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National Policy Seminar
Skills for the Hill
March 2-4 in Arlington, Virginia

Cultivate your advocacy skills and make a direct impact on CTE policy at the National Policy Seminar 2015! Voice your CTE issues and policy priorities, and gather with more than 400 education professionals from across the country to:

• Hear the latest updates on legislative and regulatory issues impacting CTE from Washington insiders, including Administration officials, and other key education and workforce development leaders
• Join Members of Congress and congressional staff on the Hill for a special offsite NPS event
• Influence CTE-related policy initiatives, legislation and funding through your visits with policymakers, including dedicated time for Capitol Hill meetings and "office hours" with staff of the Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
• Educate your congressional leaders about local CTE programming needs, using tools and resources developed specifically for this meeting to help make your case
• Participate in engaging discussions on Perkins reauthorization and all the issues likely to impact your program in 2015

Carl Hulse

Chief Washington Correspondent, The New York Times

Known as the "Mayor of Capitol Hill," Carl Hulse is well-known to politicians and readers alike. Mr. Hulse will provide insights into the complex political landscape of the House, Senate and the Administration and address myriad dynamics affecting legislation and federal decisions. As a long-time Washington insider, his analysis of the politics and stories of real-world change agents will inform and inspire CTE advocates.

When: March 2 - 4 (Monday - Wednesday)
Where and Hotel Information: Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Virginia 22202. The hotel rate is $254 single/double, and all rates are subject to Virginia tax of 10 percent per room per night. To secure your housing for NPS 2015, click here. 

NPS Leave Behinds
The following materials will be made available at the National Policy Seminar for attendees to deliver to Members of Congress. Print copies will be made available onsite, so there is no need to print in advance. These are being provided in advance for your review and reference.  

2015 NPS Leave Behind: CTE Caucus Information
2015 NPS Leave Behind: ESEA Priorities
2015 NPS Leave Behind: Funding
2015 NPS Leave Behind: Funding Infographic
2015 NPS Leave Behind: HEA Priorities
2015 NPS Leave Behind: Perkins Priorities

Hill Visit Report Form
Please fill out one Hill Visit Report Form for each visit you or your delegation attend. For the first time, this year's form is available for submitting completely online, even from your mobile device. A print copy is also available if preferred, but we encourage you to use the online version! 

Electronic Hill Visit Report Form
Printed Hill Visit Report Form
 
  Online registration is now closed.  On-Site Registration will be available:

Sunday, March 1:                  3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Monday, March 2:                 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Download the 2015 Brochure. Get information on General Sessions, Breakout Sessions and Capitol Hill visits. Start planning your 2015 NPS experience today.

NPS 2015 Registration rates
ACTE Member: $375
Non-member: $465
Student: $120