Conference

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Course Fees must be collected through VATIE — Course Fee Payment Form

HOTEL INFORMATION

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel for 130 USD per night

Start Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
End Date: Friday, August 1, 2025

Should you encounter any hiccups, unable to book online, or if there’s anything the hotel can’t address to your satisfaction, we’re here to help.

• 📞 For hotel support, call 757-622-6664
• 📞 To speak with the VATIE Conference Manager call 540-268-8777
• 📧 Prefer to write? Drop us an email at [email protected]

Paying by Check
Please call 540-268-8777

IEP Boot Camp

Jennifer Eure

SOS

Laura Smith

NCCER

Boyd Worsham

Nicole Kitler, Executive Director, NCCER Construction Curriculum

JMU Classroom Management

Sid Delepine

3 Credits

EXED 440 OP01 #51312

Application fee: $20

Tuition Rate: $1000

The last day to add this class to receive college credit is 7/26/2025. The last day to drop this course with no penalties is 7/26/2025. Withdrawing from this class after this date until 7/28/2025 will result in a “W” grade on the student’s transcript & tuition charges will apply. Withdrawing after 7/28/2025 will result in tuition charges & the student will receive the grade earned from the instructor. To drop a course or withdraw from a course the student MUST email Theresa Jennings ([email protected]) with the request. Failure to follow JMU’s add/drop & withdrawal deadlines will result in tuition charges.

In order to be eligible for college credit, you MUST submit your application to JMU by the add deadline. Professional & Continuing Education will enroll you in your class for college credit. You DO NOT need to enroll in this class through MyMadison. As soon as you are enrolled, you will be sent a confirmation to the email address that you listed on your application.

If you have any questions, please email Sidney Delepine or call/text.

Syllabus

Credit Course Request Form 

Instructions for registration:

Go to https://www.applyweb.com/jmundsem/

Click on “Non-Degree Seeking Student Academy Application”

The registration code is VATIE25

Click on “Next Page”

Under “Course 1” – enter “EXED 440”

Admit term is summer 2025

Syllabus

Credit Course Request Form

SkillsUSA – New Teacher Institute

Leverage

Cosmo – Barbering

Christine Evans/ Hanzo 

Wednesday – 2-hour shaving, PM on July 23, 2025

Milady 7/23/2025 Master Educator Course 9-12 am

MATRIX Presentation –

Prov & DPOR-

Classroom Management & SkillsUSA- Wayne White

We are excited to share the upcoming Professional Development opportunities designed specifically for Cosmetology and Barbering instructors at the VATIE 2025 Conference. These sessions will support instructional growth, enhance technical skills, and align with both industry standards and classroom best practices.

⚠️ Please Note: Registration is required to attend all sessions.
To register for the VATIE Conference and secure your place in these sessions, please visit:
🔗 www.VATIE.org

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Milady Master Educator Certification
Class: Multiple Methods for Multiple Intelligences
Instructor: Marcia Bird

This course introduces instructional strategies based on Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory. Participants will learn how to design inclusive, student-centered lessons that support diverse learning styles.

About the Presenter:
Marcia Bird, owner of Protégé Beauty Education Advising, has over 40 years of experience in education and industry leadership. She was awarded the 2009 N.F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year and is committed to helping beauty professionals reach their full potential.

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Fundamentals of Men’s Shaving: Instructor Certification Training
Instructor: Christine Evans

This hands-on course provides educators with the knowledge and skills to teach traditional straight razor shaving. Training includes:

• Razor handling

• Sanitation

• Skin preparation

• Lathering techniques

• Shaving safety and procedures

• Curriculum delivery and student evaluation

  • Barber’s paper towels

  • Comb and brush

  • Cotton pledgets or tissues

  • Haircutting cape

  • Four (4) terry cloth towels

  • One (1) gallon-sized ziplock bag

  • Shaving cream or gel

  • Toner or astringent

  • Moisturizing cream

  • Straight razor and blades

  • Beardless manikin

  • Manikin stand

  Note: These materials are for the demonstration only. Additional tools may be required in full-service lab settings.

• Required Materials:

About the Presenter:
Christine Evans is a nationally recognized educator with experience as a Paul Mitchell Platform Artist, Sport Clips Ambassador, and Hanzo Educator. She’s worked on celebrity projects, including J.Lo’s 2013 Billboard Awards performance, and has appeared on stages such as IBS Las Vegas and in publications like Vegas Weekly.

Thursday, July 24, 2025

9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Classroom Management Techniques & SkillsUSA Involvement
Facilitator: Wayne White

This session offers practical approaches for managing classrooms effectively while incorporating SkillsUSA to boost student leadership and engagement.

11 AM-2:00 PM

The Professional Shave
Instructor: Desiree’ Alexander, M.CJ
Barber/Cosmetology/Biology Instructor
Arlington Career Center, Arlington Public Schools
Phone: 703-228-5799

A hands-on session focused on professional shaving techniques. Participants must bring the following items to be eligible for PD credit:

Required Materials:

• Barber’s paper towels

• Comb and brush

• Cotton pledgets or tissues

• Haircutting cape

• Four (4) terry cloth towels

• One (1) gallon-sized ziplock bag

• Shaving cream or gel

• Toner or astringent

• Moisturizing cream

• Straight razor and blades

• Beardless manikin

• Manikin stand

Note: These materials are for the demonstration only. Additional tools may be required in full-service lab settings.

Special Guest Appearance:
We’re pleased to welcome Nicole from Matrix, who will be present during the conference to provide industry updates, educational resources, and product support for cosmetology classrooms.

OSHA Scaffolding Awareness Course Training

(THIS IS THE ONLY COURSE BEING OFFERED AT VATIE)

WVU OSHA Certified Faculty

Thursday – July 24, 2025

(Other trainings provided by OSHA virtually, before the conference. See attachments.)

 From DOE: Announcement 

Other OSHA Courses are not provided by VATIE. You can take them virtually, see below:

All OSHA Courses

You can request a voucher for the courses:

Voucher Instructions

NEC Electrical Code Update ICC

Centraport Adobe prem