Iowa ACTE: Transforming Opportunities in CTE

Shawn Peck, Indian Hills Community College

Darell Butcher, Southeast Polk K-12 College & Career Readiness Coordinator
Sam Groark from Iowa Central Building & Trades

Attend this session to learn how to create Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Programs in high schools. SouthEast Polk has created 5 QPA in our district (Carpentry, Electricians, Sheet Metal Workers, HVAC & Plumbing, and an introductory course, Introduction to Apprenticeship.1. Benefits of QPA's
2. The process involved in creating a QPA's
3. How to implement a QPA without adding additional courses
4. Resources of contacts and supports to get a QPA up and running

Marjorie Lane, Family Consumer Sciences Teacher and FCS Curriculum Coordinator
Iowa City Community School District
IACTE Mentorship Program

CTE is the window to success in life and careers for all students. Let's not forget the opportunities CTE can open to Special Education students through courses, IRCs, and WBL.