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Fall Quarterly News Update | | |
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“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” —Jim Bishop
As we jump into fall, most of us are probably knee deep in our CTE lives, wondering what happened to summer, and counting down the days to fall break. As CTE professionals, we get so wrapped up in our students’ learning, CTSO events, professional development, our staff, work-based learning, our communities, campus activities and our families, that when we do have the time to look up, another season is upon us. But isn’t it great at the same time?
ACTE's CareerTech VISION is quickly approaching! I hope to see you at our Region IV policy meeting and/or business meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Please remember the deadline to secure advance discounted rates for VISION is Oct. 13. Additionally, at VISION, we look forward to supporting our Region IV members who have been nominated for their respective award categories at the Awards Gala on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Please join me in congratulating the following Region IV Award Nominees:
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ACTE Administrator of the Year
Kady Donaghey
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ACTE Counseling and Career Development Professional Award
Merrilee Saige-Alvarez
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ACTE Lifetime Achievement Award
Nina Morgan
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ACTE New Teacher of the Year
Mindy E Lyle
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ACTE Postsecondary Professional of the Year
Patricia Edmunds
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ACTE Teacher Educator of the Year
Bonner Slayton
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ACTE Teacher of the Year
Karen Upton
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Carl Perkins Community Service Award
Robby Branscum
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The ACTE Region IV Conference will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 17-19, 2024. I have attached the Conference Flier and the Call for Presenter Application to this newsletter. Our Region IV Conferences are always an excellent avenue to gain quality professional development, network and celebrate our Region IV Award winners. We hope to see you there! | |
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Register for VISION by Oct. 13 & Save!
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
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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:
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Integrating Pharmacy Technician Education in High School CTE Programs, Oct. 10 at 3:00 p.m. ET
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I Need Help! Seeking Support from a Mentor and a Sponsor, Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. ET
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Navigating Issues of WBL Safety and Insurance, Oct. 26 at 3:00 p.m. ET
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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! | |
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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:
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Be sure your membership is current by Nov 1 to vote — renew now!
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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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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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