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March 2025
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 Jacob Hildebrand and Stephanie Tennyson for your Career and Technical Education and College, Career, and Military Readiness needs.
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A Note From Jacob and Stephanie
Hello, Region 11 CTE and CCMR,
With the new season comes incredible opportunities for our students! This time of year brings a renewed focus on preparing for CTSO state and national competitions, where students can showcase their skills and hard work on a bigger stage. It’s also a crucial time to support students in earning industry certifications, equipping them with valuable credentials for future careers.
Spring Break is a much-needed time to recharge, and when we return, we’ll be gearing up for the final push of the school year. Let’s continue to empower and inspire our students to seize these opportunities and finish strong!
Thank you for all you do to guide them toward success.
Sincerely,
Jacob and Stephanie
March To-Do List:
- Prepare teachers for 2025-26 scheduling changes (if any) based on course requests
- Gather information needed to process summer professional learning for CTE teachers
- Review Perkins V Summary and Supplemental Reports in TEAL > CTER
- Review your maintenance schedule for repair/replacement of CTE equipment
- Begin entering IBC results into your SIS if you have not yet (all results taken, passed, and earned)
- Finalize remaining IBC test facilitation
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Navigating Perkins V
Please join us to hear about important Perkins V topics such as UGG, EDGAR, and allowable/unallowable uses of funds. There will be two opportunities for engagement on Perkins V:
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Virtual Webinar
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In-person Event
 Grow Your Own High School Education & Training Grant District Application
Started in 2018, the Texas Education Agency Grow Your Own (GYO) program continues with a grant to support high school education and training programming. The program’s purpose is for districts to intentionally build strong, stable, and diverse teacher pipelines from within their own communities based on district-specific teacher workforce needs. This grant focuses on the recruitment of future educators by building interest in teaching among high school students, developing their foundational knowledge and skills of teaching, attracting diverse and highly skilled teachers to lead education and training programs, and implementing high-quality education and training courses.
The grant application window opened on January 31, 2025, and closes on April 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. (CST). The anticipated award announcement will be made on May 8, 2025, with the beginning date of the grant on June 1, 2025 (if selected for funding).
Read more and find the application on the TEA Grant Opportunities website.
Interested in learning more about PSCD? Register to join the Office Hours to discuss any of the aspects below.
- Program requirements and criteria
- Sample program exemplars
- Preparing for the application process
- Benefits of the Purple Star Campus designation and more!
The Office Hours are open to ALL Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter campuses. Seating is limited, so please register to attend.
Click the link below to reserve your seat.
- PSCD Application Office Hour #1 (April 16, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. CST) | Registration Link
- PSCD Application Office Hour #2 (May 21, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. CST) | Registration Link
The Purple Star Campus Designation Application Interest Meeting was recorded and will be posted on the PSCD webpage.
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Updated State Allotment FAQs
The State Allotment FAQ was updated last month.
Estimating State Aid
Are you involved in developing annual budgets or monitoring the over/under for state aid payments? This may be the tool for you.
Developed and maintained by Omar Garcia of BOK Financial Securities, Inc., Region 13 is the sole source provider of the Estimating State Aid template and has been granted permission to share it exclusively.
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2025 Academic Accountability System Overview Now Available
The 2025 Academic Accountability System Overview document was published on the 2025 Accountability System webpage. This resource provides a condensed summary of the accountability system and is designed to assist stakeholders in understanding the system.
Assessment 2024 - 2025 Calendar
The Calendar of Events for the 2024–2025 school year, which includes test administration tasks and reporting events, is now available in the Calendar of Events section of the District and Campus Coordinator Resources.
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Military Night
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, in conjunction with Azle, Castleberry, Keller, Lake Worth, and Northwest, is hosting the first annual Military Night on March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eagle Mountain High School. We want to let all districts across Region 11 know their families are invited and welcome to attend. All military branches and academies will be represented at the event.
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Free Military Family Resource
Do you have students who are in a military-connected family?
Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) General Library Program, and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA), is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring, and homework help at no cost to eligible service members, civilian personnel, and their dependents.
Tutor.com includes individualized support for 150+ subjects to prepare for the SAT/ACT and college admission essays.
To learn more and sign up, visit military.tutor.com.
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Construction Co-Ed Day Camp
TRF Camp Build is a FREE day camp for current 6th-8th graders (co-ed) to give them real hands-on experience and provide them the tools to continue to build. The Co-Ed Camp is coming to McKinney, TX, on Saturday, May 17. The application is now open.
The camp included hands-on projects such as creating lamps, stepping stones, and doghouses to be donated to the local community. Campers who have graduated from TRF Camp Build’s weeklong program are invited to return for advanced projects and learning opportunities.
Find more information and the application on their website.
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Hotel Summer Camp
The Texas Hotel and Lodging Association (THLA) is excited to announce the 4th annual Hotel Summer Camp, designed for high school students interested in careers in Lodging and Resort Management. This 3-day, 2-night immersive experience provides students with hands-on exposure to the dynamic world of hospitality.
Students and teacher chaperones will stay at the host hotel for the duration of the camp, with registration covering lodging, meals, and all camp materials.
For more information, please visit THLA Hotel Summer Camps.
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2024-2025 CTE & CCMR Leader Meetings
Summer 2025 Teacher Externships
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, Tarrant County, and Greater Dallas are funding the Summer 2025 Teacher Externships.
The Teacher Externships equip teachers with real-world insights, enhance classroom instruction, and strengthen partnerships between schools and local businesses.
Teachers will engage with a local area business for five days/20 hours between June 9 and June 26, create a lesson plan, and earn $1,000. Eligibility requirements must be met. To learn more, view the flyer using the button link below.
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Expert to Expert and CCMR Summit
Save the date for the postponed Pathways to Texas CCMR Summit and Expert to Expert: Connecting Industry Practitioners and Education Professionals Summit on June 18, 2025.
Non-Traditional CTE Newsletter
The state launched a new initiative in 2024-25 to increase non-traditional enrollment in CTE. This support is made possible through ESC Region 10. We anticipate they will be offering the free Opportunity Gap Analysis Training in the early spring 2025 semester. We will share those details with you as soon as we have them. Throughout the year, ESC Region 10 is also publishing a newsletter focused on non-traditional pathways.
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2024-2025 Advanced Academics Office Hours
The Advanced Academics team is facilitating Office Hours on the first Thursday of each month. These sessions provide updates and explore various programs, courses, assessments, services, and supports for which TEA Advanced Academics staff offer guidance. The next Office Hours will be held April 3 at 9 a.m. CST.
Cisco and CTE Administrators!
Join us and experience The Next Evolution of Cisco Networking Academy!!
You may be familiar with Cisco Networking Academy—but did you know it has transformed with NEW courses and career pathways designed for today’s evolving tech landscape?
While networking remains at the core, the program has EXPANDED to serve learners at all levels. Now, you can explore cutting-edge pathways, including:
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Cybersecurity Pathways – Including the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path
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Network Technician Career Path – Preparing students for in-demand roles
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AI Pathway – Full pathway launching between May and July
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Linux Pathways – Building foundational and advanced Linux skills
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Data Analytics – Harnessing insights from data
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Professional Skills – Essential soft skills for career readiness
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Digital Literacy – Equipping learners with fundamental tech skills
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Programming – Developing coding expertise
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Data Science – Exploring the power of data-driven decision-making
Join us to discover the wealth of resources available through Cisco Networking Academy and see how it’s empowering the next generation of tech professionals!
Date: Thursday April 17, 2025 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Cisco - Ariel Conference Room • 2300 E. George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX 75082
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ESC Region 11 Resources
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Jacob Hildebrand, M.Ed.
Administrator Coach for CCMR & CTE
Email: jhildebrand@esc11.net
Location: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX 76108
Phone: 817-740-3691
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Stephanie Tennyson, M.Ed.
Administrator Coach for CCMR & CTE
Email: stennyson@esc11.net
Location: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX 76108
Phone: 817-740-7694
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