The Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education (IACTE), in conjunction with the Illinois Career and Technical Administrators (ICTA), are holding the 2024 Back to School Workshop for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teachers who may be new to the field, have worked as a teacher for a short period of time, or those that just want to sharpen their skills.

When: July 30 and 31

Where: Illinois State University (Turner Hall)

Time: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, July 30. 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, July 31

Cost: $75

Professional Development Hours: 7

Registration: Deadline is July 26

Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal

Direct booking link is https://group.hamptoninn.com/d1ohhf

If calling the hotel, the room block is under ISU IACTE.

The rates are: $129 for a single king and $139 for double queens

 The deadline to book is 12:00 AM on Monday, July 22.

*Free Evening Networking Reception July 30

*Free lunch on both days

*Free continental breakfast available at Illinois State University both days

*Free registration to the 2025 IACTE Professional Development Conference

*Free monthly professional development offered throughout the school year for participants

Topics for Workshop:

Energizing your CTE Classroom

Students from Special Populations

Marketing your CTE Program

Lesson Planning and Curricular Resources for CTE Teachers

Classroom Management and Student Engagement

Career and Technical Student Organizations, including a presentation from SkillsUSA

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