DESCRIPTION: Career and Technical Education (CTE) opens doors to purpose, skill development, and future readiness—but only when every learner can access and thrive within it. This session explores how CTE can serve as a powerful equity lever for students with disabilities through inclusive program design, collaborative supports, and intentional instructional practices. Participants will discover practical strategies to remove barriers, apply Universal Design for Learning in CTE settings, and align IEP goals with employability and leadership standards. Real-world examples and success stories will illustrate how CTE pathways can empower all students to build confidence, competence, and a clear vision for their future. Leave inspired and equipped with actionable tools to help every learner “level up” in CTE.
OBJECTIVES: Show how CTE pathways can be intentionally designed to engage and support learners with diverse abilities — turning access into true opportunity.
