ACTE’S Annual Convention Recognized Educators, Career Guidance
News Date: December 12, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) last week
held its Annual Convention and announced today that 4,200 educators and
exhibitors attended the event in Charlotte, North Carolina, December
4-6. During the three-day Convention, ACTE released a guidance Issue
Brief; held a luncheon celebrating 100 years of career guidance;
launched the Association’s new Web site; announced the 2009 Career and
Technical Education Month PSA video and national award winners; and
held more than 300 concurrent sessions that covered topics such as
workforce readiness, career academies, curriculum integration, business
partnerships and federal initiatives and legislation affecting CTE.
During the Opening General Session, author Daniel Pink discussed how the modern economy will affect CTE. The second General Session featured historian Neil Howe, who spoke about today’s generation, what motivates them and how they will shape America’s future. The third General Session highlighted William Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education. Daggett addressed how to move education systems toward more rigorous and relevant skills and knowledge for all students.
On December 4, ACTE held a luncheon to celebrate the 100 years of Career Guidance, and Pat Stanley, deputy assistant secretary of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, spoke to educators about the critical need to inform students about the variety of career options available. ACTE released its guidance Issue Brief, titled Career and Technical Education’s Role in Career Guidance, which addresses the role CTE and career guidance plays in improving the success of students. ACTE also unveiled its new Web site with a new look, organization of content and new features.
During the Awards Ceremony on December 5, the Association recognized the achievements of CTE educators. Following is a list of the award winners:
- Teacher of the Year 2009: James Scott, Plain City, Ohio
- Outstanding CTE Educator: Linda Laverty, El Reno, Oklahoma
- Outstanding New CTE Teacher: Britt James, Springdale, Arkansas
- Outstanding Teacher in Community Service: Carol Dvorak, Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Arch of Fame: Allan Sulser, Heber City, Utah
- Carl Perkins Humanitarian Award: Carolyn Warner, Phoenix, Arizona
- Outstanding Service Award: Terry Price, Bountiful, Utah
- Award of Merit: Amy Wisilosky, Virginia Beach, Virginia,
- Award of Merit: Flint Hills Resources, Corpus Christi, Texas
For more information on the 2008 Convention, please contact Peter Magnuson at pmagnuson@acteonline.org or visit the 2008 Convention Web site at http://www.acteonline.org/convention08.aspx.
About ACTE
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. It provides advocacy, public awareness and access to information, professional development and tools that enable members to be successful and effective leaders. Founded in 1926, ACTE has more than 29,000 members including teachers, counselors and administrators at the middle school, high school and postsecondary levels.
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