1. GACESNP Georgia Association of Career Educators for Special Needs Populations

2. GACESNP UPDATE GACTE Conference July 10-13, 2016 Renaissance Waverly Atlanta GA Renew Membership We maintained our own Special Populations instead of being combined with Related Services, let’s continue to show our strong voices to express our unique needs. If you know of someone that really cares about our profession and students, PLEASE encourage them to join ACTE and the Special Populations Division.

3. GACESNP UPDATE GACTE AWARDS INFO: Nominations are now open for the 2016 GACTE Awards. There are seven member awards. Descriptions of awards on agenda You can nominate someone from your school or areas that are outstanding and/or deserving members AND you can nominate yourself. WWW.GACTE.ORG

4. GACESNP UPDATE GACESNP Board Members 2015-16 President: Ples Davis President-Elect: Alonzo Raines Past President – Tonia Crockett Vice President – Angela Rucker Treasurer – Tracy Canty Secretary – Tyshema Mitchell If you have any legislative concerns that you would like to have heard, please send to your state legislator and also send a copy of the GACESNP board VP, Angela Rucker. She will be attending the National Policy Seminar.

5. GACESNP UPDATE ACTE National Policy SeminarACTE National Policy Seminar: Crystal Gateway Marriott: February 29-March 2, 2016 The 2016 National Policy Seminar will feature an overview of the new 115th Congress, the latest updates on legislative and regulatory issues impacting CTE, and in-depth training to help you make the case for CTE to policymakers. Registration Rates before 1-29-2016: ACTE Member - $375 Non-member - $465 Student - $120 The ACTE National Policy Seminar is open to all those interested in participating. Details are located at ACTE Online.