VATIE 2026 Professional Development Conference

July 21–23, 2026

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel | Norfolk, Virginia

Join Career and Technical Education professionals from across Virginia for three days of professional development, networking, industry updates, leadership training, and collaboration.

Conference Highlights

Pre-Conference Opportunities

• JMU Undergraduate Credit Course: Introduction to Curriculum Design and Development (Begins July 16)
• CHI Color Master Training with CHI Master Educator McKenzie Lehman (July 20)
• 20-Hour Automotive Professional Development Training (July 20–23)

Featured Sessions Include

• Master Educator Session: Light the Fuse: Igniting Motivation Within Your Students
• Opening Keynote with Tim Lawrence
• Industry Partnership & Student Success Panel Discussion
• VDOE Updates
• SkillsUSA Virginia Updates
• New Teacher Development Sessions
• IEP Bootcamp
• Advisory Committee Development
• Construction and Automotive Cluster Training
• OSHA 7405 Training
• DPOR and PROV Cosmetology Updates
• Accreditation Best Practices with ASE Education Foundation
• Milady New Educator Breakout Session
• Denman Brush Professional Education Event
• Dinner & Awards Celebration

Continuing Education Opportunities

• OSHA 7405 (.5 CEUs)
• JMU Undergraduate Credit Courses
• Professional Development Hours for Educators Across Multiple Content Areas

Registration Information

Several sessions require advance registration and have limited seating, including:

• Automotive Professional Development Training
• CHI Cosmetology Color Master Training
• JMU Credit Courses
• OSHA 7405 Training

Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Important Information

The conference schedule is continuously updated as presenters, room assignments, and session details are finalized.

➡️ Please click the "Schedule" tab for the most current conference agenda, session descriptions, room locations, presenter information, and schedule updates.

We look forward to welcoming you to VATIE 2026 for an exciting week of learning, collaboration, and professional growth.