PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
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North Carolina Career and Technical educators are encouraged to participate in
professional organizations to improve their technical skills and enhance the
profession.
GENERAL
The North Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education (NCACTE)
The
North Carolina affiliate of ACTE, works to lead in the initiation, expansion,
improvement and promotion of career and technical education.
The Association
for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
The largest national education association dedicated to the advancement
of education that prepares youth and adults for careers.
The Leadership
Institute for Vocational Educators (NC-ALIVE)
Works to develop educational leadership among diverse ethnic populations
in career and technical education.
North Carolina Association
of Educators (NCAE)
NCAE's mission is to advocate for members and students, to enhance the education
profession, and to advance public education.
National Education Association (NEA)
The nation's largest professional employee
organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education.
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
The North Carolina Agriculture Teachers Association (NCATA)
A
professional organization dedicated to the enhancement
and support of the state and local Agriculture Education programs and NCATA
members.
Business and Information Technology Education
BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
The North Carolina Business Education
Association (NCBEA)
This state association seeks to promote and improve the quality
of business education at all levels through membership activities
and
meetings and
through cooperation with public and private educational agencies
and institutions with related professional organizations
and with business
and industry.
NCBEA
is
an affiliate of the Southern Business Education Association
(SBEA) and the National Business Education Association (NBEA).
National
Business Education Association (NBEA)
The nation's
largest professional organization devoted exclusively to
serving individuals and groups engaged in instruction, administration,
research, and dissemination
of information
for and about business.
The Association for Career and Technical
Education (ACTE) – Marketing Education Division
The Marketing Education Division of ACTE encompasses a diverse group of professionals
dedicated to educating students in Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship,
Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Public Relations Marketing, International
Marketing, eCommerce, and Fashion Merchandising.
National Association of Classroom
Educators of Business Education (NACEBE) Membership Application
Membership
in ACTE is required for active membership in this association.
(doc, 89kb)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science
Teachers Association (CSTA)
The Computer Science Teachers Association is a membership
organization that supports and promotes the teaching
of computer science
and other computing disciplines. CSTA provides
opportunities for
K-12 teachers
and students
to
better understand the computing disciplines and
to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and
learn.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
American Association of Family and Consumer
Sciences (AAFCS)
Strives to improve
the quality of individual
and
family life by providing
educational programs, influencing public policy,
and facilitating communication. Members
focus on an integrative approach to the reciprocal
relationships among individuals, families and
communities, as well
as the environments in which they function.
The North Carolina Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NCAFCS) is the North Carolina affiliate of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
The FACS Division of NCACTE is the Family and Consumer Sciences Division of the North Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education. This division provides opportunities for networking and professional development.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION
North Carolina Health Occupations Education Teacher Association (NCHOETA)
NCHOETA is the state organization dedicated to the support of Health Occupations Education teachers.
National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE)
This is a national organization of individuals and industry partners dedicated to health science education. The focus is to produce a well qualified health care workforce through conferences, professional development, integrated curriculum products, and a national assessment of the National Healthcare Foundations Skills. NCHSE works closely and in support of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).
MARKETING EDUCATION
Marketing Education Association (MEA)
This national association is an organization of educators and business people
committed to the career development of youth and adults in the areas of
marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.
The Association for Career and
Technical Education (ACTE)
The Marketing Education Division of ACTE encompasses a diverse group
of professionals dedicated to educating students in marketing management,
Entrepreneurship,
Sports and Entertainment marketing, Public Relations Marketing, International
Marketing, eCommerce, and Fashion Merchandising.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
International Technology Education Association (ITEA)
A professional
organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators.
Our mission is to promote technological literacy for all by supporting the
teaching of technology and promoting the professionalism of those engaged in
these pursuits. ITEA strengthens the profession through leadership, professional
development, membership services, publications, and classroom activities.