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2026 CACTE CAREERTECH SUMMIT WELCOMES YOU!
July 19-23, 2026
PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER
Pueblo, CO

FAQs and up-to-date conference information can be found on the 2026 CACTE CareerTech Summit Page.
Registration rates, lodging information, and the Call for Proposals link are located there.

For General Conference Questions, contact Sheri Bryant, Assistant Director & Conference Coordinator, at [email protected]
For Exhibitor Questions and Support, contact Janet Brophy, Summit Assistant, at [email protected]
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Sunday, July 19
 

1:00pm MDT

CACTE Executive Committee (EC) Lunch & Meeting
Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5

Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5 Pueblo Convention Center
  Special Session/Meeting
 
Monday, July 20
 

8:30am MDT

CDE E-Train Part II (pre-registration required)
Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Grand Hall West
E-Train Part II is a one-day, in-person training focused on processing and practicing the content covered in Part I. Reflections and content from Part I are used during the Part II session.
General Overview:
  • Each training begins promptly at 8:30am and concludes by 4:00pm.
  • Space will be limited to a maximum of 40 participants per training, with a minimum of 10 participants – these numbers will continue to be revisited depending on interest and capacity to provide the training.
  • The training is facilitated by members of the CDE Educator Effectiveness Team or by an E-Train certified trainer
  • LUNCH IS ON YOUR OWN FOR THIS SESSION
Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Grand Hall West Pueblo Convention Center
  Special Session/Meeting

9:00am MDT

CCCS CTE Credentialing Session (pre-registration required)
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibit Hall A2
This pre-conference session requires that all session attendees also register for the CACTE CareerTech Summit with a separate ticket purchase. This is necessary to fulfill the additional assignments and clock hours to be eligible to apply for the Secondary CTE Credential in Colorado. Please bring a laptop with WiFi connectivity to complete tasks while at the conference.

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Cormier

Jennifer Cormier

Director of CTE Program Quality, Colorado Community College System
Jennifer Cormier serves as Director of CTE Program Quality for Colorado CTE, where she focuses on supporting and advancing CTE programs statewide. She previously served as Program Director for Business and before that taught high school business while advising an active DECA chapter... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibit Hall A2 Pueblo Convention Center
  Special Session/Meeting

10:00am MDT

2025-2026 CACTE Board Meeting
Monday July 20, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5
The 2025-2026 Board will conduct the business of the Association, along with invited guests.
Monday July 20, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5 Pueblo Convention Center
  Special Session/Meeting

12:00pm MDT

"Pass the Torch" with 25/26 & 26/27 CACTE Board Members
Monday July 20, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5
Time for the outgoing and incoming CACTE Boards to meet together to share important information as the leadership torch is passed from one team to the next.
Facilitator
avatar for Michelle Dennis

Michelle Dennis

President-elect, CACTE

Monday July 20, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5 Pueblo Convention Center
  Special Session/Meeting

1:30pm MDT

2026-2027 CACTE Board Orientation & Buffet Lunch
Monday July 20, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5
Are you part of the incoming 2026-2027 CACTE Board? Then this Lunch & Orientation is for you! Learn more about your role and the resources available to help you fulfill your responsibilities.
Speakers
avatar for Chaney Mosley

Chaney Mosley

Teacher Educator, Middle Tennessee State University
Dr. Chaney Mosley is a career and technical education professional, teacher educator, and former National President of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). With more than 20 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, educator preparation, research, outreach... Read More →
avatar for Sean Norman

Sean Norman

Dir of Applied & Advanced Learning, School District 49
As Director of Applied and Advanced Learning, I am a strategic leader dedicated to expanding student pathways. My background spans roles from classroom teacher to Principal, focusing on CTE, concurrent enrollment, and work-based learning. I specialize in designing comprehensive programming... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5 Pueblo Convention Center
  Special Session/Meeting
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

2:00pm MDT

Legislative Committee Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5
Interested in how the work of the Colorado Legislature impacts Colorado CTE? Want to make a difference in policy? Sit in on the CACTE Legislative Committee meeting to learn more about CACTE’s advocacy with our Colorado legislators. The committee will be discussing the 26/27 meeting calendar and look ahead to the 2027 CACTE Legislative Priorities.

Facilitator
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Wendy Rhodes

PWR Director, Colorado Early Colleges

Speakers
avatar for Tonette Salazar

Tonette Salazar

Legislative Advocate, Salazar & Associates
Tonette Salazar has more than 25 years of experience in Colorado’s legislative and political
arenas. A seasoned lobbyist, she has successfully advanced policies in education, housing,
workforce development, immigration, consumer protection, tax policy, and the state budget.
Known... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 4/5 Pueblo Convention Center
  Special Session/Meeting

5:30pm MDT

Department of Corrections (CDOC) Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Exhibit Hall A2
All CDOC attendees should attend. CDOC staff will host this meet-up. Please plan on approximately an hour.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Exhibit Hall A2 Pueblo Convention Center
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Angelo's Pizza
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