Welcome to MACTA!
We’re glad you’re here. Take a moment to explore everything MACTA has to offer—from professional development opportunities (both virtual and in-person) to resources for Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals and their teams. You’ll also find helpful links and tools to support your work.
Have questions about MACTA? Don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any of our board members—we’d love to connect.
Wishing you a great day,
Carter Gerlach, President
News
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Register or renew membership for 2026-27
It is time to renew MACTA membership for 2026-2027. Membership options include individual membership and organizational membership for districts, Perkins consortia, Service Cooperatives, CTE organizations, and government agencies. Names/roles in organizational membership can be reassigned due to staff changes or … Read More
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2026 MACTA Officer Ballot
The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Association for CTE Administrators is holding an election of board positions. The election will be held through an online vote and will be closed on Wednesday, September 9th at 11:59 PM. There are … Read More
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ACTE Turns 100!
Join us for ACTE’s Centennial Celebration at CareerTech VISION 2026, happening Dec. 2-5 in New Orleans. Experience the premier event for CTE professionals with hundreds of sessions, inspiring presenters, a bustling Expo and unforgettable centennial celebrations!
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CTE Concurrent Enrollment Pilot
Do you teach welding, carpentry, or EMS at a Minnesota high school? Are you interested in offering these courses for Concurrent Enrollment/College Credit but don’t currently meet the Minnesota State recency requirements for credentialing? Dakota County Technical College, Inver Hills Community College, and Lake … Read More
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MnACTE Award of Merit: Debby Odell (PELSB)
MnACTE is proud to recognize Debby Odell of the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) as this year’s Award of Merit winner. Debby has served the State of Minnesota for more than 30 years, including her time with the … Read More
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Potential Closure of Minnesota’s Only University-Based FCS Teacher Preparation Program
Dear MnACTE Members, The MnACTE Board wants members to be aware of a recent development affecting Career and Technical Education teacher preparation in Minnesota. We have learned that Minnesota State University, Mankato has eliminated the full-time Family and Consumer Sciences … Read More
Resources and Documents
MACTA Governance Documents
MACTA Historical Records
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)