VATIE Conference 2026
📍 Location: Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
📅 July 20–23, 2026 (Extended courses July 16–28)
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 Cosmetololgy
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
💇♀️ 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
Tuesday 7/21/2026 2-5 PM
📚 Cluster Workshops
-
IEP Bootcamp – Jennifer Eure
-
SkillsUSA – Debb Trip
-
Additional sessions coming soon
🎯 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 –
🕘 9:00 AM – 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
🕛 7/22/2026 8:00 AM
OSHA 7405 Certification Course
-
0.5 CEUs
-
Minimum 7 contact hours
-
Ideal for Construction educators
🏁 Thursday, July 23–28, 2026 – Professional Development
🕛 12:00 PM (Room 301)
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!
Conference Updates
EDUC 490 Curriculum and Instructional Design, EDED 303 Classroom Management.
Registration information for the summer classes: EDUC 490 Curriculum and Instructional Design, EDED 303 Classroom Management. Students MUST register with both VATIE and JMU to be properly enrolled in these classes. Student can begin to complete their applications…