Advisor Professional Learning Workshops at NLC 2025
Thursday, May 8
Becoming More Present and Productive with the 5 Gears
Thursday • 8:00–8:50 a.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Busy! Stressed! Overwhelmed! Does that sound like you? How are you supposed to navigate all of your responsibilities while advising a group of growing leaders? Better yet, how can you take care of business without letting stress negatively impact your health? Learn to manage your time in a way that helps you be more present at home, work, and in the community so you can live every day confidently. Presented by: TeamTRI
The 5 Voices of CTE, Business, and In Your School
Thursday • 9:00–9:50 a.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Successful educators know that high-performing teams and leaders show great respect for every voice at the table. The premier workforce of the future is self-aware and is continually learning how to bring the best version of themselves to school and work. In this session, discover the five Voices we each have and how to value them to create a winning classroom, CTSO chapter environment, and workforce. Leave equipped to apply your own leadership insights and with tools and resources to bring this to your school! Presented by: TeamTRI
Champion Chapter Collaboration
Thursday • 10:00–10:50 a.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Let's have some FUN! Participate in a couple of teambuilding activities and walk away with a toolkit of engagement strategies you can use with your BPA chapter officers, in a chapter meeting, or class to help your students increase their collaboration and other leadership skills. Have these on hand for times when you need teambuilding activities, icebreakers, or just for fun! Presented by: TeamTRI
The 100X Chapter Model
Thursday • 11:00–11:50 a.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
The most successful CTE+CTSO programs are the healthiest. The 100X Chapter Model was designed to help new and veteran advisors grow to 100% health and prepare to multiply opportunities throughout the school. The 100X Chapter Model will give you an assessment and a framework of resources to organize, integrate, and activate the BPA experience alongside the CTE program. Presented by: TeamTRI
Enhancing CTE Business Programs Using the 5E Learning Model
Thursday • 12:00–12:50 P.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Join us for a dynamic workshop that will equip you with essential tools to implement the 5E Learning Model—an instructional design method that will engage students, enhance learning outcomes, and foster a collaborative classroom environment. This session will present a model lesson using the 5E approach and then ask participants to work together to determine how the lesson could be modified to work best in their classroom. Through interactive discussions and shared experiences, you'll gain valuable insights from fellow instructors and leave inspired to create more effective and engaging active-learning experiences for your business programs. Presented by: Emily Marcoux | G-W Publisher
Academic Esports, AI, and Emerging Technologies in CTE
Thursday • 1:00–1:50 P.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
In a rapidly evolving global tech landscape, AI, esports, and globalization are reshaping careers. CTE programs must offer updated, innovative curricula in STEM, business, arts/AV, and IT to equip students with workforce skills, certifications, and readiness for college, career, or military paths. Gain insight into the current landscape of high school esports and learn why high school programs enhance career opportunities for all students. Presented by: Jill Ranucci | USAEL
Stukent CTE – Courses, Simternships, Certification Prep, and Certifications
Thursday • 2:00–2:50 P.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Come learn about the merger between BusinessU and Stukent! Together, there is now a single resource that provides access to world-class courseware, simulations, certification prep, and certifications. Presented by: Jacob Driggs | Stukent CTE
Get Out of Their Way: Empowering Student Learning Through Project-Based Learning and Project Management
Thursday • 3:00–3:50 P.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Are you ready to transform your classroom from teacher-centered to student-driven? This dynamic workshop explores the powerful intersection of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and project management tools. Learn how to access free resources to bring project management into the classroom. Presented by: Tammy Cyrus | MBA Research
Integrating Ethics Into the Classroom: Empowering Students Using Ethical Leadership Resources
Thursday • 4:00–4:50 P.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Ethical behavior influences students' character development and decision-making skills. Fostering a culture of ethical principles helps students make good decisions. Learn about ethics and ethical behavior, FREE resources available through the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative, and how to access them! Presented by: Tammy Cyrus | MBA Research
Friday, May 9
Cracking the Communication Code
Friday • 8:00–8:50 a.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Open possibilities for you and any team you are on that you never knew were possible. In today’s world, highly agile and collaborative leaders and teams will be successful. Reflect on your default communication tactics and learn the importance of active listening in all your relationships so that your team can thrive on their journey! Presented by: TeamTRI
The Teach CTSO Toolkit
Friday • 9:00–9:50 a.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Champion BPA Advisors strive to launch, integrate, and activate the leadership opportunities for all students that come from CTE+CTSOs. Receive five key lesson plans you can implement directly in the classroom to help your students “meet” BPA and launch their engagement! Use them to kick off your year or dive deeper along the way to help students and members excited about the opportunities from BPA. Presented by: TeamTRI
Countdown to Launch Your Program of Work
Friday • 10:00–10:50 a.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
A program of work is simply a strategic plan, or business plan, but designed for local chapters to use in planning their year. Come discover how the best chapters take flight to organize and strategize and build a year of great opportunities for members! Presented by: TeamTRI
BPA Fast Start
Friday • 11:00–11:50 a.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Launch your BPA chapter! Whether you are starting fresh or trying to reactivate a BPA chapter at your school, learn some core steps to help you start building momentum for your chapter! There are many directions you could go; learn from experience on the things to do first so that you can get a fast start to helping students take advantage of the tremendous opportunities. Presented by: TeamTRI
Intellectual Property for Teachers and Students (Open to Students)
Friday • 12:00–12:50 p.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Engage in an exciting opportunity for both teachers and students to explore the ability as individuals and as business professionals to protect your intellectual property. Learn from a United States Patent and Trademark Office - Master Teacher of Intellectual Property to become more knowledgeable abut the four types of Intellectual Property (IP). Presented by: Doug Scott | Hopkinton Public Schools
Skills, Education, and Certification in the Age of AI
Friday • 1:00–1:50 p.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, education and certification must evolve to keep pace with the AI-driven workforce. This session explores how AI is transforming skills assessment, professional development, and the classroom experience. Learn how to validate AI proficiency, enhance workforce readiness, and bridge the gap between education and industry. Gain valuable insights into the future of education and discover how to stay ahead in an AI-powered world.Presented by: Jordon Clark | Certiport
AP Business Principles and Personal Finance: Preparing for the New AP Career Kickstart Programs of Study
Friday • 2:00–2:50 p.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Learn about how the new AP Business Principles/Personal Finance course uses a Project Based Learning approach to bring business cases to life in the classroom to help students make connections to relevant skills and careers in business. Presented by: Aanand Vasudevan | College Board, with Shauna Williams | Idaho Division of CTE and Kerri Largo | BPA Chapter Advisor
Unlock Your Future: Discover Your Natural Career Fit with YouScience Brightpath (Open to Students)
Friday • 3:00–3:50 p.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Help your students tap into the power of their natural aptitudes to discover the careers that are a perfect match for their unique talents. Dive into the science of aptitudes and how an individual’s innate abilities can point them toward fulfilling career paths that may not have been considered. Presented by: Marisa Littlefield | YouScience
Leveraging AI to Streamline and Enhance BPA Advisor Efficiency
Friday • 4:00–4:50 p.m. • Osceola Ballroom A
Come learn practical strategies to integrate AI tools into your daily responsibilities as a teacher and BPA advisor, saving time and enhancing productivity. The session will emphasize hands-on, real-world applications that can immediately improve workflow and elevate chapter engagement. Presented by: Carol Billing | University of Idaho
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