2026 PCEA Conference Announcement
The Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Association is proud to announce its annual conference, which is being held in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators (PACTA). The conference will focus on best practices, safety, child labor and other relevant laws, technology, and communications as well as providing the[Read More...]
2026 Fall Workshops
2026 Fall Workshops October 1–2, 2026 Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center Workshops for Career and Technical Education: Adult/Continuing Education Coordinators Facilities Directors Instructional Coaches School Counselors Business Administrators
PACTA Has a New Mailing Address
PACTA Has a New Mailing Address Please update your records with PACTA's new mailing address. 403 Euclid Avenue Dravosburg, PA 15034 Effective immediately, please send all: Membership dues Conference and workshop registrations and payments General correspondence Important Payment Notice If you have already mailed a payment to our previous[Read More...]
Legislators Voice Support for “Welcoming School” Bills
The Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition (PICC), along with legislators and various organizations, held a press conference in the East Wing Rotunda to support the passage of HB 2148 and SB 1125. Kate Firestone, membership director, PICC, emphasized that the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been[Read More...]
PACTA Constitution and By-Laws Proposed Amendments
PACTA members are invited to review the proposed January 2026 amendments to the PACTA Constitution & By-Laws. The recommended updates are intended to modernize the association’s governing documents, clarify membership and voting procedures, strengthen election processes, streamline committee structure, and update how future amendments are approved. Eligible active members[Read More...]
Updated CTE Advocacy Resources
Today, ACTE released updated versions of our “What is CTE?” and “CTE Works!” fact sheets, providing practitioners and advocates with essential information and resources for their work.
SkillsUSA + NOCTI: Real Results
Every year, thousands of CTE students prove their skills on the SkillsUSA stage—but what they gain goes far beyond medals and trophies. Through NOCTI’s partnership with SkillsUSA, students now have more ways than ever to earn industry-recognized credentials that showcase their career readiness and open doors to future opportunities. See[Read More...]
Senate Education Committee Examines Cell Phone Use and Policy in Pennsylvania Schools
HARRISBURG – The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), held a public hearing today to examine how Pennsylvania schools are managing student cell phone use and to explore whether statewide policy guidance is needed to address classroom disruption, learning, and student safety.
State Legislative Update: Senate Passes Budget Bill Along Party Lines
The Senate passed the latest budget plan on a straight party-line vote of 27–23. Senate Bill 160, as reworked by the Senate Rules Committee, essentially reverts to a flat $49.7 billion budget—mirroring last year’s funding level—with a $300 million increase to account for inflation in select programs. [Read More...]
EMS Career Day Information Sheet
Your school can help Pennsylvania address the shortage of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. How can you help? Share this with your school administrators and teachers!
Technical Assistance Program 2025-2026 Info/PDF
The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides targeted support for career and technology centers and school districts to enhance program effectiveness and student outcomes. Through a combination of training and coaching, TAP helps schools address specific needs and build capacity. Activities are customized to each school[Read More...]
