Mark your calendars for the 2010 National Policy Seminar, March 8-10 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Registration (print form) is now open! Make hotel reservations here until February 12, 2010.
NPS will update you on all the important legislative, regulatory and political activities of 2009 related to CTE and prepare you for policy action in 2010. You will learn how the new Administration and Congress addressed CTE issues and how you can take advantage of these opportunities for your school programs.
Registration Hours
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | ACTE Bookstore Hours
Monday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. |
OVAE Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier will provide the closing keynote address at NPS. Her speech, which will be Wednesday morning during the 8:00 session, will be followed by a panel of speakers discussing the future of CTE and efforts already underway to better connect CTE to other education and workforce development priorities. Find more information on the CTE Policy Watch blog.
Exporting U.S. CTE Expertise
The International Consortium for the Export of Technical and Vocational Education and Training is hosting a special workshop, "Exporting U.S. CTE Expertise—Locating and Applying for Opportunities," at the 2010 National Policy Seminar. Download the flyer for more information or to register. More information on IETVET is available at www.ietvet.com.
NPS Web Banners
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NPS Video
Watch this video to kick start your enthusiasm for attending NPS. You can also promote the National Policy Seminar by posting a link to this video on your Web site. Please also include a link to www.acteonline.org/nps.aspx.
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A tentative agenda is now available! Check back often for updates and confirmed speakers.
Remember: NPS is the bridge you need to connect with Capitol Hill and the White House!