Issued on: 05.30.2026
HQ107 - High-Quality CTE: Facilities, Equipment, Technology and Materials
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4 Continuing Education Hours
High-quality CTE requires relevant, safe facilities that are properly equipped to prepare learners. For this reason, Facilities, Equipment, Technology and Materials is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®.
This element addresses the configuration, relevance and safety of the physical and material components of the program of study, including laboratories, classrooms, computers, industry-specific equipment, and tools and supplies that support learning. The application of this element in a CTE program requires a wide-ranging awareness of operating a safe, relevant and effective learning environment that supports the educational program.
Issued on: 05.30.2026
HQ104 - High-Quality CTE: Prepared and Effective Program Staff
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4 Continuing Education Hours
This course, based on the ACTE high-quality framework element 4, Prepared and Effective Program Staff, addresses the qualifications and professional development of program of study CTE staff, including secondary CTE teachers, postsecondary CTE faculty, CTE administrators, and other personnel. For this reason, Prepared and Effective Program Staff is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework ®.
Issued on: 05.30.2026
ED152 - Certificates, Badges, Micro-credentials in CTE Programs
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4 Continuing Education Hours
This course will provide an overview of certificates, badges, and micro-credentials, helping instructors understand the differences between the three and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Examples are given for how instructors can implement certificates, badges, and micro-credentials in the classroom. Strategies are provided to assist instructors as they share information about certificates, badges, and micro-credentials with their students and help them select those that are most appropriate for their career development.
Issued on: 05.29.2026
HQ102 - High-Quality CTE: Sequencing and Articulation
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4 Continuing Education Hours
Sequencing and Articulation is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®. This element of the high-quality framework addresses the key components of a program of study, and the articulation, coordination and collaboration that support programs of study, career pathways, and accelerated learning.
Modules focus on the progression of knowledge and skills, vertically aligned and non-duplicated programs, sequencing for recognized credentials, multiple entry and exit points, providing opportunities for articulated credit, collaboration among instructors at different levels, and coordination within a career pathways system.
Issued on: 05.29.2026
HQ101 - High-Quality CTE: Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum
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4 Continuing Education Hours
Standards-based, collaboratively developed curriculum is the backbone of high-quality CTE programs of study. For this reason, Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®.
The Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum element of ACTE's quality framework includes seven criteria that address the development, implementation, and revision of program of study curriculum, including the relevant knowledge and skills taught in the program and the standards on which they are based.
This course discusses the seven criteria as well as practical strategies in applying the criteria to develop standards-aligned and integrated curriculum. The course also includes success stories and curated resources to help CTE practitioners develop and implement high-quality curriculum.
Issued on: 02.14.2022
EC140 - Introduction to Positive Psychology for Educators
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4 Continuing Education Hours
Positive psychology is the science of human flourishing and is leveraged to cultivate well-being for students, teachers, and staff in schools around the world. You'll be introduced to the tools of positive psychology to help you and your students thrive in the classroom and in life. This course is designed to help you understand the science of well-being and how to employ it for yourself and in educational settings to support well-being and academic achievement. The modules cover positive psychology's origins, and the research and application of the PERMA model, Character Strengths, and positive education.
