOS B9Frank Holthouse

3:15pm CST

Visit the Exhibits - Beverage Break BOS B11-A, B, & C

3:45pm CST

Bridging The Gap: High School and Post-Secondary Partnership Collaboration BOS B1Eric Lasky • Paul Jensen

5:00pm CST

Networking Reception Hotel Presidential Ballroom

7:00am CST

Breakfast Hotel Presidential Ballroom Conference Registration Conference Registration Area (Hotel 1st floor)

8:00am CST

Building Momentum: Boosting CTE Funding and Engagement in Schools and Communities Freeport CJoe McGinnis

9:10am CST

Pathways to Success: Exploring Careers and Building Skills at Technology Center of DuPage Freeport AHolly Camerano

10:20am CST

Course Code Chaos: How to Maximize Grant Funding Using Programs of Study Freeport BMichael Kuhn • Courtney Conlin

11:30am CST

Closing Remarks; IACTE President Dana King Presiding; Silent Auction winners; 50/50 (Box Lunch Pickup and move to CTE Roundtables) Hotel Presidential Ballroom

12:00pm CST

CTE Roundtable - Work-Based Learning Lincoln Room

1:00pm CST

PDs - Bring sticker sheet and completed ISBE evaluation form to exchange for PDs earned Conference Registration Area (Hotel 1st floor)