CTE+STEM Innovation Lab
An immersive professional learning experience for Ohio's Career-Technical educators
The CTE+STEM Innovation Lab is a high-impact, immersive professional learning experience designed to strengthen STEM pedagogy within Career-Technical Education (CTE) programs across Ohio.
Developed in partnership with the Office of Graduate Success and the Career-Technical Education Office at the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, this three-day summer workshop responds directly to statewide needs for pedagogy-focused, classroom-ready professional learning for CTE educators.
Rather than changing what teachers teach, this program focuses on how students experience learning through inquiry, problem-solving, collaboration, and authentic, career-connected STEM experiences.
This workshop will be hosted at Ohio ACTE in Columbus, Ohio from August 11–13, 2026. Apply soon, seats are very limited.
What participants will experience
Through hands-on, workshop-style learning, participants will engage deeply in:
- Establishing and sustaining a strong STEM culture grounded in innovation, inquiry, collaboration with individual accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset
- Applying design thinking as an instructional and problem-solving approach within CTE classrooms
- Designing and implementing authentic, career-connected learning experiences aligned to STEM careers and workforce demands
- Creating personalized learning opportunities aligned to Ohio’s CTE programs, pathways, and student interests
By the end of the program, educators will be equipped to create richer, more engaging, and more relevant STEM-connected learning environments that prepare students for high-value career pathways.
Summer workshop hosted August 11, 12, 13 in Columbus, OH
Participants will engage in three days of hands-on collaboration, design thinking, and authentic STEM learning aligned to Ohio’s CTE pathways.
Workshop location:
Ohio ACTE
690 Taylor Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
Program details
Schedule
This workshop includes three full days of immersive, in-person professional learning.
Dates: August 11–13, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Ohio ACTE
Address: 690 Taylor Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
Eligibility
This program is designed specifically for Ohio CTE educators in grades 7–12.
- Open to educators from all career clusters and pathways
- Limited to 50 participants
The participating teachers commit to:
- Attend all three days of the in-person summer workshop
Cost
Thanks to Ohio’s generous support of the Ohio STEM Learning Network, the professional development fee is fully waived.
Additional benefits include:
- Lunch provided daily
- Contact hours certificates available
Final deadline: May 15, 2026, or until all seats are filled. Apply early, seats are very limited.