VISION 2014
VISION 2014
OPENING ACTS
HIGH NOTES
• Classroom Tools and Strategies
• Educator Preparation and Support
• Innovation in Business and
Education Partnerships
• Work-based Learning
• Assessments and Credentials
• Advocacy and Public Relations
• Safe and Effective Learning
Environments
• Transitions Among Secondary,
Postsecondary and the Workforce
INTERLUDES
• Hands-on Exhibitor Workshops
• Outstanding CareerTech Expo
• Unique Networking Opportunities
VISION 2014
JUSTIFICATION KIT
Need a hand to be part of the New
Rhythm of CTE in Nashville?
We know that sometimes the decision to
join us is not just yours. We’ve developed
a justification kit that will help you build
your case. Visit www.careertechvision.com
to download your kit today.
If you want to be a part of creating a prosperous
economy by preparing the next generation for the
jobs of tomorrow, then Nashville is definitely the
place for you to be Nov. 19–22!
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POWERFUL THEME
SESSIONS
VISION 2014
If you have to
one event to attend
this year … this is it. ACTE’s CareerTech
VISION 2014 will help you reach your
career goals. Make the decision to be
there. Register today and save!
VISION 2014
• Inspirational keynote speakers
• More than 100 sessions
1410 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-826-9972 • Fax: 703-683-7424
www.acteonline.org • Connecting Education and Careers
• ACTE Awards Banquet
• First-time Attendee Orientation
• Pre-VISON Workshops and Tours
EARLY-BIRD
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 7
HIGH NOTES
Diane Ravitch will change the way you think about public education.
Ravitch is a research professor of education at New York University
and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. She
has written 10 books, including Reign of Error: The Hoax of the
Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s Public
Schools. She was assistant secretary of education and counselor
to the secretary of education during part of the George H. W. Bush
Administration. Her writing has appeared in many newspapers and
magazines, and she blogs for Education Week, Politico and
The Huffington Post.
POWER TALKS
Fresh thinking and new ideas can change the future.
Are you ready to change?
ACTE is proud to present “Power Talks,” an exploration of fresh
ideas in a unique format. Power Talks features four experts speaking
on a variety of topics that will expand our view of ourselves and the
work that we do to prepare the next generation for career success.
Each speaker has exactly 14 minutes to present their ideas—often
through a short story—on a specific innovation and the impact it has
on our world.
OPENING ACTS
Building Strong and Sustainable Business Partnerships
Partnerships are a critical resource for preparing students for the workforce, and all parties involved—
educators, employers and students—can benefit greatly from working together. This half-day workshop will
focus on the “why” and the “how” of partnerships, helping attendees understand the impact that business
partners can have on school and student outcomes, how to find and approach business partners, the nine
different partnership models and the methods they can use to measure their progress and impact.
How to Significantly Increase Enrollment, Retention and Performance—Now!*
Join dynamic CTE expert Mark C. Perna as he shares the national best practices for maximizing enrollment,
retention and student performance. High school and postsecondary administrators, teachers and critical
support staff will discover the proven tactics that one school used to increase enrollment by 128 percent in
just one year—without adding any new programs or capacity!
U.S. Army Presents Leader Development and Assessment Practices
This in-depth workshop will explore core leader competencies and leadership assessments to enhance
your work in and out of the classroom. Join the U.S. Army as they share leadership development tactics
and takeaways on adaptability, management and competency-based leadership to help you and your
students succeed.
ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2014 features an amazing array of professional learning and
collaborative networking opportunities. Attendees will have the option to choose from hundreds
of sessions in a variety of formats.
Here’s a sample of what you have to look forward to:
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Putting Your Data to Work: Improving CTE Instruction
Projects for Success: 21st-Century Competencies for Learning, Work and Life
Can CTE Change the Brain?
Learning From Around the World: International Best Practices in CTE
10 Keys for Surviving and Thriving as a New CTE Teacher
Certification, Credentialing and Licensing 101
To see a complete list of VISION sessions, please visit www.careertechvision.com
INTERLUDES
Anatomy in Clay Is Building a Strong STEM Education! Come Build With Us!*
Discover the “Perfect STEAM Anatomy Lab Station.” This hands-on workshop will help you develop
engaging, rigorous, project-based anatomy education in your classroom. This methodology will help you meet
your core standards while providing students a successful pathway to high-wage and high-demand careers
in the health-science field. We will build muscles and body systems in clay on a replica of a skeleton. This is
a great anatomy refresher and will give you new ways to assess your students’ success.
*ADDITIONAL FEES WILL APPLY.
Visit 100+ CTE Supporters
Thursday, Nov. 20 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 21
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
(Nov. 18–19)
PASSING ON THE SAVINGS
Kick off your VISION 2014 experience by helping us celebrate the best in CTE! The third annual ACTE
Awards Banquet will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Tickets will not be sold on
site; register online or by checking the “Awards Banquet” box on your mail-in registration form.
For more information on the ACTE Awards Banquet, visit www.acteonline.org/vision_banquet.
For excellent speakers, remarkable sessions and valuable
networking, make sure you attend ACTE’s CareerTech
VISION 2014 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in
Nashville, Tennessee.
SESSIONS
• HOTEL SAVINGS—Reserve your hotel before October 27 and save $189 per
(Nov. 19)
night, single/double occupancy plus taxes.
• EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION—Secure your spot today and take advantage
of the early-bird discount. You can save more than 25 percent off on-site
registration fees! Deadline: July 7.
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• NOT A MEMBER?—Join ACTE today and start receiving member discounts.
There is no better place to connect with thousands of passionate CTE
educators from across the country. I can’t wait to attend VISION 2014!
—Gina R, Oklahoma City
You can save more than $150 on VISION 2014 registration fees when you
become a member!
For the latest VISION news and agenda, visit www.careertechvision.com.
(1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.)
(Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:00 p.m.–9 p.m.)