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Fall Quarterly News Update

Greetings Region II Members!

As the crisp autumn air settles in, we're reminded of the season's simple joys - the vibrant colors of falling leaves, the excitement of football games, and the comfort of warm beverages on cool evenings. However, this fall has also brought challenges to our Region II family, particularly in the areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Our thoughts are with those impacted by these devastating storms, and we stand ready to support our colleagues and communities as they recover and rebuild.

In brighter news, we're eagerly anticipating ACTE's CareerTech VISION conference in San Antonio, Texas this Dec. 4–7. This annual gathering promises to be an invaluable opportunity for professional development, networking, and sharing innovative ideas in career and technical education (CTE). I encourage all of you to consider attending and taking advantage of the wealth of knowledge and inspiration that awaits us there.

On a celebratory note, I'd like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our 2024 Region II award winners. Your dedication to excellence in CTE and your impact on students' lives is truly commendable. You represent the best of our profession, and we're proud to have you as part of our Region II family. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of this new academic year, let's draw inspiration from these outstanding educators and continue to elevate the quality of CTE across our region.

These winners will represent Region II at the Dec. 4th ACTE Awards Gala in San Antonio in December:

• Administrator of the Year, Rhonda Samples (GA)
• Carl Perkins Community Service Award, Shannon Roberts (KY)
• Counseling and Career Development Professional, Shelley Kaler (AL)
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Cynthia L. Greene (GA)
• New Teacher of the Year, Stephen Bergey (GA)
• Postsecondary Professional of the Year, Dr. Cheronie Blunt (GA)
• Teacher Educator of the Year, Dr. Roger Hill (GA)
• Teacher of the Year, Jason Van Nus (GA)

Have a wonderful fall, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if I can be of assistance to you.

Sincerely,

Dustin Davis-Austin

ACTE Region II Vice President

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Join Us for the CTE Event of the Year! 

Register by Oct. 13 and Save!

ACTE’s CareerTech VISION happens this Dec. 4–7 in San Antonio, Texas, and we are so excited to welcome you to our career and technical education (CTE) event of the year! At VISION, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Gather with your peers and grow professionally.
• Expand your professional development with hundreds of concurrent sessions, workshops and tours to choose from 
• Ignite your inspiration while you learn from innovative keynote speakers and leaders on our main stage.
• Explore the CareerTech Expo, which features hundreds of exhibits, workshops and demonstrations.
• Celebrate the extraordinary contributions of CTE professionals, programs and organizations at the ACTE Awards Gala.

Register by Oct. 13 to take advantage of discounted rates!

Extend Your VISION Experience with Catapult Masterclasses

Join us for a CareerTech VISION special offer! Gain transformative insights and increased support for your programs through Catapult’s masterclasses. Equipping you with the tools to advance career-connected learning and CTE, Catapult makes education relevant for your students. Choose from the following on-demand masterclasses and receive content access for five months. ACTE members who attend VISION will receive a 10% discount on each masterclass!

• Career Readiness
• Employer Partnerships
• Instructional Excellence
• Student Recruitment and Marketing
• Work-based learning

Click the button to learn more and sign up via CareerTech VISION registration.

WBL 2025 Call for Presentations

Share your work-based learning expertise and model programs at ACTE’s Work-based Learning Conference 2025, happening April 2–4 at the Hyatt Bellevue on Seattle’s eastside in Bellevue, Washington. This event is focused on supporting the delivery of quality experiences that foster in-depth, firsthand engagement with the skills required in a given career field. The deadline to submit a proposal is Oct 14. 

Student Video Challenge: What is Artemis?

ACTE and NASA HUNCH are excited to host the 2024–25 student video challenge. This year’s theme: “What is Artemis?” This annual video contest offers students the opportunity to showcase the application of CTE and project-based learning programs in high-demand career fields on Earth and in space. The contest is open to students of all ages, including elementary, middle school, high school and postsecondary students and any student who is homeschooled. Submit a two-minute video by April 1.

Apply Now! Postsecondary CTE Leadership Program Opportunity

Tailored for postsecondary CTE professionals, the NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Program at ACTE, sponsored by the ECMC Foundation, is a nationally recognized program, providing career growth opportunities that are engaging, individualized and memorable. Now a registration-based initiative, registration fees for accepted applicants will be $3,000 (not including lodging or travel for in-person events). The deadline to apply for this premier program is Jan. 17. 

Upcoming Free ACTE Webinars on CTE Learn

• Using Digital Illustration to Spark Creativity, Visual Thinking & Media Synergy, Oct. 24, 5:00 p.m. ET
• Maximizing Access and Success for Special Populations: Career Exploration and Planning, Nov. 12, 2:00 p.m. ET

Visit Community Groups to learn more and get involved!