Jeff Birnbaum to Keynote at NPS

Jeff Birnbaum, an award-winning author, television commentator, and a columnist for The Washington Post, will be kicking off the 2007 National Policy Seminar (NPS), March 5-7, 2007, in Washington, D.C.

Birnbaum, who was recently named one of "Washington's 50 best and most influential journalists,"

In addition to Birnbaum's comments, attendees to this year's NPS will learn all about the federal legislative process and how to effectively advocate for CTE programs. Since No Child Left Behind will soon be reauthorized, participants will be meeting with Capitol Hill staff to promote ACTE's NCLB agenda. U.S. Department of Education officials have been invited to brief attendees on Perkins implementation, and ACTE sessions will focus on broad education policy topics, as well as specific legislation such as the Workforce Investment Act, Higher Education Act and federal funding.

Come join in what promises to be a lively and informative seminar.

Registration Open

Registration for the 2007 NPS is now open. CTE educators who register before February 16 will save as much as $100 off the on-site rate. Housing is also open, and attendees are encouraged to secure their hotel space as soon as possible. This year's NPS will be held at the Capital Hilton, which can be reached by calling 800-445-8667 or visiting www.hilton.com. Please refer to group code ACT when making reservations.

For a more detailed schedule of events, or to register, go to www.acteonline. org/nps or call 800-826-9972.