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February is CTE Month!
Celebrate with the 2012 theme, CTE: Careers Through Education

How Can You Show Your Support for CTE?
- Plan a 2012 CTE Month event in your school and/or district.
- Tell your CTE stories to your local media.
- Spread the word on social networks all month and especially during CTE Social Media Advocacy Day on February 23.
- Involve your local businesses and legislators.
- Attend the WA-ACTE/WAVA Legislative Policy Seminar on February 16 (registration information below).
- Click here for more information on the ACTE website.
Registration Now Open!
WA-ACTE/WAVA
Legislative Policy Seminar 2012
“Stand With Us for CTE!”
February 16, 2012
CTE Needs You! Step Up, Speak Out, and Stand With Us! Register Today!
$75 Adults / $20 Students
Click Here for Flyer and Registration Form
Washington ACTE Received the ACTE Quality Association Standards Award at the 2011 ACTE Convention in St. Louis!
L to R: Tim Knue, Executive Director; Sarah McCoy, Past President; Dennis Conger, President;
Lance Wrzesinski, President Elect; Doug Meyer, ACTE Region V Vice President
Connect With WA-ACTE!
Facebook / Twitter / Washington ACTE Community
OUR MISSION
“Washington ACTE’s mission is to support our members in providing high
quality CTE opportunities for all students in Washington State.”
WA-ACTE CORE PURPOSE
To provide leadership and services to our members as they prepare students for lifelong career success.
We accomplish our Purpose by Providing Members:
- Quality professional development
- Advocacy and promotion of Career and Technical Education
- Advancement of policy and legislation
- Networking and communication
- Continuous quality association improvement
CORE VALUES
Advocacy
WA-ACTE believes that the field of Career and Technical Education needs a strong voice at the local, state, and national level to support its importance to students and to promote public awareness of the value of CTE in education and the economy.
Lifelong Learning
WA-ACTE embraces the concept of lifelong learning and recognizes how CTE creates a foundation for students to understand its importance in a rapidly changing environment.
Collaboration
WA-ACTE understands that it cannot accomplish its purpose without the strong support and partnership of other individuals and organizations who share in its vision.
Accountability
WA-ACTE supports the concept of accountability and encourages members to demonstrate their active contributions to all learners.
Service
WA-ACTE encourages the individual commitment of its members to the organization and the profession of Career and Technical Education, through professional service and support.
Diversity
WA-ACTE values diversity among its members and students and actively works to increase the diversity among its members.





