🎓 VATIE Conference 2026

Tentative Schedule & Conference Highlights

📍 Location: Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
📅 July 20–23, 2026 (Extended courses July 16–28)

✨ Pre-Conference & Extended Learning

📅 July 16–21, 2026 | 12:00 PM

Curriculum & Instruction Design and Development
Course Title: Introduction to Curriculum Design and Development (Undergraduate Credit)

• Designed for CTE educators
• Focus on effective curriculum design strategies
• Build engaging, standards-aligned programs

📅 Monday, July 20, 2026 – Pre-Conference Workshops

🕗 8:00 AM – CHI Hands-On Color Master Training

Instructor: McKenzie Lehman

• CHI color systems & formulation strategies
• Grey coverage & blonding techniques
• Ammonia-free technology
• Hands-on learning experience

👉 Important:

• Pre-registration required
• Participants must bring a manikin and tools
• Earn professional development hours

🚀 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – Opening Day

🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Master Educator Session
“Light the Fuse: Igniting Motivation Within Your Students”

• Strategies to inspire and engage students
• Increase classroom motivation and success

🕚 11:00 AM

Registration Opens

🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM

🍽 Lunch & Keynote Speaker: Tim Lawrence

• Career readiness
• Workforce engagement
• Educational innovation

🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM

🎤 Panel Discussion

Panelists:

• Tim Lawrence
• Beth Lucchesi
• Courtney Baker
• Dr. Lee Ross

Discussion Topics:

• Industry partnerships
• Student success strategies
• Emerging CTE trends

🕑 2:00 – 5:00 PM (Concurrent Sessions)

💇‍♀️ Feature Session: Denman Brushes Hands-On Workshop

Presented by Martny Wady & The Wady Company

• Advanced styling techniques
• Brush selection strategies
• Precision & control methods
• Modern salon trends

✔ Hands-on experience
✔ Classroom & salon application

📚 Cluster Workshops

• IEP Bootcamp – Jennifer Eure
• New Teacher Support – Wayne White
• SkillsUSA – Debb Trip
• Additional sessions coming soon

🎯 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Individual Cluster Updates 9-5

🕘 9:00 Am- Individual Cluster Updates

Automotive-Accreditation Best Practices
Presented by Marlo Miranda

• Accreditation updates and expectations
• Stress-free documentation systems
• Align programs with industry standards

🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM

Milady Breakout Session for New Educators

• Classroom management strategies
• Instructional best practices
• Support for new CTE teachers

🕛 9:00 AM

OSHA 7405 Certification Course

• 0.5 CEUs
• Minimum 7 contact hours
• Ideal for Construction educators

🏁 Thursday, July 23–28, 2026 – Professional Development

🕛 8:00 Am Business meeting

9:00 Closeout of conference

8:00 AN EXED 440: Classroom Management & Professional Collaboration

• Strengthen classroom management
• Improve collaboration among educators
• Enhance student outcomes

🌟 Why Attend VATIE 2026?

✔ Industry-Relevant Sessions
Stay current in Cosmetology, Construction, Automotive & more

✔ Hands-On Learning
Engage in real-world training

✔ Networking Opportunities
Connect with educators and industry leaders

✔ Professional Development
Earn CEUs and career-advancing credentials

✔ Support for All Educators
Sessions for new, experienced, and administrative professionals

📢 Stay Tuned!

The schedule is still being updated with additional sessions and presenters. Check back regularly!