Every great superhero story begins with a clear mission. This opening session launches our 2026 CTE Summer Confernce by uniting our team of CTE Directors, CIMCs, CDCs, WBL designees, SPCs, and other CTE support staff to share critical updates and set the direction for the school year ahead. Keynote: This focused session examines proficiency-scale implementation through a support lens. Explore the challenges teachers commonly report related to pacing, differentiated instruction, and tracking student progress. Learn how instructional coaches can address these challenges led by Jan Hoegh, Marzano Resources author and coauthor of A Handbook for Developing and Using Proficiency Scales in the Classroom.