Career and Technical Education
Helping you increase your students' access to the career and technical education skills they'll need to succeed in the workforce.
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Cooperatives
Career and Technical Education Cooperative
Our Career and Technical Education Cooperative keeps practicing CTE administrators and staff members up to date on federal and state level guidelines and info. It network also provides CTE staff members to network with fellow counselors, hear presentations from the Texas Education Agency, ESC Region 13 staff members, and additional guest speakers.
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Program Support
Scholastic Esports
Explore our Esports Program, fostering teamwork, digital literacy, and competitive opportunities for students across Central Texas.
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Grant Management
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)
Our Career and Technical Education Shared Service Arrangement keeps practicing CTE administrators and staff members up to date on federal and state level guidelines and info.
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Consultations
Online CTE Program Evaluation
Our CTE specialists will guide you through your annual evaluation, with a self-evaluation instrument as well as access to a data collection / online survey for parents and students involved in specific CTE programs on your campus.
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Program Support
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Partnership Development
Our career and technical education specialists work with your campus and district to coordinate and develop these partnerships by facilitating and organizing meetings based on your unique needs assessment.
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Program Support
Career Cluster – Development of Pathways and Coherent Sequences
Our Career and Technology Education (CTE) specialists help you align your pathways and sequences to the approved Texas CTE Programs of Study.
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Series
Esports Network Meetings
Connect, collaborate, and build community with fellow esports enthusiasts in education.
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Article
How to Become a Certified CTE Teacher in Texas
Understanding CTE Career and Technical Education (CTE) is crucial in preparing students for the workforce by equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed in various industries. Become a teacher in Texas with CTE programs in a wide range of fields, including healthcare, information technology, agriculture, manufacturing, and more. These programs provide hands-on learning experiences, […]
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Program Support
Classroom to Career
The Classroom to Career Teaching Track provides students with the opportunity to pursue an educational career, and allows districts to invest in student talent to increase the pool of paraprofessionals and teachers within their district.
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Service
Apple Digital Skills and Coding Program
The Apple Digital Skills and Coding Program teaches digital skills and concepts to students while training school librarians to confidently lead STEAM lessons.
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Article
What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?
Career and Technical Education, often abbreviated as CTE, isn’t just an educational buzzword, it’s a vital part of setting up our students for success in and out of the classroom. It’s become a super popular initiative throughout the country and the globe as people learn more about the real value behind these programs. There are […]
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Program Support
CTE Support Services
Career and Technology Education is a vital part of any school's infrastructure and academic offerings. In CTE classes, students get hands on experience with industry leading careers, boosting their knowledge and preparing them for their futures.
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Program Support
Accountability Measures Assistance: CTE
Our CTE specialists understand the Results Driven Accountability system and collaborate with campuses and districts, providing strategies and assistance to improve student performance on STAAR for any districts involved in any level of intervention.
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Supporting Career and Technical Education
Our students learn more than just academics when they attend school. All educators know that we're also preparing each of our students for the future workforce, instilling in them the values and skills they'll need to be successful.
Our Career and Technical Education specialists work with your schools to improve your programs and help increase your students' access to the skills they'll need to succeed in the workforce. We offer workshops, resources, strategies, products, and program support for CTE specialists working throughout Texas.
Areas we work with
We work with agricultural science and technology, business education, family and consumer sciences, health science, marketing education, technology education, and trade and industrial education to connect your students to the right industries and resources they'll need to grow their careers.