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Summer Quarterly News Update

Greetings Region II Members!

As summer begins to wind down, we find ourselves back in the familiar rhythm of the school year. The halls are once again filled with the eager faces of students, and educators across the country are diving into their lesson plans and curricula. With this return to our normal routines, it's the perfect moment to pause and consider our professional development and connections within the career and technical education (CTE) community.

Now is an ideal time to ensure your ACTE membership is current and to take full advantage of the benefits it offers. Are you planning to attend our upcoming conferences? Don't forget that as a member, you're eligible for discounted registration fees, allowing you to network and learn from peers while keeping costs manageable. Looking to expand your skills? Your membership grants you access to CTE Learn, our comprehensive professional development platform. And of course, you'll continue to receive our award-winning Techniques magazine, keeping you informed about the latest trends and best practices in CTE. These are just a few of the many perks available to you as an ACTE member.

For our ACTE Region II members, your dedication to CTE in the southeast is truly inspiring. As we embark on this new academic year, let's challenge ourselves to reach even greater heights. Your unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our organization. Let's use our ACTE membership to forge stronger connections, share innovative ideas, and advocate for the importance of CTE in our schools and communities. Together, we can elevate the quality of education and career preparation for students across our nation, setting them up for success in an ever-evolving job market. Your commitment to excellence in CTE makes a difference every day – let's make this year our most impactful yet.

Sincerely,

Dustin Davis-Austin

ACTE Region II Vice President

Region II News

The Region II conference in Florida is almost here! It's set to be an exciting event and a fantastic opportunity to network with experts within the region. We look forward to seeing you at The Florida Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on Sept 25–27. To learn more about this event and register, please use the link below.

From ACTE

Don’t Miss the CTE Event of the Year!

Happening this Dec. 4–7 in San Antonio, Texas, ACTE’s CareerTech VISION is the must-attend event for CTE professionals!

• Gather with your peers and grow professionally.
• Learn via hundreds of concurrent high-quality CTE sessions that address the full range of issues facing CTE.
• 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.
• Kick-start your event experience with pre-conference workshops and tours on focused CTE topics.
• 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.

Calling All Postsecondary CTE Professionals

Join us at ACTE’s Postsecondary CTE Summit, happening Sept. 18–20 in Chicago, Illinois, to address: promising practices and emerging technologies; building community partnerships; the future of teaching and learning in postsecondary CTE; data interpretation, and more! Don’t miss this must-attend event for postsecondary CTE professionals to ensure your students are successful in their educational journeys and beyond!

Boutique Event for CTE Administrators

Join us this Oct. 9–11 in Portland, Oregon, for the Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference, from ACTE and the National Council of Local Administrators. This event offers focused content on strengthening the field for CTE administrators of both secondary and postsecondary CTE programs and institutions. Check out the program lineup, including keynote speakers, pre-conference workshops and tours!

Deadline to Submit Applications for ACTE’s Leadership Programs

Apply by Sept. 30

ACTE’s premier leadership programs provide CTE professionals opportunities to enhance their leadership potential through the following three yearlong programs.

• ACTE National Leadership Fellowship: Fellows will receive a $1,500 stipend and complimentary registration to ACTE’s CareerTech VISION and National Policy Seminar.

• NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Fellowship: This nationally recognized program is now a registration-based initiative. Registration fees for accepted applicants will be $3,000 (not including lodging or travel for in-person events).

• IAED Mentorship Program, sponsored by IMAGO: Participants will receive complimentary registration to ACTE’s CareerTech VISION and free access to IMAGO’s intelligence learning platform content.

The deadline to apply for these leadership programs is Sept. 30.

Affinity Groups to Support You!

This fall, ACTE is launching a series of all-new affinity groups designed to support CTE professionals with common identities, interests or experiences in building community. It is our goal that these groups will serve as platforms on which members engage in mentoring relationships and have discussions aimed at personal and professional growth.

• Asian CTE Professionals
• Black CTE Professionals
• CTE Professionals w/Disabilities
• Hispanic CTE Professionals
• LGBTQ+ CTE Professionals
• Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) CTE Professionals
• Women in CTE Leadership
• Young CTE Professionals (Under 40)

To learn more, contact Candice Mott.