2018 VACTEA Annual Conference
October 9–12
Hotel Roanoke
NOTE: Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax.
All 133 rooms allocated for VACTEA at Hotel Roanoke are booked. The Hampton Inn and Suites is downtown and within walking distance of the conference.
Hampton Inn and Suites
27 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
540-400-6000
NOTE: Because they are not hosting the conference, Hampton Inn and Suites will not honor the state rate. Rooms are $179.
Please consider inviting CTE administrators who might be new to CTE and/or your region. The preconference training for new CTE administrators is designed specifically for those with three or fewer years of experience in CTE program administration. Experienced CTE administrators will be happy to answer questions, provide support, and continue mentoring as needed throughout the year.
Tentative Conference Highlights
Tuesday, October 9
- Pre-conference – New Administrators Lunch and Workshop (noon–4 p.m.)
- VACTEA Board Meeting (4:30–7 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 10
- Pre-conference – New Administrators Workshop (8–11:30 a.m.)
- Opening Luncheon (noon–2 p.m.)
- First General Session (2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)
- Regional Meetings (3:45–4:30 p.m.)
Thursday, October 11
- Continental Breakfast (7:30–8:30 a.m.)
- Second General Session (8:30–11 a.m.)
- First Breakout Session (11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)
- Awards Luncheon (12:30–1:45 p.m.)
- Second Breakout Session (2–3 p.m.)
- Third Breakout Session (3:30–4:30 p.m.)
- Vendor Reception, Dinner Buffet and Entertainment (4:30–7:00 p.m.)
Friday, October 12
- Breakfast Buffet (7–8:45 a.m.)
- Third General Session (9–10 a.m.)