ACT WorkKeys

• We are looking at simulated test scores using the new Thrive SPS guide.  It is vital that all students who have not scored at least a 20 on the ACT are given the opportunity to test for ACT WorkKeys multiple times with instruction support between testing dates. 

• Suggestion: As students pass ACT WorkKeys earning a Silver or higher, have this data inputted into JCampus so that your Thrive data reports are reflective of where you are currently progressing. 

• Silver + 2.5 GPA = Tops Tech $

• Gold = SPS Thrive Norm-Referenced Test points

• English III and/or IV classes using ACT WorkKeys curriculum.  We will be hosting a virtual training session for English III/IV teachers where principals have approved adding this support into their classroom instructional plans. 

Saturday IBC Classes: 

• Current Class: ALL PASSED AS OF NOVEMBER! Senior Phlebotomy running October-November 2025 (15 students enrolled in medical classes were selected.  Students earn $500 for attending all classes and passing the industry based credential. 

• Upcoming Classes: We will add a spring Phlebotomy session. We will also work with schools to offer Saturday classes based on current senior data and what they would need to add to earn an Advanced or Basic Bundle.  

Industry Based Credential Updates: 

• Business of Retail + Customer Service is now considered a Basic Bundle.  We are working to ensure our business teachers are either offering all 3 CIW to get CIW Web Foundations (Advanced) or both Business of Retail & Customer Service (Basic Bundle).  This will meet the Acceleration component of Thrive for your SPS. 

Recruitment and Promotion: 

• • Current 9th-10th* Graders: School Pathways, CTEC, Fast Forward Summer

  • Current 11th* Graders: School Pathways, CTEC, Fast Forward Summer or Internship

  • *Current 10th and 11th grader will have an opportunity to apply to ABC Pelican (Welding, Millwright, Pipe Fitting, & Electrical) through the CTEC application portal. 

High School Pathway Progressions: 

• Make sure you are updating your course progression document to align with College and Career Pathways, creating your course request forms and reach out for support at needed from Mara Girona-Dodd (mgirona@ebrschools.org). She is working on scheduling time with each of our high school principals to review and look over data to determine how we can support your progress forward. 

Middle School Pathway Progressions: 

• We will be reaching out assist in aligned Middle School CTE course progressions to best practices and to feeder high school programming.  

High School

• HS Opportunities Presentation, Video of Presentation , Student Handouts, Louisiana Workforce Commission Activity 

8th Grade Presentations

We will be contacting you to schedule time to present the "World of High School" to your 8th graders before testing.  

Media Competition Highlighting School Pathways

As always, we are here to support! 

ARB

Beginning 25-26, students applying to CTEC must have written permission from administrator or school counselor to take classes that are offered at their home school in one of the home school’s Supported Career Focus Pathways.  We want to complement and support our school CTE programs and not compete.

Example: ProStart at home school site, you must get approval to attend CTEC’s ProStart program. 

CTEC Course Progressions