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July 8, 2026

Chad Maclin

Executive Director

VACTEA New CTE Administrators Leadership Development

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ADVOCACY…

… is something we as educators do every day

… is being the voice of our students and programs

… is educating our legislators about cte

… is monitoring policy and how it affects cte

… communicates cte needs to all stakeholders

… is not lobbying - as we do not support candidates or parties

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How do you advocate?

… school leadership, division leadership, school board, board of supervisors, etc.

… advisory committee

… workforce development boards and chambers

… pta/pto

… division policy advocate

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RECENT ADVOCACY WORK

Accomplishments:

  • Funding for VERSO (2021)
  • Funding for Operations of CTE Resource Center (2024)
  • Clarify Information Concerning Licensure (2024)
  • New CTE Teacher Licensure Bills - HB 2018 / SB 879 (2025)
  • HB332 – Teacher License for Dual Enrollment Teachers (2026)
  • HB647 – Salary Credit for Technical Professional Licenses (2026)

Still Working On

  • HB180 (2026 - WBL Pilot)

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coming

soon

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WHAT CAN YOU DO?

  • Join Virginia ACTE and VACTEA
  • Learn from your colleagues
  • Be involved & share ideas/suggestions
  • Make a positive difference!

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MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS

VACTEA provides the following membership services:

  • Leadership and Program Promotion
  • Leadership Development
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Dissemination of Information
  • Legislative Information affecting CTE
  • Professional Resources
  • Access to the ACTE Administrative Division

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VACTEA membership is subdivided into the eight (8) Superintendent Regions.

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Each Region has a representative that serves on the VACTEA

Board of Directors.

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Erin Hurley

Dr. Lori Martin

Jeff Bird

Summer Stone

Paige Owens

Chri Taylor

Sue Shelton

Cynthia Chambers

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JOIN TODAY!

Vactea Membership

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Michael Tetto, ACTE Representative

Augusta County Public Schools

tetto.vm@augusta.k12.va.us

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