Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Courtney Hundley
Hundley, Courtney
Curriculum Program Manager
West-MEC School District #402
Currently Courtney is a Curriculum and Instruction Specialist at West-MEC. As an instructional coach she works closely with teachers in multiple programs in all aspects of teaching and learning. This includes CTSO integration, technology tools, and program documentation. Before coming to West-MEC Courtney taught Early Childhood Education for 5 years along with being a CTE Department Coordinator and Internship Coordinator in the Deer Valley Unified School District. Prior to teaching CTE she worked in higher education and early education holding multiple positions. "After being a brand new teacher from industry, I enjoy working with new teachers to make the transition to the classroom as seamless as possible. I have a passion for CTE and the amazing pathways it creates for all students." In her personal time Courtney enjoys spending time with her two boys and husband watching the Kansas City sports teams (Go Chiefs!) and enjoying the lake.
Sessions:
[5752] Premier Series: Work-Based Learning
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Westin La Paloma
- Education and Training
- Interdisciplinary
Create meaningful work-based learning experiences for your students. This course will provide teachers with a variety of models of work-based learning along with the associated forms, agreements, and guidelines. You will select the model that is most appropriate for your situation and create a plan to implement work-based learning as a part of your premier program! Upon successful completion of the course which includes submission of homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
[5756] Premier Series: CTE Essentials
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Westin La Paloma
- Education and Training
- Interdisciplinary
The CTE Delivery Model is THE premier educational system for all students. In this two-half-day course, CTE Essentials will give you an overview of each of the four components of this outstanding model, and allow you time to process how you can incorporate each element into all of your instructional units as you plan your program’s calendar. It will also provide some insight into the many roles a CTE teacher plays during the course of any school day, where to find support to meet those expectations, and how to transition between each of them. CTE Essentials is truly a must-have course for the teacher who is looking to build a strong program for students. Upon successful completion of the course which includes submission of homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
[5486] Elevating Work-Based Learning: Tech, Partnerships & Purpose
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Westin La Paloma
- Administration
Are you looking to advance your current Work-Based Learning? Learn how West-MEC, a leader in Career and Technical Education, is elevating Work-Based Learning through innovative systems, strong industry partnerships, and impactful student experiences. This session will explore strategies to strengthen program infrastructure with digital tools, embed service and reflection to deepen learning, and design authentic opportunities that connect students, employers, and communities. Walk away with practical ideas to advance your own WBL program.
