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October 2024
CTE & CCMR NEWS
A Publication of ESC Region 11
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ESC Region 11 CTE & CCMR serves all traditional school districts and public charter schools in 10 North Central Texas counties. We are here to provide support, information, professional development, and technical assistance. Utilize resources on our website or reach out to Stephanie Tennyson for your Career and Technical Education and College, Career, and Military Readiness needs.
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A note from Stephanie
Hello, Region 11 CTE and CCMR,
As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, let’s take this time to celebrate our achievements. In the last year, you and your LEAs have sunset retiring IBCs, updated to refreshed programs of study, adopted new instructional materials for Proclamation 2024, implemented changes to increase CCMR in alignment with new scaled scores, and possibly done so with changing leadership. The time and effort you have invested in students will pay dividends for decades to come.
This month's newsletter aims to bring you student and teacher opportunities and support in your leadership efforts. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our schools and students; your dedication is truly making a difference.
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With that I am excited to share that we are welcoming Jacob Hildebrand of Birdville ISD as an Administrator Coach for CCMR and CTE for ESC Region 11. Jacob served Birdville ISD for 20 years as a teacher and CTE administrator. He is passionate about CTE and helping students explore their interests and discover their future careers. Jacob brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to ESC Region 11. |
Sincerely,
Stephanie Tennyson
October To-Do List:
- Review first grading cycle attendance reports.
- Continue gathering completed DD Form 4 "Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States" for graduates who committed to the military (submit in Spring 2025).
- Verify all WBL sites have been visited for the first six weeks of school.
- Make sure your student coding is correct for Fall Snapshot (October 25) and data is loaded for Fall PEIMS Submission (December 12).
- See the PEIMS Fall Submission section of the newsletter
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 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook
The SAAH is adopted, effective date of October 1, 2024. No changes were made to the rule since published as proposed. New XML-based TSDS data elements have replaced legacy TSDS data elements throughout the SAAH.
5.5 CTE (Contact Hour) Codes
Language Change: "To receive CTE weighted funding, course periods must be an average of minimum of 45 minutes a day, including pep rallies, assemblies, modified bell schedules, etc., for the calendar year. Days covered under 3.6.6 Attendance Accounting during Testing Days, 3.8.1.4 Staff Development Waivers, and 3.8.2 Closures for Bad Weather or Other Issues of Health and Safety are excluded from the calculation."
5.8 Project-Based Capstone
New language: "Adaptations such as accommodations or modifications must be implemented as specified by a student’s IEP, as applicable."
5.10 Documentation
New language: "documentation showing the average minutes per day for each CTE course, such as a course calendar (class periods are required to be a minimum of 45 minutes in length and an average of 45 minutes during the calendar year to receive CTE weighted funding; see 5.5. CTE (Contact Hour) Codes for more details);"
Upcoming PEIMS Snapshot: October 25, 2024
PEIMS Snapshot provides an overview of public education in Texas, at both the state and district levels, and includes almost 100 separate data elements to either browse or download. Snapshot also combines the data into summary tables based on specific characteristics, and its peer search function allows a user to group districts according to shared characteristics.
It also determines the accountability subset of assessment results that are used to determine campus accountability ratings. Only assessment results for those students enrolled in the same campus on both the snapshot date (the last Friday in October) and the testing date are used to determine campus performance. Please see the PEIMS Data Submission Timelines for further details.
New CTSOs
This year, four organizations will plan for implementation of new TEA-recognized CTSOs in 2025-26. Recruitment will take place in spring 2025.
Fall PEIMS Submission
With the TWEDS Upgrade, make sure to check your submission is set up for success this fall! Things to look out for in Fall PEIMS Submission are:
- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
- Data Element ID E1625
- This data element indicates whether a school district or open-enrollment charter school provides students in grades 10 through 12 an opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test or a comparable substitute.
- Associate Degree Indicator
- Data Element ID E1596
- This data element indicates that the student earned an associate degree by August 31 immediately following graduation.
- IBC Exam Fee Amount
- Data Element ID E1654
- This data element identifies the amount of money that was paid for a student's industry certification exam by the local education agency for which the local education agency is requesting reimbursement from TEA.
- This is specific to the student results between June 1, 2024 and August 31, 2024.
- Remember that you can only request reimbursement for a Passed or Earned result and that you may only request reimbursement once per student. Make a plan to track this year to year.
- IBC Vendor
- Data Element ID E1655
- This data element identifies the organization or company that offered the service.
- This is specific to the student results between June 1, 2024 and August 31, 2024.
- A few of these underwent a change in number from the 2019-2022 list so check against the 2022-25 List under Certifying Entity Name/vendor number.
- Post Secondary Certification Licensure
- Data Element ID E1640
- This data element indicates a state, nationally or internationally recognized industry-based certification taken by a student.
- This is specific to the student results between June 1, 2024 and August 31, 2024.
- Refer to the 2022-25 List for which IBCs are approved and verify with the refreshed 2024-25 Programs of Study.
- Post Secondary Certification Licensure Result
- Data Element ID E1733
- This data element indicates the result of a state, nationally, or internationally recognized industry-based certification exam taken by a student.
- This is specific to the student results between June 1, 2024 and August 31, 2024.
- Recall that ALL results (Failed, Passed, and Earned) must be reported.
- Programs of Study
- Data Element ID E1643
- This data element indicates a program of study the LEA offers. A program of study is a comprehensive, structured approach for delivering academic and career and technical education to prepare a student for postsecondary education and career success.
- A student's program of study and IBC must be in alignment so check that you have listed all programs of study for new and sunset programs.
CTE Resources in Texas
Your voice matters! Additional feedback is welcomed by the Texas Education Agency to help shape the development of future CTE resources. Please share with all stakeholders this quick, 5-7 minute survey. Additionally, if you are interested and available for a 45-minute Zoom interview to further discuss this, sign up here.
Dual Credit Updates
Rule §4.83: Dual credit and dual enrollment are synonymous in Title 19, Part 1. A student may earn a single grade toward both the college course and the high school credit or earn two separate grades where the high school grade only reflects a student’s mastery of secondary content.
Rule §4.85: A high school student is eligible to enroll in dual credit courses if the student demonstrates college readiness by achieving the minimum passing standards under the provisions of the on relevant sections(s) of an TSI assessment instrument approved by the THECB, demonstrating that he or she is exempt under the Texas Success Initiative, is not a degree-seeking student, and or meets the eligibility requirements for the Texas First Diploma.
Rule §4.54
- The criteria for exemption from TSI Assessment are based on performance on standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GED, HiSET, STAAR) or specific academic achievements. If students meet these criteria, they are considered college-ready and do not need to take additional assessments or developmental courses in the corresponding areas.
- Higher education institutions in Texas must honor exemptions from readiness assessments and cannot impose more on exempt students. However, they can recommend additional coursework to support students' success and help them be better prepared for their studies.
- The linked standards outline the criteria for exemptions from the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA), which is used to determine college readiness for entry-level courses in Texas.
- Assessment Exemptions
- Course and Program Completion Exemptions
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https://tea.texas.gov/academics/learning-support-and-programs/united-states-presidential-scholars-program
High school principals are asked to identify outstanding high school students who will be graduating between January and August of 2025 to apply for consideration for the United States Presidential Scholars Program (USPSP). One general program student applicant and one Career and Technical Education (CTE) student applicant will be accepted from each school.
For the general program, the commissioner of education will nominate ten male and ten female candidates to apply for the opportunity to be U.S. Presidential Scholars. Additionally, the commissioner of education will nominate five CTE students to apply for the honor.
Background
Established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors graduating seniors for their outstanding scholarship, achievement and promise of future success. In 2015, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in CTE fields. Seniors chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars are selected by the Commission on Presidential Scholars and will be presented with a medallion at a ceremony in their honor, where they will engage in conversations and events related to issues that concern America and the world.
Application due date: October 4, 2024
Please see TEA’s US Presidential Scholars Program webpage for more information.
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Calling all AgMech Instructors!
Keystone Steel Services Presents AISC Steel Days Build Off and Weld Off on October 16, 2024 from 9 am to 4 pm in Rhome, TX. This is a FREE event with cash prizes being awarded to the Top 3 Teams.
The event is live on JudgingCard.com for registration.
Come out with your student teams to talk with industry leaders, tour the site, and compete for a chance to win money for your program.
Lunch provided. Email Carrie Read with any questions carrie@keystonesynergy.com.
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Learn about the Design Build Competition® and network with other instructors.
October 22, 2024
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
TD Industries
13850 Diplomat Drive Dallas, TX
Registration for dinner:
TxCAN is excited to continue to partner with uAspire this Fall to provide free financial aid workshops and live support to help students and families complete their financial aid forms.
Please encourage your students to explore our student and family webinar offerings on topics such as the CSS Profile, scholarship tips, and FAFSA, as well as our resource library, which includes checklists, guides, videos, and more to help them confidently navigate the financial aid process.
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- October 17, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
- December 5, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
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January 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
- March 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
- April 17, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
- May 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Join us November 6, 2024 for a full day of Industry and Education leaders! The day will include the Regional Industry Advisory Board meeting.
Presentation Proposal Window has been extended: submit your proposal today!
Save the date and register for the 2025 Expert to Expert: Connecting Industry Practitioners and Education Professionals summit on June 18th, 2025.
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ACTE's CareerTech VISION is the must-attend event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals. Happening Dec. 4-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, VISION offers comprehensive programming covering high-quality CTE in secondary and postsecondary environments and emerging trends in the field to help career and technical educators thrive in their careers. VISION provides attendees with a rich array of networking opportunities, an Expo, hundreds of concurrent program sessions, and numerous networking opportunities.
Conference Website
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The Advanced Academics team is facilitating a 2024-2025 Kick-off Webinar on October 3. The session will provide updates and explore various programs, courses, assessments, services, and supports for which TEA Advanced Academics staff provide guidance.
CTE 101 is back on TEALearn. Share this 4-credit, 2024-updated virtual course with both new and experienced CTE administrators, counselors, and teachers over up-to-date information and best practices. CTE 101 covers Perkins V legislation, labor market information, programs of study, and industry-based certifications. |
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Interested in joining the Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas?
You can find membership information, including the benefits, and professional development opportunities using the attached flyer.
Two conference opportunities are available for the 2024-25 school year. Reach out to your membership team member with any questions you may have.
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TxCAN is hosting Virtual Financial Aid Training in partnership with uAspire and Texas OnCourse this Fall. The trainings are scheduled to take place between late September and February.
Don't wait to register, sessions will fill up fast!
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Helping students with disabilities transition into adulthood requires careful planning and support to ensure they have the skills and services needed to be successful. We will discuss transition planning and an overview of legal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. In addition, we will provide methods to engage family, community, and campus teams for special education students. TxCAN is here to provide assistance with a webinar on October 8th at 10 a.m.
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What do the high-demand and high-quality careers of the future all have in common. They all require some sort of post high-school credential. We believe that there is a program or institution for every student to earn that credential that best matches their intended career pathway. Join us as we explore all of the possible pathways that exist for your current Seniors and the best ways to get there. By the end of this experience, you will have developed the knowledge and skill to assist students with finding differently credentialed jobs in high-demand industries; researching and assessing a variety of college fit factors, with an emphasis on graduation rates and affordability, in preparation for developing a robust college list with a range of reach, target and solid options that meet a set of personal fit factors. TxCAN is here to provide assistance with a webinar on October 3 and 10 at 2 p.m.
ESC Region 11 Resources
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ESC Region 11
CTE & CCMR
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