CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY

04/20/2026

Upcoming Professional Learning from the CTE TAC -

03/16/2026

March 20th: A Full Day of Professional Learning from the CTE TAC -

03/13/2026

CTE Together Video Series: Strategies for Recruitment & Retention -

Teachers and administrators play a vital role in shaping the future of education, but today's schools face pressing challenges in both recruitment and retention. To help schools support their teachers, the CTE TAC created CTE Together: Supporting Teachers through Connection, Culture, and Care. This....

03/11/2026

Join us on March 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM for CTE & Academic Integration: Why, Where, and How.

What if CTE and academics did not just coexist, but powerfully reinforced one another? In this interactive session, the CTE TAC's Karyn Watt will unpack NYSED regulations surrounding integrated and specialized academics within CTE-approved programs and bring those requirements to life in practical, meaningful ways. Participants will explore why academic integration matters, where it is already happening, and how it can be expanded to meet commencement-level expectations with confidence. Through lesson samples and collaborative discussion, you will leave with concrete strategies for effective co-planning and co-teaching that strengthen curriculum, deepen rigor, and create authentic learning experiences that support both technical skill development and academic achievement.

🗓️ Date: March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
🎯 Audience: CTE Educators

This session is one of three offered during our full day of professional development on March 20th.

Register now at ctetac.us/PD!

03/09/2026

Join us on March 20th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM for Successfully Integrating Authentic Writing into Project-Based Learning.

Strong written communication skills are essential in today’s workforce. In this session, Sherry St. Clair of Reflective Learning LLC will share practical strategies for seamlessly embedding authentic writing into project-based learning experiences. Participants will explore engaging writing techniques that help students retain information, demonstrate content knowledge, and communicate their thinking effectively. All strategies shared can be easily adapted to any curriculum area.

🗓️ Date: March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🎯 Audience: Educators

This session is one of three offered during our full day of professional development on March 20th.

Ready to strengthen writing within your PBL experiences? Register now at ctetac.us/PD!

03/06/2026

Join us on March 20th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for Bringing the Portrait of a Graduate to Life in CTE.

Ready to move Portrait of a Graduate attributes from posters to practice? In this session, Tanner Thompson from the CTE TAC will share four field-informed findings gathered from CTE stakeholders across New York State and translate them into a simple, usable action framework. Participants will walk away with concrete strategies to embed Portrait of a Graduate attributes into daily instruction, program planning and evidence, and work-based learning and partnership experiences, along with a clear starting point to bring back to their classroom or leadership team.

🗓️ Date: March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
🎯 Audience: CTE Educators

This is one of three sessions offered during our full day of professional development on March 20th.

Ready to bring the new Portrait of a Graduate to life? Register now at ctetac.us/PD!

03/04/2026

Join the CTE TAC on Friday, March 20th for a FULL DAY of Professional Learning! Each 90-minute session will be FREE, VIRTUAL, and CTLE-Approved!

Register now at ctetac.us/pd!

02/26/2026

This CTE Month, we highlighted resources that help teachers create inclusive, equitable, and engaging learning experiences for all students. From supporting students with disabilities and multilingual learners to empowering students in nontraditional careers, the tools we shared are here to guide your work and inspire student success.

Explore all of the resources shared this month at ctetac.us/specialpopulations

Thank you to all the teachers helping every student find their path, grow their skills, and reach their potential!

Career and Technical Education (CTE) can play an important role in the effort to provide all children an equitable opportunity to succeed in their educational careers and in life. Public policy addressed in legislation, including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Individuals with Disabilities E...