Career & Technical Education

Promoting college, career & military 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, career and military readiness information and resources.
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  • Career & Technical Education Services which include:

    • Professional development and best-practices workshops 
    • Expert college, career and military preparation assistance
    • Quarterly updates on state and federal guidelines 
    • Response Driven Accountability (RDA) 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 & post-secondary institutions
    • Ongoing information through CTE email group
    • Connections with P-20 Councils
    • CTE Virtual PLCs
    • Annual College and Career Readiness Workshop

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  • Benefits include: 

    • Technical assistance for districts to establish endorsements and programs of study
    • 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 RDA strategies 
    • Professional development 
    • 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 
    • Response Driven Accountability (RDA) 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

    Training opportunities >


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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.

     

    Contact:

    Terry (TJ) Arndt

    tarndt@esc12.net | 254-297-1199
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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. 


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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

 

CTE ConferenceCTE Conference

The 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.

 

 

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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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTSCTE Quarterly Network Program Meetings Dates and Registration Links:

September 17, 2020 Session  #219351

January 21, 2021 Session  #219352

April 22, 2021 Session  #219353

 

English Learners and CTE: Best Practices Session 

September 22, 2020  #219358

January 25, 2021  #219359

 

CTE Data Integrity and Coding 

October 29, 2020  #203167

 

Texas High School Diploma 101: Boundaries and Possibilities

October 19, 2020  #208488

February 18, 2021  #208489

 

Accommodations and Behavior Supports in the CTE Classroom

November 11, 2020  #219356

February 11, 2021  #219357

 

Financial Aid Advising: FAFSA and Beyond HB 3 FAFSA and More

September 24, 2020 #208419