THE VALUE OF ACTE AND MEMBERSHIP

Doug Major, PresidentAssociation for Career and Technical Education

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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:

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

Stay On Top Of Your Profession!

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

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Best Practices and Innovation Conference September 25-27, 2013; San Diego, CA Learn what works from colleagues Explore new ideas

National Policy SeminarMarch 3–5, 2014; Washington, D.C.Legislative conference focused on advocating for career and technical educationHear from those making policy that affects CTEMeet with legislators to voice your concerns and share your success stories

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 Leadership Development Programs

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 valueConnect with colleagues here in your stateLocal support –Working for your interests at a state levelACTE supports your state association with the power of its national presence and resourcesThe 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 StrongerTogether We Make Our Collective Voice Heard

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Stand With Us!GET CONNECTED TODAY!

Association for Career and Technical Education

1410 King StreetAlexandria, VA 22314

800-826-9972

Web: www.acteonline.org Contact: acte@acteonline.org