2025 Fundamental and Deep Dive CTE Adminstrator Modules
Texas Education Agency CTE Adminstrator Training Modules
Deep Dive: Planning for a Comprehensive K-12 College and Career Readiness Program-May 6th
Deep Dive: Program Evaluation-May 13th
Deep Dive: Program Expansion-May 27th
Deep Dive: Supporting CTE Teachers-May 28th
Fundamental: Career and Technical Education Resources-June 3rd
Fundamental: Data Driven Decision Making-June 16th
Fundamental: Partnerships-June 24th
Fundamental: Program Design-June 26th
Registration links are available on the home page on the calendar.
CTE 101 has been refreshed to reflect current legislation and best practices in career and technical education. This course is designed for both new and experienced CTE administrators and counselors, providing insights regarding Perkins V legislation, labor market information, programs of study, and industry-based certifications. Aligning your CTE program with local workforce demands and building strong partnerships creates valuable opportunities for your students and community.
This is a RESOURCE course.
Enroll in CTE 101 today and unlock the full potential of CTE in Texas by developing programs that prepare students for success in the 21st-century workforce.
2025-2026 TRPN Grant School Districts:
Diagnostic and Theraputic Services Program of Study
Aspermont, Anson and Hawley
Construction Program of Study
Gorman, De Leon, Gustine
Grant Adminstrator: Region 14 ESC
Grant Facilitator: Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas
Grant IHE Partners: Cisco College-Abilene Campus, Texas State Technical College
Industry Partners: Stonewall Memorial Hospital, Hendrick Memorial-Abilene, Rockin' H, Campbell Construction Company
TRPN Update
TRPN is a Tri-Agency Initiative bringing K-12 Education, Workforce, and Higher Ed together to better support students in their journey through high school and transitioning into workforce and post-secondary education.
Pathways prepare all students to succeed after high school and spur regional economic development by developing a strong talent pipeline aligned with regional industry needs. By seamlessly linking K–12 education, postsecondary education, and careers in high-wage, in-demand industries, pathways ensure that all students are ready for success after high school.
TRPN focuses around Seven Components
Cross-Sector Partnerships
Alignment with Labor Market Demand
Links Between Secondary and Postsecondary Education
Credentials with Value in the Labor Market
Integration of Rigorous Core Academics and Career-Focused Learning
Effective Advising
Continuum of Work-Based Learning Experiences
Work-Based Learning (now on TEALearn and does have certificate instructions)
Teachers assigned to teach Career Preparation 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 I, Career Preparation II, or Extended Career Preparation, 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.
All educators teaching one of the CTE math or CTE science courses that meet a high school graduation requirement (listed below) must complete a math or science professional development course. The TEA provides these courses on the Texas Gateway Online Resources site at no cost to the educator or school district.
Please click the link below to learn more about the Integrating Math into CTE Classrooms course:
Introduction to Integrating Math into CTE Classroom-Part I
Introduction to Integrating Math into CTE Classroom-Part 2
Please click the link below to learn more about the Integrating Science into CTE Classrooms course:
Introduction to Integrating Science into CTE Classroom-Part I
Introduction to Integrating Science into CTE Classroom-Part 2
ALL TEACHERS ASSIGNED TO TEACH A CTE COURSE FOR SCIENCE CREDIT MUST COMPLETE ALL THREE MODULES.
CTE Leadership meetings are designed to help administrators stay up to date with all of the current changes in Career and Technical Education. Leadership meetings are offered 4 times during the school year. This is an opportunity to network with other programs to generate ideas and share knowledge around quality CTE programs. This year the meeting will provide topics to improve the quality of CTE programs.
2025-2026 CTE Leadership Meetings TBD
Region 14 New Teacher CTE Cohort is designed to work with new and experience teachers beginning a teaching career in Career and Technical Education. (0-5 years of CTE experience) Many CTE teachers come from industry with content knowledge but minimum knowledge of the classroom. Some new CTE teachers have years of classroom experience but minimum knowledge of CTE. These workshops are built around the needs of the cohort while learning skills for classroom management, working with special populations, and instructional design. The cohort meets 4 times a year for professional development of CTE.
2025-2026 TBD