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ACTE announced the selection of 24 participants for its National Leadership Fellowship Program. The program identifies and trains leaders. Participants complete the program with a strong desire and motivation to support an educated, prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce.

Fellows commit a calendar year to the National Leadership Fellowship Program, Jan. 1–Dec. 31. The 2021 class of fellows represents each of ACTE’s five regions and the majority of divisions. In addition to more experienced educators, this year’s fellowship class again includes a cohort of new professionals.

Cindy Stover will act as the 2021 fellowship coordinator. She currently serves as the executive director of Illinois ACTE, and previously served as the ACTE Region III vice president.

Meet the National Leadership Fellowship Program fellows.

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The Postsecondary Leadership Success Program at ACTE — Sponsored by the ECMC Foundation presents a yearlong professional development experience. The program’s intent? To develop the organizational leadership and management skills of postsecondary CTE professionals, with an emphasis on addressing the needs of underserved populations.

Postsecondary Leadership Success Program at ACTE – Sponsored by ECMC Foundation

Twenty selected fellows will:

Work with a dedicated mentor

• Attend workshops
• Be eligible to earn two semester hours graduate education from The Ohio State University
• Earn a stipend upon completion of the program.

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Fellows enjoy additional opportunities to develop professional skills by contributing to Techniques. Meet the 2020 cohort of fellows in Techniques online this month.

Applications for the 2021 cohort will be accepted until Jan. 8, 2021.

Learn more.

Rachael Mann, author of The CTSO Competition Companion, offers CTSO students specific components of winning strategies and approaches in this easy-to-read book, covering such topics as:

• How to excel in competitions and win at life
• Building skills that will open doors and opportunities
• How to prepare for unknown variables and predict worst-case scenarios

Learn more about The CTSO Competition Companion.

A book launch webinar featured some of the book’s guest voices.

And Rachael, herself, sat down with Techniques to discuss.

“While The CTSO Competition Companion was written as a comprehensive guide for students, it is also an invaluable tool for advisers and family to support the CTSO member’s efforts throughout their competition journey,” said Rachael Mann. “The book is designed to help students navigate competitions from start to finish. I want to help them succeed in their competitive events, and I also hope they gain skills that will help them to win at life.”

Members pay $19.95. Purchase your copy.

 

ACTE is excited to unveil the comprehensive agenda for CareerTech Virtual VISION 2020, a fully online, virtual experience, happening Nov. 30–Dec. 4!

Tune in for Virtual VISION

From the comfort and convenience of your own home, school or office, Virtual VISION will offer enhanced and expanded programming that addresses cutting-edge CTE issues during these unprecedented times! Register by Oct. 23 to secure the advance rate of $250 for members, and $300 for nonmembers. Registration includes access to all sessions post-event! You won’t want to miss this exciting virtual event.

The ACTE Excellence Awards recognize:

• Those individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to CTE
• Programs that exemplify the highest standards
• Organizations that work to promote and expand CTE programs

Award winners serve as inspirational leaders to ACTE. They embody our core values — serving their students and demonstrating commitment to CTE. Meet our finalists.

Excellence Award winners will be announced at ACTE’s CareerTech Virtual VISION.

Tune in live! The awards celebration occurs on Dec. 3 at noon.

Not yet registered for VISION? Register today.

ACTE is excited to announce the launch of five new courses on CTE Learn. CTE Learn is an online professional development experience. Self-paced courses, which can be completed at home or at school, offer effective teaching and leading strategies.

Collaborate, share and grow in your professional skills.

Check out what’s new.

Best Practices in Supervising and Coaching CTE Teachers

In order to conduct meaningful teacher evaluations, leaders need to flip the mindset concerning their role. Look at the evaluation process and shift the admin’s role from that of an evaluator to a coach. This course will discuss the best practices in supervision of career and technical education (CTE) teachers.

Teaching Secondary Students Affected by Trauma

This course is designed to familiarize instructors with their roles and responsibilities in supporting students suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The course provides an overview of how to recognize trauma. The impact of physical and psychological trauma on learning is also explained. Instructors offer guidance on how to create a trauma-sensitive classroom environment.

Developing Soft Skills in CTE

Soft skills are essential to career readiness. CTE students need to develop and utilize soft skills during their career preparation. This course:

• Defines soft skills
• Offers strategies that instructors can use to integrate soft skill development

Building Cultural Competency in Instructors

The course will include a review of critical terms, ideas and real-world case studies, providing instructors and administrators with useful information and takeaways. Participants will develop a better understanding of cultural competency and produce tangible resources.

Introduction to Educating Students with Disabilities

This course emphasizes providing meaningful accommodations to students with disabilities in an education setting including: legal mandates and regulations, characteristics and educational needs of students with disabilities, and instructional techniques.

To learn more or enroll, visit CTE Learn.

SynED named Business-Education Partnership Award Winner

ACTE and its board of directors announced synED as the Business-Education Partnership Award winner. synED works in conjunction with Canyon Springs High School at Moreno Valley Unified School District to develop business need-driven programs with education, providing qualified candidates for the workforce of tomorrow. These efforts exemplify their commitment to ensuring successful postsecondary transitions for students in Moreno Valley, California.

“It is a great honor to be recognized for what drives our efforts, which is simply to help students, of any age, obtain their career objectives.” says synED President Scott Young.

The Business-Education Partnership Award celebrates the contributions and achievements of schools and businesses that aid in the development and maintenance of partnerships supporting high-quality CTE.

Learn more about this excellent partnership.

Joseph P. Dragone wins Champion for CTE award

ACTE and its board of directors are pleased to announce the ACTE Champion for CTE: Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D., senior executive officer at Capital Region BOCES in Albany, New York, prioritizes the development and expansion of career and technical education.

Dragone has expanded partnerships and programming for underserved adults in downtown Albany at the Capital South Campus Center – including a new high-tech Internet of Things Technology Demonstration Center. He regularly meets with state lawmakers, business partners and regional leaders to discuss issues affecting BOCES programs across the state and to advocate for support of CTE.

The ACTE Champion for CTE award recognizes education leaders, business and industry executives, celebrities and thought leaders who support and champion career and technical education (CTE) programs as a vital part of developing a prepared, adaptable, and competitive workforce.

Learn more about the passionate Champion for CTE winner!

On Sept. 17, ACTE invited key stakeholders — affiliated networks, their board and professional development committee members — to join us for the CTE Learn Users Conference. This special event was designed to help fuel the success of state’s online learning portals. We had a terrific line-up of presenters including:

• Patrick Biggerstaff from the Area 31 Career and Technology Center (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• Richard Jones from the New York CTE Assistance Center
• Debbie Nelson of Colorado, ACTE
• Doug Bush representing Michigan ACTE
• Amir Moghadam, Gary Meers and Tarlon Moghadam from MaxKnowledge
• Robert Starks of CareerPrepped
• And from ACTE: Lauren Lessels, governance manager; Catherine Imperatore, research manager; Julia O’Brien, senior director of communications; and Michael Connet.

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To view the recording, please click here.

With questions, please email Lauren Fillebrown.

The world asked for change. Your career and technical education (CTE) programs must be optimized to reach and support a diversified student body. The signature virtual event for CTE administrators happens Oct. 8–9 virtually:

The Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference will offer content-rich programming and networking.

Its intent: to strengthen the field for CTE administrators of both secondary and postsecondary CTE programs and institutions. Best Practices is once again hosted by ACTE, the ACTE Administration Division and the National Council of Local Administrators. Learn more and register