CTE Month
We proudly join the nation in celebrating February as Career and Technical Education Month. This annual observance highlights the meaningful impact of CTE on learners, families, educators, our workforce, and communities across Texas and beyond.
CTE Month is an opportunity to honor the dedicated teachers, school counselors, and administrators who deliver high-quality programs that prepare students for high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand careers. We also extend our gratitude to our industry partners, whose collaboration enriches CTE programs by providing students with meaningful, work-based learning experiences.
As we celebrate National CTE Month, we recognize and appreciate everyone who plays a role in preparing Texas students for success in college, career, and military pathways. Thank you for your commitment to empowering the next generation!
Applied Sciences Pathway Program Webinar
House Bill 20, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, establishes the Applied Sciences Pathway Program in Texas Education Code, §29.914. This program is designed to provide students in grades 11 and 12 with enhanced opportunities to concurrently earn a high school diploma and a Level I or II certificate or credential of value from an institution of higher education (IHE) in high-wage, high-growth industries.
School systems within Texas, with approval from TEA, may substitute college-level CTE program courses for courses that satisfy high school graduation requirements, provided they substantially cover the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Program implementation will begin with the 2026-2027 school year.
The Applied Sciences Pathway Program Application for the 2026-2027 school year opened January 15, 2026, and closes May 15, 2026.
For more information, see the Applied Sciences Pathway Program webpage. Additional program application and implementation details will be shared in a webinar on February 18, 2026, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST. If you have a question you would like to have addressed during the webinar, submit it here. School system and education service center staff may use this link to submit their professional email address by February 13, 2026, to register for the webinar.
CTE Office Hours
Do you have CTE questions? Click on this link to submit your questions about CTE programming or other questions related to CTE. Then, join us for the upcoming CTE Office hours where we will provide answers. CTE office hours will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. CST. You may join by clicking on this this link. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on February 11, 2026.
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