2025 SC Education + Business Summit

Presented by Dr. Lee Green, Director of Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center and Managing Partner for K12 Marketing, and Beth Bottini, Regional Career Specialist for the Catawba Region, this session promises to provide valuable insights and practical tools for anyone involved in Career Technical Education, aiming to foster a stronger connection between educational programs and regional workforce needs.

This session will demonstrate a program all schools have access to. Presenters are 1) SCDE School Counselor Liaison 2) Panorama Education employee.

CTE instructors need easy and equitable ways to regularly measure student progress and reclaim time.  Presenter has 8 years of teaching experience after 15+ years in professional foodservice.

This topic is relevant to all participants who manage federal subgrants and state grants. Participants will learn the rationale behind the types of documentation the SCDE requires to be retained. Presenters Hershula Davis (director of Audit Services) and Audrey Shifflett (director of Grant Services) have more that 25 years of combined service in audits and grant services.

This topic is relevant to all CTE clusters because all CTE students should have the opportunity to showcase what they have learned as a CTE completer in a presentation to industry experts. Participants can see how this expectation for students sets students up for success in the workforce. The presenter is a principal of a CTE program school - 9 years as an administrator.

The understanding and adoption of the use of AI in CTE programs has started but is still very much in its primacy. This topic will help CTE professionals get a bigger glimpse of what is to come and what it might mean for your programs.

Workshop will ensure school leadership are knowledgeable on monitoring guidelines for State, Federal and WBL funds.

Relevance to CTE is that we as a educational community need to push what CTE is and how important it is to the future of our state and country. I have been in CTE for 10 years. I am a Digital art & design teacher. I am currently getting my masters in leadership.

Every high-quality CTE program of study should be advised and connected to local / regional employers. While most programs have Advisory Boards, many don't take full advantage of the power of the relationship.

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Relevance: Virtual work-based learning for all students to have access to opportunities

Value: qualified mentorship for districts to report out

Presenter: Megan has worked with SC schools and districts for the past 2 years and has been a teacher and instructional coach. She is passionate about every student finding meaningful connections to their future.

This topic is relevant as districts and career centers rely on Perkins and State EIA funding to implement CTE programs. The presenter, with over ten years of experience at SCDE, has extensive experience in monitoring, approving local plans, and handling equipment dispositions.

School counselors often receive transfer students who have CTE and other courses that are not available at their school. Deciding which course titles and course codes to use from the SCDE's course code database and which courses mid-year transfers can continue is daunting. In my 8 years of reviewing and transcribing transcripts, I know the tips to help ease their burden and will provide guidelines for immediate use.

1. Relevance of the topic to the CTE field:
This presentation directly supports the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications CTE cluster by demonstrating how schools can implement fully operational broadcast media programs that meet state CTE standards. It covers curriculum design, industry-relevant equipment, and workforce readiness strategies aligned with Media Tech 1–4 pathways. The integration of real-world broadcasting tools and platforms prepares students for careers in journalism, digital media, film, and OTT broadcasting, making it highly relevant to the evolving demands of CTE.
2. Value to participants:
Participants will gain practical insight into launching or enhancing a CTE broadcast media program that goes far beyond the classroom. NPSBN helps transform CTE from a single course into a campus-wide media ecosystem—equipping schools to operate as fully functioning production studios that serve the entire school and surrounding community. Through the integration of professional-grade equipment, project-based curriculum, and student-led content creation, schools become active media centers that produce campus news, live events, documentaries, and local interviews. This holistic model empowers students with real-world experience while positioning the CTE program as a hub for communication, storytelling, and community engagement. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to elevate their CTE offerings into dynamic, high-visibility programs that drive both student success and schoolwide transformation.
3. Presenter knowledge and experience:
Darrell James is the founder of the National Public School Broadcast Network (NPSBN) and an industry professional with over 20 years of experience in media, broadcasting, and CTE program development. He has designed and implemented district-wide media programs, built broadcast studios, developed learning platforms, and trained CTE instructors nationwide. His expertise bridges education and industry, equipping schools with both the technology and pedagogical models to empower the next generation of media professionals.