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10:20am CDT

Transforming CTE: From Pathways to Durable Skills That Drive Arkansas Forward

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT

CTE in Arkansas is evolving—from simply offering pathways to intentionally developing durable skills that prepare students for long-term success. In this session, participants will explore how Success-Ready Pathways and durable skills align with workforce needs and the LEARNS Act. Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen programs, elevate messaging, and ensure students are truly prepared for what’s next.

Speakers

Ross White

State Career and Technical Education Director, Arkansas Department of Education

Ross White, director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), has served as the state CTE director since May 2021, bringing extensive experience in secondary and statewide CTE leadership. He has led the update of the state Perkins V plan, the implementation of Success Ready Gradu... Read More →

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Thursday July 16, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Room 103 Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, CTE

11:40am CDT

On-Site & In-Coding: What to expect for accreditation in 2026-27

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT

Room 103

Accreditation is getting a refresh. Come learn what DESE will be looking for on‑site and how next year’s process and timeline will work differently. Walk away with clarity, direction, and a head start on preparing your district.

Speakers

Brooke McCain

Director of Monitoring and Accreditation, Arkansas Department of Education

Brooke McCain is a leading expert in accreditation and monitoring, with a passion for district improvement, recognized for equipping school leaders with the practical tools needed to manage compliance and drive real results. Heading Arkansas’s on-site monitoring and accreditation... Read More →

Dr. Jeanie Johnson

PSA Coordinator of Monitoring & Accreditation, ADE DESE

As Coordinator of Monitoring & Accreditation within the Office of Public School Accountability, I work alongside my team to support school districts across Arkansas in understanding and fulfilling their responsibilities under state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Our unit... Read More →

Kristina Eisenhower

Arkansas Department of Education

Matt Douglas

State Monitoring Support Specialist, Arkansas Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Christi Parrish

ADE Summit 2026 On Site & In Coding What's New in Accreditation pdf

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Room 103 Hot Springs Convention Center

Operations, Accountability

1:00pm CDT

Emerging Threats in Domestic Terrorism: Nihilistic Violent Extremism

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Room 103

Join the FBI for a presentation focused on understanding nihilistic violent extremism and the cycle of manipulation used to identify, target, and exploit primarily underage victims in furtherance of an ideological goal.

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 103 Hot Springs Convention Center

Operations, School Safety

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