IACTE Conference

​​92nd Annual IACTE Conference:  Bloomington, February 17-18, 2022
The Call for Presentations is now open for the 92nd Annual IACTE Conference - CTE - Essential for the Future Workforce.  The conference will be held February 17 - 18, 2022, at the Bloomington/Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.  At this time, we are planning for an in person conference.  Each affiliate is responsible for 5 - 7 sessions that will be of interest to your affiliate members.

92nd Annual IACTE Conference Early Registration Closes on December 15!!
Register by December 15, 2021, to take advantage of early bird registration fees for the 92nd Annual IACTE Conference - CTE: Essential for the Future Workforce! Register online. Register by mail. This conference is being planned as an in person conference on February 17 - 18, 2022, at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

Reasons to Attend:

• 50+ breakout sessions on timely topics
• Featured speaker Corinne Hoisington
• Featured speaker Dr. Ken Wallace
• Awards Banquet
• Networking with career and technical educators from across the state
• Affilite meetings
• Exhiibit hall with current curriculum and equipment

For more information about the conference, please visit the IACTE website: https://www.iacte.org/cpages/iacte-annual-conference


IACTE Awards Nominations Due on December 15
IACTE is currently accepting nominations for the following awards:

• IACTE Carl Perkins Community Service Award

This award recognizes individuals who have used CTE to make a significant impact on their community and demonstrated leadership in programs and activities that promote student involvement in community service. 

• IACTE Teacher of the Year

This award recognizes the finest career and technical teachers at the middle/secondary school level who have demonstrated innovation in the classroom, commitment to their students and dedication to the improvement of CTE in their institutions and communities. 

• IACTE Administrator of the Year

This award recognizes administrative CTE professionals at the school, district, county, state or federal level who have demonstrated leadership in ensuring teacher and student success and have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and effective career and technical education programs. 

• IACTE New Teacher of the Year

This award recognizes new CTE teachers who have made significant contributions toward innovative and unique career and technical education programs and shown a professional commitment early in their careers.  Nominee must be in their 3rd to 5th year of teaching.

• IACTE Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognizes CTE professionals for their leadership on behalf of ACTE, their innovations in CTE and their contributions to the field over an extended period of time.

• IACTE Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year

This award recognizes the finest career and technical teachers at the postsecondary level who have demonstrated innovation in the classroom, commitment to their students and dedication to the improvement of CTE in their institutions and communities. 

• IACTE Career Guidance Award

This award recognizes school counselors and career development professionals who have demonstrated commitment to connecting students with opportunities for success, shown innovation in career exploration and development, and have advocated for CTE as a viable option for all students. 

• Teacher Educator of the Year

This award recognizes teacher educators who have demonstrated innovation in teacher education, leadership in improving CTE, and commitment to preparing teachers to deliver high quality CTE programs.


Any IACTE member can nominate any other IACTE member. Nominations must be submitted through the ACTE Awards Portal: IACTE Awards Portal. Please contact info@iacte.org if you have any questions.