Affiliate Organizations
The K-ACTE is the voice for career and technical education in the state of Kansas. Through a wide range of programs and events, K-ACTE acts as a resource to vocational-technical teachers, counselors, administrators, and teacher educators.
Based in Topeka, Kansas, the K-ACTE is made up of six affiliate groups, each with a specific focus:
KAAE – Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators
KATFACS – Kansas Association of Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences
KBOA – Kansas Business Occupations Association
KLCTE – Kansas Leaders of Career & Technical Education
KT&IEA – Kansas Trade & Industrial Educators Association
KNRS – Kansas New & Related Services
Learn more about each affiliate by clicking on the organization’s name above or in the navigation under affiliates.
KAAE - Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators
Kansas Vocational Agriculture Association (KVAA) was chartered in 1933. In 1961, the organization changed its name to the Kansas Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (KVATA). In 1998, the KVATA changed its name to the Kansas Association of Agriculture Educators (KAAE).
KAAE Benefits
Legislative advocacy for the profession
Technical and pedagogical in-service education
Leadership and personal development
Awards and recognition programs
Mechanism for influencing the future direction of the profession
Idea exchange forum
News updates
Instructional materials and resources
Peer networking
Camaraderie and fellowship
Discounted Registration at Summer Conference and Ag Ed Symposium
Voting Member for district and state decisions
To learn more about the KAAE, visit their website – www.ksaged.org.
Other resources:
Kansas FFA website
National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE)
KAAE Board of Directors
President – Jacob Larison
President Elect – KaCee James
Executive Secretary – Chad Epler
Executive Treasurer – Jed Strnad
Membership Director – Laura Klenda
Teacher Success Coordinators – KSU Ag Ed Faculty
In-Service Coordinator – Randi Ernest
East Central Dist. VP – Julie Carden
Northeast Dist. VP – Jason Larison
North Central Dist. VP – Karl Dawn Stover
Northwest Dist. VP – Gloria Belton
South Central Dist. VP – Kasie Bogart
Southeast Dist. VP – Jay O’Brien
Southwest Dist. VP – Pat VenJohn
KATFACS - Kansas Association of Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences
Mission
FACS logoThe mission of the Kansas Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences is to provide leadership and support to FACS professionals who provide education to individuals, families and communities. KATFACS will help enhance professional relationships, advocate for FACS, provide resources, and networking opportunities. Furthermore, the mission of KATFACS is to provide an opportunity for members to address issues at the state and national level that are of importance to Family and Consumer Sciences education. KATFACS will provide a venue for the exchange of ideas and resources as well as enhance communication within our profession as a whole.
Membership Benefits
Awards and Recognition for Outstanding Members and Contributors
Curriculum Development
Leadership Opportunities
Professional Development
Strong Representation
Updated Information
Working relations with other divisions of ACTE
State and National Publications
–Newsletters
–ACTE Techniques Magazine
–Publicity and Promotion for Programs and Services of FACS Education
To learn more about KATFACS, visit their website – https://www.katfacs.org/
Other Resources:
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Kansas FCCLA
KATFACS Board of Directors
President – Laurali Masterson
President-Elect – Aubry Weigel
KBOA - Kansas Business Occupations Association
Board Members
President – Elizabeth Vaughn
Other information will be added once it is available. Thanks.
KLCTE - Kansas Leaders of Career & Technical Education
Board members
Other resources:
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
KT&IEA - Kansas Trade & Industrial Educators
Board Members
President – Kevin Berrey
President-Elect – Jeremiah Harmon
Other resources:
SkillsUSA
KNRS - Kansas New & Related Services
Board Members
President – Laura Benscheidt
President-Elect –
Other Resources:
HOSA – Future Heath Professionals
Kansas Association for Career and Technical Education
1200 SW 10th Ave • Topeka KS 66604 • (785) 233-2690 • Fax: (785) 234-2433