About ACTEACTE provides leadership and resources for developing an

educated, prepared and competitive workforce

Largest national education association of more than 23,000 thriving

professionals dedicated to the advancement of CTE

Individual members include CTE educators, administrators, guidance

counselors, and students

Members also include affiliated organizations and corporate partners

sharing in the common mission to advance CTE

Recognized leader in legislative and regulatory issues impacting CTE

Representing academic excellence and leadership in CTE for 85+ years

ACTE Policy Making

Structure

Board of Directors

11 Board Divisions

Policy Committee

5 Regions

Policy Committee

3 Presidents

Assembly of Delegates

State Association

Representation

6 Standing Committees and Various Task Forces

ACTE Organization

ACTE Information-rich Resources

Content-rich ACTE website

Eight annual issues of the award-

winning Techniques magazine

Access to ACTE’s Job Bank, Career

Tech Update, STEM SmartBrief, free

online seminars, and more!

Timely Issue Briefs and Infographics

- STEM is CTE

- CTE's Role in Urban Education

- CTE's Role in Leadership

Development

What is CTE? Career and technical education prepares students to be

college- and career-ready, expanding both their academic and work options

Prepares high school students and adults alike with a strong academic foundation to pursue postsecondary certificates and two- and four-year degrees

Emphasis on core academic skills (reading, writing, math), employability skills (critical thinking, project planning, time management), and job-specific, technical skills (career pathways)

ACTE Membership Options Professional ($80) - offers individuals actively engaged and employed in the CTE

community a wealth of world-class resources and information

Student (free!) - offers rising CTE professionals access to essential knowledge and tools

as they prepare for their new and exciting careers!

Retiree ($31) - available for individuals who wish to remain active in the CTE community

(and we welcome their expertise!)

International ($60) - open to CTE professionals outside the United States and provides

opportunities to share best practices and lessons learned across country borders

Educational Institution (varying levels) - open to any school district, technical and career

center, curriculum center, community college or university, and offers a vast array of

benefits that can be tailored to meet the institution’s specific needs

National Affiliate ($500) - provides nonprofit organizations an active voice in the

advancement of CTE

Associate ($1,200) - available for corporate entities interested in working with schools

and educators on real-world CTE issues and workplace skills

VISION 2015 The largest annual gathering of CTE professionals

Professional development and

educational enrichment to

enhance your curriculum and

enliven your classroom

Connect with thousands of

CTE peers and professionals

from across the country

Enjoy significant member

savings on event registration

fees and accommodations

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National Policy Seminar, Skills for the HillMarch 2 - 4, 2015 ▪ Arlington, VA ▪ www.acteonline.org/nps

Cultivate your advocacy skills and make a direct impact on Capitol Hill!

Hear from policymakers the latest updates on legislative and regulatory issues impacting CTE

Join 400+ education professionals and influence CTE-related policy initiatives, legislation and funding

Best Practices and Innovations Conference Visit www.acteonline.org/BestPractices for 2015 information CTE leaders exchange ideas on innovative CTE programing and

curriculum to address the needs of today’s learners

Additional Professional Development and Networking Opportunities

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