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December 7, 2023

Texas Career and Technical Education (CTE) News

Regional Programs of Study Application

The regional programs of study application is open through January 12, 2024. Local education agencies (LEAs) or education service centers (ESCs) may apply for a new regional program of study or apply to renew a regional program of study that is expiring at the end of the 2023-24 school year. A list of expiring regional programs of study is located on the Regional Programs of Study webpage. Regional Labor Market Information (LMI) is located here

LEAs should collaborate with their ESC CTE Specialists on the regional program of study proposals to avoid duplication of efforts. ESC CTE Specialists may coordinate with LEAs to submit one application for the region. The application must be submitted online at 2024 Regional Program Application. Contact your ESC CTE Specialist or cte@tea.texas.gov to receive a copy of the 2024 Regional Program of Study worksheet.


Texas Career and Technical Education Engagement Opportunity

In January and February, representatives from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will host regional stakeholder events to provide guidance supporting implementation of the refreshed CTE programs of study and to collect input on proposed updates to the 2024 Perkins V State Plan.

Six in-person events will be held between January 15 and February 1, 2024:

  • ESC 11 in Fort Worth, January 16, 2024
  • ESC 15 in San Angelo, January 18, 2024
  • ESC 7 in Kilgore, January 22, 2024
  • ESC 17 in Lubbock, January 24, 2024
  • ESC 20 in San Antonio, January 30, 2024
  • ESC 3 in Victoria, February 1, 2024

A virtual event will be offered on January 26, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. for those unable to participate in person. To register to attend one of the sessions or for more information, please visit TexasCareerTour.com. For additional questions, please contact the TEA CTE team at cte@tea.texas.gov.


New Technology Applications Newsletter

TEA has begun publication of a technology applications newsletter. Technology applications-specific information will be addressed throughout the year, such as:

  • the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for technology applications;
  • timely topics with frequently asked questions (FAQs);
    • relevant information from external technology applications organizations; and
  • other news related to technology applications.

Sign up for the newsletter by visiting this link and selecting “technology applications” under the section for academics.

 

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