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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
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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
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Educational Excellence Grants:CTE Curriculum Resources
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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
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6 Grants at 3 Universities
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University of North Texas
Texas A&M University Stephen F. Austin University
Principles of Technology
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University of Texas at Tylerwww.teach-pt.com
Activity Focused
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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
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Prime movers PowerWork MomentumRate Waves and
vibrationsResistance RadiationEnergy Light and optical
systems
Project Lead the Way
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www.pltwtexas.org
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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
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PLTW Elementary
PLTW elementaryPiloting fall 2013Grades K – 5
Advanced Technical Credit
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Eileen Booher, Director Lonestar Collegewww.atctexas.org
Advanced Technical Credit
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
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Advanced Technical Credit
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
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Advanced Technical Credit
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)
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Richard Froeschle, Director Texas Workforce Commission/LMCIrichard.froeschle@twc.state.tx.us512-936-3105lmci.state.tx.us1-800-822-PLAN
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www.TexasCARESOnline.com
Reality Check
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Sample Publications
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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
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Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi 361-825-5966cte.tamucc.edu
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
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Texas CTSO Membership 2011-2012
BPA
DECA
FBLA
FCCLA FF
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HOSA
SkillsU
SATA
FE TSA
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7,61010,6383,427
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19,40012,722
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13,857
172,260 total membership