KACE upcoming events

On-Demand Webinars (29 Oct 2025)

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMT

On-Demand Education from the 2025 KACE Convention

Please note, this is an on-demand webinar. Upon paying for the event registration you will receive a link to the webinar that you can view anytime. The date in event is not the date that the webinar will take place. You can complete the education on-demand at a time that is convenient for you.

AI in Healthcare and Aging Services - Presented by Leland Babitch, Improve Health (1 Admin CEU)

Fostering a Multi-Generational Culture of Excellence - Presented by Veronica Calliet, Calliet & Company (1.5 Admin CEUs)

Promoting Safety Through a Successful Fall Prevention Program and Reducing Legal Implications- Presented by Veronica Calliet, Calliet & Company (1.5 Res Care CEUs)

The Practical Approach to Elevating Your Dining Experience- Presented by Josh Hill, SGC Foodservice (1 Res Care CEU)

Panel: Best Practices for Working with Families in Challenging Situations- Presented by TBD (1 Res Care CEU)

HR Do's and Don'ts - Presented by Karen Sturchio, Director of Human Resources, Corterra Healthcare (1.5 Admin CEUs)

Principles of Leadership- Presented by Spencer Bartlett, Ensign (1 Admin CEU)

Continuing Education Credit:

Please note KACE can only provide administrator/operator CEs for this education.

This event is approved for up to 7.5 continuing education clock hours for adult care home administrators and registered operators by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (LTS# A1427) including 5 hours in the core area of Administration and 2.5 hours in the core area of Resident Care.

Kansas Adult Care Executives is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for up to 7.5 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0341-0624.

On-Demand Education from the 2025 KACE Convention

AI in Healthcare and Aging Services - Presented by Leland Babitch, Improve Health (1 Admin CEU)

Fostering a Multi-Generational Culture of Excellence - Presented by Veronica Calliet, Calliet & Company (1.5 Admin CEUs)

Promoting Safety Through a Successful Fall Prevention Program and Reducing Legal Implications- Presented by Veronica Calliet, Calliet & Company (1.5 Res Care CEUs)

The Practical Approach to Elevating Your Dining Experience- Presented by Josh Hill, SGC Foodservice (1 Res Care CEU)

Panel: Best Practices for Working with Families in Challenging Situations- Presented by TBD (1 Res Care CEU)

HR Do's and Don'ts - Presented by Karen Sturchio, Director of Human Resources, Corterra Healthcare (1.5 Admin CEUs)

Principles of Leadership- Presented by Spencer Bartlett, Ensign (1 Admin CEU)

Virtual- June 2026 AIT Pre-Test Seminar (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

June 23 & 24, 2026 AIT Pre-Test Seminar

VIRTUAL AIT Pre-Test Seminar

June 23 & 24, 2026

KACE is excited to partner with Joseph Townsend for the KACE AIT Pre-Test Seminar!

Joseph Townsend is the author of The Principles of Health Care Administration, a book used to develop questions for the NAB exam.

Attendees will also receive an NAB Review Study Guide prepared by Joseph Townsend.

AIT Pre-Test Seminar Agenda:

June 23rd: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions & Seminar Overview

8:45 AM Domain 1: Care, Services & Supports

* Quality of Care, Quality of Life & Ancillary Services

12:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM Domain 2: Operations

* Financial Management

* Risk Management

4:30 PM Adjourn

June 24th: 8:30 AM-3:30PM

8:30 AM Domain 2 continued: Operations

* Human Resources

9:00 AM Domain 3: Environment & Quality

* Care Settings

* Regulatory Compliance

12:00 PM Lunch Break

12:45 PM Domain 4: Leadership & Strategy

* Organizational Strategy

3:30 PM Adjourn

The pre-test seminar is offered quarterly.

On-Demand 2026 Tanner Foster Conference (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

2026 Tanner Foster Virtual Conference On-Demand

Day 1

10:00 - 11:40 AM - Optional Free Pre-Session: QIN/QIO Overview and the CMS Statement of Work: Roles, Responsibilities, and Impact, Telligen - Kansas - Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (2 Admin CEUs)

1:10 PM - Provider Perspectives Panel: Effective Marketing Strategies That Drive Results- Nathan Spencer, Buhler Sunshine Home, Carol Henninger, Crestview Nursing & Residential Care & Dan Chik, Colonial Village (1 Admin CE)

2:10 - 3:00 PM - Navigating DPOA and Guardianship: Roles, Rights & Requirements, Jenny Walters, Attorney & Managing Partner, Clinkscales Law Firm, (1 Admin CEU)

3:10 - 4:30 PM - Addressing Behaviors Without Medications: Non-Pharmacological Strategies, Karel Page, Haviland Care (1.5 Res Care CEUs)

4:40 - 5:30 PM - Regulatory Clarifications & KDADS Updates: Arbitration Agreements, Compliance & Ethics, and Paid Feeding Assistants, Dawne Altis, KDADS (1 Res Care CEU)

Day 2

8:00 - 9:20 AM - Protecting Your IT Systems, Computer Network Solutions (1.5 Admin CEUs)

9:30 - 10:20 AM - Making Person-Centered Care Work Every Day, Annie Peace and Team, Meadowlark (1 Res Care CE)

10:20 - 11:00 AM - Tanner Foster Educational Foundation Annual Meeting

1:00 - 1:50 PM - Trooper Ben Social Media Forward, Trooper Ben (1 Admin CE)

2:00 - 2:50 PM - Conducting Internal Investigations Parallel to the Attorney General's Office, Caryl Gill & Scott Gilchrist (1 Admin CE)

3:00 - 3:50 PM - Stability is Designed: Workforce Strategies that Protect Quality, Brenda Groves, KFMC (1 Admin CE)

4:00 PM - Go and Grow, Trooper Ben (1 Admin CE)

Continuing Education Credit:

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: A total of 13 continuing education clock hours (9.5 Admin and 3.5 Res Care) are approved for this event and the optional pre-convention session for adult care home administrators and registered operators by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (LTS# A1427). CEU surveys must be submitted within 30 days of close of the event (March 25th). Kansas Adult Care Executives is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 13 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0341-0624.

On-Demand 2026 KACE Assisted Living & Home Plus Conference (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

2026 KACE Assisted Living & Home Plus Conference On-Demand

Conference sessions are designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities for Assisted Living, Residential Healthcare and Home Plus leaders.

Day 1

1:00-1:50 PM - Refuel, Reset and Replenish: Creative Tools for Resiliency, Kay Glidden, 1 Res Care CEU

2:00-2:50 PM - Smooth Transitions: Ensuring Safe Admissions, Transfers & Discharges, Erica Keener, Midwest Health, 1 Res Care CEU

3:00 -3:50 PM - The Hot Topics Your Team Can't Ignore- Required In-service Training and More!, Jess Easterwood, Larksfield Place Assisted Living, 1 Admin CEU

4:00-5:40 PM - Complex Care Made Compassionate: Managing Dementia, Behaviors, and Substance Use, Carol Feaker, Midwest Health, 2 Res Care CEUs

Day 2

8:00-8:50 AM - Assessments, Reporting & Investigating Incidents: Best Practices for Assisted Living & Home Plus Staff, Shanie Maxwell, KDADS, 1 Admin CEU

9:00-9:50 AM - HCBS Essentials: Mastering Application and Documentation Requirements, Erica Keener, Midwest Health, 1 Admin CEU

10:00- 10:50 AM - Panel: Resident Rights in Action: Real-Life Scenarios and Practical Solutions, Haely Ordoyne, Ombudsman, Dawne Altis, KDADS & Carol Feaker, Midwest Health, 1 Res Care CEU

1:00-1:50 PM - Navigating the Survey Process: Assisted Living and Home Plus Explained, Shanie Maxwell, KDADS, 1 Admin CEU

2:00-2:50 PM - One Size Doesn't Fit All: Exploring Business Models in Assisted Living and Home Plus Settings, Hunter, Foundation Park Home Plus, Jess Peres, Lexington Park Assisted Living, Iris Turner, Oxford Senior Living, 1 Admin CEU

3:00- 3:50 PM - Moving Forward Together: Motivational Leadership for Healthcare Teams, Karen Sturchio, Oxford Senior Living, 1 Admin CEU

Continuing Education Credit:

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: This course offering is approved for 11 continuing education clock hours for adult care home administrators and registered operators by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (LTS# A1427). This includes 6 hours of Admin CEUs and 5 hours of Res Care CEUs. Kansas Adult Care Executives is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 11 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0341-0624. Surveys must be submitted within 30 days of the end of the conference to receive CEUs (February 12th).

On-Demand 2026 KACE Life Enrichment & Activity Professionals Workshop (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

2026 KACE Life Enrichment & Activity Professionals Workshop On-Demand

9:00-10:20 AM Mastering Activity Department Management: Essential Responsibilities and Best Practices, Presented by Julie Reginek, Activity Program Director Curriculum Designer & National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) Education Council Member

Join us for an in-depth session designed to empower activity department professionals

with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in their roles. This session is perfect for

activity department staff looking to enhance their skills and ensure their department runs

smoothly and efficiently. Don't miss this opportunity to learn best practices and network

with peers!

10:40 AM-12:00 PM Person Centered Approach to Meaningful Activity Engagement, Presented by Julie Reginek, Activity Program Director Curriculum Designer & National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) Education Council Member

Facilities are seeing more and more functionally diverse residents and activity

departments are being challenged even more to provide person-centered quality programs

to meet the needs of all residents. As the face of the aging population changes and the

baby boomers start making their way into our communities, so does the need for activity

professionals who understand the unique aspects and needs of these seniors. Quality

person-centered activity programming needs to go beyond the traditional diversional

activities and bananas for bingo. This session will explore the challenges and

opportunities for creating meaningful quality of life experiences for today’s senior

population across the continuum of care.

1:00 - 1:50 PM More Than a Schedule: Creating Purposeful Activity Calendars to Promote Engagement in Senior Living, presented by Jade Christenson, Regent Park Healthcare and Rehab

2:10 - 3:00 PM Supporting Quality of Life for Residents with Dementia, Presented by Julie Reginek, Activity Program Director Curriculum Designer & National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) Education Council Member

3:10 - 4:00 PM Provider Panel: Learn Tips and Tricks From Your Peers! Presented by Peggy Hackett, Azria Health Wichita, Jade Christenson, Director of Life Enrichment, Regent Park Healthcare & Rehab and Kylee Kuhl, Haviland Care Center

***Conference schedule is subject to change.

Speaker Bio

Julie Reginek is the instructor and curriculum designer of the online Activity Director

associate degree program and online MEPAP certification classes at Ridgewater College

in Hutchinson, MN for the past 35 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in

Recreation, a Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and eLearning and has

over 40 years of experience as an activity director, consultant, and educator. Julie is also

the Online Curriculum Specialist, D2L Campus Trainer and faculty support for Ridgewater

College. In addition to her involvement as Communication contact with Minnesota Activity

Professionals Association, Julie also serves on the National Association of Activity

Professionals (NAAP) education council and other committees.

Continuing Education Credit

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: A total of 6 continuing education clock hours are approved for this event and the optional pre-convention session for adult care home administrators and registered operators by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (LTS# A1427). This includes 6.0 hours of admin hours. CEU forms must be submitted within 7 days of close of the event (April 6th). Kansas Adult Care Executives is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 6 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0341-0624.

2026 KACE Annual Golf Tournament (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

2026 KACE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

KACE invites you to attend the KACE Annual Golf Tournament.

Please do not register for this event if you have already registered to golf when registering to be a Convention Vendor or to attend the Conference.

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Willowbend Golf Course

8001 E. Mulberry Dr.

Wichita, KS 67226

316-636-4653

Registration & Lunch at 11:00; Shot Gun Start at 12:00 noon

Fee is $125.00 per golfer, which includes a golden mulligan and entry into additional tournament competitions.

Bring extra cash as there will be 50/50 drawing as well as other opportunities!

54th Annual KACE Convention

"A Red Carpet Experience- Starring You"

August 19-21, 2026

In-Person Convention Registration

Location:

Wichita Marriott

9100 Corporate Hills Dr, Wichita, KS 67207

2026 KACE Pre-Convention Education Sessions (In-Person) (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

2026 KACE 54th Annual In-Person Pre-Convention

Education Sessions- August 18th

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

12:00-1:00 PM - Registration

1:00-1:50 PM - Rate Setting 101, Presented by Dave Halferty, Myers & Stauffer (1 ADM CEU)

2:00-2:50 PM - KDADS Updates, Presented by Lacey Hunter & Dawne Altis, KDADS (1 ADM CEU)

3:00-4:20 PM - Worker's Compensation Overview and Best Practices, Presented by Ryan Boswell, Kansas Department of Labor (1.5 ADM CEUs)

*** Agenda is subject to change

Hotel Information

Location:

Wichita Marriott

9100 Corporate Hills Dr, Wichita, KS 67207

Hotel Reservations:

Reservations

KACE room rate is $139.00 + tax. You must tell them you are with the KACE Convention to get the special rate. Cutoff date for the special rate is August 3rd, 2026. After this date, the special rates will depend on hotel room availability. You can contact them at (316) 651-0333 or (800) 228-9290.

Book your hotel room here!

Continuing Education Credit

A total of 3.5 continuing education clock hours are approved for this event with 3.5 CEUs in the core area of administration for adult care home administrators and registered operators by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (LTS# A1427). Kansas Adult Care Executives is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 3.5 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0341-0624. This course is approved for 3.5 hours applicable for Social Workers. Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Approval #KSBSB 17-006.

Non-KACE AIT Student Registrations:

Please contact the KACE office for assistance with registration for non-KACE AIT students that you might be serving as a preceptor for.

2026 KACE Pre-Convention Education Sessions (Virtual) (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

2026 KACE 54th Annual Pre-Convention

Education Sessions- August 18th (Virtual)

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

1:00-1:50 PM - Rate Setting 101, Presented by Dave Halferty, Myers & Stauffer (1 ADM CEU)

2:00-2:50 PM - KDADS Updates, Presented by Lacey Hunter & Dawne Altis, KDADS (1 ADM CEU)

3:00-4:20 PM - Worker's Compensation Overview and Best Practices, Presented by Ryan Boswell, Kansas Department of Labor (1.5 ADM CEUs)

*** Agenda is subject to change

Continuing Education Credit

Non-KACE AIT Student Registrations:

Please contact the KACE office for assistance with registration for non-KACE AIT students that you might be serving as a preceptor for.

2026 Annual KACE Convention (In-Person) (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

2026 KACE Convention

A Red Carpet Experience- Starring You!

54th ANNUAL KACE CONVENTION

The KACE Convention offers exceptional educational opportunities led by industry experts and thought leaders. Attendees will gain practical strategies and insights through sessions focused on workforce and staffing challenges, leadership development, dementia care best practices, and personal wellness to support long-term professional success.

New for 2026!

One full day of breakout sessions specific to

Assisted Living & Home Plus Providers and to Nursing Facility Providers.

Silent Auction benefiting the Tanner Foster Educational Foundation:

Enjoy our interactive silent auction, conveniently hosted through

a mobile app that allows you to browse and bid on items throughout

the Convention- more details coming soon!

Wednesday, August 19, 2026:

8:30 AM - Convention Kick-Off & Introductions - KACE Board and Staff

9:00 AM - Keynote Presentation: Roll Out the Red Carpet: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Connections - Presented by Donna Cutting (1 ADM CEU)

10:00 AM - Embracing Change - Presented by Becca Barnhouse, Empac (1 ADM CEU)

11:00 AM - Onboarding that Retains Employees - Presented by Donna Cutting (1 ADM CEU)

12:00 PM - Vendor and Sponsor Luncheon

1:00 PM - KACE Vendor Show

3:00 PM- Mental Wellness in the Workplace- Presented by Becca Barnhouse, Empac (1 ADM CEU)

4:00 PM- SCG Foods - Presented by Josh Hill, SCG Foods (1 RES CARE CEU)

5:00 PM Engage Your Team to Deliver Red Carpet Customer Service - Presented by Donna Cutting (1 ADM CEU)

Dress in your best Hollywood Glam costume to enter the costume contest!

Thursday, August 20, 2026:

Breakout Sessions:

Nursing Facility Specific Education (Grand Ballroom)

Assisted Living/Home Plus Specific Education (Atrium)

8:30 AM Nursing Workforce Forum Upate (1 ADM CEU)

8:30 AM HCBS - Working with MCO (licensing, care planning, reimbursement)

(1 ADM CEU)

9:30 AM Improving Your CMS 5-Star Rating- Presented by Jackie Hollis (1 RES CARE CEU)

9:30 AM Real-Life Resident Rights -

Presented by Carol Feaker

(1 RES CARE CEU)

10:20 AM -KACE Annual Meeting

11:15 AM - KACE Vendor Show

12:15 PM - KACE Recognition Luncheon & Board Installation

Breakout Sessions:

Nursing Facility Specific Education (Grand Ballrom)	Assisted Living/Home Plus Specific Education (Atrium)
1:30 PM Nursing Facility Fire Marshal Surveys- Presented by Rachel Martin (1 ADM CEU)	1:30 PM Accountability: Navigating oversight with CNA/CMA’s- Presented by Ann Houk (1 ADM CEU)
2:30 PM Private Pay Rate Setting & More!- Presented by Bob Dick (1 ADM CEU)	2:30 PM Assisted Living & Home Plus Fire Marshal Surveys- Presented by Rachel Martin (1 ADM CEU)
3:30 PM Long-Term Care Pharmacy Consultant Update (1 RES CARE CEU)	3:30 PM TBD (1 RES CARE CEU)
4:30 PM TBD (1 RES CARE CEU)	4:30 PM Functional Capacity Screen (1 RES CARE CEU)

5:20 PM (Grand Ballroom) - Vendor Prizes

Friday, August 21, 2026:

8:30 AM - Turning Difficult Family Interactions into Opportunities for Trust, Presented by Jacob Berelowitz, Alliant Health (1 Res Care CEU)

9:30 AM - Positive Approach to Dementia Care, Presented by Cathy Morris & Tammy Thompson, Presbyterian Manors of America (2 Res Care CEUs)

11:10 AM - You Deserve the Red Carpet Too: Leading with Resilience and Self-Care, Presented by Jacob Berelowitz, Alliant Health (1 Res Care CEU)

12:00 PM - Convention Prize Drawings, Silent Auction Winner Announcements & Closing Remarks - KACE Board & Staff

* The Convention schedule is subject to change.

Hotel Information

Location:

Wichita Marriott

9100 Corporate Hills Dr, Wichita, KS 67207

Hotel Reservations:

Reservations

Book your hotel room here!

Continuing Education Credit

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: A total of 24.5 continuing education clock hours (11.5 ADMIN CEUs and 8 RES CARE CEUs) are approved for this event and the optional pre-convention session for adult care home administrators and registered operators by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (LTS# A1427). This includes 5.0 hours of Electives are available if the entire convention is attended. Nurses will not receive elective hours. CEU forms must be submitted within 7 days of close of the event (August 28th). Kansas Adult Care Executives is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 19.5 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0341-0624. This course is approved for 19.5 hours applicable for Social Workers. Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Approval #KSBSB 17-006.

Non-KACE AIT Student Registrations:

Please contact the KACE office for assistance with non-KACE AIT student registrations that you might be serving as a preceptor for.

Additional Pre-Convention Opportunities:

Annual KACE Golf Tournament &

Pre-Convention Education Sessions on

Tuesday, August 18th- find more information and register below:

Golf Tournament Information

Pre-Convention Education Session Information

Tuesday Evening Networking Opportunity

Join your adult care executive and vendor friends in the hotel restaurant and bar area to relax and unwind!

Thank you to the 2026 KACE Convention Sponsors:

Impact Medical

United Healthcare Community Plan of Kansas

2026 KACE Convention Vendor Registration (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

KACE 54th Annual Convention Vendor Registration

KACE 54th Annual Convention

Vendor Partner Invitation

Golf Tournament - August 18

Willowbend Golf Club

Conference - August 19-21

Vendor Show - August 19

Optional Vendor Show - August 20

KACE Annual Convention Conference Location

Marriott Hotel

9100 Corporate Hills Rd.

Wichita, KS 67207

316-651-0333

Reception Fun and Vendor Show Decorations and Prizes

The reception and vendor show will have booth decorating and dress attire options that will be rewarded with prizes. More details coming soon!

Booth Information

The cost of a booth is $949 for an 8-foot booth.
One vendor company per booth.
One skirted booth with divider.
Company sign on booth.

Event Details

August 19 Vendor Show
- 1:00 - 3:00 PM
August 20 Optional Vendor show
- 11:15 - 12:15 PM.
Move in - August 18 after 5:00 PM.
Move out - August 19th or 20th.

Trade Show Benefits

Access to facility Administrators, Executive Directors, and decision makers.
Attendee distribution contact lists.
Quality vendor time with no other convention activities scheduled.
Vendor & Attendee Social Reception on the evening of Wednesday, August 19th.
Two tickets for the August 19th vendor & attendee luncheon.
Sponsors receive signage displayed on booths and at sponsored activities.

Electricity is Available

You will need heavy-duty extension cords, and/or power strips to ensure availability at point desired. (If you need more than 15 amps/110 volts, please contact KACE.)

Cancellation Policy:

• 85 percent refund prior to two weeks before convention. No refund after that time.

Deadline for Booth Space Registration is August 7, 2026

Registrations after July 31 cannot guarantee will appear in the printed materials.

Hotel Information

The Wichita Marriott is a beautiful facility, which is very well suited to the needs of our Convention attendees and vendors.

Reservations

Book your hotel room here!

Annual Golf Tournament Information

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Golf Tournament Registration Coming Soon

Willowbend Golf Club

8001 E. Mulberry Dr.

Wichita, KS 67226

316-636-4653

Registration & Lunch at 11:00; Shot Gun Start at 12:00 noon

Fee is $125.00 per golfer or $425.00 per team.

2026 Annual KACE Convention (Virtual) (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

2026 KACE Convention (Virtual)

A Red Carpet Experience- Starring You!

54th ANNUAL KACE CONVENTION

New for 2026!

One full day of breakout sessions specific to

Assisted Living & Home Plus Providers and to Nursing Facility Providers.

Silent Auction benefiting the Tanner Foster Educational Foundation:

Enjoy our interactive silent auction, conveniently hosted through

a mobile app that allows you to browse and bid on items throughout

the Convention- more details coming soon!

Wednesday, August 19, 2026:

8:30 AM - Convention Kick-Off & Introductions - KACE Board and Staff

9:00 AM - Keynote Presentation: Roll Out the Red Carpet: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Connections - Presented by Donna Cutting (1 ADM CEU)

10:00 AM - Embracing Change - Presented by Becca Barnhouse, Empac (1 ADM CEU)

11:00 AM - Onboarding that Retains Employees - Presented by Donna Cutting (1 ADM CEU)

3:00 PM- Mental Wellness in the Workplace- Presented by Becca Barnhouse, Empac (1 ADM CEU)

4:00 PM- SCG Foods - Presented by Josh Hill, SCG Foods (1 RES CARE CEU)

5:00 PM Engage Your Team to Deliver Red Carpet Customer Service - Presented by Donna Cutting (1 ADM CEU)

Thursday, August 20, 2026:

Concurrent Sessions:

Nursing Facility Specific Education

Assisted Living/Home Plus Specific Education

8:30 AM Nursing Workforce Forum Upate (1 ADM CEU)

8:30 AM HCBS - Working with MCO (licensing, care planning, reimbursement) (1 ADM CEU)

9:30 AM Improving Your CMS 5-Star Rating- Presented by Jackie Hollis (1 RES CARE CEU)

9:30 AM Real-Life Resident Rights -

Presented by Carol Feaker

(1 RES CARE CEU)

10:20 AM -KACE Annual Meeting

Concurrent sessions:

Nursing Facility Specific Education	Assisted Living/Home Plus Specific Education
1:30 PM Nursing Facility Fire Marshal Surveys- Presented by Rachel Martin (1 ADM CEU)	1:30 PM Ann Houk (1 ADM CEU)
2:30 PM Private Pay Rate Setting & More!- Presented by Bob Dick (1 ADM CEU)	2:30 PM Assisted Living & Home Plus Fire Marshal Surveys- Presented by Rachel Martin (1 ADM CEU)
3:30 PM Long-Term Care Pharmacy Consultant Update (1 RES CARE CEU)	3:30 PM TBD (1 RES CARE CEU)
4:30 PM TBD (1 RES CARE CEU)	4:30 PM Functional Capacity Screen (1 RES CARE CEU)

Friday, August 21, 2026:

8:30 AM - Turning Difficult Family Interactions into Opportunities for Trust, Presented by Jacob Berelowitz, Alliant Health (1 Res Care CEU)

9:30 AM - Positive Approach to Dementia Care, Presented by Cathy Morris & Tammy Thompson, Presbyterian Manors of America (2 Res Care CEUs)

11:10 AM - You Deserve the Red Carpet Too: Leading with Resilience and Self-Care, Presented by Jacob Berelowitz, Alliant Health (1 Res Care CEU)

12:00 PM - Convention Prize Drawings, Auction Winner Announcements & Closing Remarks - KACE Board & Staff

* The Convention schedule is subject to change.

Continuing Education Credit

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: A total of 19.5 continuing education clock hours (12 ADMIN CEUs and 8 RES CARE CEUs) are approved for this event and the optional pre-convention session for adult care home administrators and registered operators by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (LTS# A1427). CEU forms must be submitted within 7 days of close of the event (August 28th). Kansas Adult Care Executives is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 19.5 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0341-0624. This course is approved for 19.5 hours applicable for Social Workers. Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Approval #KSBSB 17-006.

Non-KACE AIT Student Registrations:

Please contact the KACE office for assistance with non-KACE AIT student registrations that you might be serving as a preceptor for.

Additional Pre-Convention Opportunity:

Virtual Pre-Convention Education Session

Thank you to the 2026 KACE Convention Sponsors:

Impact Medical

United Healthcare Community Plan of Kansas

Day in Topeka- September 2026 (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Day in Topeka

Shawnee County Public Library

Menninger Room #206

1515 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604

Friday, September 4, 2026

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Presentations by representatives of the Long-Term Care Network that you will interact with once you're a licensed administrator, including KDADS, Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Kansas State Fire Marshal, Leading Age Kansas, KFMC and others

12:00 PM-1:00PM - Lunch (provided by KACE)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Observation of the Board of Adult Care Home Administrators (BACHA) Board Meeting - BACHA is the regulatory board for administrators in Kansas. During this meeting, the BACHA board may review/discuss potential statute or regulatory changes to consider, complaint investigations, etc.

Your preceptor is welcome to join you for this valuable experience.

KACE Operator Training Program - September 2026 (09 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

KACE Operator Program

The KACE Operator Program is a 45-hour education course.

Upon successful completion of the course and the exam,

students will submit an application to KDADS to become a registered operator.

Program Format: Blend of remote learning and in-person class time.

Remote learning: Wednesday, September 9th- Monday, September 28th:

Delivered through an online learning management system students will:

View on-demand webinars and complete independent

study assignments (approximately 30 hours)

In-person class: Tuesday, September 29th 8 AM - 4:30 PM:

Bishop Learning Center

3601 SW 31st St, Topeka, KS 66614

Sumner Room

In-person class topics for September 29th include:

Survey Preparedness

Functional Capacity Screen and Negotiated Service Agreements

Admission Transfer & Discharge Requirements

Overview of the State Survey Process and Top Cited Deficiencies

In-person class: Wednesday, September 30th 8 AM - 4:30 PM:

Bishop Learning Center

3601 SW 31st St, Topeka, KS 66614

Sumner Room

In-person class topics for September 30th include:

Teamwork and Leadership

Course Review & Exam Preparation

State of Kansas Operator Course Exam

Course requirements:

Operator students must be at least 21 years of age.

Operator students must have and provide one of the following:

(1) Academic transcripts or proof of receipt of an associate’s degree in a relevant field (degrees in business, hospitality, gerontology, health & human services, or other degrees as approved by the secretary)

(2) Academic transcripts or proof of receipt of a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree

(3) High school diploma or the equivalent AND evidence of one year of relevant experience in business, hospitality, gerontology, health & human services, or other fields as approved by the secretary)

KACE Academy Programs are designed to help individuals grow further into their professional careers delivering unparalleled education and trainings, access to necessary resources and critical updates to help them stay ahead of compliance requirements, and networking connections with peers, colleagues, and mentors that develop meaningful relationships and facilitate the sharing of knowledge.

September 2026 AIT Pre-Test Seminar (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

September 22 & 23, 2026 AIT Pre-Test Seminar

AIT Pre-Test Seminar

September 22 & 23, 2026

The pre-test seminar will be held in-person in Topeka, KS. The exact location will be set soon!

KACE is excited to partner with Joseph Townsend for the KACE AIT Pre-Test Seminar!

Joseph Townsend is the author of The Principles of Health Care Administration, a book used to develop questions for the NAB exam.

Attendees will also receive an NAB Review Study Guide prepared by Joseph Townsend.

AIT Pre-Test Seminar Agenda:

September 22nd: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions & Seminar Overview

8:45 AM Domain 1: Care, Services & Supports

* Quality of Care, Quality of Life & Ancillary Services

12:00 PM Lunch Break (on your own)

1:00 PM Domain 2: Operations

* Financial Management

* Risk Management

4:30 PM Adjourn

September 23rd: 8:30 AM-3:30PM

8:30 AM Domain 2 continued: Operations

* Human Resources

9:00 AM Domain 3: Environment & Quality

* Care Settings

* Regulatory Compliance

12:00 PM Lunch Break (Provided by KACE)

12:45 PM Domain 4: Leadership & Strategy

* Organizational Strategy

3:30 PM Adjourn

The pre-test seminar is offered quarterly.

December 2026 AIT Pre-Test Seminar (08 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:30:00 GMT

December 8 & 9, 2026 AIT Pre-Test Seminar

AIT Pre-Test Seminar

December 8 & 9, 2026

Bishop Learning Center

3601 SW 31st St, Topeka, KS 66614

Sumner Room

KACE is excited to partner with Joseph Townsend for the KACE AIT Pre-Test Seminar!

Joseph Townsend is the author of The Principles of Health Care Administration, a book used to develop questions for the NAB exam.

Attendees will also receive an NAB Review Study Guide prepared by Joseph Townsend.

AIT Pre-Test Seminar Agenda:

December 8th: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions & Seminar Overview

8:45 AM Domain 1: Care, Services & Supports

* Quality of Care, Quality of Life & Ancillary Services

12:00 PM Lunch Break (on your own)

1:00 PM Domain 2: Operations

* Financial Management

* Risk Management

4:30 PM Adjourn

December 9th: 8:30 AM-3:30PM

8:30 AM Domain 2 continued: Operations

* Human Resources

9:00 AM Domain 3: Environment & Quality

* Care Settings

* Regulatory Compliance

12:00 PM Lunch Break (Provided by KACE)

12:45 PM Domain 4: Leadership & Strategy

* Organizational Strategy

3:30 PM Adjourn

The pre-test seminar is offered quarterly.

Virtual Day in Topeka- December 2026 (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Virtual Day in Topeka

Friday, December 11, 2026

12:00 PM-1:00PM - Lunch break