Arkansas Association for Career and Technical Education

08/31/2026

A message from our Career and Counseling Vice President.

08/03/2026

Don’t forget the Arkansas Fellowship cohort is looking to build its next set of leaders. Register before September 15.

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08/03/2026

The 2027 National Fellowship Application window is open til September 15. If you are interested please review over information and the application by clicking here.

The National Leadership Fellowship Program helps establish a leadership development program for CTE educators.

07/30/2026

Our opening general session set the stage for an unforgettable 2026 Arkansas ACTE Summer Conference.

We're thankful for every speaker who shared their expertise and inspired Arkansas CTE educators to continue making a difference in the lives of students. A special thank you to keynote speaker Sandy Zimmerman for bringing so much energy, encouragement, and inspiration to our conference. We are grateful she was able to spend time with us.

Thank you to all of our opening session speakers for helping make this conference such a meaningful experience.

07/30/2026

Our professional photos from Monday and Tuesday, captured by Haleigh Brown - Halo Photography, are now available! Take a look, download your favorites, and share your conference memories.

If you post any of the photos, be sure to tag Arkansas ACTE—we'd love to see your favorite moments!

07/24/2026

We love hearing your feedback! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts about the 2026 Arkansas ACTE Summer Conference. We're excited to highlight a few of the comments we've received from this year's attendees.

If you haven't completed the conference survey yet, please check your email for the survey link. Your feedback helps us continue creating a conference that serves Arkansas CTE educators. Once you complete the survey, you'll be able to download your Certificate of Attendance with your professional development hours.

07/24/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 J. Marion Adams Scholarship recipients!

Arkansas ACTE is proud to recognize these exceptional students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to Career and Technical Education. We are honored to celebrate this year's scholarship recipients and the educators who have supported them throughout their journey.

- Lauren Carter – Valley View High School
Sponsored by Jennifer Wray

- Destini Harris – Little Rock Southwest High School
Sponsored by Mary Perkins-Jacobs

- Quinton Lyons – Bradley High School
Sponsored by Dedra Lyons

- Taylor Peters – Piggott High School
Sponsored by Stacey Peters

- Preslee Spradlin – Lake Hamilton High School
Sponsored by Melody Gilleran

- Abby Yarnell – Paris High School
Sponsored by Molly Bennett

Congratulations to each of these deserving students. We wish you continued success as you pursue your educational and career goals!

07/24/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Arkansas ACTE Award Recipients!

Arkansas ACTE is proud to recognize these outstanding Career and Technical Education professionals for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Counseling and Career Development Professional of the the Year - Tina McClure
Postsecondary Professional of the Year – Dr. Cheryl Wiedmaier
Teacher Educator of the Year – Angie Zimmerman
Administrator of the Year – Dr. Nicole Gatewood
Carl D. Perkins Community Service Award – Stacey Southerland
New Teacher of the Year – Dixie Miller
Lifetime Achievement Award – Christina Loyd
Teacher of the Year – Gina Lewis

These award recipients exemplify the impact that Career and Technical Education has on students, schools, and communities across Arkansas. We congratulate each of them on this well-deserved recognition.

We look forward to seeing these outstanding professionals represent Arkansas at the ACTE Region IV Awards in 2027 and wish them the very best.

07/23/2026

We couldn’t be happier with our venue choice for our summer conference! Amazing facilities and an even better staff!

Five years after opening its doors, the Saline County Career and Technical Campus (SCCTC) continues to build on its mission of preparing students for successful careers. As the campus hosts

07/21/2026

Hey look at this! Where are you? You need to be at the Enclave in Benton at the ACTE Summer Social event hosted by ICEV. Come on out and enjoy some food, drinks and the best CTE teachers in Arkansas. At 7:30 enjoy comedian Devin Siebold.