CTE and CCMR News

ESC Region 11 CTE 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 (https://www.esc11.net/CTE) or reach out to Lisa Harrison or Chelsea Reeves for your Career and Technical Education and College, Career, and Military Readiness needs.

Hello, Region 11 CTE and CCMR!

Welcome to the unofficial start of summer. At this time of year, some of you are off contract or about to be and are thinking about enjoying whatever you choose to fill your free time. Some of you are busy closing out 2022-2023 and planning for 2023-2024. We hope you are also dreaming of some planned rest and relaxation time.

Here at the ESC, this is a busy time of year. Our building is full every day, and professional learning abounds! Chelsea and I have opportunities scheduled for you, and a wealth of opportunities are provided by our ESC 11 peers and your state professional organizations.

We look forward to seeing many of you over the "dog days of summer," but hope that whether your relaxation includes climbing a mountain, sunning at the beach, or quiet time with a favorite book, that you all take time for yourselves. Education is rewarding, but it can also be draining, so be sure to fill your bucket!

If you are changing districts, don't forget to go to the listserv and sign-up with your new email address. If you are retiring, know we appreciate your service and investment in students. We offer you well wishes in the next stage of life's journey! If you are working and need us, we are on duty most of the summer. The ESC will be closed on July 3 and 4, and we will both be taking the rest of that week off. You can find us at CTAT Summer Conference in Dallas on July 10.

Please review the updates below and check out the opportunities we have shared. Remember, it is our pleasure and joy to serve our ten counties, and we are a phone call or email away!

With sincere appreciation,

Chelsea and Lisa

June To-Do List

• Revisit and update the Campus and District Improvement Plans to include targets for district staff development; Plan for summer and fall staff development opportunities.

• Enter all Industry-Based Certification results from 9/1/2022 — May 31, 2023

• New CTE data is in CTER — review and analyze
  

• Review Preliminary SAAH for 2023-2024 and provide pubic comment feedback

• CCMR Verifier review

• Finish out all purchases for 2022-2023

• Facilitate teacher commitment to planning for summer professional development training and/or conferences.
  

• Review your spending for all grants, and ensure you are on target to draw down all funds.

• Finalize budget for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Conduct equipment, inventory, and plan to maintain/repair/replace/expand.
  

• Ongoing review of data as students register for classes to evaluate staffing needs

• Review Principal and Superintendent FTE reports for accuracy.
  

The Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual, Chapters 1—12, are available here. Chapters 1–12 are open for public comment from May 19, 2023, to June 20, 2023. Details on the public comment period and how to submit comments can be found at Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules | Texas Education Agency.

The final 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in Fall 2023.

The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier will be available in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application from Thursday, May 24, to June 21. The CCMR Verifier allows districts to verify the accuracy of their CCMR data and, if needed, submit official documentation to correct data.

CCMR indicators determined by TSDS PEIMS submissions are not eligible for corrections and, therefore, will not be shown. The CCMR Verifier will contain data for 2021-22 annual graduates and non-graduating 12th graders.

What If ratings will be available to districts through TEAL as an Excel data download on May 31, 2023.

The What If ratings shared in TEAL will apply the refreshed A–F framework to 2022 results. What If ratings are preliminary, based on the 2023 Preliminary Accountability Manual methodology. Upon the final adoption and ruling of the 2023 Accountability Manual, the 2022 What Ifs and final 2023 ratings will be reported on TXschools.gov.

District domain and overall ratings are changing to a proportionality method to improve the alignment of district overall ratings with campus overall ratings. This is based on the number of students enrolled in grades 3–12 at each campus receiving domain grades. District enrollments were set in October 2022. This list is posted on the 2023 Accountability Rating System page.

May 24: CCMR Verifier (2022 Grads) Corrections Window opened in TEAL (closes June 21)

Early June: 2023 A–F Estimator (TEAL and Public Web) Release

August 2023: Final 2023 Accountability Manual (All Chapters and Appendices) Release

July: CCMR Tracker (Part 2) Release (2022-23 grade 9-12 students)

Summer: 2023 A-F Refresh Parent Resources, Explanatory Materials, Videos Released

Summer: 2023 Refresh Parent Resources, Explanatory Materials, and Videos Released

August 2023: Final 2023 Accountability Manual (All Chapters and Appendices) Release

Late September 2023: Accountability Ratings Published (TEA and TXschools.gov)

Late September 2023: Accountability Registration Window Opens

Fall: Results-Driven Accountability Integration Taskforce Meeting

September 26: 2023 Accountability Ratings Published (TEAL and TXschools.gov)

September 28: 2022 What If Ratings Public Publication (TXschools.gov)

TEA will release the consolidated applications for federal grant funding as follows:

• Special Education Consolidated Grant Application (Federal) – June 7, 2023
  
• Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century – June 15, 2023

The following Applicant Designation and Certification (ADC) forms will open on May 11, 2023:

• ESSA ADC for ESCs
• Perkins V and Perkins V Institutions
• SPED Federal

The ESSA ADC for LEAs will open on May 18, 2023.

The consolidated grant applications must be submitted to TEA by September 1, 2023, to be considered for funding.

Training Available – Register Below!

ESSA Consolidated

June 6, 2023

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Register

SPED Consolidated (Federal)

June 15, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Register

Perkins V
June 15, 2023
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Register

As you submit your September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023, student-earned IBCs, keep the following in mind:

• You are required to submit all IBCs exams taken, passed, earned, and attempted.
• Some IBCs require no second step to earn and can be entered as earned with the documented passing of an exam (held locally). Others require additional steps such as fingerprinting, background checks, submitted applications, etc. Be sure to know the difference!
• Each student can earn multiple IBCs, but the district can only be reimbursed for one over their entire high school career. (Have a process to manage this in case you are ever audited.)
• A district can be reimbursed for a passed or earned exam but not for attempted.
• Entering the cost in your student information system is necessary to gain reimbursement. Each SIS looks a little different, be sure to clearly know what is required! (Once the window for submission closes this summer, there is no opportunity to correct for reimbursement or accountability.)

Here is a link to the state IBC webpage.

Refer to the TEA posted phase-in one pager found here.

ASE just announced new industry-wide EV safety standards and two certification tests to verify safety training on high voltage systems.

To learn about the standards and certifications, join us for a free one-hour webinar on Tuesday, June 6, at 4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT.

A recorded version will be made available to anyone who registers and misses the live event. Go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3854789240755496789 to register. The ASE Education Foundation is adding additional EV-related tasks to the ASE Standards starting this year and will be sharing resources to help you plan and integrate EV information into your training program. More on that will be coming soon.

George Arrants

Vice President | ASE Education Foundation

281-850-1676 | George.arrants@aseeducation.org

TEA provides a wealth of resources for managing grants. Be sure to utilize this website. Topics found here are:

• Grant Basics
• Applying for a Grant
• Administering a Grant
• Grant Resources
• FAQs
• Expenditure Reporting

Summer Ag Academy (SAA) opportunity available this summer to K-12 teachers of all subjects (including district and ESC educators) in the DFW area. We’re hosting one of our SAAs at the Texas A&M AgriLife Dallas Center, which is a state-of-the-art research facility, on Thursday, July 20. Our team has worked diligently to offer a great opportunity to learn about urban agriculture and how to incorporate it into the classroom.

This opportunity is FREE to teachers and will not disappoint…I promise! Teachers will receive CPE hours for attending.

https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/ag-in-the-classroom/

Links to the organization that fits your needs and get connected. Peer networking is vital to professional growth.

Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas

Career and Technical Association of Texas- Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Instructional Council

Career and Technical Association of Texas- Marketing Instructional Council

Career and Technical Association of Texas- Technology and Engineering Instructional Council

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas
Hospitality Educators Association of Texas

Texas Automotive Instructors Association
Texas Business and Technology Educators Association
Texas Health Occupations Association
Texas Industrial Vocational Association

Texas Public Service Teacher Association

Save the date for the 2023-2024 Leader Meetings:

• September 14, 2023
• October 19, 2023
• Pathways to Texas CCMR Summit: November 1-2, 2023
• December 14, 2023
• Expert to Expert: Connecting Industry Practitioners and Educators, January 30, 2024
• February 22, 2024
• March 28, 2024
• April 18, 2024
• May 9, 2024

Registration Links are Coming Soon! New to 2023-2024: Monthly Leader Meetings will be scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

2023 Pathways to Texas CCMR Summit: November 1-2, 2023

2024 Expert to Expert: Connecting Industry Practitioners and Educators: January 30, 2024

Registration Links are Coming Soon!

CCMR Summit and Expert to Expert will include our Regional Industry Advisory Board Panel, industry-specific collaborations, and unique breakout sessions.

Save the Date, and Don't Miss Out!

Two opportunities are available. Share with your new hires this summer!

• Tuesday, July 25, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 3, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Summer 2023 New CTE Leader TEA Training

Click on the links to register!

For New Leaders (second time offered):

July 24, 2023 • Module 4: CTE Resources

August 2, 2023 • Module 3: Program Design

August 9, 2023 • Module 2: Partnerships

August 16, 2023 • Module 1: Data-Driven Decision Making

Basic and Advanced AWS

• July 31 - August 2

Advanced Only

• August 1 - 2

Registration will post on the ESC Region 11 Professional Learning Website Soon!

Due to space limitations, this is for ESC Region 11 districts only.

In this professional development course, CTE teachers and administrators will learn what authentic work-based learning (WBL) is and how to ensure that students learn the skills and knowledge appropriate for their career pathway in a safe and appropriate environment through collaborative partnerships with local employers. This course introduces basic laws, rules, and procedures relevant to teaching career and technical education (CTE) courses that involve WBL at the secondary school level in Texas. This meets state requirements for WBL training for Career Prep, WBL, and Practicum courses.

August 4, 2023

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Register here

FREE professional development opportunities this summer at JEDCO in Jacksonville, TX.

Attendees can earn 6 CEU hours with each class. Below are the subjects and the dates they are being offered. You may click on the links below and register online.

Intro to CAD Modeling with Fusion 360

June 5, 2023

Intro to Additive Manufacturing

June 6, 2023

Beginner LEGO Robotics

June 7, 2023

Intro to Arduino for Teachers

July 19, 2023

Each class is FREE; however, space is limited, so sign up NOW!

If you are interested in competing next year, teaching with drones, or just want to learn more about how to use drones in your classroom, we will be offering a Teacher PD this June!

Date: June 26-29, 2023

Where: SMU Campus, Dallas, TX: https://www.smu.edu/AboutSMU/Maps

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT each day

Cost: Full Week registration is $500! Or $1,500 with a drone

Registration: Registration Page CLICK HERE

Contact: Please contact Dr. Kenneth Berry at DroneEd@smu.edu if you have any questions.

Drone: You can bring your own or purchase one with registration. The stock requirement is a PixHawk or compatible flight controller. 400 to 600 mm diagonally, GPS, camera.

*Travel, food, and lodging are not included. Thirty hours of continuing education credit will be awarded.

For a taste of the ARISE Drone Design Competition, here is a link to the Spectrum TV coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvSoBiR3Swg of this year’s championship.

We are partnering again with The National Center for Autonomous Technology (NCAT). NCAT is offering scholarships for this training. If you would like to apply for the scholarships, please apply HERE. NCAT provides several resources for robotics and drone teachers. You can find them at the NCAT Website – www.ncatech.org

• Lending Library
• $1,000 Professional Development Grant Application
• Curriculum (you can sort by age group and content)
• Videos/Webinars

This PD is designed for high school teachers interested in designing drones for classes and competitions.

The Texas Collaboration Institute (TCI) supporting access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) for students in special populations is coming!

Monday, 7/31/2023 • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

FREE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!

The TEA Student-Centered Transitions Network (SCTN) has teamed up with the National Technical Assistance Center of Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C) to provide this dynamic event. With national speakers, facilitated training, and a focus on LEA team building and collaboration, the TCI is sure to deliver!

To positively impact outcomes and accountability for students in special populations, administrative teams should be composed of:

• Special Education (SPED)
• CTE
• College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR)
• Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
• High School Counseling

LINK to REGISTER

The ESC Region 11 CTE Website is an ongoing source of information. Please note that additional pages have been added for support:

• Online Resources
  
• CTE Coffee and Conversation Meetings

• CTE Website
• Charter Schools
• Counseling
• Digital Learning

Follow us on Social Media!

Twitter: @ESC11CTE

Facebook: ESC Region 11 Career & Technical Education - CTE

• ACTE
• CTAT Resources
• CTENT
• Connect CTAT Online Forum
• Resource Google Doc by Pathway
• Texas CTE powered by TEA

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

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

BM 6/3/23