ACTE is involved in work on a wide variety of issues within the education and workforce development policy environments. We take an active role in educating policymakers about CTE and the impacts of public policy decisions related to these issues; and also provide important information and context to CTE leaders so that advocates can influence the decision-making process. Read background on key issues below, then visit ACTE’s Action Center to find out how you can get involved!
Federal Funding
Carl D. Perkins Act Implementation
Data and Accountability
- Common Core Standards
- Data Quality Campaign
- Assessments
High School Reform
- Adolescent literacy
- Dropout prevention and recovery
- No Child Left Behind reauthorization
- Career academies
Postsecondary Access & Completion
- College affordability and financial aid
- Secondary/postsecondary transitions
- Adult career pathways
- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Institutional capacity
Educator Recruitment, Effectiveness & Retention
- Social Security reform
- Teacher quality
- Teacher shortage
Serving Special Populations
- Individuals With Disability Education Act
- English-language learners
- Non-traditional programs and students
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Economic and Workforce Development
- Workforce Investment Act
- American competitiveness and STEM