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Catherine Imperatore

Alexandria, VA

Research manager at ACTE. I conduct research, provide technical assistance, write publications, and follow data and research related to CTE and workforce development. You can reach me at cimperatore@acteonline.org

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State of CTE: CTE Instructors in Perkins V State Plans

In October 2020, Advance CTE released “The State of Career Technical Education: An Analysis of States’ Perkins V Priorities,” which examines how states have leveraged the development of the Strengthening Career Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) state plans to expand quality and increase equity within their... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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New Tools for Effective CTE Data Reporting

Advance CTE and ACTE recently released two resources to support state CTE agencies and local CTE programs with effective CTE data reporting and communication. These resources, which include templates for fact sheets, presentations and other communication materials, can help CTE leaders and policymakers make more informed decisions and respond to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Share Your COVID-19 Innovations!

CTE educators have a long history of creativity in delivering high-quality CTE programs and career development experiences to learners, and the 2020-21 school year is no exception. Whether your school, institution or district is open fully with social distancing methods, using a blended approach or continuing with remote learning, ACTE... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Middle Grades CTE: Data and Measurement

There is widespread agreement that high school is too late to begin to expose learners to careers and the foundational skills needed to access and succeed in careers, but there remains a lack of consensus about what CTE and career readiness should entail at the middle grades level. Advance CTE,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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High-quality CTE: Planning for a COVID-19-impacted School Year

As the country continues to grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, CTE stakeholders around the nation are thinking ahead to what education might look like in the future. Whether schools and postsecondary institutions will be able to open fully for the 2020-21 school year using social distancing methods,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Middle Grades CTE: Teachers and Leaders

There is widespread agreement that high school is too late to begin to expose learners to careers and the foundational skills needed to access and succeed in careers, but there remains a lack of consensus about what CTE and career readiness should entail at the middle grades level. Advance CTE,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Middle Grades CTE: CTSOs

There is widespread agreement that high school is too late to begin to expose learners to careers and the foundational skills needed to access and succeed in careers, but there remains a lack of consensus about what CTE and career readiness should entail at the middle grades level. Advance CTE,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Middle Grades CTE: Work-based Learning

There is widespread agreement that high school is too late to begin to expose learners to careers and the foundational skills needed to access and succeed in careers, but there remains a lack of consensus about what CTE and career readiness should entail at the middle grades level. Advance CTE,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Middle Grades CTE: Career Advisement

There is widespread agreement that high school is too late to begin to expose learners to careers and the foundational skills needed to access and succeed in careers, but there remains a lack of consensus about what CTE and career readiness should entail at the middle grades level. Advance CTE,... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Middle Grades CTE: Course/Activity Structure and Scheduling

There is widespread agreement that high school is too late to begin to expose learners to careers and the foundational skills needed to access and succeed in careers, but there remains a lack of consensus about what CTE and career readiness should entail at the middle grades level. Advance CTE,... Continue reading

Posted May 19, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Middle Grades CTE: Standards, Curriculum & Assessment

There is widespread agreement that high school is too late to begin to expose learners to careers and the foundational skills needed to access and succeed in careers, but there remains a lack of consensus about what CTE and career readiness should entail at the middle grades level. Advance CTE,... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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CTE Distance Learning: Virtual Industry and CTSO Engagement

One of the toughest dilemmas in the transition to distance learning is how to facilitate engagement with industry and employability skill development through work-based learning and career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities. Virtual tools have emerged as a way to expose students to careers, continue building leadership skills and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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CTE Distance Learning: Hands-on Learning at Home

We know that CTE educators are creative professionals, so it’s no wonder that many of you are getting creative to maintain student learning during school closures. In particular, CTE professionals are exploring how to continue hands-on learning when instructors can no longer demonstrate skills up close and students can no... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Online/Distance Learning Resources

Are you one of the many CTE teachers and faculty members around the nation facing an abrupt move to online teaching, owing to COVID-19? While your district, school or institution will have the most relevant resources to help you make this switch, ACTE is compiling a list of resources about... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2020 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Credentials: Defining Quality, Evaluating Outcomes

New resources from researchers and national organizations are adding to our knowledge about quality credentials, particularly non-degree credentials. Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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CTE Survey in the Field

CTE educators nationwide will soon receive questionnaires as part of an annual collaboration between ACTE and myOptions. The questionnaires provide ACTE with valuable research on CTE, students with postsecondary planning resources and educators with customized reports about their students’ postsecondary and career goals. Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Webinar Series: CTE for Students with Disabilities

Beginning in August, ACTE is collaborating on a webinar series about secondary CTE as a viable pathway for developing the skills of students with disabilities (SWD) and preparing them for the future. Changes in Perkins V and an increasing emphasis on college and career readiness for all students are bringing... Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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High-quality CTE Series Continues with Brief on Student Career Development

ACTE is continuing its series exploring in detail each of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE with Defining Quality: Student Career Development. Student Career Development is one of 12 elements in the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework, a comprehensive, evidence-based set of quality standards for CTE programs. Criteria... Continue reading

Posted Jun 18, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Updated: Brief History of CTE Timeline

ACTE recently updated its timeline of major events in CTE history to include the passage of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). This one-pager highlights important moments in federal CTE policy, starting with the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 and continuing with short descriptions... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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CTE Creates the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

Manufacturing employs almost 13 million people—nearly 9 percent of the labor force—and much of industry growth has been occurring in high-tech sub-sectors like automotive and aerospace manufacturing. Learn how CTE prepares the workforce in advanced manufacturing with ACTE’s updated Sector Sheet. This brief has been revised with the latest on... Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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New System for Sharing Wage Data Across States Now Available

In May, a data-sharing agreement for the State Wage Interchange System (SWIS) was sent to relevant state education and workforce agency heads. States that sign the agreement will be able to exchange quarterly wage records with other states in the SWIS program. The wage data available through SWIS includes employer... Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Senate Caucus Briefing Explores CTE Data

The U.S. Senate CTE Caucus hosted a briefing this week that addressed the wide universe of data relevant to CTE program quality and improvement. ACTE Research Manager Catherine Imperatore moderated the briefing. Panelists from national organizations and a state department of education addressed the opportunities for improved data alignment and... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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High-quality CTE Series Launched

This month, ACTE is launching a new series exploring in detail each of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE with the first brief in the series, Defining Quality: Business and Community Partnerships. Business and Community Partnerships is one of 12 elements in the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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CTE Creates the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Workforce

Transportation, warehousing and related fields employ more than 13 million people—9 percent of the labor force—and more than 600,000 new jobs are projected in transportation and material moving by 2026. Learn how CTE prepares the workforce in transportation, distribution and logistics (TDL) with ACTE’s updated Sector Sheet. This brief has... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Research Round-up: Adult Ed, Career Pathways, Access and Equity, Support for Skills

CTE is not only a popular topic in media coverage these days. A number of organizations are also weighing in on CTE and career readiness through new research and publications, including organizations that have long been active in this space and groups that are newer to CTE. Voters support skills:... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2019 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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