Techniques Editorial Calendar
2026–27 TECHNIQUES EDITORIAL CALENDAR
ACTE and the Techniques team are pleased to share our 2026–27 editorial calendar, and to announce a significant change.
Techniques is moving to six issues a year! This will allow us to go deeper on each theme and offer more focused, substantive coverage of the topics that matter most. We’re excited about it, and we think you will be too.
Read the magazine. Then reach out to Lia Milgram, senior editor, with story ideas or to inquire about submission deadlines. Looking for the 2025–26 Techniques editorial calendar? Find it here.
September 2026:
A VISION for the Future
The CTE community is heading to New Orleans, Louisiana, and Techniques is ready to set the stage. ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2026 coincides with the Association’s 100th anniversary, making this the gathering of a lifetime for career and technical educators. This issue of ACTE’s magazine will (1) offer readers a comprehensive preview of the VISION experience, including keynote speakers, featured sessions, and networking opportunities, (2) showcase innovative programs and emerging practices from across the CTE community, and (3) reflect on a century of ACTE’s impact as we look ahead to what comes next.
Proposal submissions will be considered until June 1.
October 2026:
Is There an Instruction Manual?
What does high-quality CTE instruction actually look like? And how do we get there? This issue of Techniques leans into the practical, offering educators the tools, strategies, and resources they can put to work right away. Content will (1) highlight evidence-based instructional approaches and classroom strategies across CTE programs and pathways, (2) provide downloadable resources and ready-to-use tools that support effective teaching, and (3) showcase how educators are leading learning in their classrooms — from lesson design to student engagement. Consider this your manual.
Proposal submissions will be considered until July 1.
November/December 2026:
The Centennial Celebration
The connection between classroom and career has never been more vital. This issue of Techniques will delve into innovative work-based learning (WBL) strategies that unite education and industry. We invite contributors to share (1) models of successful employer partnerships that elevate student learning, (2) strategies for implementing authentic WBL experiences across career pathways, and (3) methods proven to validate students’ skill development through WBL. From apprenticeships to entrepreneurial ventures, we’ll explore how work-based learning is evolving to meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce.
Proposal submissions will be considered until Aug. 1.
January/February 2027:
The People of CTE
Career and technical education is ultimately about people: the educators who inspire, the administrators who advocate, the industry partners who engage, and the students who discover their potential through CTE programs. This issue of Techniques will celebrate the individuals who make CTE work, shining a light on their stories, their challenges, and their impact. Content will (1) profile educators and administrators who are making a difference in students’ lives and communities, (2) amplify student voices and highlight how CTE has shaped their educational and career journeys, and (3) recognize the industry partners, mentors, and advocates who extend CTE’s reach beyond the classroom. We invite submissions that honor the human side of career and technical education in all its diversity.
Proposal submissions will be considered until Oct. 1.
March/April 2027:
Marketing & Messaging
As national conversations about education continue to shift, the ability to communicate CTE’s value clearly and compellingly to students, families, policymakers, and communities has never been more important. This issue of Techniques will explore how educators and leaders are building awareness of CTE programs and making the case for their role in preparing students for success. Content will (1) examine effective messaging strategies for reaching students, families, and school counselors, (2) showcase awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, and storytelling approaches that have strengthened support for CTE programs, and (3) provide practical resources to help educators become more effective communicators and advocates at the local, state, and national levels. This issue drops during ACTE’s National Policy Seminar, as the CTE community gathers in Washington, D.C., to advance the field’s legislative priorities.
Proposal submissions will be considered until Dec. 1.
May/June 2027:
The Modern CTE Classroom
Today’s CTE classrooms reflect a student population with increasingly varied learning needs, and educators are rising to meet the challenge. This issue of Techniques will explore how CTE teachers and leaders are adapting their practice to support all learners — including students navigating anxiety, neurodivergence and other barriers to engagement. Content will (1) highlight evidence-based instructional strategies that support learners with different needs in applied and hands-on CTE environments, (2) examine how CTE’s project-based, career-connected model is uniquely positioned to engage all students, and (3) showcase professional development frameworks and classroom resources that are helping educators build more responsive, student-centered practice. We seek submissions that reflect the full range of what modern CTE teaching looks like across programs, pathways and communities.
Proposal submissions will be considered until Feb. 1.
With questions, story ideas, or to inquire about submissions, contact Lia Milgram, senior managing editor. Prospective advertisers can contact Lindsay Skender for details. To reach ACTE, call 800-826-9972.
September 2027: Innovation & Impact (The VISION Issue)
October 2027: Leadership in Times of Change
November/December 2027: Emerging Technology Pathways
Abstracts and article deadlines for issues dated fall 2027 will be announced at a later date.
