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28% of Pennsylvania jobs will require education beyond high school but less than a bachelor’s degree by 2031. Career and technical education (CTE) programs prepare students for these jobs in key Pennsylvania industries such as: - food processing and manufacturing - robotics and AI - distribution and logistics -[Read More...]

School District Reconfigurations, Alterations and/or Curtailment of Programs Chief Administrator Changes and Updates. School District Reconfigurations, Alterations and/or Curtailment of Programs Chief Administrator Changes and Updates School districts and intermediate units must update their 2025-26 administrative informationin the Education Names and Addresses (EdNA) system and notify the Pennsylvania Department[Read More...]

ACTION ALERTJune 13, 2025 Ask Your Members of Congress to Oppose Moving Perkins Funds to the Department of Labor The Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) recently signed an Interagency Agreement (IAA) to transfer administration of career and technical education (CTE) funding through the Carl D. Perkins Career and[Read More...]

Save the Date for the 2025 SAS Institute Join us at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center from December 8-10, 2025 for the 2025 SAS Institute! Throughout the conference, you'll join in a transformative experience designed to empower educational leaders with the tools, strategies, and connections to drive meaningful change. What to Expect:Learn: Engage in[Read More...]

ACTE & Advance CTE Deeply Concerned About Interagency Agreement that Threatens the Integrity of Career and Technical Education Announcement

Cyber Charter Reform that could save public schools $616M advances with unclear future in Pa. SenatesFID@pa.gov. Announcement

2025 PCEA Conference Strategies for Success in Work-Based Learning Capstone Occupations ● Diversified Occupations ● Work-Based Learning ● Internships In cooperation with the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators October 16 and 17, 2025 Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College, PA The Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Association[Read More...]

2025 Fall Workshops October 2 - 3, 2025 Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Workshops for Career and Technical Education: - Adult/Continuing Education Coordinators - Facilities Directors - Instructional Coaches - School Counselors Information

Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Association (PCEA) CO-OP COORDINATOR NOMINATIONS PCEA is seeking nominations for the Cooperative Education Coordinator of the Year. Please consider nominating your outstanding CO-OP Coordinator! Announcement

The deadline for FID applications for 2025-26 SY is June 1, after which PDE cannot grant extensions. School entities cannot use an FID without an accepted application. A list of accepted applicants with effective and termination dates can be found on the Flexible Instructional Day Program webpage. If you participate[Read More...]

Bill Requiring AEDs at Schools and School Sporting Events Passes Pa. House CommitteeThe committee also unanimously passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in schools. By: John Cole - May 7, 2025 7:25 pm A bill that would require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be present[Read More...]

CTE WOMEN CONNECT HOSTED BY THE PACTA CTE WOMEN CAUCUS Join the PACTA CTE Women Caucus for an evening of connection and inspiration. Monday, July 28, 2025 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. GRAND CONCOURSE RESTAURANT PITTSBURGH, PA info@pacareertech.org www.pacareertech.org Information Event Link