AACTS principles

1To provide educationally sound study programs that are high quality, effective and current.
2To maintain ethical, fair and clear advertising, enrollment and admission practices by accurately representing AACTS.
3To provide student counseling and motivational programs which recognize individual differences and ensure student retention, graduation and employability.
4To establish net benefits of private training programs through satisfied students.
5To maintain effective peer review systems to ensure ethical and proper administration of financial operations of the institution.
6To advance the concept of self-regulation that is inherent in the accreditation process.
7To show commitment to educational services through participation and community involvement.
8To demonstrate the effectiveness of private education, and provide essential skills for a productive American work force.
9To promote continuing education of the highest integrity and quality.

 

Mission

Our mission is to promote and inspire high quality continuing education and training. By establishing standards and assuring integrity in the accreditation process, we.
????????One of AACTS’s most important roles is to characterize the CTE field through advocacy deeds, including media relations, direct lobbying, and public awareness. This work promotes CTE’s values and policies needed to support CTE practitioners, progress the field, and improve learning. However, it has little value without a strong and consistent grassroots voice. You are encouraged to use the information provided here to become an active champion for CTE!

AACTS Working for You!

  • AACTS Launches Update Project for NCES CTE Course Names and Descriptions
    The national School Codes for Exchange of Data (SCED) system that has long been used to share student data and for research nationwide needs to be updated. The SCED program names and course descriptions for CTE courses needing revision will provide more accurate pictures of the national state of CTE when completed, and you can assist.
  • AACTS Advocacy Leads to Sustained Perkins Funding
    Congress has passed a measure to provide funding for federal programs, like Perkins, for the beginning of Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 at just above current levels. Known as a Continuing Resolution (CR), the bill keeps funding on autopilot until March 27 and prevents a shutdown when the current fiscal year ends October 1. However, final decisions on levels of spending will be made before the money is disseminated to schools.
  • AACTS Releases Fact Sheet to Help Advocacy Efforts
    If you need to illustrate the core value of CTE to an industry leader, parent, policymaker, or colleague, consider an AACTS fact sheet to make your case!
  • AACTS Launches Election Watch 2012 Web Page
    Part of the association’s efforts to provide information and additional resources during this critical election year, we have added the Election Watch 2012 Web page. Read more about this on the blog!