Individual Membership Categories
Professional Membership $80
Individuals actively employed in or concerned with career and technical education. Professional members in unified state associations are required to hold state and ACTE membership simultaneously. Members in this category are eligible to vote, serve on committees and participate as a delegate. Join Now!
Retired Membership $31
Individuals who are retired from active employment in career and technical education and have been an ACTE member for at least five years. Members in this category are eligible to vote, serve on committees and participate as a delegate. Join Now!
National ACTE Student Membership FREE*
Individuals who are enrolled as full-time students preparing to become career and technical educators and who are not employed full time in the education system as a teacher, counselor or administrator. This membership category is serviced completely electronically. Student members must sign an eligibility agreement upon joining.
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*Student dues may apply at the state level for students joining from unified states.
International Membership $60
Individuals concerned with career and technical education who reside outside of the United States, its territories and protectorates and who are in a country that is not part of an ACTE region. This membership category is serviced completely electronically. Join Now!
ACTE dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes but may be deductible as a business expense.
In-depth Analysis, Classroom Tools and Best Practices
Techniques magazine is published eight times a year and provides a wealth of useful information to CTE teachers and administrators, including in-depth analysis, classroom tools and best practices. Please note, international members receive Techniques electronically.
Quality Networking and Professional Development
The Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo and the National Policy Seminar help you interact with other CTE educators, business and institutional partners and policymakers face to face. As an attendee, you choose from a variety of sessions across a wide range of subjects designed to help you take the most relevant information back to your classroom or office.
Timely Legislative Updates
The Legislative Action Center on ACTE’s Web site provides you a way to get information on the legislative process, follow the voting records of representatives and find out who your elected officials in Congress are. Also, ACTE’s electronic legislative alerts provide breaking news on Capitol Hill activities that affect CTE programming, funding and support.
CTE News
ACTE keeps you on top of cutting-edge news from around the country. Career Tech Update is a tightly written summary of the most important news affecting the career and technical education profession, prepared by the editors of U.S. News & World Report. This valuable resource is published each weekday and sent to your inbox before 8:00 a.m.
Instant Access To Thousands Of Colleagues
ACTE’s online forums help you network with other educators around the country who share your professional interests.
Professional Recognition
ACTE’s National Awards Program gives you an opportunity to nominate your colleagues or yourself for recognition on a national stage for outstanding work and dedication to career and technical education.
Career Advancement
ACTE offers you the opportunity to obtain college credits needed for license/certificate renewal or salary advancement purposes, through its online courses. These courses are offered through Thomson Learning. With the click of a button, the ACTE Job Bank offers you an additional resource for locating today’s available positions specifically in the career and technical education field
Peace Of Mind
 | | ACTE provides you with a $25,000 policy for common carrier accidental death and dismemberment insurance within the first year of annual membership through the Forrest T. Jones Insurance Company. The policy increases by $5,000 annually with continuous renewal of membership (up to a maximum of $50,000). In addition, you have access to affordable insurance options through ACTE’s group buying program, including liability; identify theft and others (see the membership brochure). Please note, this is restricted to U.S. members only. |
Money Back
You receive substantial discounts on registration fees for all professional-development activities, subscriptions, books, guides, audio tapes and videotapes made available through the Association.
*To renew online, you will need your member ID number. If you don’t have it, please e-mail member services or call at 800-826-9972.
*To join online, you will be asked to create a new member record.
*Check payment only! Please complete one form per member and mail all forms with check payment to:
ACTE Membership Department, P.O. Box 758621 Baltimore, MD 21275-8621 (Federal ID# 52-0632865)
Membership in any category shall begin with receipt of dues at the ACTE office and extend for one year (12 months).