CTE Professional Development

CTE Professional Development

CTE 101 is designed for new and experienced secondary administrators and counselors, providing a wealth of knowledge, up-to-date information, and best practices. Included are the latest insights regarding legislation, resources, and labor market needs. Throughout the course, administrators and counselors will gain an understanding of the essential elements that shape CTE, including Perkins V legislation, labor market information, programs of study, and industry-based certifications. Aligning CTE programs with local workforce demands and building strong partnerships create valuable opportunities for students and the community. Enroll in CTE 101 today and unlock the full potential of CTE in Texas by preparing students for success in the 21st-century workforce.

• CTE 101 

CTE 102 will build the efficacy of experienced CTE administrators as they implement a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness program, gain knowledge of CTE program evaluation and expansion, and support CTE teachers.  This asynchronous session is designed to take approximately four hours, but please note completion time may vary by the learner.

• CTE 102

CTE Teacher Required Professional Development

All teachers assigned to a CTE course that qualifies for math or science credit are required to participate in the following Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching the course:

Teachers Assigned to Math Courses:

Integrating Math into the CTE Classroom, Part 1 and Part 2, is available on TEALearn

• Integrating Math into CTE Classrooms, Part 1
• Integrating Math into CTE Classrooms, Part 2

Teachers Assigned to Science Courses:

Integrating Science into the CTE Classroom, Part 1 and Part 2, is available on TEALearn

• Integrating Science into CTE Classrooms, Part 1
• Integrating Science into CTE Classrooms, Part 2

TEA Science Safety Training for High School

• Science Safety Training

Teachers Assigned to Career Preparation or Practicum Courses:

• Work-Based Learning (Updated 10-24-2024)

Teachers assigned to teach Career Preparation, Career Preparation for Programs of Study, and Practicum courses must complete the Texas Education Agency approved training as outlined in §231.271. Career Development, Grades 9-12. subsection (e):

• (e)The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to Career Preparation for Programs of Study, Career Preparation General, Grades 9-12, has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements regarding work-based learning and safety.
• See specific Practicum courses for language on approved WBL training.
• In this professional development course, teachers will learn what authentic work-based learning (WBL) is and how to ensure students learn the skills and knowledge appropriate for their career pathway in a safe and appropriate environment through collaborative partnerships with local employers. This course introduces basic laws, rules, and procedures relevant to teaching career and technical education (CTE) courses that involve WBL at the secondary school level in Texas.
• The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to fundamental concepts with links to additional resources useful to teachers assigned to CTE courses.
• This course takes approximately 6 hours to complete. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn 6 CPE credits.
• Additionally, you may contact your Education Service Center or your teacher professional organization for additional information regarding scheduled WBL training courses.

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CTE Counselor, Administrator, and Teacher Professional Development

The TEA is pleased to offer a series of professional learning modules at no cost to LEAs for counselors, new administrators, and new CTE teachers. Please contact your CTE representative at your Education Service Center about these professional development opportunities.

CTE Professional Learning for School Counselors: Fundamental

These modules are geared toward experienced elementary, middle, and high school counselors who seek to learn more about collaborating with their counterparts across grade levels to develop a plan to implement a comprehensive K-12 career advising program that provides all students with career exploration and supports student access to Career and Technical Education (CTE).

• CTE Programs - An infrastructure for College, Career and Military Readiness - Attendees will explore the components of approved CTE Programs of Study, including coursework, work-based learning opportunities, and industry-based certifications, and understand how these relate to the individual planning components of a comprehensive counseling program.

• Effective Advising for CTE - Attendees will identify potential barriers that limit access to CTE programs and review advising strategies and resources to ensure accessible and equitable CTE programs.

CTE Professional Learning for School Counselors: Deep Dive

The Deep Dive learning path encourages a more in-depth look at CTE and provides opportunities for learners to use their own Local Education Agency (LEA) data to learn strategies and skills to design effective programs. These modules provide a deeper exploration of knowledge, skills and strategies needed to optimize outcomes for students, educators, stakeholders, and CTE programs. These modules help administrators and counselors understand each other's roles when administering effective CTE programs. This collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive and make informed decisions about their futures.

• Informed and Ongoing Career Advising for Middle School and High School Counselors - Provides school counselors with strategies for supporting individual student planning that aligns with the Effective Advising Framework.
• Planning for Comprehensive K-12 College and Career Readiness Advising - Attendees will learn how to advise and guide students with decision making and planning for postsecondary success through a robust individual student planning system that informs students of workforce trends for high-wage, high-skill, in demand occupations.

CTE Professional Learning for Administrators: Fundamental

Administrators and counselors new to CTE are encouraged to select modules from the Fundamentals path to support their development as leaders. These modules provide important knowledge of the fundamental components of Career and Technical Education (CTE), which are essential to the implementation of high-quality CTE programs.

• Data-Driven Decision Making - Attendees will learn how to analyze multiple data sources, including College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators, labor market information (LMI), and Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Summary and Supplemental Reports. You will be prepared to integrate CTE into the overall environment of data-driven organization while engaging various stakeholders in the decision-making process.
• Partnerships - Attendees will explore a variety of internal and external partnerships, how each one plays a role within a CTE department, and the overall importance and potential impacts of nurturing and sustaining these relationships.
• Program Design - Attendees will learn to identify effective CTE program design elements and practice using tools to enhance existing programs. You will gain strategies and skills to strengthen your practice as CTE advocates and instructional leaders.
• CTE Resources - Attendees will learn about time, finances, human resources, facilities, instructional resources and supplies, transportation, and professional learning related to CTE.

CTE Professional Learning for CTE Administrators: Deep Dive

The Deep Drive learning path encourages more in depth look at CTE and provides opportunities for learners to use their own Local Education Agency (LEA) data to learn strategies and skills to design effective programs. These modules provide a deeper exploration of knowledge, skills and strategies needed to optimize outcomes for students, educators, stakeholders, and CTE programs.

• Planning for a Comprehensive K-12 College and Career Readiness Program - Attendees will learn how to engage stakeholders in advising, preparing, and challenging students throughout a K-12 system to develop career-related skills that connect to workforce expectations. Be a career readiness advocate and connect with K-12 instructional leaders.
• Program Evaluation - Attendees will learn about conducting program evaluations to spearhead program improvement practices while anchoring the work in T-TESS and T-PESS valuation ratings. Use the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) in order to focus on strengths, needs, and priorities.
• Program Expansion - Attendees will learn strategies for messaging and communication, balancing industry demand and student interest, and address the challenges of expanding CTE programs in rural, suburban and urban LEAs.
• Supporting CTE Teachers - Attendees will engage in opportunities to problem solve, review available resources, and develop content to assist with retention and support of CTE teachers.