CTE Research

Research Roundup: Dual Enrollment, Credit Transfer and Stackable Pathways

Early postsecondary opportunities for high school students remain a hot topic in the CTE space. The reports in this week’s roundup cover several important aspects of this topic, including recent state policy action, challenges and best practices in credit transfer policies, and designing learner-centered stackable credentials and pathways. READ MORE

TEACH CTE SUMMIT

ACTE’s Teach CTE Summit will provide strategies for addressing CTE teacher shortage issues and promising practices pertaining to CTE teacher recruitment and retention at the state and local levels. We encourage administrators, teacher educators, teachers, CTE government officials, and researchers in the secondary and postsecondary areas to join us this June 27–29 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Register by April 28 to secure early bird rates, a $50 savings!

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TECHNIQUES

CTE for ELs

The hands-on nature of CTE can transcend language barriers. In the April issue of Techniques, education stakeholders consider how increased efforts to reach English learners (ELs) and their families can promote student success and address vital workforce needs. Featured content seeks to celebrate diversity and support all learners.

Design Engaging PD

In an effort to deliver more engaging professional development, this school in Michigan began using the practice of instructional rounds (City et al., 2009). "We gave teachers the opportunity to watch one another teach and engage in intentional reflection," wrote Matt Griesinger. "And they have become the voice of their own professional learning."

ACTE'S CAREERTECH VISION

Opening Keynoter — Overcoming Disruption to Drive Change, Resilience and Transformation

Hear Morris Morrison, a world-class show host and author, share his expertise on building stronger, kinder and more focused leaders. He's the keynote speaker for our opening general session at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION! Happening Nov. 29–Dec. 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, VISION will offer hundreds of sessions covering high-quality CTE in secondary and postsecondary environments, and much more! Register by July 31 to secure last year’s early bird rates for VISION 2023!

PARTNERS IN CTE

Call for Applications: 2023 CTE Research Training Institute

The CTE Research Network (CTERN) is now accepting applications for the 2023 CTE Research Training Institute, to be held virtually Aug. ⁠7–⁠11. Early career researchers and researchers from traditionally underrepresented groups, with an interest in CTE, are encouraged to apply. There is no cost to attend, and those individuals selected will receive a $500 stipend and a Certificate of Training from the Institute of Education Sciences upon successful completion of the Institute. Deadline to apply is May 22.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

ACTE Webinars on CTE Learn

View ACTE's free webinars on our premier online learning network, CTE Learn:

Join the Book Club! Courageous Conversations About Race, April 20, 4:00 p.m. ET
Building Business and Industry Partnerships, April 27, 1:00 p.m. ET

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