Who We Are
The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) is a professional association of educational leaders who administer career and technical programs in Massachusetts schools.
Our Beliefs
Access:
Providing career and technical education for all students with the interest and ability to benefit.
Rigor and Relevance:
Advocating for career and technical education that provides students with the academic, technical and employability skills needed to compete in a global economy.
Results:
Graduating and placing students who are critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens who have both technical and academic proficiency.
Relationships:
Building strong partnerships among home, school, employers and our respective communities.
Our Mission
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To support a performance-based delivery model that results in academic and technical proficiency for all students;
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To improve instruction through experiential learning that integrates both academic and career and technical performance standards;
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To provide professional development activities that support career and technical educators, honor accomplishments, and advance professional and organizational leadership goals;
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To advocate for career and technical education that is respected and valued, aligned to industry standards, and relevant to the needs of students;
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To build partnerships and alliances with business, industry, labor, post-secondary institutions, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
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To accept nothing less than accountable, high quality, and adequately funded career and technical education for our students.