March 16-19
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Conference Sessions
8:00-4:00 pm
State Leadership Training Program
Alexandria Room
4:00-5:00 pm
NEDA Meeting
McLean Room
5:00-6:00 pm
First Timer’s Q and A
Salon V
If this is your first time at NPS, or you have questions about the conference or Hill visits, stop by this informal question and answer session with ACTE’s policy staff. We’ll provide you with all the information you need to navigate the new environment on Capitol Hill and make the most of your interactions with policymakers. Please note: This is a discussion session only, there will be no formal presentation during this time.
- ACTE Public Policy Staff
6:00-7:00 pm
CTE Administrators Reception
Skyview
Presented by the ACTE Administration Division and NCLA
Generously sponsored by Microburst Learning
7:30-8:30 am
Continental Breakfast & Networking
Arlington Ballroom Foyer
8:30-9:30 am
Opening General Session with Keynote Speaker
Salons III & IV
The 2024 National Policy Seminar officially kicks off with a welcome from ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Wilson and an overview of the current political climate by keynote speaker Christina Hamilton, Senior Vice President with Gephardt Group Government Affairs.
- ACTE Update: LeAnn Wilson, Executive Director, ACTE
- Pledge of Allegiance: Josephine Kelly, Iowa FFA North Central State Vice President
- Keynote Speaker: Christina Hamilton, Senior Vice President, Gephardt Group Government Affairs [Bio]
9:45-10:45 am
General Session: Overview of Key Federal Education and Workforce Policy Issues
Salons III & IV
This panel will provide an overview of key education and workforce development legislation and regulatory proposals under consideration by Congress and the Administration, including how the rest of the year is likely to unfold and which issues are most likely to see action.
- Della Cronin, Principal, Bose Public Affairs
- Steve Voytek, Policy Advisor, Advance CTE
- Beth Antunez, Deputy Director of Government Relations, AFT
- Lindsey Fryer, Founder/CEO, Lodestone DC
- Moderator: Alisha Hyslop; Chief Policy, Research and Content Officer; ACTE
11:00-11:45 am
Deep Dive Legislative Breakout Sessions
WIOA & Apprenticeships
Salon I
This session will provide a deep dive into workforce development related policy, including potential reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the National Apprenticeship Act. It will also cover efforts by the Administration to issue new regulations on apprenticeships and new CTE apprenticeships.
- Kyle Marinelli, Director of Government Relations, Prism Group
- David Bradley, Senior Director, Jobs for the Future
Short-term Pell
Salon II
This session will cover policy issues specific to short-term postsecondary CTE programs, including the latest efforts to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs and new gainful employment regulations affecting certificate programs.
- Jennifer Stiddard, Senior Fellow, National Skills Coalition
- Jose Miranda, Director of Government Relations, Association of Community College Trustees
Teacher Pipeline Policy
Salon V
This session will focus on efforts at the federal level to address the educator shortage, including key legislation and Administration activities. It will also focus on how you can get involved and educate policymakers about the unique issues relevant to recruiting and retaining CTE teachers.
- Zach Curtis; Senior Manager, Policy; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
- Tara Thomas; Policy Analyst; AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Advocacy in Agricultural Education
Salon VI
The session, led by NAAE, will provide you time to learn and share strategies to advocate for agricultural education in your community, state, and nationally. Come prepared to share some of your successes and challenges!
11:45-1:15 pm
Lunch (On your own)
1:15-2:30 pm
General Session: Administration’s Activities
Salons III & IV
While we traditionally focus on activities within the Department of Education that impact CTE, the Biden Administration has launched a number of new programs and initiatives across federal agencies that have the potential to impact CTE students, programs and institutions. In this session, you’ll hear from leaders across the Administration about key opportunities for CTE.
- Amy Loyd; Assistant Secretary; Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education; U.S. Department of Education
- Scott Jensen, Director of Workforce; Strategy Office; U.S. Department of Commerce
- Manny Lamarre; Deputy Assistant Secretary; Employment and Training Administration; U.S. Department of Labor
- Moderator: Steve DeWitt, Deputy Executive Director, ACTE
2:45-3:45 pm
General Session: Telling the CTE Story
Salons III & IV
Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools to persuade and motivate – and to make the case for CTE! Unleash the power of stories by learning why they work and how to create them based on your goal: establishing credibility, understanding the value of an idea, or compelling audiences to take a specific action. Beyond learning why stories change minds and incentivize audiences to act, you’ll learn about the three kinds of stories that will move your ideas and career forward.
- Meghan Dotter, Founder and CEO, Portico PR
3:45-4:00 pm
Drink Break
Arlington Ballroom Foyer
Generously Sponsored by Forrest T. Jones & Company
4:00-4:45 pm
ACTE Legislative Agenda Overview & Hill Visit Preparation
Salons III & IV
ACTE policy staff will provide an overview of goals for Hill visits, review key messages and materials for you to deliver to your policymakers, and relay last minute tips for sharing the CTE message in the current political environment.
- ACTE Public Policy Staff
4:45-5:30 pm
State Planning Roundtables
Salons III & IV
Work with others from your state to finalize Hill visit logistics and details. Leave behind folders will be distributed during this time, and ACTE policy staff will be available to answer any remaining questions. Larger state delegations will have separate rooms.
- Salon I – Minnesota
- Salon II – Ohio
- Salon V – Oklahoma
- Salon VI – Indiana
- Alexandria – Mississippi
- Rosslyn – Missouri
800-5:00 pm
Capitol Hill Visits
9:30-10:30 am
Congressional Staff Panel on Capitol Hill
325 Russell Senate Office Building
Staff working on CTE issues for key committees, Caucuses and Members of Congress will share the latest news from Capitol Hill and their outlook for the rest of this congressional session.
- Marek Laco, House Education and the Workforce Committee, Majority Staff
- Scott Estrada, House Education and the Workforce Committee, Minority Staff
- Jose Garcia, Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Majority Staff
- Jake Easter, Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Minority Staff (invited)
5:00-7:00 pm
Capitol Hill Reception
325 Russell Senate Office Building
The evening reception will feature CTSO students as they share the leadership and skill-building opportunities they gain through high-quality CTE and participation in their respective student organizations. This year’s reception is sponsored by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and these CTSOs, who will have students participating:
- Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- DECA
- Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- HOSA-Future Health Professionals
- National FFA Organization
- SkillsUSA
- Technology Student Association (TSA)
Speakers will include:
- Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA)
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
8:30-9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Arlington Ballroom Foyer
9:00-3:15 pm
CTE Research Network Convening:
Expanding the Evidence Base for Career and Technical Education
Thank you to our National Policy Seminar Sponsors!
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