Iowa ACTE

Deadline extended to March 8! We're seeking session proposals that address the full range of issues facing CTE educators, administrators and other key stakeholders as they strive to prepare students. Learn more and submit your proposal. https://www.careertechvision.com/cfp_information.cfm

Grant applications for ProStart Professional Development are now open!👨‍🍳

ProStart Professional Development’s goal is to equip educators with tools to enhance the experience of their students, encouraging them to pursue restaurant and hospitality careers.

Applications close on March 5th, apply today for grant opportunities here: https://bit.ly/40SVPtn

In addition to the AEA Bill currently being reviewed at the State, Capitol,, here are,a couple of others you might want to review. They would be good talking points for you and your students at CTE Day at the Capitol February 6th. SF 322: Repeals the school voucher scheme enacted last year or, at a minimum, requiring more accountability and data reporting,
SF 458: Reinstate bargaining power and basic labor rights for Iowa workers.

Indiana is excited to be hosting the 2024 ACTE Region III Conference June 12–14, 2024 in beautiful downtown Indianapolis!

We are accepting sessions proposals from Region III now.

Proposals are for a 45-minute presentation incorporating time for Q&A or other interactive elements, and you must be willing to present on Thursday, June 13 or Friday, June 14.

Priority deadline for proposals is Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Please see the session proposal form for more information. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUaFh6X2YZa6wlW8GsGTux7WuPS9R6o-DXlQtBfTduW6cuvg/viewform

Calling All First-year CTE Teachers! As part of our broader efforts to address the CTE teacher pipeline, ACTE will launch a New CTE Teacher Symposium at this year’s CareerTech VISION, Nov. 29–Dec. 2 in Phoenix, Arizona. ACTE invites CTE educators in their first year of teaching to apply to participate in this event and related activities throughout the rest of the school year. Twenty teachers selected to participate in the symposium will receive the following:

- Complimentary registration to VISION
- A daylong, targeted professional development experience on Nov. 29
- Mentoring, support and networking opportunities throughout the remainder of the school year

The deadline to apply is Oct. 15!

New CTE Teacher Symposium Calling all first-year CTE teachers! As part of our broader efforts to address the CTE teacher pipeline, ACTE is launching a “New CTE Teacher Symposium”...

Help raise awareness of the CTE teacher shortage with students, potential career changers and other CTE stakeholders by using these tools to help build interest in CTE education as a profession. This toolkit, designed to help you spread the word about the benefits of choosing to be a CTE educator, contains several print- and web-ready pieces, including promotional materials, social media messages, and graphics and videos. https://www.acteonline.org/teach-cte-recruitment-toolkit/

Check out this great opportunity for FCS educators and FCS supporters!

Check out these up-and-coming young leaders! So proud of the work they do! https://educateiowa.gov/article/student-leaders-get-ready-next-year?fbclid=IwAR0DmLqHRWOKYonLwzTTgvyZOHQulpMjTJPlWddZRSA5WZ10e7-8vvgNL9I

School may be out for the summer for most kids, but for 55 Iowa student leaders, they were ready for a full day of learning and engagement.Student leaders get ready for next year School may be out for the summer for most kids, but for 55 Iowa student leaders, they were ready for a full day of learning and engagement.

Are you ready for a certification or technical degree? Then you are ready for Horatio Alger. This scholarship can award you up to $2,500 to pursue a career certification or technical education, of your choice, at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Apply for the Horatio Alger Certification and Technical Scholarship by June 15. https://www.acteonline.org/hascholarship/

Another National CTE Presidential scholar! Proud of the work we do to make this a reality for our CTE students in Iowa!

Four Iowa high school students have been named to the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.Four Iowa students named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Four Iowa high school students have been named to the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

Iowa ACTE hosted a very successful day at the Iowa State Capitol! Over 150 students and educators celebrated and raised awareness of the importance of Career and Technical Education programs. Middle School through college students met with legislators, shared their learning experiences and filled the Rotunda with displays that showcased their programs.

Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg addressed the group and read Governor Kim Reynolds' proclamation marking February as CTE Month. Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg Iowa Department of Education Association for Career and Technical Education

Iowa ACTE wins 2022 QAS award! Thanks to Iowa ACTE President, Greg Krawiec, the Board of Directors and to our 770+ members for their dedication to Iowa ACTE and CTE!

Congratulations to Iowa ACTE for receiving the 2022 Quality Association Standards (QAS) Award at the CareerTech VISION Conference in Las Vegas, December 3, 2022. This award recognizes state associations for implementing procedures and structures that demonstrate a high level of service and attention to member value. A huge shout out to the Iowa ACTE Board of Directors and all individuals who helped us fulfill our mission!

https://youtu.be/dhG8rxLeCls
Congratulations, to Lisa Stange 2023 ACTE National Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame Award recipient! Great interview! Thank you for your dedication to CTE!

2023 National ACTE Lifetime Achievement Award Lisa Stange, Retired CTE Consultant from Clive, Iowa, as the recipient of the 2023 National ACTE Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to Brooklyn Curtin, Iowa State University, Agricultural Education, the 2022 David Bunting CTE Teacher Preparation Scholarship recipient!

Humbled to have received the 2022 Iowa ACTE Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame Award! Sandra Miller, Grant Wood AEA and Iowa ACTE.

Congratulations to Randi Koehler, Lawton-Bronson High School, awarded the 2022 Iowa ACTE Oran Beaty Leadership Award!

Congratulations to Ashlee Spannagel, Southeastern Community College, the Iowa ACTE Postsecondary Professional of the Year!

Congratulations to Laura Van Waardhuizen, Iowa State University, the 2022 Iowa ACTE Teacher Educator of the Year!