Inside ACTE.
VISION 2016 Call for Presenters: Submit Your Proposal by Feb. 29
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ACTE is now accepting presentation proposals for VISION 2016 via
its online submission form at www.careertechvision.com. Sessions are
typically 60 minutes in length, and should allow 10-15 minutes for
questions. VISION 2016, taking place Nov. 30-Dec. 3 (Wednesday-Saturday)
in Las Vegas, is the most comprehensive professional development event
for CTE professionals, and it offers hundreds of breakout sessions in a
variety of formats--lecture, hands-on labs and roundtable discussions.
We invite you to help us identify key issues and topics in the rapidly
diversifying field of CTE. The submissions deadline is Monday, Feb. 29.
Celebrating the Many Faces of CTE at VISION 2016
VISION 2016 is your event, your experience and your opportunity to
thrive. Surrounded by the community and voice of CTE professionals
everywhere, VISION 2016 packs its agenda with professional development
opportunities that are just right for you! Choose from engaging keynote
speakers, hundreds of dynamic and interactive CTE sessions, a
comprehensive CareerTech Expo and a larger-than-ever Career Pavilion.
Create your own path and cultivate tomorrow's experts at VISION
2016 in Las Vegas. Watch www.careertechvision.com for forthcoming
information on ACTE's premier event.
ACTE Region Conferences
Don't miss the upcoming 2016 ACTE region conferences! For more
information, visit www.acteonline.org/regions.
Provide Your Input on ACTE's High-quality CTE Framework Draft
ACTE released a first draft of its high-quality CTE framework to
focus groups this winter at VISION 2015. These draft standards are our
first attempt at a comprehensive, evidence-based list of CTE elements
that are crucial for quality programs of study. We welcome feedback from
members on these principles and our research and evaluation process. Go
to www.acteonline.org/high-qualityCTE for the draft framework and ways
you can participate in this process.
State Policies Impacting CTE: 2015 Year in Review
In late January, ACTE will be releasing State Policies Impacting
CTE: 2015 Year in Review, co-authored with the National Association of
State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium. In this third
annual review of state action related to CTE, you can learn about key
trends in CTE-related policies across the country in 2015, and drill
down with a state-by-state review of key legislation and other actions.
Learn how you can tune in to a related webinar at
www.acteonline.org/AdvocacyPublications.
CTE Month[R] 16: Opportunities for Career Success
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February is CTE Month! During this time ACTE will emphasize the
theme "Opportunities for Career Success" by highlighting how
CTE prepares students of all ages for specific high-skill, high-wage and
high-demand careers, as well as celebrating the individual CTE programs
that accomplish this goal most effectively. For more information about
how you can hold a school visit, communicate with the media, connect
with policymakers, purchase CTE Month merchandise or get involved with
CTE Month in a variety of other ways, visit www.ctemonth.org.
Advocate for CTE at ACTE's 2016 National Policy Seminar
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Join CTE educators and advocates from across the nation this Feb.
29-March 2 in Arlington, Virginia, to influence and hear the latest
updates on CTE-related policy initiatives, legislation and funding.
Check out www.acteonline.org/nps for keynote speakers, policy breakout
sessions and agenda updates. Register today!
ACTE's CORE Community
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ACTE's recently launched CORE Community includes access to
learning modules that connect CTE curricula with core academic concepts;
an easy lesson plan builder, along with a growing library of lesson
plans and resources; and numerous interactive CTE discussion groups.
ACTE members receive a substantial discount to both three-month and
one-year plans. Visit www.acteonline.org/core for additional
information.
Online Seminars Available Anytime, Anywhere
ACTE's online seminars are now available as a professional
development resource for members and can be viewed online anytime,
anywhere. Visit www. acteonline.org/onlineseminars and log in with your
member ID and password to watch a variety of videos covering topics
specific to the CTE community.
Boost Your CTE Program's Performance
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NC3T, in collaboration with ACTE, has unveiled a new Suite of
workshops, services and resources to address the pressing issues faced
by CTE program leaders. Do you need professional development for your
teachers and administrators? CTE Clinic can come to you, providing
half-day sessions on such topics as building and managing effective
boards, building strong and sustainable business partnerships and
building a strong work-based learning program. Experienced professionals
are also available to provide individual consulting support in the
following areas: program quality, workforce alignment, partnership
development and communicating the value of CTE. Finally, the CTE Clinic
is publishing a series of printed tools and guides that are available at
ShopACTE. Visit www. acteonline.org/shop to purchase these valuable
resources.
Cengage/ACTE Portal Offers Member Discount on 350+ Courses
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ACTE and Cengage Learning offer members discounted rates on 350+
online courses, covering topics like finance, college readiness, project
management, health care and more! There is also a personal development
portal to earn CEUs. For additional information and to register for
classes, visit www.acteonline.org/cengage.
Meaningful Education-to-industry Connections
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NCCER's connection map was created to help connect
construction industry members and CTE educators. The map allows
contractors, organizations and schools to list their contact information
and areas they are interested in providing or seeking help. Everything
from classroom presentations to guidance and input using curriculum are
included. So far, more than 400 contractors and educators have joined
and declared they are eager to create meaningful pathways. Visit www.
pathways.nccer.org/connection-map to get on the map and find a
collaborator near you. Tech
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