Fall Quarterly News Update

Fall Greetings, Region I Members!

We should all be in the swing of things by now, so I hope the fall hasn’t involved any surprises! I have heard of a few construction projects that have caused some extra headaches, but I guess that is the price of progress. Hang in there!

I want to make you are aware of one of the Region I Strategic Plan Goals. Under the Advocacy & Awareness focus area, we have a goal to “Increase the number of representatives and senators from our region that are on their respective CTE caucus.” It is important that we continue to keep career and technical education (CTE) on the front burner and in the mind of our policy makers. The policy committee stands ready to help you as members of your state to reach out and inform your law makers. More specific action items will be coming in future notices, but if you are eager find out how to reach out to your legislators, please let me know, and we can help you!

In the meantime, I want to encourage all of you to look at the CTE Caucus page on the ACTE website. On this page, you can see which, if any, of your representatives or senators are members of the CTE Caucus. The CTE Caucus is a bi-partisan caucus that strives to advance initiatives that enhance CTE. If you have a few more minutes, I would encourage you to click the “advocacy” button on the ACTE homepage and explore the Advocacy Resources at the bottom of that page. There is great information that can help you work more effectively with policymakers.

I am getting excited about the upcoming CareerTech VISION Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Nov. 29–Dec. 2. It is always such a great event. If you have not registered, I want you to really consider it. There is no event that brings together more CTE educators. When you see what is happening from across the country, it is easy to get inspired and develop a vision that can propel your programs to the next level. If you are able to attend, I hope you will take the time to attend the ACTE Region I Business meeting. This meeting is open to all Region I members. The Business Meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Please plan to attend and help us grow Region I!

In addition to VISION, one of the events you are going to want to keep your eyes on is the 2024 Region I Conference. We are excited that the conference will be held in New York City, May 1–3. Be on the lookout for more information. The planning committee has been making great progress.

Below are a few more reminders and notices for you to consider.

I truly hope you see the value you are adding to the lives of the students in your programs!

I hope to see you at VISION. If you see me, please stop and say hello!

Douglas Bush

ACTE Region I VP

Associate Superintendent for CTE

Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District

Michigan

From ACTE

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ACTE's CareerTech VISION happens this Nov. 29–Dec. 2 in Phoenix, Arizona, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to our flagship conference for career and technical educators. At VISION, you will have the opportunity to forge meaningful professional connections, expand your professional learning and ignite your inspiration. ACTE is pleased to offer both a full in-person event with a robust on-demand component for remote attendance. Register by Oct. 13 to secure advance discounted rates for this premier CTE conference!

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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! Learn more

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Upcoming Webinars

We are excited to host several upcoming free webinars on a wide range of topics:

I Need Help! Seeking Support from a Mentor and a Sponsor, Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Navigating Issues of WBL Safety and Insurance, Oct. 26 at 3:00 p.m. ET
Top 10 Reasons to Integrate Entrepreneurship Across CTE Courses and Career Pathways, Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET

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2024 Events

Share Your Expertise!

Mark your calendars for the 2024 ACTE Work-based Learning (WBL) Conference, happening May 1–3 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You could share your WBL programs, models and expertise; consider submitting a presentation proposal. This annual event, which sold out last year, specifically focuses on professional development for WBL professionals in secondary and postsecondary CTE programs and institutions. The deadline to submit presentation proposals is Oct. 16.

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Advocate for CTE at NPS

With a featured event from the CTE Research Network

Join CTE professionals from across the nation to voice your vision on CTE policy and programming relevant to your school’s needs at ACTE’s National Policy Seminar, happening March 17–20 in Arlington, Virginia. Featured sessions will cover best practices for influencing federal policy and CTE advocacy and messaging. And on the last day of the event, March 20, the CTE Research Network will address topics that will help expand the evidence base for CTE.

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Member Benefits Webinar & Renew in Time to Vote!

Check Out ACTE’s New Member Benefits Webinar!

Hear from ACTE leadership how your professional association supports you and your career through a variety of member benefits, from CTE advocacy and awareness resources, Techniques magazine, member insurance programs, professional development and networking opportunities, and more!

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Renew Your Membership by Nov. 1 to Vote!

The 2024 ACTE board of directors’ election will be held this Dec. 1–Jan. 1! Please note these key dates:

Be sure your membership is current by Nov 1 to vote — renew now!
Voting will open during CareerTech VISION on Dec. 1 and run through Jan. 1
Winners will be announced in January 2024

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Student Video Challenge

New Student Video Contest

ACTE — the host of CTE Month^® — and NASA HUNCH are excited to announce the 2023–24 student video challenge, which offers students the opportunity to showcase the application of CTE and project-based learning programs in high-demand career fields on Earth as well as in space. This year’s theme: “Why Go to the Moon?” The contest is open to students of all ages, including elementary, middle school, high school and postsecondary students in any school or who is homeschooled. Submit a two-minute video by April 1.

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