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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION RESOURCESOCTOBER 2013VANGIE STICE-ISRAEL, CTE STATE DIRECTOR

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Glossary of Terms

Career and technical education (CTE) (Carl D.) Perkins Act/grant Coherent sequence (of courses) Program of study Career Cluster®

16 Career Clusters


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Career & Technical Special Populations Resource Center


Texas A&M Agrilife Extension979-845-2444ctsp.tamu.edu

Enhance instructional delivery and assessment Instructional strategies Tool kits, downloadable tools, and other

resources Check-out library (books, DVDs) Online materials (webcasts, newsletters) Instructional videos E-learning courses for CPE credit

CTSP Resources


Educational Excellence Grants:CTE Curriculum Resources


www.cte.sfasu.eduhttp://tea.im.tamu.eduwww.cte.unt.edu

Curriculum Resources

Free instructional resources Lesson plans Scope and sequence Career and technical

student organization (CTSO) connection

ELPS strategies Reading strategies Writing strategies Service learning suggestions Suggested accommodation


6 Grants at 3 Universities


University of North Texas

Texas A&M University Stephen F. Austin University

Principles of Technology


University of Texas at Tylerwww.teach-pt.com

Activity Focused


Problem Solving

Decision making

Real life applications

Teamwork

Work related concepts and skills

Hands-on science and teamwork

Using the tools and equipment found in today’s jobs

Applies Physics Concepts

Meets current graduation requirement for physics Minimum high school program Recommended high school program


Prime movers PowerWork MomentumRate Waves and

vibrationsResistance RadiationEnergy Light and optical

systems

Project Lead the Way


www.pltwtexas.org


Project Lead the Way

Gateway to Technology: 148 programs Grades 6 – 8, 9-week unit

Pathway to Engineering: 168 programs Grades 9 – 12 Explores the engineering design process

Biomedical Sciences Program: 24 programs Grades 9 – 12 Explores biomedical concepts


PLTW Elementary

PLTW elementaryPiloting fall 2013Grades K – 5

Advanced Technical Credit


Eileen Booher, Director Lonestar Collegewww.atctexas.org


Provides a mechanism for secondary students to earn postsecondary credit for secondary technical courses

Does not include foundation courses such as English or history

Enhanced secondary courses and their equivalent college courses are listed in the ATC crosswalk at www.atctexas.org



A high school may offer an ATC course when

the high school teacher meets the college faculty credentials

the teacher has completed online ATC training

the high school enhances the course to meet the content of the equivalent college course



Students earn credit for ATC courses at participating colleges when

an ATC-approved secondary teacher teaches the course

the student earns an 80 or higher in the course the student takes the course as a junior or senior the receiving college offers the course the course is in the student’s college degree

plan the student requests credit from the college

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Texas Labor Market & Career Information (LMCI)


Richard Froeschle, Director Texas Workforce Commission/LMCIrichard.froeschle@twc.state.tx.us512-936-3105lmci.state.tx.us1-800-822-PLAN


www.TexasCARESOnline.com

Reality Check


Sample Publications


Help for parents discussing career exploration with their children

Middle school tabloid newspaper

Guide to selecting a major, a college, or a type of postsecondaryeducation

Tabloid newspaper and e-zine based on the 16 Career Clusters

Guide to creating career paths to move from entry-level jobs to economic freedom

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Detailed Work ActivitiesCreate a common language … that allows stakeholders to transcend occupational titles as the sole means to describe increasingly complex labor market dynamics

CTE Professional Development


Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi 361-825-5966cte.tamucc.edu


New CTE Teacher Conference Who: Teachers with fewer

than three years experience teaching CTE

What: 2-day professional development program focused on tips and tools for the CTE classroom

When: September 30 -October 2, 2013

Where: Hilton Austin Airport Hotel, Austin, Texas


CTE Leadership Academy

Who: School administrators responsible for overseeing or implementing CTE programs

What: 9-month professional development program conducted in three phases Fall Symposium, Austin,

October 2-4, 2013 CTE Leadership Project, self-

paced Summer Symposium, Austin,

June 16-17, 2014


School Counselor Academy

Who: School counselors interested in learning best practices for career guidance and counseling

What: 9-month professional development program conducted in three phases Fall Symposium, Austin, October

2-4, 2013 Counselor Academy Project, self-

paced Summer Symposium, Austin,

June 16-17, 2014

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)


Statutory Requirements

Carl D. Perkins Act, Section 124 Definition: “an organization for individuals

enrolled in a [CTE] program that engages in [CTE] activities as an integral part of the instructional program”

Allows support for CTSOs, particularly to increase special populations participation

Texas Education Code, Section 29.182: CTE includes career and technical student organizations as an integral part of the program



Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)


Texas CTSO Membership 2011-2012

BPA

DECA

FBLA

FCCLA FF

A

HOSA

SkillsU

SATA

FE TSA

010,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000

100,000

7,61010,6383,427

17,912

86,657

19,40012,722

37

13,857

172,260 total membership


QUESTIONS

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