CTE Updates
TeachTX Grant
The TeachTX Grant application is now available. The purpose of the TeachTX Grant is to strengthen the educator pipeline by supporting the implementation of high-quality, campus-based recruitment and leadership development strategies for future educators. Through targeted technical assistance, resource development, and stakeholder engagement, this grant empowers grantees to build sustainable systems that elevate student awareness of education careers, increase participation in programs of study aligned to teaching, and foster early leadership experiences through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). The application can be accessed from TEA Grants Opportunities.
2024-2025 CTE District Alignment Reports Available in CTER
The 2024–2025 CTE District Alignment Reports are now available in TEAL through the Career and Technical Education Reports (CTER) application.
The reports provide actionable insights to support local program planning and implementation. Each report includes programs of study reported as offered through the PEIMS Fall submission, counts of CTE concentrators and completers (grades 9–12), alignment of IBCs by Tier 1, 2, and 3, and CTE course details such as offering three or more courses for four or more credits, including Level 3 or 4 courses.
The report provides data to strengthen program alignment and improve CCMR outcomes for 2028 accountability and beyond through:
- Evaluating current program offerings
- Identifying gaps in course sequences and certification alignment
- Adjusting strategies to maximize student access to high-value credentials
CTE Program Enrollment
School systems should ensure that students and families are provided with clear, timely, and accessible information regarding all enrollment criteria, including CTE program-specific requirements. For CTE programs that include prerequisite conditions, eligibility standards, participation requirements, or requirements for industry-based certifications (IBCs) set by certifying entities, school systems must communicate these expectations in advance of course selection and enrollment.
Any necessary and appropriate information should be incorporated into recruitment materials, advising processes, and program materials to support informed decision-making. School systems are encouraged to present requirements in student- and family-friendly formats and in languages that reflect the communities they serve, ensuring all participants understand any conditions necessary for entry and successful participation.
For specific requirements, contact the certifying entity or licensing agency for the aligned IBC(s).
Communication from Across the Agency
CTE Indicator Reports Available in PEIMS
The issue affecting reports PDM3-404-002 - Career and Technical Education Student Roster and PDM3-404-003 - Student Counts by Career and Technical Indicator Code and Grade has been resolved. Please rerun the reports to ensure you are viewing the updated results.
The reports include indicators for Not-CTE, Participant, Concentrator, and Completer statuses. Explorers are now included with Participants; students who were coded as Concentrators or Completers in a regional program of study and transferred to a non-approved region retained their previous indicator status of “Concentrator” or Completer.”
Engagement Opportunities
Career and Military Readiness in CCMR Deep Dive Webinar Series
The CCMR Deep Dive webinars will be posted on the TEA's CCMP webpage on July 30, 2026.
This webinar series will provide overviews of career and military readiness indicators and outline early planning actions districts can take—such as course sequencing, student advising, partner coordination, and documentation practices—to strengthen future College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes.
These sessions are intentionally focused on implementation considerations, not just policy awareness. They are designed to help districts examine their current systems, identify gaps in access or alignment, and plan for incremental improvements across multiple years. The webinars are most effective when viewed as a team. We strongly encourage districts to convene a team to engage in this learning together to support local decision‑making. Participants should walk away not just with information, but with clearer next steps for your district’s CCMR strategy.
| Webinar Titles |
Topics |
Release Date/Time |
| Planning for Career and Military Readiness in CCMR |
Career and Military Readiness for CCMR |
June 30, 2026 at 11AM (CST) |
| Programs of Study and Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs): Quality, Alignment, and CCMR |
Programs of Study and IBCs |
July 30, 2026 (Pre-Recorded) |
| Military Readiness for CCMR: JROTC Program Requirements, Documentation, and Accountability |
CCMR Programming |
| Using Perkins Reports to Support CCMR Continuous Improvement |
Perkins Summary and Supplemental Reports |
| WECM-Based Dual Credit: Career and Technical Education Course and Level I or II Certificate Completion |
Workforce-Focused Dual Credit |
August 17, 2026 (Pre-Recorded) |
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 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. CDT, where we will provide answers. You may join by clicking on this link.
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