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Fall Quarterly News Update

Hello, Region V Members,

I hope the beginning of the school year is going well for everyone! Please see all the information below regarding important updates and upcoming events in Region V and from ACTE.

Sincerely,

Craig Statucki

ACTE Region V Vice President

Region V News

The Region V business meeting will be held on Dec. 4 at 3:00 p.m. EST. While I realize this is earlier in the CareerTech VISION schedule than in the past, we want to ensure that our members have the opportunity to participate in the Region V business meeting and not miss out on the great professional development opportunities that occur once the conference officially opens. Please check the ACTE website and the conference app for details on location.

In early October, the Region V Policy and Awards committees hosted practice interviews for the Region V Award winners who will be competing for the national awards in San Antonio. We are excited about the quality of educators who will be competing and are looking forward to seeing them on the Awards Gala stage. The educators representing ACTE Region V are:

ACTE Region V New Teacher of the Year: Sarah Huber, Nebraska  

ACTE Region V Postsecondary Professional of the Year: Jennifer Kline, Arizona 

ACTE Region V Teacher Educator of the Year: Scott Caldwell, Nevada 

ACTE Region V Teacher of the Year: Dave Dein, California

ACTE Region V Administrator of the Year: Dave Gardner, Utah 

ACTE Region V Carl Perkins Community Service Award: Troy Reichert, Wyoming

ACTE Region V Career Guidance Award: Greg Friedman, California. 

ACTE Region V Lifetime Achievement Award: Melissa Scott, Nevada. 

We wish all the finalists the best of luck!

Your Region V policy committee members have been hard at work preparing several opportunities for us to meet and collaborate with Region V members. Check out this calendar of events and opportunities to engage and connect with one another, both virtually and in person! As opportunities are added, we will continue to update this document and share with you! Region V Calendar. This calendar includes hotlinks to a variety of helpful tools and materials for you. Check them out!

The Nevada ACTE conference planning team is excited to host the 2025 Region V Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 30 – May 3 at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas! This event promises to be a valuable opportunity for networking, learning, and professional development.

The analogy of "rolling the dice" in Las Vegas aptly illustrates the uncertainty and risk involved in trying new approaches in the classroom. Just like in a game of chance, introducing innovative teaching methods or materials can bring unpredictable outcomes—sometimes resulting in success, while other times, not yielding the desired results. However, despite the uncertainties, taking these risks is an integral part of growth and improvement in education. Each attempt, even if it doesn’t turn out as expected, offers valuable insights and the opportunity to learn and refine strategies for future success. The key is to embrace the uncertainty, learn from both successes and setbacks, and adapt accordingly to continually enhance the learning experience for students. This is what CTE educators do best!  

Learn more and register now. Early bird registration is $450 for ACTE members and ends on Feb. 1. After Feb. 1, pricing increases to $475 for ACTE members. After April 11 the prices increase to $500 for ACTE members.

Call for Presentation Proposals is currently open and the deadline to submit is Nov. 1.

If you have any questions about registration or the call for presentations, please reach out to Jenn Fisk at Jefisk99@gmail.com.

Did you know that EVERY state and territory in Region V can submit for the innovative awards? There are so many unique, innovative, and creative CTE programs across Region V and we want to recognize yours! Each state association may submit one nomination annually, make sure to submit your nomination by the March 1 deadline. 

All Innovation Program Award submissions qualify for the award, so long as they meet the following criteria: 

• Program demonstrates a capacity to prepare graduates to perform successfully in an occupational field
• Program should exemplify the highest standards within its occupational field 
• Staff must be involved in an in-service program to keep abreast of technological changes in their occupational field 
• Program must have been in operation for at least three years 
• Instructor(s) in the program must have been a member of the state association for at least three consecutive years.

I challenge each state association to apply for the Innovative Career and Technical Education Program today! To get the application, go to the ACTE Region V website or click here. Let’s show our state and regional pride and have all 16 states and territories represent their innovative CTE programs! Innovative awards due May 1.

The purpose of the Region V Fellowship Program is to establish a leadership development program for CTE Educators in ACTE Region V and assist individuals in further developing their leadership skills in CTE and their involvement in professional associations, provide an opportunity for CTE Educators to become familiar with and participate in the processes used by policy makers in the development and implementation of laws, regulations, and other public policies at the local, state, and federal levels, and identify, train, and motivate a cadre of leaders who will continue to position ACTE as a leader in developing an educated, prepared, adaptable, and competitive workforce. 

The Region V Fellowship Program is a two-year commitment, including leadership development, public policy learning, and professional development. Candidates are expected to participate in the National Policy Seminar, ACTE's CareerTech VISION, and the ACTE Region V conference, as well as engage in monthly conference calls. Applications will be due May 1. The updated application will be available soon. 

The Region V policy committee members developed a promising and aggressive strategic plan. There are six areas of focus: advocacy and awareness, member value and engagement, inclusion, access, equity, and diversity, professional and leadership development, strategic partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. 

We are looking for experts in Region V that have experience, expertise, and knowledge to support the strategic plan components. Do you have ways you can support the Region V strategic plan? Please contact one of the policy committee members.

From ACTE

Exercise Your Right to Vote!

Renew Your Membership by Nov. 6

Be sure your membership is current by Nov. 6 so that you can exercise your right to vote in the 2025 ACTE board of directors’ election.

Join Us for the CTE Event of the Year! 

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.

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!