Professional development helps CTE educators and counselors stay up to date on career education trends and information. Explore this page to find continuing education and networking opportunities that will enhance your ability to support students and grow your CTE programs.
DC CTE Professional Development Conference
DC x CTE: A World of Opportunity, August 10 & 11, 2023
In 2022, DC CTE hosted 120 educators, counselors, and admin for our first annual PD conference. In 2023, we’re excited to announce the second annual conference, DC x CTE: A World of Opportunity. Middle school, high school, and postsecondary instructors, college and career counselors, coordinators, and administrators participating in Carl D. Perkins-funded programs from across the District are invited. Join us to hear guest speakers, practitioners, and thought leaders from across the country highlight best practices in CTE data analysis, curriculum and instruction, program design, and student support services. Let’s indulge in the world of CTE and all the opportunities it brings to students and residents in the District. See you there!
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Other Professional Development Opportunities
- ACTE Professional Development Events
- ACTE CareerTech Vision Conference
- DC ACTE Events
- DC CTE Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Professional Development
- OSSE Professional Development Opportunities
- Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) Events
- Jobs for the Future Career Counselor Training
Professional Associations to Know
- ACT American College Application Campaign
- Advance CTE supports CTE leaders to advance high-quality and equitable CTE policies, programs, and pathways through research and insights.
- Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) is a national association representing thousands of career and technical education professionals, all working to make a real difference in students’ lives. We provide educators with powerful resources, professional development, and information to help them achieve more.
- American School Counselor Association
- DC Association for Career & Technical Education
- DC School Counselor Association
- National Association of College Admission Counselors
- National College Attainment Network
- Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC)
