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Greetings, the start of the 2022-2023 school year is upon us and I trust everyone has been extremely busy focusing on staffing, resources, and ensuring your respective buildings are ready to welcome students for another great year of CTE experiences!
With a new school year comes great optimism, growth mindsets, and a familiar buzz in the air! That same energy is felt at the upcoming professional development conferences including the Best Practices & Innovations Conference (Cape Cod, Massachusetts — Sept. 28–30), which is specifically for CTE Administrators, and CareerTech VISION (Las Vegas, Nevada — Nov. 30–Dec. 3).
As administrators, we know that any successful CTE classroom starts with a high-quality instructor, and certainly the teacher shortages nationwide can have an impact on our ability to sustain and expand program offerings. As the board of directors met this summer to work through the review of the ACTE Strategic Themes, the teacher shortage topic was widely discussed along with what resources from your national association could be helpful for you at the state and local level. It will continue to be a topic of importance for the entire profession and I encourage members to share strategies and experiences related to addressing the staffing shortages we are currently experiencing.
On behalf of your Administration Division Policy Committee and Division Leadership Fellows, best wishes on the start of a successful school year, and please utilize the wealth of resources from ACTE to help support you and your programs.
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Eric Ripley
Administration Division Vice President
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NCLA Update
With the excitement and expectation of a new school year in full swing, we at NCLA want to take this opportunity as our way of saying "welcome back!" We know that you'll find great success with your staff and students and throughout all aspects of career technical education. There's plenty of work ahead in the year, so it will be great to see what amazing things lie around each corner!
The deadline to apply for the Dave Berryman Leadership Development Scholarship is August 22 (website states Aug. 15, but deadline has been extended). This scholarship is awarded annually to two career and technical education administrators and is designed to assist individuals in attending the NCLA/ACTE Best Practices and Innovations Conference. Scholarship recipients receive a complimentary registration to the #BPCTE22 conference and a $750 travel stipend. This scholarship is available to first-time attendees only. Learn more and apply today!
The NCLA podcast now has over 60 episodes! Whether you're looking for tips and tricks about how schools are implementing cutting-edge programs or want some general insight into what it's like being a CTE leader these days, there will be something that suits your needs! The podcast is a great way to stay up-to-date on all things related to career and technical education. Be sure to hit the follow button and share the podcast link with other CTE leaders.
Check out the virtual tours page on NCLA's website to visit CareerTechEd programs across America from your laptop. We want see what's happening in YOUR district as well! Share links and descriptions of what is happening at YOUR school or facility, so we can show off all the great work being done by students and by those who serve students each day - teachers and leaders like you!
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CTEEC Update
CTEEC is still in a time of rebuilding. The membership numbers continue to grow, especially the new members from other states. This year has been another challenging year but we have continued to work through. CTEEC is planning an event June 15th and 16th in Owasso, Oklahoma at the Tulsa Technology center Owasso Conference Center. The event will be a hybrid event and will be open to out of state member via zoom. A flier and program will be updated on the website soon.
Another exciting announcement is CTEEC has rebranded. Right before the pandemic, CTEEC had asked some graphic arts students at Gordon Cooper Technology to design a new logo for CTEEC and the state affiliate OKCTEEC. This project was put on hold until 2021-2022. I am very excited to debut the new logo. We believe the new logo captures the essence of what CTEEC does. CTEEC builds bridges to support equity and education for the students pursuing an education through career technology centers and community colleges. Here is the new logo and the new postcard.
CTEEC is looking to grow the executive team. Recently the President-Elect took a new position that does not allow her to continue her work with CTEEC. We would love to bring in an out of state member to join the executive team. If this is something that would interest you please do not hesitate to contact me.
Gina McPherson — CTEEC President gmcpherson@osrhe.edu
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Register for ACTE’s CareerTech VISION Early & Save!
ACTE’s CareerTech VISION, happening Nov. 30–Dec. 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, brings together thousands of secondary and postsecondary career and technical educators, business leaders and industry professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy featured keynote speakers and leaders on our main stage, hundreds of educational sessions and networking events in a variety of formats, and a massive CareerTech Expo. We are excited to offer a fully in-person event with a robust virtual component for remote attendance! The early bird deadline ends Aug. 15.
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New Postsecondary CTE Convening
Join postsecondary CTE professionals from across the nation this Oct. 6–7 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to address expanding career pathways, building apprenticeships, closing access and equity gaps, and supporting faculty recruitment and retention. The convening will feature expert panel presentations, engaging professional development sessions, and numerous networking sessions.
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Boutique Event for CTE Leaders & Administrators
Happening Sept. 28–30 in beautiful Cape Cod, North Falmouth, Massachusetts, ACTE’s and NCLA’s annual Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference focuses on professional development for CTE administrators of both secondary and postsecondary CTE programs and institutions.
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Bridging the College and Career Readiness Gap through Blended Learning
ACTE corporate partner, EVERFI, provides educators with no cost, ready-made digital lessons to bring to life the critical skills students need for personal and educational success. Created by content experts and paid for by leading organizations passionate about education, all 100+ standards-aligned lessons help students understand the world around them through relevant scenarios, responsible decision-making activities, and opportunities to explore the ins-and-outs of possible careers.
Whether you're teaching financial literacy, entrepreneurship, or workforce preparedness skills, EVERFI's standard-aligned resources help students plan for and practice achieving their professional and personal goals.
Join the 60,000+ teachers who used EVERFI this past school year! Register at everfi.com/newteacher
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ACTE Welcomes Iowa ACTE
ACTE is pleased to announce that the Iowa Association for Career and Technical Education (Iowa ACTE) has formally unified with the national Association. Spearheaded by the Iowa ACTE Board of Directors and Iowa ACTE Executive Director Sandy Miller, the state association is now officially unified with the national body.
Read more
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Introducing ACTE’s New Work-Based Learning Division
The new Work-based Learning Division provides ACTE members with valuable resources and opportunities for professional development, leadership and networking as we help students build awareness of potential careers, explore career opportunities and prepare for their future. This new Division includes a diverse group of professionals including work-based learning and apprenticeship coordinators, K–12 and postsecondary educators, business and community partners, program administrators, and state workforce representatives. ACTE members have the opportunity to choose from among 11 Divisions in ACTE and join a community of professionals with shared CTE interests.
Learn more and join
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Raise Your Profile at VISION — Write for Techniques
Are you going to VISION? Techniques is! Submit a story idea for one of our fall issues, and let your colleagues know where to find you this Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Techniques is still accepting content proposals for October (with the theme Technological Transformations) and November/December (with the theme Making Education & Workforce Connections).
Write for Techniques
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2022 Cohort of IAED Mentors & Mentees
ACTE is excited to announce this year’s class of mentors and mentees for the 2022 Inclusion, Access, Equity and Diversity (IAED) Mentorship Program, sponsored by IMAGO, which provides yearlong leadership development to ACTE members interested in IAED issues in CTE.
Meet the 2022 class
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Association for Career and Technical Education
1410 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-3111
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