Know Before You Go

Virtual VISION: Know Before You “Go”

We are so excited to bring you our first-ever Virtual VISION this Nov. 30–Dec. 4! The information below will provide you with important event information, including key virtual platform information, the event flow and more! The VISION Virtual Lobby opens at 9:00 a.m. eastern standard time Monday, November 30, 2020.

To Access Virtual VISION 2020 click on the link below and enter the email address that you used for registration in the Already Registered field. https://acte.6connex.com/event/careertechvision/login

Not yet registered for a Nov. 30 workshop? There's still time to sign-up! Simply visit the Attendee Service Center to add an event to your registration. Registration questions? Contact registration@acteonline.org.

 

Start Planning Your Virtual VISION Experience

Monday, Nov. 30

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EST    
Pre-conference workshops (additional $100 fee required)

• Asking the Right Questions to Facilitate Student Success
• Build Your Junior High CTE Program
• Equity-minded Practices: Disrupting Deficit Narratives
• Admin 101

1:00– 3:30 p.m. EST               
Pre-conference Workshops (additional $100 fee required)

• Creating Inclusive and Equitable Learning Environments
• Power Up Your Employer and Educator Partnerships
• Teaching Remotely: UDL-based Strategies for Supporting CTE Educators Teaching in Hybrid/Remote/Online Learning Environments

2:30–3:00 p.m. EST                
Learn How to Navigate the Virtual VISION Platform

2:30–5:00 p.m. EST                
ACTE's Career Pavilion

Tuesday, Dec. 1

12:00–1:00 p.m. EST              
Opening General Session, featuring keynote speaker Sarita Maybin— If You Can't Say Something Nice, What DO You Say?

1:00–4:00 p.m. EST                
Virtual CareerTech Expo Hall

1:30–2:30 p.m. EST                
Live Opening ACTE Division Sessions — All Attendees Welcome!

• Family and Consumer Sciences Education
• Engineering and Technology Education
• Business Education

1:30–2:30 p.m. EST                
#ACTEengage Session: We Hear You and We Want to Help

2:45–5:00 p.m. EST                
Program Sessions

Wednesday, Dec. 2

12:00–1:00 p.m. EST              
General Session: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on CTE

1:00–4:00 p.m. EST                
Virtual CareerTech Expo Hall

1:30–2:30 p.m. EST                
Live Opening ACTE Division Sessions — All Attendees Welcome!

• Health Science Education
• Trade and Industrial Education
• Postsecondary, Adult and Career Education

1:30–2:30 p.m. EST                
#ACTEengage Session: High Quality Business and Community Partnerships Amid Uncertain Conditions

2:45–5:00 p.m. EST
Program Sessions

Thursday, Dec. 3

12:00–1:00 p.m. EST              
General Session: ACTE Awards Gala

1:00–4:00 p.m. EST              
Virtual CareerTech Expo Hall

1:30–2:30 p.m. EST                
Live Opening ACTE Division Sessions — All Attendees Welcome!

• New and Related Services
• Counseling and Career Development

1:30–2:30 p.m. EST                
#ACTEengage Session - Best Practices in Remote Learning for CTE

2:45–5:00 p.m. EST                
Program Sessions

3:15–3:45 p.m. EST                
ACTE Booth in Virtual Expo: Live ACTE Board of Directors Candidate Meet and Greet

Friday, Dec. 4

12:00–1:00 p.m. EST              
Closing General Session, featuring Kevin J. Fleming — (Re) Defining the Goal: The True Path to Career Readiness in the 21st Century

1:00 –4:00 p.m. EST
Virtual CareerTech Expo Hall

1:30– 2:30 p.m. EST
Live Opening ACTE Division Session — All Attendees Welcome!

• Administration

1:30–2:30 p.m. EST                
#ACTEengage Session: Culturally-responsive Teaching in Diverse Classrooms

2:45–5:00 p.m. EST                
Program Sessions

In addition, each day will feature a variety of interactive virtual networking hospitality events. Share your Virtual VISION experiences on social media using #VISIONCTE20

As you prepare to attend this virtual event, you may find the following information helpful. If you have any technical questions, please contact AMP event support.

• Use the "system check" feature on the login page
• Disable your Browser Pop Up Blocker, if necessary
• Download the latest version Zoom to your device if you haven't already
• Review the Virtual Attendee Guide, which is linked to here and will be available in your Xello Tote Bag within the Virtual Forum platform