School Study Visits
School Study Visit Overview
ACTE’s School Study Visits offer CTE Directors and Leaders an immersive professional development experience.
School Study Visit participants will:
- Visit some of the nation’s most innovative CTE centers
- Tour state-of-the-art facilities with institution leaders
- Network with other CTE administrators from around the U.S.
For an inside look at a past School Study Visit, read the article “Immersive professional development with ACTE” from the February 2023 issue of Techniques magazine.
Upcoming Visits
ACTE will host multiple school study visits in the coming year. Please check back regularly for updates.
Arts, Media & Entertainment School Study Visit: Exploring Innovative Creative Career Pathways in Los Angeles
Dates: Coming Soon!
Join ACTE in Los Angeles for a unique School Study Visit highlighting innovative Arts, Media and Entertainment programs that prepare students for careers in film, animation, design and media production. Participants will visit USC Media Arts & Engineering Magnet, where they will learn from Matthew Waynee, the 2026 National ACTE Teacher of the Year, and explore nationally recognized animation and video production pathways that emphasize industry engagement and emerging apprenticeship opportunities. The tour will also feature Da Vinci Schools, a leader in project-based learning and innovative educational design, known for strong industry partnerships and authentic, real-world learning experiences. Through facility tours and discussions with educators, administrators and students, attendees will gain practical ideas for developing, expanding and strengthening creative career pathways in their own communities. This tour is limited to 30 participants.
$1,399.00 for EIMs (individual)
$1,499.00 for ACTE members (individual)
$1,599.00 for non-members (individual)
Group rate for 5+ registrants = 5% up to $1,000 reduction limit
Hotel
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Travel
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Past Visits
Explore agendas and other information from previous ACTE School Study Visits.
Northern Kane County Region 110
May 7-8, 2026 | Kane County, IL
2026 Northern Kane County Region 110 School Study Visit Agenda
Northern Virginia Community College
April 21-24, 2026 | Woodbridge, VA
Kirkwood Community College
June 2-3. 2025 | Cedar Rapids, IA
2025 Kirkwood Community College School Study Visit Agenda
