Association for Career and Technical Education

Do you know an outstanding teacher in cybersecurity education that should be recognized? The Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award recognizes two K-12 teachers for their excellence in cybersecurity education, highlighting their vital role in equipping students with the skills needed for national security and success in cybersecurity. Award recipients are chosen based on their outstanding teaching, academic achievements, and contributions to cybersecurity.

If you or someone you know is interested, nominations are open from Aug. 1 to Sept. 13. For details on rules, terms, conditions, and how to apply, please visit the PCRN website: https://bit.ly/4bZSInN.

Last chance to save! ACTE's CareerTech VISION, happening Dec. 2–7 in San Antonio, offers an abundance of community-building experiences and professional learning opportunities in CTE. VISION offers something for everyone:

• Opportunities to gather with your peers and forge new connections with educators and industry leaders
• Hundreds of concurrent sessions covering high-quality secondary and postsecond-ary CTE
• Premier networking opportunities
• CareerTech Expo with hundreds of exhibits, workshops and live demonstrations

Register for early bird rates today!

Explore VISION’s featured workshops that offer insights into cutting-edge industry trends. Don't miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain valuable knowledge, and attend hundreds of concurrent sessions covering various topics in CTE. Early bird registration ends tomorrow! Register today to get early bird pricing for ACTE’s CareerTech VISION, happening Dec. 4–7 in San Antonio, Texas! https://bit.ly/2NNH7hL

Early Bird Deadline Ends on July 31!

Join us for the event of the year for CTE professionals! ACTE’s CareerTech VISION happens Dec. 4–7 at the Henry B. González Convention Center on the beautiful River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. VISION will feature:

• Premier networking opportunities
• Inspirational keynote speakers and leaders on our main stage
• The CareerTech Expo’s collection of CTE products and services with live demonstrations and workshops
• Hundreds of concurrent sessions covering timely topics in high-quality secondary and postsecondary CTE
• The Career Pavilion
• Pre-conference workshops and tours on focused CTE topics
• The festive Awards Gala, honoring the extraordinary contributions of CTE educators
• And more!

Register Today! https://bit.ly/2NNH7hL

"Preparing Students for the Workforce: Strategic Instruction for Essential Career Ready Skills"
September 20 1-3:30 p.m.
Presenters: Dr. Trent Mohrbutter, Program Specialist, Learning Programs, Products, and Services
Eileen Friou, Head of Special Projects
AVID Center

To ensure our students are truly prepared for the workforce, intentional planning and targeted instruction are crucial. Today's employers prioritize candidates who possess robust verbal and written communication skills, excel in team environments, adapt quickly, solve problems effectively, demonstrate leadership, think critically, and manage conflicts efficiently. This workshop will engage educators and equip them with effective teaching and learning strategies that seamlessly integrate these vital employability skills into everyday content delivery. Join us to explore innovative instructional methods that not only cover academic content but also foster the key competencies students need to thrive in today's dynamic job market.
(In addition to this on sight workshop, a 3-part informational and interactive webinar series will follow during the year.)

Don't forget to register for the National Postsecondary CTE Summit taking place in Chicago, September 18-20. You wont want to miss our great line up or preconference and post conference workshops! https://bit.ly/3yRgUZh

Applications are open for ACTE’s Leadership Programs!

ACTE’s premier leadership programs provide CTE professionals opportunities to enhance their leadership potential in three yearlong programs.

ACTE National Leadership Fellowship — Fellows will receive a $1,500 stipend and complimentary registration to ACTE’s CareerTech VISION and National Policy Seminar.

NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Fellowship — This nationally recognized program is now a registration-based initiative. Registration fees for accepted applicants will be $3,000 (not including lodging or travel for in-person events).

IAED Mentorship Program, sponsored by IMAGO — Participants will receive complimentary registration to ACTE’s CareerTech VISION and free access to IMAGO’s intelligence learning platform content.

The deadline to apply for these leadership programs is Sept. 30. For more information, contact Lauren Fillebrown, ACTE’s senior manager of leadership development.

Leadership Programs ACTE’s leadership programs seek to nurture and cultivate the next generation of leaders within career and technical education (CTE). They foster innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Putting data to work: Using Data to Assess Effectiveness, Inform Expansion, and Ensure Equity
September 18, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Dr. Theresa Anderson, Principal Research Associate, Urban Institute
Amanda Briggs, Senior Research Associate, Urban Institute

Collecting and effectively using data are critical as we envision the future of postsecondary CTE. Come join this session with the Urban Institute and ACTE to workshop your data questions and issues, including the types of data to collect, how to use data to make decisions, and how insights from data can promote equity. Learn how to use data to inform your efforts to support student, faculty, and staff. We will explore data scenarios and common data challenges to ensure real-life applications. Attendees are also welcome to bring their data collection, analysis, and decision-making challenges to discuss. Data managers and data users alike will benefit from this workshop, as well as program designers and those trying to figure out how to improve program outcomes. We welcome individuals and teams. Come learn how to use data to help build a better future for your CTE students!

Don't forget to register for the National Postsecondary CTE Summit taking place in Chicago, September 18-20. You wont want to miss our great line up or preconference and post conference workshops! https://bit.ly/3yRgUZh

Pack Your Bags for the AI-Driven Landscape of Work and Education
Speaker: Rachael Mann
October 9, 8:00 a.m.–12:00
Cost: $150

In an era where the only constant is change, CTE leaders and key stakeholders are at the forefront of preparing students for a future that is being reshaped by artificial intelligence. As AI continues to transform the landscape of work across all industries, from healthcare to finance and manufacturing to retail, it is imperative for education leaders to guide students through this AI-integrated landscape. The young people in our learning spaces are poised to inherit a realm where AI is not just a tool but a transformative force. This workshop aims to demystify AI, explore its ethical implications, and provide efficiency tools for leaders and educators. Participants will develop an AI roadmap and learn how to equip students for an AI-driven future.

Check out additional pre-conference workshops at Best Practices, happening Oct. 9–11 in Portland, Oregon! https://bit.ly/34UWZrg

A Jump-start for Industry Instructors: Developing Your Own “New Teacher Institute”
September 18, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Michelle Conrad, Associate Professor CTE Graduate program Coordinator at University of Central Missouri

Creating powerful CTE learning environments starts with retaining high-quality CTE instructors. How do we design intentional induction activities to assist beginning CTE instructors? How do we help develop instructional skills needed to perform effectively in CTE classrooms and laboratories? This workshop will allow participants to explore the needs of new CTE instructors moving from the workplace into the classroom, as well as appropriate training topics to develop their own “New Teacher Institute” (NTI). In teams, participants will develop a structure and the content to frame a New Teacher Institute appropriate for their own campuses to give new instructors a jump-start!

Don't forget to register for the National Postsecondary CTE Summit taking place in Chicago, September 18-20. You wont want to miss our great line up or preconference and post conference workshops! https://bit.ly/3yRgUZh

The U.S. Department of Education is offering a free event for counselors, advisers and others involved in training college access professionals. Participants will learn how to use the College Scorecard to support students and their families in making data-informed decisions about college attendance and receive a toolkit for effectively teaching others how to use the College Scorecard. Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Webinar for the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, a free online tool to help students, families, educators, counselors, and other college access professionals make data-informed decisions when choosing a college or university to attend. This session is designed for college counselo...

Optimizing CTSOs: Mastering Management with AI
December 4, 8:30 a.m.–noon
Presenters: Rachael Mann, EdFuture.org
Registration Cost: $195

Discover how to streamline management of your career and technical student organization (CTSO) using artificial intelligence (AI). This workshop equips advisers with AI tools that can enhance efficiency and improve integration into curricula. Learn to leverage AI for organizational tasks, event planning and student engagement. By tapping into AI, you can transform how CTSOs operate, making them more effective and less time-consuming. Attend to unlock a collection of essential CTSO resources and AI applications tailored for advisers.

Check out additional pre-conference workshops at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION, happening Dec. 4–7 in San Antonio, Texas. Don’t forget to register by July 31 to secure early bird rates for VISION! https://bit.ly/3xikXjk

ACTE members can now access CTE Learn, offering free professional development resources plus 190 for-credit, on-demand courses, through their ACTE member accounts. Log in to CTE Learn to explore more!

Homepage The Association for Career and Technical Education is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers.

Instructional Excellence for New CTE Teachers
December 4, 8:30 a.m.–noon
Presenter: Donna Rain-O’Dell, Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center
Registration Cost: $175

Are you a CTE teacher still in the early stages of your career? It’s time to explore the depths of instructional expertise and enhance your teaching! This dynamic workshop is designed specifically for new teachers and new-to-CTE teachers. Participants will go beyond theory and learn practical and proven instructional techniques from a practitioner with more than a decade of experience. Receive clear and straightforward training that explains educational jargon and simplifies classroom and lab instruction in an easy-to-apply approach. Participants can expect collaboration and engaging practice to process the information they receive. Participants will leave this workshop with a teacher toolbox full of tips and tricks to take back to their programs, ensuring a smooth and productive learning experience for all. The workshop is designed to complement the workshop titled “Classroom & Behavioral Management for New CTE Teachers.” However, participation is both is not required.

Check out additional pre-conference workshops at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION, happening Dec. 4–7 in San Antonio, Texas. Don’t forget to register by July 31 to secure early bird rates for VISION! https://bit.ly/3xikXjk

Let's linger in the summer sun a little longer. Techniques has prepared the perfect poolside reading list. Our 2023–24 Year in Review features some of the most engaging content we've published in print and online since the fall of 2023.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3zF5FGf

Reminder to register by July 14 for the Postsecondary CTE Summit, happening Sept. 18-20 in Chicago. Secure your early bird rates before it's too late! https://bit.ly/3yRgUZh

Please join us in expressing our gratitude for ACTE’s outgoing board members. We are grateful for their contributions to ACTE, expertise in the field and stellar leadership!

Join us in Chicago for the Postsecondary CTE Event, happening Sept 18-20! Register by July 14 to save!

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ACTE extends a warm welcome to our incoming board members as we kick off the new fiscal year!

Excited to introduce Craig Statucki as our Region V Vice President, please give Craig a warm welcome!

We are delighted to announce Sandra Adams as our newest Administration Division Vice President. Please join us in extending a friendly welcome to Sandra!

Just a reminder that July 14 is the last day to receive early bird rates for ACTE’s Postsecondary CTE Summit happening Sept. 18–20 in Chicago, Illinois. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Homepage The Association for Career and Technical Education is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers.

Global Career Readiness: Going Beyond DEI
December 4, 8:30 a.m.–Noon
Presenters: Heather Singmaster, Digital Promise; Michelle Conrad, University of Central Missouri
Registration Cost: $175

As automation and technological advances change the nature of work, and as global diversity and economic growth change the characteristics of the employee and consumer base, skills that allow workers to compete in the global economy will be in greater demand. Companies looking to expand their businesses and become more innovative need employees with employability skills. This interactive session will share strategies to better support students: connecting learning with real-world contexts to relate to students’ different backgrounds and life experiences, and associating CTE content across pathways with global competence and employability skills. Participants will hear what businesses have to say, learn together, and explore free tools and resources to support global career readiness, including sample projects, educator professional development modules, student handouts, and more.

Check out additional pre-conference workshops at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION, happening Dec. 4–7 in San Antonio, Texas. Don’t forget to register by July 31 to secure early bird rates for VISION! https://bit.ly/3xikXjk

Please welcome Shawn Freie, our Postsecondary, Adult & Career Education Vice President!

This fall, ACTE is launching the following, all-new affinity groups supporting CTE professionals with common identities, interests, or experiences, and serving as platforms for members to engage in mentoring relationships and have discussions aimed at personal and professional growth. We invite you to get involved and apply for the role of affinity group member leader today. Applications must be submitted by July 8 through the ACTE Awards Portal.

Please help us give a warm welcome to Robert Torres, ACTE's President-Elect!

Welcome Lavyne Rada, our Agricultural Education Division Vice President! 🎉

Girls in CTE: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Nontraditional Students
December 4, 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Presenter: Amanda Bastoni, CAST
Registration Cost: $175

This session will benefit middle, high school, and postsecondary educators, administrators, and counselors. The session will highlight tangible strategies that can be applied immediately to ensure girls in CTE feel a sense of belonging. The session will include information on how Perkins funds can be used to develop recruitment and retention strategies that work. There will be time to ask questions and hear what has and what has not worked from others in the field. Co-presenter Abraham Ewing, a middle and high school CTE educator, will share his experience with increasing nontraditional students’ participation in manufacturing. Participants will leave with research-based moves and materials they can use — from Take Flight, an ongoing project funded by National Science Foundation that uses drones to engage girls in CTE and STEM classes.

Check out additional pre-conference workshops at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION, happening Dec. 4–7 in San Antonio, Texas. Don’t forget to register by July 31 to secure early bird rates for VISION! https://bit.ly/3xikXjk

Good morning! Help us welcome LaDonna Selvidge, our Health Science Education Division Vice President! Welcome LaDonna!

Meet Dustin Davis-Austin, our Region II Vice President! Help us give a warm welcome!

Meet Carrie Giles, ACTE's President! Congratulations and welcome!