December 2-6, 2008
Charlotte, North Carolina
ACTE is proud to bring Daniel Pink to North Carolina. Pink is a best-selling author and an expert on innovation, competition and the changing world of work. His book, A Whole New Mind, charts the rise of right-brain thinking in modern economies and explains the six abilities individuals and organizations must master in an outsourced and automated world. What Pink has to share has dramatic impact on career and technical education, and he will share that as this year’s Opening General Session speaker. You certainly won’t want to miss what he has to say as it will really set the stage for the entire Convention.
ACTE is also proud to bring Willard Daggett, President of the International Center for Leadership in Education, is recognized worldwide for his proven ability to move education systems toward more rigorous and relevant skills and knowledge for all students. In Charlotte, he will share his thoughts and insights as the Closing General Session speaker. His enlightening, entertaining and motivating messages will help you look at education differently by challenging your assumptions about the purposes, benefits and effectiveness of American schools. Daggett inspires his audiences both to embrace what is best about our education system and to make the changes necessary to meet the needs of all students in the 21st century. Be sure to attend this informative and thought-provoking session on Saturday, December 6.
For more information about the speakers visit www.acteonline.org


