CTE Talking Sessions

Identifying a need and having a good conversation are important—but what happens next?

This session focuses on turning student-support conversations into clear, practical action plans.

Explore how CTE professionals can:

• Establish clear next steps
• Identify measurable outcomes
• Assign responsibility and follow through
• Turn conversations into intentional action
• Evaluate whether strategies are making a difference

The goal is to move from good conversations to meaningful, measurable change for students.

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Student retention starts long before a student decides to leave.

In this session, Ebony Dennis examines the signs and circumstances that may indicate a student is at risk of stopping out and explores ways to intervene before those challenges become reasons to leave.

This session focuses on:

• Recognizing early warning signs
• Understanding student challenges
• Proactive outreach and intervention
• Building stronger connections with students
• Creating a culture where students feel supported

The question isn't just “Why did the student leave?”
It's “What happened before they left—and what could we have done differently?”

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A referral is only the beginning.

This session explores how CTE faculty, staff, and student-support professionals can move beyond simply directing students to resources and instead create meaningful connections and ongoing support.

Discover how:

• Communication can strengthen student support
• Collaboration can connect students with the right resources
• Intentional follow-up can make a difference
• Strong relationships can help students feel supported and connected

The focus is on turning a simple referral into a real connection that supports student success.

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Identifying Student Needs: See the Need Before It Becomes a Barrier

How can we recognize when a student is struggling before that challenge becomes a barrier to their success?

In this session, Ebony Dennis explores how CTE faculty and staff can:

• Identify student needs early
• Recognize signs that a student may need additional support
• Better understand challenges that can affect student success
• Respond before a challenge becomes a larger barrier

The goal is simple: see the need early and connect students with the right support.

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