National Professional Development, Local Attendance
Join the 2026-2027 NCHSE/HSEA Educator Exchange webinar series to stay current on evolving health science education standards and frameworks, while learning practical strategies from expert-led discussions.
All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for PD hours. All registrants will receive a link to the webinar recording. HSEA members can log in to view two years of past webinars.
2026-2027 EDUCATOR EXCHANGE
2026-2027 EDUCATOR EXCHANGE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 5 PM ET
Health Science Classroom to Career
presented by Rachelle Blinoff-Mudd with iCEV
Preparing students for careers in healthcare requires more than just instruction‚ it takes a complete system designed to build knowledge, measure growth, and support workforce readiness. Join us in examining how iCEV Health Science can support aligned programs of study while gaining the technical skills, employability skills, and industry preparation needed for success after graduation.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5 PM ET
Beyond the Lecture: 7 Movement-Based Strategies to Turn Traditional Lessons into Active Learning Experiences
presented by Victoria Huber with Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center
Health science students are preparing for hands-on, fast-paced healthcare environments‚ yet many classrooms still rely heavily on lectures and passive learning. This session demonstrates how to transform traditional lessons into structured, movement-based learning experiences that improve engagement, retention, and real-world skill application.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5 PM ET
Preparing the Allied Health Workforce of Tomorrow: What CTE Programs Need to Know for This Year and Beyond
presented by Mark Adamiak and Laura Flynn with the National Healthcareer Association
In this webinar, we'll unpack insights from NHA's 2026 Industry Outlook to explore how expanding scopes of practice, employer expectations around certification, and career pathway design are reshaping allied health education. Learn how CTE health science programs can better align curriculum, credentials, and work-based learning with what employers need and prepare students for long term success in healthcare careers.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 5 PM ET
Bring Teaching to Life: Building Engaging Medical Assisting Programs That Prepare Students for Success
presented by Denise DuBois with RealityWorks, and Kathy Cilia with AMT
In this webinar, secondary and postsecondary health science educators will hear directly from a career and technical education (CTE) consultant about proven teaching strategies, effective lesson ideas, and key considerations for starting or strengthening a program. Using the approach, "If you were advising an educator launching a new medical assisting program, what would you recommend?" presenters will share practical insights and best practices that help bring healthcare education to life.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 5 PM ET
HSEA Member Call
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | 5 PM ET
Building Clinical Judgment Early: Teaching Students How to Think Like a Healthcare Professional
presented by Hannah Schroeder and Denise DuBois with RealityWorks
Employers need graduates who can think critically, not just follow steps. This webinar will move beyond task completion to help students develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills through structured simulation. During the session, we will cover clinical judgment frameworks, use simulation scenarios to prompt critical thinking, and facilitate reflection and guided decision-making.
Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 5 PM ET
Explore Project Lead The Way's Biomedical Science Program: Preparing High School Students for College and Career Readiness
presented by Kate Ashley with Project Lead The Way
Get to know Project Lead The Way's robust 5-course sequence Biomedical Science Pathway for high school students in grades 9-12. PLTW Biomedical Science empowers students to build knowledge and skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand, transportable skills like problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Wednesday, February 17, 2027 | 5 PM ET
From Classroom to Clinic: Best Practices for Credentialing Success Through Simulation and Student Leadership
presented by Sophia Johnson with ACCEL Academy-Mobile
Preparing students for healthcare careers requires more than content knowledge‚ it demands real-world application, structured skills training, and leadership development. This session highlights best practices for transforming a health science classroom into a credentialing-focused, simulated clinical environment that increases student engagement, accountability, and certification success.
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | 5 PM ET
Starting Strong in Health Science Education: Strategies for New Teachers
presented by Kimberly Trotter with the Little Rock School District
This interactive webinar is designed to support new Health Science teachers with practical classroom strategies, engaging instructional ideas, and ready-to-use resources that can immediately be implemented in middle or high school classrooms. The session focuses on classroom management, student engagement, hands-on learning, and career-focused instruction in Health Science pathways.
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 | 5 PM ET
uBEATS: Free Online Modules Supporting Health Science Education
presented by Sarah Shaffer with the University of Nebraska Medical Center
This webinar introduces uBEATS (UNMC and UNO Building Excellence in Academics Through STEM), a free online library of standards-aligned modules covering a wide range of health science and STEM topics. Participants will learn how uBEATS supports skill development and career pathway exploration through interactive e-learning and digital badges that recognize student learning.
Wednesday, April 21, 2027 | 5 PM ET
HSEA Member Call
"The NCHSE webinars have been a wonderful resource for teachers! I know our teachers have truly benefited from viewing and presenting them. Both new & veteran teachers have gained new ideas and strategies to implement in their classrooms. 😊"
Sandra Martin
Georgia Department of Education