Fall Quarterly News Update

Dear ACTE Region II Members,

I hope you are all getting a little relief from the heat and beginning to enjoy some fall weather! It is still warm in Georgia, but the cooler mornings and evenings are showing us that fall is on the way! Fall festivals, apple picking, and all things pumpkin makes up one of my favorite times of the year!

We have several important events coming up in Region II. I hope many of you will be joining us for our Region II Conference in Huntsville, Alabama October 11-14! I am very exited about a conference that will be full of professional development, networking, and tours! We will also be presenting our Region II Award winners!

We are also getting ready for our upcoming Region II Business Meeting that will be held November 16th. Registration information for this meeting can be found below. I hope you will be able to join us as this will be an opportunity to hear from our three Region II Vice-President Elect candidates. Voting for this position will begin at the conclusion of the ACTE VISION Conference in December.

I sincerely hope you all are having a great start to the school year and gearing up for many ACTE events that are headed your way!

Sincerely,

Beth Parks

ACTE Region II Vice President

Region II News

ACTE Region II Business Meeting

The annual Region II Business Meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. ET. This will be a Zoom meeting and registration information can be found by clicking here. Registration will close on Nov. 3, so please do not hesitate.

We currently have three candidates for the Region II Vice-president Elect position. Each candidate will deliver a one-minute speech during this virtual meeting. You will certainly not want to miss this opportunity as you prepare to cast your vote in December. Only paid ACTE members by Nov. 1 will be eligible to vote in the election. We will also recap our award winners from our Region II Conference during our business meeting!

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:

Integrating Pharmacy Technician Education in High School CTE Programs, Oct. 10 at 3:00 p.m. ET
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

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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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