ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026

Discover how Teen Court provides students with real-world legal experience while developing critical skills like public speaking, leadership, and collaboration. This session will show attendees how to implement or enhance Teen Court programs as a high-impact work-based learning opportunity in Law and Public Safety education. Teen Court is a student-led program where young people serve as attorneys, jurors, and judges for real cases involving their peers, giving students hands-on experience in the justice system.
Attendees will explore practical strategies to connect Teen Court to curriculum goals, track meaningful student outcomes, and engage students in authentic, career-ready experiences. The session includes interactive discussions, real case examples, and hands-on activities that simulate courtroom roles.
By the end, attendees will leave with actionable tools to bring Teen Court into their programs and prepare tomorrow’s justice leaders.