EXPLORE CTE

All Leander ISD students have the opportunity to enroll in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses along with their traditional core academic courses. CTE courses are designed to provide authentic learning experiences through academically rigorous and industry aligned curriculum. The goal is for students to create a balanced four-year plan that includes the best of both academic and CTE courses.

Students enrolled in certain CTE courses have the opportunity to participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) appropriate to the course in which they are enrolled. CTSOs promote leadership development, job skill training, and can provide scholarship opportunities. Students have the opportunity to reach advanced level CTE courses to increase the rigor of their learning and complete a CTE program of study sequence for an endorsement and/or earn recognized industry certifications.

High School CTE Experiences

Middle School CTE Experiences

CELEBRATING CTE!

TEACHER OF THE MONTH

CTE Teacher Spotlight: Amy Buffington, Health Science at Cedar Park High School

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on Amy Buffington, one of Cedar Park High School’s outstanding Health Science teachers and a dedicated sponsor of HOSA.

Before teaching, Mrs. Buffington spent nearly 20 years at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. Now in her fourth year at CPHS, she brings that real-world expertise to the classroom—guiding students through clinical rotations, job shadowing, volunteering and HOSA competitions. She creates an encouraging environment that prepares students for both competitions and real-world health care careers in medicine, nursing, research and beyond.

“Amy’s warmth and positivity make her a treasured member of the CPHS community." CPHS associate principal Tereasa Back said. "Students describe her as kind, patient, and understanding, and she invests in them not only academically but also personally. Her genuine care and unwavering dedication to her students exemplify the highest standards of professionalism in health care!”

PARTNER THE MONTH

Congratulations to Ascension Seton Cedar Park, our CTE Industry Partner of the Month!

Ascension Seton Cedar Park gives Leander ISD Health Science Practicum students the chance to shadow professionals in hospital administration, nursing, radiology and outpatient specialties like neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology and women’s health.

"This partnership has been essential to the experiences of our practicum students and preparing for real life careers in the healthcare industry," CPHS health science teacher Amy Buffington said. "Students were able to work with nurse educators and gain real life skills practice such as phlebotomy. We are grateful for the relationships we have built with Ascension Seton Cedar Park and look forward to growing our partnership!"

Thank you, Ascension Seton Cedar Park, for investing in our students and helping them take their first steps toward future healthcare careers!

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