Welcome to the 2024 CTE Summit

DATES: Nov. 19-20, 2024
EVENT LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441
SUMMIT THEME: Our upcoming Summit centers on a deceptively simple yet profoundly impactful theme: Listening.

In a noisy world, listening is not passive - it's an intentional act of leadership. Turn down the volume and tune in to the voices that matter most—the people we serve. Together, let's amplify the power of listening to transform education, strengthen communities, and shape a more connected future for career and technical education in Minnesota.

Keynote Speakers

Educator and Changemaker

Rose Chu, keynote speaker on Nov. 19 at the CTE Summit

Rose Chu
Keynote on Nov. 19

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Rose Chu, PhD is an experienced educator dedicated to the tireless pursuit of educational equity and excellence for children and youth. She is on a mission to transform how we talk about, view and relate to the teaching profession so as to restore the prestige the profession deserves in our society. She is igniting a social movement that encourages talented people to become teachers, especially those from communities of color and American Indian communities. She is currently an elected school board director of Roseville Area Schools and a 2022 Bush Fellow.

Professor and Author

Anton Treuer, keynote speaker on Nov. 20 at the CTE Summit

Anton Treuer
Keynote on Nov. 20

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Anton Treuer, PhD (pronounced troy-er) is Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University and author of many books. He has presented all over the U.S. and Canada and in several foreign countries on Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask, Cultural Competency, Racial Equity, Strategies for Addressing the “Achievement” Gap, and Tribal Sovereignty, History, Language, and Culture. Anton’s equity, education, and cultural work has put him on a path of service around the nation and the world. He voiced several stormtroopers and a droid announcer in the Ojibwe language dub of “Star Wars: A New Hope,” released in August 2024.

Visionary Change Agent

Liz Willims, keynote host

Liz Williams
Keynote Host

Associate Director of Innovation Initiatives
Greater Twin Cities United Way

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Liz Williams is the Associate Director of Innovation initiatives at Greater Twin Cities United Way. Through Career Academies, Liz and her team collaborate with school districts, post-secondary partners, workforce, and policymakers to reimagine school systems as a catalyst for community wealth building. Liz brings to her work a focus on student voice, equity and purpose driven pathways for wealth building in underserved communities. Liz has years of classroom experience in both urban and rural settings including teaching at Ch'ooshgai Community School with the Bureau of Indian Education and managing authorization of a charter school while serving as Education Outreach coordinator at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Liz has a master's degree from the Harvard School of Education, which houses the Pathways to Prosperity Network and Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national Career Pathways partner.

Equity Thought Leader

Josefina Landrieu, vice president of equity and inclusion at Metro State University

Josefina Landrieu, PhD
Keynote Host

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Vice President of Equity and Inclusion
Metropolitan State University

Josefina Landrieu, PhD serves as the Vice President of Equity and Inclusion at Metro State University. As the vice president she provides leadership related to the university’s strategic goal of operationalizing equity, inclusion and anti-racism principles throughout the university to improve student and employee success. She oversees investigations of complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and in partnership with Human Resources develops, implements, and monitors strategies to improve recruitment, retention, and inclusion of diverse employees. In addition, Dr. Landrieu is also an adjunct faculty in the Multicultural Supervision Certificate at Dakota County Technical College.

As an innovative, creative problem solver and change leader Dr. Landrieu is focused on the changes needed in organizational structures, policies and culture in order to serve an ever changing student body.

QUESTION: If I have any questions about my exhibitor table, time, location, set up, or any other questions, who is the best person to contact?

ANSWER: You should contact robb.lowe@minnstate.edu.

 

QUESTION: What hours are exhibitors expected to be at the Summit?

ANSWER: All exhibitors should be available at their tables on the following dates/times: Nov. 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Nov. 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

QUESTION: What size are the exhibitor tables?

ANSWER: The tables are 5' x 30".

QUESTION: Will exhibitors be provided with a list of conference attendees?

ANSWER: Unfortunately, no. We do not provide email or contact information to exhibitors. However, everyone was asked to sign up for the SCHED app to view the conference program. Exhibitors should also create a SCHED account and are encouraged to contact attendees through the SCHED app via the chat feature.

QUESTION: What does the exhibitor package include?

ANSWER: The exhibitor package includes the following (This also applies to the Centers of Excellence):

  • One standard exhibitor table with two chairs.
  • One power strip for laptops and table displays.
  • Admission is for no more than two people. Hotel space is minimal.
  • Meals and refreshments will be provided as part of the conference.
  • Admission to the Summit sessions.

QUESTION: When can we set up the table?

ANSWER: You may set up early on Monday, Nov. 18, between 4 and 6 PM or at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Our staff will be on-site at the Crowne Plaza Hotel to assist you from 4-6 PM.

QUESTION: Can we bring more than two people if we pay regular admission of $125 for the third person?

ANSWER: Unfortunately, no. Our hotel space is limited.

QUESTION: When will we know where our table is located?

ANSWER: When you arrive at the hotel, the tables will have your exhibitor's name on top. Look for your name. You will receive an email from Robb Lowe with this information at least one week before the Summit.

QUESTION: Will a power strip be provided at my table?

ANSWER: Yes. One power strip will be provided per table.

QUESTION: When can I start packing up on the final day, Nov. 20?

ANSWER: We would like exhibitors to start tearing down at 11:30 AM on the final Summit day, Nov. 20.

QUESTION: If I need to ship something to the event site, how do I do this?

ANSWER: Send your materials to: Your name and Company, CTE Summit, Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441. Please ensure the package arrives on Monday, Nov. 18, so the hotel does not have to store your materials.

QUESTION: If I need to send a substitute, who do I contact?

ANSWER: Contact robb.lowe@minnstate.edu and copy jared.reise@minnstate.edu with your request.

Question: I need help with the SCHED App. Who do I contact?

Answer: Contact sheri.hutchinson@minnstate.edu, who will provide technical support pre-summit and on-site. Sheri can assist you with creating an account, navigating the App, where to find information on the App, upload your presentation materials to your session, and all other general questions you have about using the SCHED App.

Question: Do I need to bring my own laptop to present at my session? 

Answer: Yes.You must bring your own laptop. An HDMI cord will be available to connect to the projector.

Question: I have a MacBook laptop. Is there a projector connector for Macs available in the rooms?

Answer: The hotel will have limited Lightening/Thumderbolt cords for Macs. To ensure you have the right adapter based on the year of your MacBook, we highly recommend you bring your own adapter.

Question: Is there audio in the room?

Answer: Yes. All rooms are equipped with audio/sound and a mic. Please use the mic instead of your "teacher" voice when presenting.

Question: Do I need to print my materials or is everything digital?

Answer: We recommend you do both--print your materials to distribute during your session and upload your materials to your SCHED session. This gives attendees options.

Question: How do I make my presentation accessible?

Answer: Watch the Webinar Tutorial for best practices.

For additional assistance, contact eva.scates-winston@minnstate.edu 

Question: Is there a quick guide for making presentations more accessible?

Answer: Here is a Presentation Quick Guide

Question: How do I provide my materials ahead of time for ASL interpreters and others for accessibility in the SCHED app?

Answer: Follow this guide to upload to the SCHED App. or contact sheri.hutchinson@minnstate.edu

Question: When is the deadline to upload my presentation and handouts to my session?

Answer: Please upload your materials by Wednesday, Nov. 13. This allows our ASL interpreters to review your materials for attendees needing ADA accommodations. All presenters can do this themselves in the SCHED App. If you need assistance, contact sheri.hutchinson@minnstate.edu. Follow the instructions below when uploading all your materials to your session.

For Presenters

If you need help uploading your materials to your account, contact sheri.hutchinson@minnstate.edu.

For questions about registration, payment, or general inquiries about the Summit, contact jared.reise@minnstate.edu.

Need help the SCHED App? Contact sheri.hutchinson@minnstate.edu.

For questions about exhibiting, exhibitor space and tables, table assignments, setting up, or other exhibitor requests, contact robb.lowe@minnstate.edu.

For questions about accessibility and accommodations, contact eva.scates-winston@minnstate.edu. The hotel is an accessible facility. Anyone requesting special accommodations must do so when they register online two weeks prior to Nov. 19.

For all other questions, contact yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu, Director of Professional Development and the main point of contact for the Summit.

About the Summit

This annual Summit has continued to serve secondary and postsecondary CTE teachers and faculty, educators, administrators, workforce, community partners, and business/industry partners since 2009. It has continued to grow over the years into the premier conference connecting the career and technical education community in the Upper Midwest. Participants and presenters alike come from high school, colleges and universities, workforce, local business and industry partners, and our local communities to convene once a year to share best practices in their field, network, and continue to develop their professional development in order to best serve CTE students across the state.

The Career and Technical Education Summit is Minnesota's largest conference convening career and technical education educators, leaders, community partners, workforce, and business and industry in K-12 and higher education. The Summit serves as a platform for learning, sharing best practices, addressing critical issues in CTE, raising awareness, discussing current trends in education, and fostering professional development. We bring together practitioners to share impactful strategies to close the equity gaps for career and technical education learners. 

 

Our Partners

Our partners in career and technical education staffing and volunteering to make the Summit a success include MDE, Northern Agricultural Minnesota State Center of Excellence known as AgCentric, Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence, Energy Center of Excellence, Engineering Center of Excellence, HealthForce Center of Excellence, IT Center of Excellence, Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, Transportation Center of Excellence, and other CTE professionals.

 

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