MAVA Colleagues,
In the event you did not receive this email directly, we are forwarding this most informative Fall 2026 message from our colleagues at MassCTE!!
We ask that you consider supporting your faculty in participating in this upcoming professional development activity. The cost per participant is $30.
Here is the link to the registration.
MassCTE New Teacher Conference
ARE YOU A NEW TEACHER? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
COME CONNECT, LEARN, AND GROW WITH OTHER VOCATIONAL TEACHERS!”
Thursday, October 29, 2026
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
215 Fitchburg St, Marlborough, MA 01752
If you became a vocational teacher within the past five years, and you would like to attend this event, please complete this form to register.
Session topics:
An Overview of Vocational/CTE Licensure from DESE (James Wilkinson, DESE)
High Quality Teacher Training and Cost Savings: Making the Most of the MAVA Extended Campus Program DESE Teacher Licensure Process (Sheila Harrity, MAVA)
MTRS Retirement, Vocational Buyback, 403b (Tracy Cahill, Equitable)
Leveraging an Effective Advisory Board for your Program (Rick Torres, MassCTE)
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
A special thank you to Ernie Houle & Assabet Valley for hosting this leadership event and to Sheila Harrity, James Wilkinson & Tracy Cahill for presenting
Brian D. Cummings
Advanced Manufacturing Dept. Head
MassCTE Executive Director
Worcester Technical High School
1 Officer Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: (508) 751-7526
Cell: (508) 688-7147
School Email: cummingsb
MassCTE Email: bcummings
David J. Ferreira
CommunicationsCoordinator
Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA)
Davidferreira
508-951-2123
