PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE VALEES REGION FOCUSES ON PROMOTING:
- CTE programs that prepare students for success in a rapidly changing 21st century economy that requires more workers with technical skills
- collaboration among CTE instructors to share ideas and instructional strategies
- development of higher-level technical skills
- instructional best practices to link CTE curricula and academics
- high level problem solving and innovative thinking within CTE curricula
- awareness of career pathways and business operations that broadens educators and students understanding of 21st century careers
Current Opportunities
June 9 and June 10- 2026 Summer Counselor Institute
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
Current information regarding Illinois educator licensure and specifically CTE licensure can be found by clicking here.
Overview of CTE licensure pathways (prepared by VALEES) can be found by clicking here. Always review official ISBE rules for the most up-to-date requirements.
CTE Administrator/Director/Supervisor licensure requirements click here.