New/Nearly New CTE Teachers "Back to School" Workshop
The Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education (IACTE), in conjunction with the Illinois Career
and Technical Administrators (ICTA), are holding the 2024 Back to School Workshop for Career and
Technical Education (CTE) Teachers who may be new to the field, have worked as a teacher for a short
period of time, or those that just want to sharpen their skills.
When: July 30 and 31
Where: Illinois State University (Turner Hall)
Time: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, July 30. 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, July 31
Cost: $75
Professional Development Hours: 7
Registration: LINK HERE (deadline for food registration is July 26)
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal
Direct booking link is https://group.hamptoninn.com/d1ohhf
If calling the hotel, the room block is under ISU IACTE.
The rates are: $129 for a single king and $139 for double queens
The deadline to book is 12:00 AM on Monday, July 22.
*Free Evening Networking Reception July 30
*Free lunch on both days
*Free continental breakfast available at Illinois State University both days
*Free registration to the 2025 IACTE Professional Development Conference
*Free monthly professional development offered throughout the school year for participants
Topics for Workshop:
• Energizing your CTE Classroom
• Students from Special Populations
• Marketing your CTE Program
• Lesson Planning and Curricular Resources for CTE Teachers
• Classroom Management and Student Engagement
• Career and Technical Student Organizations, including a presentation from SkillsUSA
• Expert Roundtable – What is Burning in Your Belly?
The Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education (IACTE), in conjunction with the Illinois Career
and Technical Administrators (ICTA), are holding the 2024 Back to School Workshop for Career and
Technical Education (CTE) Teachers who may be new to the field, have worked as a teacher for a short
period of time, or those that just want to sharpen their skills.
When: July 30 and 31
Where: Illinois State University (Turner Hall)
Time: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, July 30. 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, July 31
Cost: $75
Professional Development Hours: 7
Registration: LINK HERE (deadline for food registration is July 26)
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal
Direct booking link is https://group.hamptoninn.com/d1ohhf
If calling the hotel, the room block is under ISU IACTE.
The rates are: $129 for a single king and $139 for double queens
The deadline to book is 12:00 AM on Monday, July 22.
*Free Evening Networking Reception July 30
*Free lunch on both days
*Free continental breakfast available at Illinois State University both days
*Free registration to the 2025 IACTE Professional Development Conference
*Free monthly professional development offered throughout the school year for participants
Topics for Workshop:
• Energizing your CTE Classroom
• Students from Special Populations
• Marketing your CTE Program
• Lesson Planning and Curricular Resources for CTE Teachers
• Classroom Management and Student Engagement
• Career and Technical Student Organizations, including a presentation from SkillsUSA
• Expert Roundtable – What is Burning in Your Belly?