CORD's National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is pleased to announce a partnership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) to create exciting opportunities for career and technical educators and their partnership teams.  

With programming assistance from CORD's NCPN and from ACTE, a comprehensive CTE strand will be presented at ICLE’s 16th Annual Model Schools Conference ("Great Challenges, Real Solutions, Right Now!")  held  June 22-25 at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando.  Inspiring presentations will feature innovative models, best practices, and practical strategies and techniques to bring rigorous and relevant learning to all students through compelling CTE programs.  Of course, Dr. Willard (Bill) Daggett, ICLE President, will lead informative and motivational general sessions, a preconference session and the postconference.

Download the  conference's CTE  strand brochure for more information, or register online at  www.ModelSchoolsConference.com/cteregister.html. The registration prices shown on the online are discounted 10% from the regular conference rate, and are available by entering the referral code CORD at the bottom of the registration form.  This 10% discount translates to a savings of $50 or more per person.

Educators and school/district decision makers will learn strategies and best practices to:
- Raise student achievement on high-stakes tests by developing programs that integrate academic education and CTE.
- Use data to focus curriculum planning and professional development on academic standards and on the essential skills needed for the world beyond high school.
- Facilitate the integration of 21st century skills in CTE programs.
- Overcome the organizational and cultural barriers between traditional academics and CTE.

Featured speakers include:
Dr. Richard C. Hinckley, President and CEO, Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD)
Debra Mills, Vice President of Partnerships, CORD
Janet B. Bray, Executive Director, Association for Career and Technical Education

A sampling of sessions include:
Career Pathways/Clusters
Partnerships for Education Reform
Contextual Teaching and Learning
Workplace Skills for the Global Economy
How to Integrate CTE and Academic Education
Using CTE Data to Address NCLB Performance Indicators
Reading Comprehension Strategies for CTE Lessons
Creating Successful Transitions
CTE Models including Career Academies and Comprehensive High Schools

Please register (using the CORD referral code) and make your hotel reservations as soon as possible to ensure space for you and your team.  We hope to see you in Orlando!