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An educator license indicates that an individual has met the requirements necessary to teach. An endorsement identifies the grade levels and content areas in which a teacher can deliver instruction. CTE educators may have a Professional Educator License (PEL); an Educator License with Stipulations ELS (CTE); or both. ELS (CTE) endorsements permit instruction in grades 5-12, 7-12, or 11-12.
An educator license indicates that an individual has met the requirements necessary to teach. An endorsement identifies the grade levels and content areas in which a teacher can deliver instruction. CTE educators may have a Professional Educator License (PEL); an Educator License with Stipulations ELS (CTE); or both. ELS (CTE) endorsements permit instruction in grades 5-12, 7-12, or 11-12.
Element of High-Quality CTE: Prepared and Effective Programming Staff
Element of High-Quality CTE: Prepared and Effective Programming Staff
This element addresses the qualifications and professional development of program of study staff, including secondary CTE teachers, postsecondary CTE faculty, administrators and other personnel.
CTE staff supporting the program of study meet appropriate state, district and/ or institution certification and licensing requirements.
CTE educators maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills across all aspects of an industry.
CTE educators maintain relevant evidence-based pedagogical knowledge and skills.
CTE staff engage in ongoing, rigorous professional development on a wide range of topics covering all elements of a high-quality program of study, as described in ACTE’s Quality CTE Program of Study Framework, which might include pursuit of advanced educator certification.
CTE staff demonstrate leadership and commitment to the profession.
CTE administrators ensure that other program staff have the time, resources and supports to implement each element of a high-quality program of study, as described in ACTE’s Quality CTE Program of Study Framework.
CTE and academic staff collaborate regularly and frequently to coordinate curriculum, instruction, assessment and extended learning activities and to analyze data for program improvement.
Please note that although an individual may have a CTE license and endorsement for a pathway that exists in Chicago Public schools, the educator must also be staffed in a position at a school that has been approved for a pathway that corresponds to the earned endorsement – in order to receive CTE supports. For example, an IT teacher who holds a CTE license and Networking endorsement, but teaches at a school that doesn’t have an approved CTE Networking pathway, wouldn’t be eligible for CTE supports.
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