Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education
“WE ARE CTE AND IT WORKS”
Our Purpose
The Missouri Association for Career & Technical Education (MoACTE) unites members through collaborative professional development and advocates for high-quality career & technical education (CTE).
Who We Serve
The Missouri Association for Career & Technical Education (MoACTE) is a statewide membership association made up of professionals representing and advocating for all aspects of Career & Technical Education (CTE).
Our Vision
The Missouri Association for Career & Technical Education (MoACTE) advances Career & Technical Education (CTE) as a growing, united, collaborative, learning organization.
Our Mission
The Missouri Association for Career & Technical Education (MoACTE) empowers Career & Technical Education (CTE) educators to deliver high-quality programs to position all learners for success. Join us online today.
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2023 VISION Stipend
The Association for Career and Technical Education is the only national professional association representing all components of career and technical education. It is dedicated to enhancing the professional development of its members through activities such as the convention CareerTech VISION.
To encourage more Missouri ACTE members to attend this convention, the Missouri ACTE Professional Development Committee will select two (2) Missouri ACTE members who will attend their first ACTE convention to receive a stipend of $250 each toward their expenses. The funds will be awarded following proof of attendance. Priority will be given to applicants who have participated in local and state career and technical activities. You must be registered and attend the conference to be considered.
Professional Development Opportunities
$500 scholarship for advanced degree/classes or high-quality career & technical professional development training/workshops o Payment towards tuition or workshops o Payable to educational institution or individual reimbursement with submission of proof of payment and attendance.
$250 stipends (2) ACTE CareerTech Vision attendees (preference given to first-time attendees)
- Two Missouri ACTE members
- November 27 – December 2 in
- Phoenix, Arizona
Tuition Reimbursement
The Missouri Communications Committee will award an annual scholarship to a current Missouri ACTE member. The scholarship will be in the amount of $500 and can be used as payment towards tuition or high-quality career and technical professional development training/workshops. The check will be sent to the educational institution at which the recipient chooses to study in an area of career and technical education, OR individual reimbursement following submission of proof of payment and attendance. The entire $500 scholarship must be used within one year following the issuance of the scholarship or it is null and void.
Congratulations Jayme Caughron from MCCTA!
Jayme Caughron was selected by the national FCCLA organization as National School Administrator of the year for 2019!
Purposes
- To unite in one statewide organization those persons who are interested in career, practical arts, technical and vocational education.
- To establish and maintain active leadership in all types of career, practical arts, technical and vocational education.
- To render service in promoting and stabilizing career, practical arts, technical and vocational education.
- To provide an open forum for the study and discussion of all questions involved in career, practical arts, technical and vocational education.
- To work with other states and agencies for the advancement of career, practical arts, technical and vocational education, in the state, and in the United States, and as an ally of the Association of Career and Technical Education.
- To encourage the further development and improvement of all programs of education related to career, practical arts, technical and vocational education and supportive services.
- To emphasize and encourage the promotion, improvement and expansion of programs of part-time and adult career, practical arts, technical and vocational education.
- To support local, state and national legislation for career, practical arts, technical and vocational education.
Membership
- All individuals, firms, and/or organizations interested in the purposes of the Missouri ACTE shall be eligible for membership.
- Professional members shall be those individuals who are currently or formerly actively employed either full- or part-time in vocational education and members of Missouri ACTE divisions. Professional members shall be entitled to vote except as otherwise specified.
- Student members shall be those students enrolled in postsecondary institutions who are interested in promoting vocational education.
- Retired members shall be those individuals who have been Missouri ACTE professional members, are retired and are not actively employed in career, practical arts, technical and vocational education. Retired members shall be entitled to all membership rights with the exception of serving as a Missouri ACTE officer, a member of the board of directors, or a delegate in the House of Delegates.
- The membership year shall extend from July 1 until June 30, beginning with the receipt of dues by the Board of Directors or its designee.
- Annual dues shall be determined by the House of Delegates at the House of Delegates meeting and shall go into effect the following July 1.
Professional Development
Missouri CTE Learn offers over 160 self-paced online courses for CTE professionals. Whether you are looking for engaging professional development or a more convenient way to obtain continuing education credits and advance your career, our online courses are designed for you. Missouri CTE Learn offers an array of topics that focus on effective and proven teaching and leading strategies. Our credit courses have been designed to support CTE institutions with a comprehensive, virtual professional development program.
Missouri ACTE Dates
- ACTE Region III Conference June 12-14, 2023 at the DoubleTree Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, MO
- Summer MoACTE Board of Directors meeting will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 at 9:30 am Room TBA
- Summer MoACTE Board of Directors reorganization meeting will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 lunch at 11:30 am Room TBA
- Missouri ACTE Summer Conference Monday July 24- Thursday July 27, 2023 headquarters at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, MO
- MoACTE Budget Meeting Monday, September 11, 2023 Governor’s Bldg. Jefferson City, MO
- MoACTE Fall Board of Directors meeting TBA Jefferson City, MO
- ACTE Vision November 29- December 2, 2023 Phoenix, Arizona
- MoACTE Legislative Day Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Briefing at the Truman Bldg Jefferson City, MO
- MoACTE Spring Board of Directors meeting Monday, February 26, 2024 Governor’s Bldg. Jefferson City, MO
- MoACTE Summer Conference July 22-25, 2024 Springfield, MO