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THE VALUE OF ACTE AND MEMBERSHIP. Doug Major, President Association for Career and Technical Education. Who We Are? Association for Career and Technical Education. Largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of CTE Standing up for the cause of CTE for 85+ years
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THE VALUE OF ACTE AND MEMBERSHIP Doug Major, President Association for Career and Technical Education
Who We Are?Association for Career and Technical Education • Largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of CTE • Standing up for the cause of CTE for 85+ years • Recognized leader in legislative advocacy • Active, vibrant community of CTE professionals • Headquartered in Washington, D.C. area • Uniquely positioned to offer the resources and services you need to achieve your goals • International membership
What is Our Mission? ACTE provides leadership in developing an educated, prepared, and competitive workforce.
What We Do?Make Your Job Easier and More Impactful! • A community that provides support, ideas, encouragement, and fresh perspectives • Innovative lesson plans • Best practices • Latest research and case studies • Resources and tools
Only ACTE Can Help You: Do More With Less! • Take advantage of ACTE’s buying power for negotiated discounts on effective CTE tools • Get special pricing and priority registration for ACTE events Get Increased Insurance Coverage! • Annual AD&D $5,000 increase (max of $50,000)
Only ACTE Can Help You: Stay On Top Of Your Profession! • Content-rich ACTE website • (8) issues annually of the Techniques magazine • Free webinars that can be used for re-licensure • Issue Briefs, such as: • STEM • CTE's Role in Urban Education • CTE's Role in Leadership Development
Only ACTE Can Help You: Get The News You Care About! • E-notifications on CTE: • Legislation • National and state funding • Inspiring success stories • National best practices and trends
Only ACTE Can Help You: Save Time And Money On Professional Learning! • National Policy Seminar • Best Practices Conference • Statewide Summer Conferences • ACTE’s CareerTech VISION
ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2013The Only Conference on Excellence in CTE! • Professional development that aligns with your strategic improvement plans • Connect with colleagues nationwide • Access to hundreds of CTE products and services • Save money on registration and accommodations • Experience firsthand the exciting future of our profession • Business and industry connections • Catch the vision of excellence in CTE for your community
Best Practices and Innovation Conference • September 25-27, 2013; San Diego, CA • Learn what works from colleagues • Explore new ideas • National Policy Seminar • March 3–5, 2014; Washington, D.C. • Legislative conference focused on advocating for career and technical education • Hear from those making policy that affects CTE • Meet with legislators to voice your concerns and share your success stories
ACTE Leadership Development Programs • National ACTE Leadership • ACTE Committees/Task Forces • ACTE Board of Directors • ACTE State Leadership • Leadership Development • Networking • Resources and Tools • Recognition • Professional Leadership • Fellowship Program • Scholar/Practitioner in Residence For more information: www.acteonline.org/leadership
ACTE Member Awards- Due for Regional Consideration March 1 • ACTE Teacher of the Year sponsored by Cisco • ACTE Outstanding Career and Technical Educator • ACTE Outstanding New Career and Technical Teacher • ACTE Outstanding Teacher in Community Service • ACTE Career Guidance sponsored by Kuder • National Awards- Due May 7 • ACTE Image Award • Lifetime Achievement Award • Award of Merit • Carl Perkins Outstanding Service Award • Policymaker of the Year Award • Business Leader of the Year • Business Advocate of the Year • For more information: www.acteonline.org/awards
ACTE in Your StateACTE and Your State Association Are Partnering For You! • One membership, double the value • Connect with colleagues here in your state • Local support –Working for your interests at a state level • ACTE supports your state association with the power of its national presence and resources • The ACTE/State partnership means the best of both worlds for you
Together We Make It WorkPartnering With People Who Share Your: • Commitment • Focus and expertise • Professional goals Together We Make CTE Stronger Together We Make Our Collective Voice Heard
Stand With Us! GET CONNECTED TODAY! Association for Career and Technical Education 1410 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 800-826-9972 Web: www.acteonline.org Contact: acte@acteonline.org