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Career & Technical Education

Promoting college and career readiness for all students

ESC Region 12 offers professional development, expert assistance and guidance in meeting Career and Technical Education (CTE) state and federal requirements, as well as providing college and career readiness information and resources.
Texas CTE Resource Center

  • Career & Technical Education Services which include:

    • Professional development workshops
    • Quarterly updates on state and federal guidelines
    • Ongoing information through CTE listserv
    • Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System updates/interventions
    • Yearly updates on the Attendance Accounting Handbook
    • Labor market and career information from the Heart of Texas and
    • Central Texas Workforce Development Boards
    • Connections with secondary and post-secondary institutions
    • Connections with P-16 Councils’

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  • Benefits include: 

    • Technical assistance for districts to establish Achieve Texas redesign based on national Career Clusters 
    • Technical assistance for districts to set up the required 12 hours of college credits for all students 
    • Technical assistance with aptitude and interest inventory assessments for 8th graders 
    • Counselor assistance in developing four-year career pathway plans for 8th graders 
    • Technical assistance for PBM and PBMAS strategies 
    • Technical assistance with evaluation of district CTE program 
    • Career Information Delivery System assistance and training 
    • Technical assistance to CTE teachers about student certification 

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    Note: To receive Carl Perkins Services, districts allocated less than $15,000 must become a member of a consortium.

  • This co-operative offers the latest training, expert assistance, informational updates and networking. Benefits include: 

    • Professional development workshops 
    • Quarterly updates on state and federal guidelines 
    • Ongoing information through CTE listserv 
    • Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System updates/interventions 
    • Yearly updates on the Attendance Accounting Handbook 
    • Labor market and career information from the Heart of Texas and Central Texas Workforce Development Boards 
    • Connections with secondary and post-secondary institutions 
    • Registration for Summer Conference

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  • Program Effectiveness Audit for Districts needing assistance with Program Access Review and Program Evaluation Services for CTE program development which provides a viable picture of a CTE program through

    • District Data review
    • Teacher and student surveys
    • District facility review for accessibility
    • Classroom/Laboratory observations

  • Provide in-depth training and consultative support for a campus leadership team by:

    • Providing the College and Career Profile Planning Guide Tool for campus planning
    • Providing support with building a college and career readiness foundation with a campus leadership team. (Prerequisite to implementing the College and Career Readiness Profile Planning Guide Tool.)
    • Providing support to the leadership team in gathering data to make informed, targeted decisions that support a college and career ready culture.
    • Providing support to the leadership team to prioritize college and career readiness goals to develop a comprehensive action plan to decide how to take action on the established goals.
    • Providing training and support in the CCR Profile Planning Guide Implementation.
      • CCR Profile Planning Guide: College and Career Readiness Foundations (prerequisite to implementing the College and Career Readiness Profile Planning Guide.)
      • CCR Profile Planning Guide: Engaging the Campus Leadership Team with Data
      • CCR Profile Planning Guide: Prioritizing College and Career Ready GoalsCCR Profile Planning Guide: Developing a Comprehensive Action Plan
    • Maintain a system of networking among ESC Region 12 districts for information dissemination and regional systemic support for college and career readiness goals, including connections with the local P-20 Council, including the Connect3 Conference.

  • Post-Secondary Readiness Innovative Delivery Experience (P.R.I.D.E.)
     
    TransformED learners PRIDE themselves in choosing robust professional development. Join this multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on individual learning and group dynamics. This synergistic academy will include teacher leaders, counselors, campus, and district administrators. A primary focus will include: Accountability (Domain 1), Administrators & Leadership, Counseling & School Health, CTE, English Language Learners, Federal Programs and Special Education.

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  • Vidcode is the most engaging coding curriculum for tweens and teens. Vidcode teaches teens to code by empowering them to create the things they enjoy in their daily lives with code, including video filters and memes. Vidcode is partnered with ESC Region 12, NYC schools, Facebook VR Education and Snapchat to reach teens all over the world.

     

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Career and Technical Education
Information will be sent to update group members regarding CTE / Perkins IV deadlines. Updates and changes in Perkins IV will be sent out with information that pertains to both state and federal Career and Technical requirements. In addition to this, all CTE workshops and activities will be announced to remind all members of current offerings and professional development activities available.   
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Today’s cutting-edge, rigorous and relevant career and technical education (CTE) prepares youth for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. 


Source: ACTE

YES! Expo (Youth Employment Solutions)

Held annually in May, this event is the premiere Career Exploration Event for Youth in the Heart of Texas. Students are exposed to in-demand occupations with leading employers in high-growth industries. Youth are provided with a clear understanding of career opportunities, hands-on activities, and access to dual credit opportunities. 

Register online at www.yestoyouth.com

 

Connect3 Conference

The Connect3 Regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Conference is held each June. This conference invites teachers and education administrators to participate in networking and building a repertoire of strategies for increased success in the classroom and academic integration into CTE classrooms. The name Connect3 symbolizes the important connection between college, certifications and careers for a successful CTE and Core curriculum. 

 

 

 

Heart of Texas College Night

Approximately 100 colleges from across the nation are represented during the annual Heart of Texas College Night held in September at the Extraco Events Center. The event, free and open to all students in grades 7 to 12 and their parents, provides them with the opportunity to visit with college representatives and learn more about college without the expense of travel.

 

The date is set for Monday, September 25, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Extraco Events Center Center.

 

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Central Texas College Night

16 area high schools join together in September to bring students and their families to this exciting event! This event features more than 100 colleges and universities. Representatives from each college will be present to discuss information with students and their families.

 

The date is set for Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. To learn more and register visit www.gotocollegefairs.com . 

 

View the information flyer for more information. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

S.T.E.A.M. DAY

Held annually in October, this event is held to inspire students to pursue careers in the community in science, technology, engineering, architecture, and mathematics. Middle and high school students are invited to explore these fields during this free event. This event is hosted by the City of Waco Public Works Department.

 

The event will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2017 at the Waco Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Register through the City of Waco Texas Public Works page .

 

Welding Expo has changed to Advanced Manufacturing and Construction Expo

Ag, Architecture and Manufacturing teachers and students attend the annual expo in February. This expo is a partnership of ESC Region 12 and Waco ISD Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy (GWAMA). It is sponsored by Matheson Gas, TSTC Welding Program, ESC Region 12 and Lincoln Electric and many more. This hands-on event is dedicated to promoting careers in advanced manufacturing, welding and construction as a viable option for a long lasting and profitable careers. This is a completely hands on demo-style expo. Students and teachers are able to see and use all of the latest technology in the industry.This years event will be at GWAMA.

 

Career & College Readiness: P-16 Initiatives

“P-16” describes an integrated system of education stretching from preschool (the “P”) through a four-year college degree (“grade 16”). It is designed to improve student achievement by getting children off to a good start, raising academic standards, conducting appropriate assessments, improving teacher quality and generally smoothing student transitions from one level of learning to the next. It also focuses on helping all children meet the proficiency levels needed to succeed at the next education level and in the workforce.

The P-16 philosophy supports students during their early education and K-12 public school experience and builds a bridge from high school completion to postsecondary success. 
Membership includes local and regional K-12, higher education, and business and community leaders.

Regional P-16 Councils work to address the complex issues in their local education systems, while promoting a college-going culture and serving the important purpose of strengthening the state’s progress toward the goals of Closing the Gaps.

ESC Region 12 is a member of the Centroplex P-20 Council, Heart of Texas P-20 Council and Navarro College P-16 council

 

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SCHOLAR Program

SCHOLAR is an organized collection of resources and information, separated into 4 categories relative to typical duties of school counselors.

 

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Save the Dates for College Nights
Sun, 27 Aug 2017
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Wed, 31 May 2017
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Career Readiness and Computer Programming
Mon, 06 Mar 2017
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