WA-ACTE FALL CONFERENCE 2023

WA-ACTE Fall Conference 2023
Hosted by WA-ACTE and Supported by Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
 
This year, we are seeking IN-PERSON / ON-SITE proposals only. No remote presentations will be accepted. Please read this entire document before submitting a proposal.  

Purpose:
To provide quality professional development for Career and Technical Education professionals, including instructors, administrators, and career guidance and school counselors from both secondary and postsecondary CTE programs and institutions.
 
Focus:
On the value of providing quality CTE programming through direct instruction in the following areas/tracks:
· STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
· Administration of CTE
· Work Based Learning (WBL)
· Other: (Acceptance dependent on Title and Description)
 
Location & Dates:
IN-PERSON: Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound WA
Thursday, October 26, 2023–Friday, October 27, 2023

VIRTUAL:  WHOVA Conference App & Zoom Recordings.
After close of IN-PERSON conference.

Breakout Session Goals:

All sessions should provide one or more of the following goals:

· Build confidence among educators to deliver equivalency credit courses by providing opportunity to align and integrate academic standards by focusing on best practices for integration
· Provide quality models of inclusionary practices within the delivery of CTE programs to serve all students, i.e.Dual Credit.
· Provide project-based instructional strategies to support academic and technical skill attainment for integration in curriculum, framework, and assessments
· Gain understanding of how CTE, STEM, and Arts align with and support delivery of current frameworks through curriculum alignment and best instructional practices
· Expand collaborative connections to enhance current programs through extended leadership, supervision, and mentoring of students through instructional and work-based learning opportunities
· Discover methods to connect classroom instruction to work-based and career-connected learning opportunities for students
· Share model Career Guidance programs to deliver high school and beyond plans that truly provide student support and ownership

Submit a separate form for each topic/session you wish to present and only submit a proposal(s) if you will present IN-PERSON any time during the day on Thursday, October 26 or Friday, October 27, 2023. The Professional Development Committee reserves the right to place sessions where they will be the best fit. Accepted speakers are responsible for ALL conference-related expenses including registration, travel, lodging and meals not included. Notification about the status of proposals will be provided via email to the lead presenter listed.

All speakers will be required to register for the conference unless they are only presenting their session and not attending any additional sessions. 

Video Capture of Session:
All sessions will be video captured and become part of the proceedings of the Conference to be shared only with in-person and remote attendees. With your submission you provide your (Presenters) permission for Video Capture.
 
Call for Presentation Form (CFP) Cut-Off Date:                       September 22, 2023

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* 1. Session Title: (Limited to 80 characters)
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR TITLE / DESCRIPTION  / INFORMATION...will be used exactly as submitted - we will not edit.

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* 2. Presentation Description: (Limited to 600 characters)
REQUIRED FOR THE PROGRAM - BE SURE THAT THIS DESCRIPTION ACCURATELY MATCHES THE PRESENTATION THAT WILL BE DELIVERED This will be used exactly as submitted - we will not edit.

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* 3. Lead Presenter:

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* 4. Lead Presenter: Short Bio/Background This will be used exactly as submitted - we will not edit. (Limited to 900 characters)

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* 5. TRACK Identification  

Place an X in the appropriate box

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* 6. Available Day(s) for Session: Mark all that apply
All time blocks are 60 minutes

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* 7. If you were asked to fill out this Call for Presentation form provide the following...

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* 8. You need to have your PowerPoint & Handouts on a Thumb Drive on day of presentation. Laptops and Projectors will be provided. 

Any further Comments / Special Requests for your session: 

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* 9. PERSON SUBMITTING THIS FORM:

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