 2024 Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education (KACTE) Summer Conference Registration is Open
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Conference Dates: July 8-11
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Conference Location: Galt House Hotel, Louisville
Be sure to bring your school laptop or device to maximize collaborations, resources sharing, and networking!
Important Events
- June 8: Basic Life Support Instructor Training Pre-Conference. Pre-registration, payment and completion of training part 1 and 2 required for attendance.
- July 9: LPS State Consultant Program Updates
- July 9-10: LPS and General CTE Breakout Sessions and networking
- July 11: LPS breakfast and free prizes (All who registered will be entered. Must be present to win.)
***NTI Teachers: Follow all schedules and directives provided by Jodi Adams and/or Lynda Jackson.
Visit the KACTE website to register for the conference.
Book your hotel accommodations at the Galt House online, or call (800) 843-4258, use group code: 0710KAC. The Galt House will sell out. Do not wait to book. You can cancel your reservation if your travel request is denied.
Perkins funds are often used to fund your attendance. Discuss the idea with your administration today.
Updates for Fire Science Programs
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and KDE's Office of Career and Technical Education Release Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Agreement for Fire Science Programs
- Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, students with Fire Science Program of Studies (POS) course codes successfully transcripted will be eligible to request approval for credit for prior learning credits upon enrolling in a KCTCS campus offering the Fire Science Degree Program.
- Learn more about the CPL agreements by visiting the KCTCS High School Articulation Homepage and the KDE Articulated Credit website. The approved agreement for Fire Science will be published here before the 2024-2025 school year.
- These credits can be pursued with or without prior participation in dual credit coursework.
- For more information about Fire Science CPL opportunities, email Erica Settelen or Casey Hall
Kentucky Fire Commission and OCTE announce Kentucky Fire Commission Apprentice I and II Industry Certification Opportunities
The Kentucky Fire Commission has established two firefighter certification levels for students enrolled in Kentucky Department of Education-sponsored Fire Science programs.
Students will engage in hands-on and lecture training in an environment that allows them to work toward certification as a Kentucky Apprentice I Firefighter (100 hours of training) and as a Kentucky Apprentice II Firefighter (200 hours of training). These programs enable students to acquire knowledge and aptitude of fire service administration and firefighting tasks while still in high school, allowing them to accrue necessary skills toward service as a career or volunteer firefighter once they turn 18.
These certifications are only available to students enrolled in a KDE-sponsored Fire Science pathway.
- Apprentices I and II are exclusive to approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) Fire Science Programs.
- Hours earned toward certification to be logged in KyFires. Certification will be issued after students satisfy all training hours and instructors have submitted them for approval for certification in the KyFires portal.
- A copy of the student's certification should be provided to them, retained in the student's home high school cumulative folders and entered into the Technical Education Database System upon earning.
- For more information, email Mary Adams, training records specialist.
Kentucky Fire Commission and OCTE announce Kentucky Fire Commission Apprentice I and II Industry Certification Opportunities
The Kentucky Fire Commission has established two firefighter certification levels for students enrolled in Kentucky Department of Education-sponsored Fire Science programs. Students will engage in hands-on and lecture training in an environment that will allow them to work toward certification as a Kentucky Apprentice I Firefighter (100 hours of training) and as a Kentucky Apprentice II Firefighter (200 hours of training).
These programs enable students to acquire knowledge and aptitude of fire service administration and firefighting tasks, while still in high school allowing them to accrue necessary skills toward service as a career or volunteer firefighter once they turn 18. These certifications are only available to students enrolled in a KDE-sponsored Fire Science pathway.
- Apprentices I and II are exclusive to approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) Fire Science Programs.
- Hours earned towards certification to be logged in KyFires. Certification will be issued after students satisfy all training hours and instructors have submitted them for approval for certification in the KyFires portal.
- A copy of the student's certification should be provided to them, retained in the student's home high school cumulative folders, and entered into the Technical Education Database System upon earning.
- For more information about KyFires access, email Mary Adams, training records specialist.
The American Heart Association is offering a basic life support (BLS) instructor certification opportunity at 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET on April 25 at the Kentucky Department of Education (300 Sower Blvd. Frankfort).
An instructor training opportunity is being offered in preparation for the addition of the BLS certification for LE Services and Fire Science Pathways. Participation in this training will satisfy part 1 of 3 for instructor certification. Part 2 of instruction training is virtual and completed independently. Part 3 will be offered in a 3-hour training block at the 2024 KACTE summer conference in July at the Galt House Hotel.
Payment for part 1 and 3 will be sent to KDE. Information will be shared by Erica Settelen to interested instructors directly. For more information or if interested, please contact Erica Settelen for quotes to provide your administration for sign-up and attendance.
NOCTI Assessments
If you have selected the NOCTI-Criminal Justice-Advanced for your students industry certification exam, please ensure you're administering the correct version.
The ONLY approved version is Assessment Blueprint Code 1890 for it to count for career readiness.
If your building assessment coordinator cannot see this option to order in the NOCTI online client services center, please contact Randi VanHemert.
This assessment is approved for law enforcement services or pre-law pathways ONLY.
YouScience Exams for LE Services Pathway Stack
Stop the Bleed for LE Services and Fire Science
Upcoming Training Dates Announced by LAPSEN
You can offer your students national 911 dispatch certification and certify students while getting certified yourself. You can get basic 911 certification through NECI online prior to the instructor course.
Instructor online course dates are:
- Nov. 28: 630:830 p.m. ET
- Nov. 30: 630-830 p.m. ET
- Dec. 5: 630:830 p.m. ET
- Dec. 7: 630:830 p.m. ET
Learn more about instructor certification or LAPSEN industry-recognized student credentials on the LAPSEN website.
Register for training session online.
Industry Partner Spotlight
Mary Kate Sizemore
Mary Kate Sizemore is the administrative section supervisor for the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Academy. With nearly a decade of dedicated service, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to excellence.
Sizemore's journey with KSP began in 2016, when she joined the Criminal ID and Records branch as an administrative specialist I. Her passion and dedication quickly propelled her career forward, leading to her promotion to administrative specialist II at the KSP Academy Branch. In this role, she played a vital role in overseeing all sworn training for the state police in collaboration with the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.
In September 2020, Sizemore's was promoted to justice program administrator at the Academy Branch. Here, she exhibited diligence in creating, approving, and refining the curriculum for the groundbreaking Police Administrative Assistant Apprenticeship program – the first and only of its kind in the Commonwealth.
In June 2023, Sizemore reached another milestone in her career by being appointed as the administrative section supervisor for the Academy Branch. In her current role, she manages all administrative aspects of the branch, serves as the liaison between KSP and the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, and collaborates with Bluegrass Community and Technical College for apprentices and cadet troopers.
Sizemore holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialization in management from Kentucky State University. Her unwavering dedication to her work, coupled with her leadership skills, makes her an invaluable asset to the KSP Academy.
KDE's Office of Career and Technical Education extends its gratitude to Sizemore and the KSP for their invaluable support to the career advising and post-secondary planning process for LPS pathway students.
ICYMI: Updates from the Law and Public Safety Education Network (LAPSEN)
The Global Forensic and Justice Center Webinar Opportunities for Students series is offered on the second Friday of every month, at 1:30 p.m. ET, along with special edition “one-off” seminars. You can stay up to date on all upcoming events on the Global Forensic and Justice Center website and social media channels.
Register for the Global Forensic and Justice Center Webinar Opportunities for Students seminar series online. You will have access not only to upcoming live seminars, but also the entire on-demand library of more than 25 previous seminars. Attendees also receive a certificate of attendance for all live seminars attended and on-demand sessions viewed.
Also, save the date for the 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium, to be held June 3-7. Registration and pertinent details will be made available in the coming months. For more information, email Ashley Cooper.
YouTube Report Writing Scenario
We forget how many training resources on are YouTube - just sitting there! Search anything and it seems to be on Youtube. Take a look at this police officer writing sample practice scenario.
Teach Democracy Lesson Plan Resource
Some of the best lesson plans can come from social studies and civics websites. CRF was one of those sites and has rebranded as Teach Democracy. New name, same great stuff.
More Resources
If you need anything, reach out to info@lapsen.org and they can lead you in the right direction.
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Why Join KACTE?
Consider these benefits of the Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education (KACTE) membership:
- Support from your colleagues and for your professional relationships.
- An opportunity to serve and gain perspective.
- Professional development, including a $60 reduction in the Summer Program registration fee.
- Legislative advocacy. KACTE is the only Kentucky association representing all career and technical education levels and disciplines before both the U.S. Congress and the Kentucky General Assembly.
- Information sharing at conferences, by e-mail blasts and through mailed communication to members.
- ACTE’s Techniques Magazine.
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KACTE’s website, Facebook page and Twitter account.
- ACTE Career Tech Update SmartBrief, a daily summary of national educational news complied and e-mailed directly to your computer.
- Insurance, including optional professional liability insurance at $99/year for $1 million in coverage.
- Teaching resources and access to ACTE’s best practices database, podcasts and more.
KACTE members work in all instructional levels of career and technical education, including middle schools, high schools, secondary career and technology centers, technical and community colleges, and universities, as well as at the Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky Community and Technical College system offices.
Sign up using the KACTE new membership application.
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