This spring, the Texas CTE Associations and ACTE are teaming up to offer professional development for career and technical educators from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Career and technical education is at the leading edge of dynamic changes in education. Globalization, demographic shifts and advancements in science and technology represent new challenges. ACTE Region IV must address these issues as it strives to retain its role as a leader in innovation.
Career and technical education has successfully linked programs of study to college and the workplace. Additionally, it is uniquely positioned to help address issues affecting graduation rates and academic and technical skill attainment. Breaking through traditional barriers has fostered the development of educational programs and curricula that meet the needs of all students and prepare them for their future. At the ACTE Region IV, sessions and speakers will focus on these priorities with new perspective.
Community Service Project
Upstarts is a program that provides customized, real-world training for at-risk students and their educators, as well as internships and personal support. One of Upstart's programs, Team Tyro, empowers young people to build a better future for themselves and their entire community.
The Upstarts Team Tyro Community Partnership has been supported by:
- Lloyd Doggett, U.S. Congressman
- Patrick Rose, Texas State Representative
- Chester Jenke, Director, Alamo Colleges - Central Texas Technology Center
- Trey Bailey, Executive Director, Luling Economic Development Corporation
Example of the structure of the Upstarts Team Tyro Community Partnership
Donations will be accepted onsite at the conference.