ACTE is the largest national education association of thriving professionals dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. Our members represent all facets of career and technical education (CTE). Click here to view member benefits. Click here to join or renew your membership. Learn more about ACTE by clicking here.
A Word From Our President, Chaney Mosley
I have been attending ACTE’s National Policy Seminar regularly since 2011. It was exciting to see a team of Tennessee ACTE members attend this year and hear about their legislative visits. Advocacy at the state level is important, but when it comes to federal funding, advocacy at the federal level is essential and our members provided that this year! Some key takeaways from this year’s NPS include: (a) the importance of storytelling (something your current and former students can do for you!); (b) having a specific ask when meeting with elected (not just asking for “support”, but asking for a commitment to do something specific, something observable and measurable); (c) following up with elected officials after a visit (staying on their radar); and (d) inviting elected officials to your schools for a visit (seeing is believing). I hope more TN ACTE members will join us for next year’s National Policy Seminar!
Welcome to the Tennessee Association for Career and Technical Education. ACTE is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. Our Tennessee members come from all walks of the profession.
ACTE is well-known for its leadership in legislative advocacy. ACTE works year-round with education policymakers and organizations, building national support and funding for career and technical education in cities and towns from one end of the nation to the other. But ACTE members also enjoy many benefits and services that help Tennesseans make a personal difference to improve their schools, programs, students and their own careers.
2023-2024 TNACTE Executive Committee
Top Row: Chris Tucker, Clark Knight | Bottom Row: Melanie Tuck, Deidre Pendley, Christy Seals, Tanika Lester, Richard Skipper | Not Pictured: Julie Decker, Ulla Carr
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