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 at lharrison@esc11.net for your Career & Technical Education and College, Career, and Military Readiness needs.

Hello CTE Friends,

As we roll into the bipolar weather month of February, hold onto your hats! Winter in Texas seems to always hold a little something for everyone, 75 degrees and sunny, below freezing and frigid, with everything in between.

This is the month we nationally celebrate CTE. Be sure to use all avenues to highlight your programs, staff, students, and amazing accomplishments! We want the world to know what Career and Technical Education does for students and your local communities.

This is also when we are busy recruiting students for 2022-2023. A great teacher is the best enticement to any program. Word of mouth from current students spreads fast. Are you ensuring what spreads is positive because your classes are welcoming, career-focused, student-centered, and inclusive? If you are not sure, the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment was designed to assist you with evaluating your programs through multiple lenses and to engage stakeholders to provide input. Don't think of the CLNA as another thing on a to-do list, embrace it as an integral part of your continuous improvement plan!

Stay warm and safe!

Best regards,

Lisa

February To-Do List

• Celebrate CTE Month!
• Evaluate data from first semester
• Implement plan for CTE Month
• Recruit students for 2022-2023
• Professional Development at CTAT State conference

This is a virtual collaborative meeting for CTE Leaders. Future meeting registrations will be available soon.

• Tuesday, 3/8/2022 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Register
  

Gather your local education agency (LEA) teams back together for part two of the Texas Collaboration Institute!

Texas Transition has teamed up with the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C). With national speakers, facilitated training, and a focus on district team building and collaboration, it is sure not to disappoint! LEA teams comprised of Special Education (SPED), Career & Technical Education (CTE), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and the addition of High School Counselors continue the discussion on partnerships that change the results and lives of students with disabilities. Mark your calendars for this follow-up to the October 28th event. Didn't get a chance to participate in October? No problem, we'll catch you up!

Register for the Spring event on March 24, 2022.

The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling, 5th edition, is accessible to all. How can you support these efforts for greater success in CCMR and CTE? This should be a collaborative effort across the entire school system.

Opens 2/7/2022

Closes 5/13/2022

Who completes the CLNA?

Any LEA that intends to apply for 2022-2023 Perkins Funds must have a current approved CLNA on file with TEA.

How do I know if I file solely or as an SSA Member?

• If your Perkins Entitlements are over $15,000, you may file solely or choose to join an SSA.
• If your Perkins Entitlements are under $15,000, you must join an SSA in order to apply.

LMI Data is scheduled to release on February 7, 2022, for use in completing the CLNA.

Back by popular request, this work session will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. we have space reserved for CLNA Application collaboration. Join your peers and work on the completion of your local submission.

Register

We work to provide links to a multitude of relevant scholarships on our website. Please share these with students!

ESC 11 CTE Scholarship Page

Do you need resources to help students prepare for exams and explore careers? Do you know where to find tutorials and flashcards to help students excel in a specific subject? Well, look no further than LearningExpress! This resource, provided through TexQuest, has all this and more. In this two-hour session, we will tour the many centers in LearningExpress. We'll talk about the My Center Dashboard, how to take practice tests, search for occupations, and more. Participants will have ample time for hands-on practice throughout the session.

March 3, 2020

https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/28977/53740

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

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

LB 2.2.22