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March 9-11, 2009: Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA

March 8-10, 2010: Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA

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2008 National Policy Seminar
March 10-12

In 2008, career and technical educators who came to Washington, D.C., experienced a totally revamped National Policy Seminar (NPS). From a new location at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, to a new agenda, the meeting was a resounding success. Speakers included Amy Walter, one of the nation’s top political forecasters who serves as the editor-in-chief of The Hotline, Washington's premier daily briefing on American politics; The Honorable Troy Justesen, assistant secretary of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, key congressional staff, and a panel of esteemed experts from the business community.

ACTE Issues Briefing Presentation

Hill Visit Report Form

"Take Home" Press Release

National Policy Seminar Photos

National Policy Seminar Leave Behinds:

• House CTE Caucus Invitation
• Higher Education Act Leave Behind
• NCLB Reauthorization Priorities Leave Behind
• FY 2009 Joint Funding Request
• Impact of Proposed Perkins Cuts by State

Policymaker Award Presentations:

• Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) - Policymaker of the Year
• Rep. Phil English (R-PA) - Policymaker of the Year
• Rep. John Peterson (R-PA) - Special Lifetime Achievement Award

Award Winner Press Releases:

• ACTE Presents Smith with ACTE Image Award
• ACTE Awards Congressman Baird National Policymaker of the Year
• ACTE Awards Congressman English National Policymaker of the Year
• ACTE Honors Congressman Peterson with Special Lifetime Achievement Award

Don't leave the future of your programs, faculty and students in the hands of others! Let your voice be heard! MEET one-on-one with lawmakers and insiders who will shape the future of your programs - with or without your help. MAKE informed decisions to safeguard and build your career and technical education programs. IMPROVE the long-range outlook for your programs through information you can only get at this major policy event. LEARN proven advocacy skills to effectively work with your local, state and federal decision makers. CONNECT with a supportive network of hundreds of other committed education leaders, policy makers and business people who believe in the future of career and technical education.