Urgent Information Regarding CTE Funding and Immediate Danger
Written by Shelly York
Monday, 01 February 2010 15:30
Dear ACTEAZ Members,
This information is coming to you as an ACTEAZ
Member Service. This information is regarding CTE Funding in IMMEDIATE
DANGER due to the Governor's proposed cuts to the Vocational Education
Block Grant. If this proposal is approved it will result in a loss of
$11,492,000 in state funds as well as $25.9 million in matching federal
funds for a total of $36.9 million dollars! The impact on Arizona
Career and Technical Education will be catastrophic. The loss of these
funds will have a very detrimental impact on the services provided to
104,628 current CTE students who are enrolled in 1,670 CTE program
courses offered in 72 occupational programs in 328 high schools in our
state.
Attached please find a fact sheet to assist you in further
understanding the severity of these proposed cuts.
The Governor will be
meeting with the Legislature Immediately on this issue.If you contact
your state legislators and express your concern regarding the
Governor's proposed cuts to CTE be sure and use your home computers,
supplies and technology and do not do on work time.
http://www.azleg.gov/alisStaticPages/HowToContactMember.asp.
More
Important Information on the ACOVA website regarding this information
atwww.acova.org.
On
behalf of our incoming President Dean Petersen (2010-2011), The Association for
Career and Technical Education of Arizona is pleased to again offer an opportunity
for you to get more involved in our professional association. The
Fellowship Program allows members to receive an insight into the workings of
ACTE, ACTEAZ, and the affiliate organizations. By attending a
number of events, those selected to become a Fellow will learn about
policymaking connected to career and technical education at the local, state,
and national levels. Through this training process, candidates will
become effective advocates, strong leaders, and valuable members of ACTEAZ.
Our hope is that this training will advance candidates into a position of
leadership within the affiliates, ACTEAZ, or ACTE and of course our
state of Arizona.
Please send your completed application packet to:
Diane Epperson
ACTEAZ Fellowship Coordinator
20403 N. Lake Pleasant
Road, Suite 117-PMB 615
Peoria, Arizona
85382
Application packets must be received by April 19,
2010
Successful applicants will be notified by May15,
2010
For
questions contact: Diane Epperson, Fellowship Coordinator
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A Message from the President - Chuck Gallagher - October 09
Written by Shelly York
Monday, 26 October 2009 14:15
As your incoming President, I would like to thank all of you for your support and dedication to our profession. I hope you took advantage of the numerous professional development opportunities offered during the ACTE Summer Conference.
The condition of both our state and national economy forces us all to feel the pinch. I feel this school year is going to be a challenging one. It is very important that we stand together and support each other. I ask all of you to join me as I "Step Up To The Plate" and get involved with ACTEAZ.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:02 )
2010 - 2011 ACTEAZ Officer Elections
Written by Shelly York
Saturday, 30 January 2010 19:29
This year there will be an election for the ACTEAZ
offices of President-Elect and Treasurer. Officer candidates should be
nominated on the basis of demonstrated leadership in the Arizona Career and
Technical Education Association or their ACTEAZ affiliate association. All
nominees must also be current ACTEAZ members.
Criteria specific to President-Elect is to have held a
prior office/position on the ACTEAZ Board of Directors or an office in one of
the affiliates. It is important that this position have prior knowledge of the
multiple responsibilities of the ACTEAZ
Presidency. The Treasurer should also have extensive knowledge and
service with our state association or affiliates.
If you are interested in running for one of these
offices, please e-mail Dean Petersen by
March 12, 2010 at
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or Pam
Ferguson, ACTEAZ Executive Director at
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.
Nominations will be forwarded to the Election Nomination Committee.
