The Case for CTE is relevant to all areas of CTE and anyone involved in education. CTE has long been the "hidden secret" in most districts, while many do not realize the value it holds. Participants will learn why CTE is not the "lesser" educational experience, but actually, the most valuable experience. Participants will learn of benefits to students as well as the entire educational system, as it has the potential to improves student performance and school report card ratings. The presenter is a 10-year veteran of CTE and often presents at local, state, and national conferences. This presentation contains researched components as well as components garnered directly from field and "hands on" experiences.