Extended Session Descriptions
All sessions will be at Saline County and Technical Center
unless otherwise noted.
Registration for these extended sessions will close June 13, 2025.
Sessions are subject to change or cancellation. Reimbursement will be made accordingly.
Payment must be paid in full (even if secured with a PO) on or prior to the day of your session.
Monday Sessions | Wednesday Sessions | Thursday Sessions | Friday Sessions
Monday, July 21, 2025
Create with CRIO Printer (new machine and training)
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 9-11:30 AM
Cost - $7800
The CRIO Digital transfer printer is a fantastic solution for putting custom designs on T-Shirts. Participants will learn how to use the CRIO to create and print designs onto garments, tote bags, coasters, rally towels etc. See options below to tailor your classroom equipment to what you need. You can add a heat press, a hat press, a tumbler/mug press or training only if you already have a CRIO and need a refresher.
Hotronix Fusion 16 x 20 Heat press for use with CRIO Printer (Additional CRIO Equipment)
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 9-11:30 AM
Cost - $3100
If you have a CRIO printer you need this heat press! This session will teach you how to use the Hotronix Fusion heat press and you'll get to take it home with you!
Hotronix IQ 360 Cap Press for use with CRIO Printer (Additional CRIO Equipment)
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 9-11:30 AM
Cost - $2200
If you have a Crio printer and a heat press you need this cap press, too!
Tumbler/Mug Press for use with CRIO Printer (Additional CRIO Equipment)
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 9-11:30 AM
Cost - $400
If you have a Crio printer and a heat press you need this tumbler/mug press, too!
CRIO Printer TRAINING ONLY- No Equipment
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 9-11:30 AM
Cost - $100
Meet your creative companion - the CRIO® is a dream device for digital decorators. This compact 4-color, 4-station powderless DTF printer is the ideal solution for enthusiasts, small enterprises, and ambitious individuals. Learn all aspects of the equipment and additional options. No equipment is included in this session. Select this option only if you already have a CRIO printer and need a refresher or more information on how to get the best use out of it.
Tools, Tips, and Takeaways for New Teachers
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 9-11:30 AM
Cost - $0
Jumpstart your journey as a Career and Technical Education teacher with this interactive session designed specifically for new CTE educators. Whether you're transitioning from industry or entering the classroom for the first time, this session will equip you with practical strategies, classroom management tips, and curriculum planning tools to help you start strong. We’ll explore the unique role of CTE in student success, share real-world teaching examples, and connect you with resources and a supportive network of fellow educators. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and the confidence to make your first year a success!
3D Printing & Prototyping for CTE
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 1-4 PM
Cost - $850
Train educators to incorporate 3D printing technology into Computer Science, Manufacturing, business and marketing, and CTE courses, allowing students to create product prototypes and promotional materials. Participants will go from unboxing your equipment to printing. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Pulse Welding and Entrepreneurship- Mastering Pulse Welding for Jewelry: A Hands-On Workshop
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 1-4 PM
Cost - $1800
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Includes: Pulse Welder, (2) Argon Tanks, Regulator, Tool Kit, Carrying Case and Starter Jewelry Kit
Join us for a 3-hour hands-on workshop designed for teachers who are looking to learn the precision and efficiency of pulse welding. Whether you teach STEM, Entrepreneurship, or a Technical class, this will be the opportunity to learn how to get your students interested and engaged!
What You'll Learn:
✅ Understanding Pulse Welding Technology – How it works and why it's essential for fine jewelry.
✅ Setting Up Your Welder – Safety, assembly, and best practices for handling argon gas.
✅ Mastering Weld Techniques – Fusing jump rings, repairing broken pieces, adding decorative details, and working with various metals.
✅ Troubleshooting & Maintenance – Ensuring long-term performance of your welder.
What’s Included:
🎁 Your Own Pulse Welder – Take home a high-quality jewelry pulse welder.
🎁 (2) Argon Tanks & Regulator – Essential for clean, precise welds.
🎁 Comprehensive Tool Kit and Carrying Case – Everything you need to get started.
🎁 Starter Jewelry Kit – Practice materials to hone your skills.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the knowledge, experience, and tools to confidently use pulse welding in your jewelry creations. Plus, you’ll walk away with completed practice pieces and new techniques to elevate student projects.
Limited Spots Available! Secure your place today and take your jewelry-making to the next level.
Touch & Teach: The Future of Interactive Classrooms : Smart Board, Smarter Teaching: Maximizing with a BenQ Panel
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 1-4 PM
Cost - $4000
In today’s classrooms, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing engagement, collaboration, and accessibility. This hands-on professional development session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to fully utilize the BenQ 65” Interactive Panel with Rolling Cart—a powerful tool that transforms teaching and learning.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
✅ Effectively navigate the BenQ 65” Interactive Panel and customize the Home screen layout for their needs.
✅ Utilize EZWrite Whiteboard Software to annotate, collaborate, and engage students in real-time.
✅ Connect various devices using HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, USB-C, or wireless screen share to enhance lesson delivery.
✅ Maximize the power of multi-touch capabilities (up to 40 touch points) for collaborative student activities.
✅ Integrate Google Play apps to enrich lesson content with interactive educational tools.
✅ Use Text-to-Speech and multilingual translation to support diverse learning needs and accessibility.
✅ Create and manage secure user profiles to personalize teaching spaces and protect data.
Creating a Powerhouse Pre-Educator Program
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 6 Hour- 9 AM- 4 PM
Cost - $150 Lunch Provided
Is your school rolling out a Pre-Educator Pathway starting next school year? Are you looking for resources to enhance your current Pre-Educator classes? Do you want to grow your current Pre-Educator pathway? This 1-day extended session is available for any educator or stakeholder looking at rolling out the Pre-Educator Pathway (or revitalizing an existing one) in the coming year. Jessica Wilson, Pre-Educator Instructor at Bryant High School, will share helpful tips, systems, and resources for creating a Powerhouse Pre-Educator Program!
Floral Foundations: Mastering Plant Science for Design
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 6 Hour- 9-4
Cost - $1200 Lunch Provided
This session will equip agriculture instructors with the latest techniques and best practices in plant science and floral design, emphasizing the creative use of containers, centerpieces, and sprays using various tools and material.
Hands-On Harvest: Enhancing Ag Education with Electronics skills
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 6 Hour- 9-4
Cost - $1700 Lunch Provided
This professional development program is designed for educators interested in merging agricultural sciences with electronics and electricity. Participants will explore hands-on activities that incorporate breadboards, Snap Circuits, and Microsoft’s FarmBeats technology to create innovative learning experiences that connect students with real-world agricultural applications.
Nutritional Mastery in Animal Science
Date / Time : Monday July 21, 2025 - 6 Hour- 9-4
Cost - $1250 Lunch Provided
This professional development workshop delves into the essential components of animal nutrition, emphasizing the importance of balanced diets for livestock. Attendees will gain expertise in balancing feeds, incorporating supplements, and teaching and applying the Pearson Square technique for precise ration formulation. Participants will engage in interactive sessions with feed samples and learn to evaluate the energy derived from different feed sources. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of proper feed storage using metal feed bins. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to enhance your animal nutrition practices and improve animal health and welfare.
PBL Activity Labs for Agriculture
Date / Time : Monday 7-21-25 - 6 Hour - 9 AM- 4 PM
Cost - $150 Lunch Provided
Join fellow Agriculture educators for an interactive, hands-on session focused on project-based activities that are both engaging and efficient—each designed to be completed in 45 minutes or less. During this extended session, participants will actively complete a variety of ready-to-use projects that promote critical thinking and student engagement. Attendees will also receive access to a shared Google Drive packed with all resources, making it easy to bring these dynamic activities straight into the classroom.
PBL Labs - PBL Activity Labs for Business
Date / Time : Monday 7-21-25 - 6 Hour - 9 AM- 4 PM
Cost - $150 Lunch Provided
Join fellow Business and Marketing educators for an interactive, hands-on session focused on project-based activities that are both engaging and efficient—each designed to be completed in 45 minutes or less. During this extended session, participants will actively complete a variety of ready-to-use projects that promote critical thinking and student engagement. Attendees will also receive access to a shared Google Drive packed with all resources, making it easy to bring these dynamic activities straight into the classroom.
PBL Activity Labs for Computer Science/STEM
Date / Time : Monday 7-21-25 - 6 Hour - 9 AM- 4 PM
Cost - $150 Lunch Provided
Join fellow Computer Science/STEM educators for an interactive, hands-on session focused on project-based activities that are both engaging and efficient—each designed to be completed in 45 minutes or less. During this extended session, participants will actively complete a variety of ready-to-use projects that promote critical thinking and student engagement. Attendees will also receive access to a shared Google Drive packed with all resources, making it easy to bring these dynamic activities straight into the classroom.
PBL Labs - PBL Sewing Labs for FCS
Date / Time : Monday 7-21-25 - 6 Hour - 9 AM- 4 PM
Cost - $150 Lunch Provided
Calling all Family & Consumer Sciences teachers! This collaborative, hands-on session is tailored for educators looking to expand their sewing project toolkit with creative activities that fit within multiple 45-minute lab periods. Participants will explore a variety of classroom-ready sewing projects while connecting with fellow FCS professionals.
To make the most of this experience, attendees should come prepared with basic supplies such as a sewing machine, thread, assorted fabric, scissors, and more. A detailed materials list will be provided to all registered participants two weeks prior to the training. Let’s get sewing.
PBL Activity Labs for Med Skills
Date / Time : Monday 7-21-25 - 6 Hour - 9 AM- 4 PM
Cost - $150 Lunch Provided
Join fellow Medical Skills educators for an interactive, hands-on session focused on project-based activities that are both engaging and efficient—each designed to be completed in 45 minutes or less. During this extended session, participants will actively complete a variety of ready-to-use projects that promote critical thinking and student engagement. Attendees will also receive access to a shared Google Drive packed with all resources, making it easy to bring these dynamic activities straight into the classroom.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2025
Build & Grow: Agriculture, FFA & NCCER Collaborative Training Initiative Building Futures and H2 certifications
Date / Time : Wednesday, 7-24-25 - 6 Hours - 9 am- 4
Cost $175 Lunch Provided
This Professional Development program is designed to empower Agriculture Instructors with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully implement the NCCER and National FFA partnership, ultimately enhancing the educational opportunities available to students in the fields of construction, welding, and heavy equipment operation. By participating in this program, instructors will be better equipped to prepare their students for H2 certifications in NCCER and successful careers in these high-demand industries. It will include: Navigating NCCER Learning Resources, Module Test Proctor Certification Training, Testing System Training, Curriculum Performance Evaluator Training. A current teaching license and a minimum of three years of teaching experience required. Please plan to bring a computer with you to the training. Alternatively, one can be provided for your use. More information will be communicated with registrants before the training date.
Monday Sessions | Wednesday Sessions | Thursday Sessions | Friday Sessions
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Build & Grow: Agriculture, FFA & NCCER Collaborative Training Initiative Building Futures and H2 certifications
Date / Time : Thursday 7-25-25 - 6 Hours - 9 am- 4
Cost $175 Lunch Provided
This Professional Development program is designed to empower Agriculture Instructors with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully implement the NCCER and National FFA partnership, ultimately enhancing the educational opportunities available to students in the fields of construction, welding, and heavy equipment operation. By participating in this program, instructors will be better equipped to prepare their students for H2 certifications in NCCER and successful careers in these high-demand industries. It will include: Navigating NCCER Learning Resources, Module Test Proctor Certification Training, Testing System Training, Curriculum Performance Evaluator Training. A current teaching license and a minimum of three years of teaching experience are required. Please plan to bring a computer with you to the training. Alternatively, one can be provided for your use. More information will be communicated with registrants before the training date.
Small Business Operations - Retail
Date / Time : Thursday 7-25-25 - 6 Hours - 9 am- 4
Cost $750 Lunch Provided
Participants will learn an effective way to structure their Small Business Operations class and incorporate items to have a successful School Based Enterprise. This session will also provide the equipment and practical skills for your students to learn how to create items using Cricut Design Space, Cricut Explore machine, and a hat heat press. Designed for Marketing & Business Educators (new and veteran).
CPR & First Aid Instructor Training for Educators
Date / Time : Thursday 7-24-25 - 3 Hour - 9 am- 12
Cost $2100
Enhance instruction with hands-on CPR techniques, utilizing feedback-responsive manikins that provide data on compression depth and ventilation accuracy. Participants will receive a family set of manikins, AED trainers, instructor training materials, and masks.
1. Participants will all need to have BLS Provider Certification.
The online portion for that can be found here: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls
The BLS Provider certification is NOT the instructor part. This is just getting them certified to actually provide CPR.
Your prior responsibility will be to pay the cost of $37 per person for the BLS Provider. Certificates MUST be emailed to info@arkansasacte.org prior to the session.
2. ALL participants must complete the online portion of the instructor course. It can be found here: https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-instructor-essentials-online
This is a cost of $41.20 that is your responsibility prior to training. Certificates MUST be emailed to info@arkansasacte.org prior to the session.
CERT training
Date / Time : Thursday 7-24-25 - 2 Hour - 9 am- 11 am
Cost $200
This 2-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training provides participants with foundational emergency preparedness and response skills to support safety and leadership in school settings. Attendees will receive a CERT bag equipped with essential emergency supplies and an official CERT certification upon completion. Designed with educators and staff in mind, this session will also prepare participants to assist in certifying and mentoring student CERT teams—fostering youth leadership and readiness on campus. Key Takeaways: Basic emergency response techniques, Hands-on overview of CERT roles and responsibilities, Guidance on supporting and certifying student CERT teams, CERT bag with essential supplies, CERT certification
Sous Vide Success: Bringing Innovation to the Classroom
Date / Time : Thursday 7-24-25 @ Lake Hamilton HS - 6 Hour - 9 AM- 4 pm
Cost $ 700 Lunch Provided
Take your culinary instruction to the next level with sous vide, a cutting-edge cooking technique that enhances flavor, texture, and consistency. Sous vide allows chefs to cook food at a precisely controlled temperature, eliminating the risk of overcooking or undercooking. By integrating sous vide, fine-dining kitchens streamline their operations, reduce waste, and elevate the dining experience with consistently high-quality meals, all ready to be served simultaneously. This hands-on session will introduce educators to the science behind sous vide, best practices for classroom implementation, and strategies to engage students in precision cooking. Participants will gain practical experience using sous vide equipment, explore food safety considerations, and discover creative lesson ideas that align with culinary arts and food science curriculum. This session will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and equipment to bring this innovative method into your classroom. Please notice this session will be held at Lake Hamilton High School. Lunch will be provided.
Navigating ServSafe website for success
Date / Time : Thursday 7-24-25 - 6 Hour - 9 AM- 4 PM
Cost $ 200 Lunch Provided
Are you a Family and Consumer Science (FCS) teacher looking to enhance your knowledge of food safety and help your students earn industry-recognized certifications? Join us for a comprehensive professional development session designed to equip educators with the tools to effectively navigate ServSafe, understand certification options, and implement best practices in the classroom. In this workshop, participants will: Gain a clear understanding of ServSafe certification levels, including Food Handler, Manager, and Instructor/Proctor roles. Learn how to integrate ServSafe curriculum into FCS courses to align with state and national standards. Explore testing options, study resources, and best practices for preparing students for certification exams. Discover practical strategies for reinforcing food safety principles in hands-on classroom activities. Receive guidance on becoming a certified ServSafe Instructor/Proctor to administer exams. This session is ideal for both new and experienced FCS teachers who want to expand their expertise in food safety education and certification preparation. Participants will leave with valuable resources, lesson ideas, and a roadmap for successfully incorporating ServSafe into their programs.
Grow Smarter: Innovative Gardening with the Grow Tower Flex
Date / Time : Thursday 7-24-25 - 3 Hour - 1-4 PM
Cost $ 1600
Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you'll receive your very own Grow Tower Flex kit and learn cutting-edge techniques to grow fresh, nutritious food in any space—no green thumb required! This session is perfect for beginners and seasoned growers alike who want to explore sustainable, soil-free gardening methods.
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A complete Grow Tower Flex kit to take home
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Step-by-step guidance on assembly and planting
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Tips on nutrient solutions, lighting, and crop rotation
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Creative ideas for integrating tower gardening into your lifestyle
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Grow food. Grow knowledge. Grow your impact.
Thursday and Friday, July 24-25, 2025
Business Intelligence – 2-day
Date / Time : Thursday-Friday 7-24-25-25 - 2 days
Cost $ 100 Lunch provided both days
This session is designed to prepare participants for the Business Intelligence course. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will delve into course standards and explore key concepts including coding, spreadsheets, databases, data visualization, and automation.
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Friday, July 25, 2025
NCCER Train the Trainer - All Pathway Areas
Date / Time : Friday 7-25-25 - 6 Hour - 9 AM - 4 PM
Cost $ 125 Lunch Provided
NCCER Train the Trainer (6-Hour Course) This professional development course equips experienced educators with the knowledge and skills to deliver NCCER-accredited training programs effectively. Participants will learn best practices in competency-based instruction, classroom management, and NCCER certification processes. This interactive session emphasizes instructional techniques, trainee engagement, and proper assessment methods to ensure high-quality workforce training. Prerequisites: A current teaching license and a minimum of three years of teaching experience. Please plan to bring a computer with you to the training. Alternatively, one can be provided for your use. More information will be communicated with registrants before the training date.