Whether you are new to Career Technical Education or want to brush up on a topic of interest, NASDCTEc’s new on-demand resources are a succinct introduction to relevant and timely issues, projects and resources. These new resources are being provided as on-demand webinars, where NASDCTEc experts guide you through a topic and link you to other valuable resources. The best thing – you can access these when and where you want!

PowerPoint slides and talking points are available for members here.

Advocacy 101: Making the Case for CTE
Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers, administrators, and state representatives know the ins and outs of CTE programs and the positive impact that they have on individuals and the economy. The purpose of this on-demand webinar is to introduce you to the basics of advocacy so that you have the tools to support and promote your CTE programs – whether on Capitol Hill, with state policymakers, through the media, or in your local districts. We begin by reviewing why advocacy is important, and the difference between lobbying and advocacy. We’ll also share advocacy tips and resources to help you make the case for CTE with your local, state and federal policy makers and other CTE stakeholders.

Narrator: Kara Herbertson, Former Research and Policy Manager, NASDCTEc
Link to recording (Length: 9.06)

Career Clusters 101
This webinar provides a brief overview on the National Career Clusters framework, including the history, organization, and evolution over time. Use this on-demand webinar to learn more about the CCTC or inform other key stakeholders in your states and communities.

Narrator: Kate Blosveren Kreamer, Associate Executive Director, NASDCTEc
Link to recording (Length: 6.07)

Programs of Study
This webinar provides an overview of the operational and functional definitions of programs of study and explores samples programs of study from the secondary and postsecondary perspectives.

Narrator: Kate Blosveren Kreamer, Associate Executive Director, NASDCTEc
Link to recording (Length: 4.24)

Reflect, Transform & Lead: An Overview of the Vision for CTE
This webinar offers a summary the five principles identified within Reflect, Transform & Lead: A New Vision for Career Technical Education as well as insight into how this Vision was developed in 2009.

Narrator: Kim Green, Executive Director, NASDCTEc
Link to recording (Length: 7.07)

The Common Career Technical Core: The Basics
This webinar provides background information on the Common Career Technical Core and what makes them so unique.

Narrator: Kate Blosveren Kreamer, Associate Executive Director, NASDCTEc
Link to recording (Length: 4.49)

The Common Career Technical Core: The Development Process
This webinar offers an overview of how the Common Career Technical Core were developed, building on the Career Clusters Knowledge & Skills Statements.

Narrator: Kate Blosveren Kreamer, Associate Executive Director, NASDCTEc
Link to recording (Length: 2.55)

Sequestration
The term “sequestration” has been widely used on Capitol Hill and throughout the media since last year. But what is sequestration, and how will these mandatory cuts impact Career Technical Education (CTE)? This brief recording describes what sequestration is, why it was necessary, and details the impact that sequestration is having on federal support for CTE through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.