Hello, Region 11 CTE and CCMR,
Happy National CTE Month! It's hard to believe we are already in February. For those who are not a fan of winter, you are halfway through it.
As we reflect on January at ESC Region 11, we want to thank all of you who attended our Expert to Expert: Connecting Industry Practitioners and Educators. This event focused on industry connections and how to support and retain teachers. We hope everyone found valuable resources and connections through networking and felt valued as we work to serve your needs.
This is such a busy time of year: winter conferences need attending, student competitions ramp up, counselors are busy planning for next year with each student, and the CLNA needs completion, to name just a few focus items. Many of you are anxiously awaiting data releases as the delays continue from Accountability. Take a deep breath and think through a couple of highlights from the first half of the year to bolster you. Did a new staff member turn out to be the diamond your team needed? Have you embraced the new FAFSA process and feel families were well supported? Perhaps that hard-to-reach student showed appreciation for your efforts. During these busy times, it's important to reflect on the positives; we know you all do so many wonderful things, and we appreciate you!
With gratitude and excitement for the month ahead,
Chelsea and Lisa
February To-Do List
- February is CTE Month — time to celebrate!
- Continue to plan for 2024 graduates who haven't earned CCMR.
- Recruit, recruit, recruit for 2024-2025!
- Support course selection and master scheduling practices across grades 5-12
- Review your budgets — is spending on track for the year?
- Review FTE Reports and Summary of Finance Updates. CTAT Revenue Projection Sheet.
- 2024-2025 Program of Study Updates, ensure alignment to your programs.
- Review CLNA Data within the TEAL Application & Attend the February Leader Meeting for support (See below for details!)
- Have your 8th graders completed their required Career Inventory?
- Review all equipment maintenance updates and replacement needs for the 24-25 budget.
Reports in TEAL are being re-run and uploaded by January 30
New Data packages dropped; however, there was an error found in how the information was captured for the reports. The logic flaw was corrected within the software, and the reports were rerun. The TEA IT department will delete the 2022-2023 reports and upload the newly run reports (V2 is in the title, and the date in the report has been updated). LEAs’ Industry-Based Certifications to Programs of Study Alignment Technical Assistance Reports (listed in CTER as CTE Alignment Report) should be visible in CTER by January 30.
These reports will be used for your Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA).
The Effective Advising Framework (EAF)
An Integrated Approach to Individual Student Planning
The Effective Advising Framework (EAF) empowers every student to engage in individual career and academic planning and equips educators with the knowledge, resources, and time to support all students in planning and preparing for postsecondary success. Effective advising leverages internal partners, external partners, and high-quality advising materials and assessments to support the whole child in postsecondary planning and preparation.
The EAF is aligned with the Effective Advising Framework (EAF) and the Effective District Framework (EDF) and supports districts in a systematic approach to improving the individual planning system for all students by using a framework defined by district commitments, levers, essential actions, and key practices to develop a common vision and actionable goals which leads to system effectiveness and student outcomes.
Provided By Youth Justice Alliance and ESC Region 11
When:
- March 27, 2024
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where:
- ESC Region 11 1451 S. Cherry Lane White Settlement, 76108
Register:
- Link to Registration
- Space is limited — do not wait to register!
Reach out to Armin Salek at armin@youthjusticealliance.org for assistance.
Check out new content!
Connecting Industry Practitioners and Educators
It’s the intersection of education, business, technology, and careers. Expert to Expert is a series of Video Podcasts featuring:
Interviews with Experts in Industry
CTE Programming Showcases
Student Success Stories
It’s time to bring together the best in education and industry to help your students go from school to skill.
https://www.youtube.com/@CTEExperttoExpert-ss6ng
Be sure to follow the YouTube channel so you see all new content as it posts!
2023-24 CCMR/CTE Leadership Meetings
Save the dates and register for the 2023-24 Leader Meetings:
- February 22, 2024 (afternoon is CLNA Focused)
- March 28, 2024
- April 18, 2024
- May 9, 2024
Registration is open! New to 2023-24: Monthly Leader Meetings will be scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with registration opening at 8:30 a.m., and sponsored lunches are included. The afternoon will offer collaborations, industry tours, CLNA coaching, etc.
Do you need assistance with how to complete your CLNA?
On February 22, the afternoon of our CCMR and CTE Leader Meeting, there will be a work session to begin your Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA).
What will the work session entail?
- Technical Assistance from Chelsea and Lisa
- LMI information
- How-to-use your data reports
- Guidelines and requirements
What should attendees bring?
- Device to work on.
- Access to your CTER Reports in TEAL (Must have approved log-in.)
- Access to your local CLNA documents
Attendance does not require a separate registration; this is built into our Leader Meeting.
CTE and Counselor Roadshow
Register Now!
Matt Miller is returning to ESC Region 11!
AI for CTE Educators
AI isn't science fiction anymore. It's here, and it can help us teach and help our students learn. Join Matt Miller for an interactive day of learning for CTE teachers. Nationally acclaimed author and presenter Matt Miller will bring his hands-on learning to regional teachers. Bring a device to work on and plan to leave with skills you can immediately implement!
Join us on July 29, 2024, for a full day of training.
Registration is open!
February 9, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - noon
Collin College Technical Campus
Schools, youth groups, and individual students are invited to register for a two-hour block starting from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Upon arrival, students will go through a safety tailgate talk before entering the exhibition halls. Please note student lunches are not included.
Available time slots:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - noon
Alyssa Pedrizzetti | 214.894.5994 | apedrizzetti@cie.foundation
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
With the dramatic changes in the energy industry around the world, we feel it is even more critical to encourage students to pursue careers in the Oil and Gas Industry and become a part of the solutions that we need. To that end, we are excited to offer scholarships for students who are either entering their freshman year of college or are undergraduate students already in college. Scholarships of up to $3,000 per year are awarded annually and (once awarded) may be renewed through the recipient's senior year in college (up to $12,000 in total).
More information and forms for applying for the scholarships may be found at Scholarships - Fort Worth Section (spe.org)
CTENT
2024 CTENT Scholarship applications are now available.
Multiple $1000.00 scholarships awarded yearly
Due: March 8, 2024
THLA will be offering the three-day (two-night) High School Hotel Summer Camps once again. These camps provide students with insights into Lodging and Resort Management occupations and potential career paths, contributing to THLA's efforts to increase exposure to the diverse and dynamic careers within the hotel industry.
This opportunity isn't limited to Hospitality and Culinary Students; it extends to Business, Accounting, Marketing and Sales, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, and Manufacturing students. The hotel industry offers a multitude of opportunities. Check out the attached THLA flyer, which outlines more than 200 occupations in the hotel industry.
For more information, contact Debbie Wieland, Education Outreach & Foundation Director for the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, at dwieland@texaslodging.com or 512-474-2996.
Lisa Harrison, M.Ed.
Administrator Coach for CTE and CCMR
Email: lharrison@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/CTE
Location: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX 76108
Phone: (817) 740-7527
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESC11CTE/
Twitter: @ESC11CTE
Chelsea Reeves, M.Ed.
CTE Coach
Email: creeves@esc11.nert
Website: esc11.net/CTE
Location: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA
Phone: 817-740-7654
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESC11CTE/
Twitter: @ESC11CTE