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,

Spring has sprung, and the buzz of senior excitement is being heard in the background. This time following spring break (as we head into testing season and juggle end-of-year plans and CTSO advanced competitions) can get pretty hectic. Be sure to take the time to soak in the warm sunshine, take note of all that blooms, and absorb the energy coming off students as they look ahead to summer.

If a school year is a marathon, not a sprint, know that you are rounding the final lap and can see the finish line on the horizon. We are here to support you through the end of the year and will have summer professional learning opportunities available for all!

Best regards,

Lisa and Chelsea

April To-Do List

• Track and enter IBC Certifications
• Arrange travel for CTSO advancers to national events
• Plan CTE Graduation Recognitions
• Make a plan for tracking certifications that will be earned June 1st - August 31st
• Work on budget requests for 2022-2023
• Prepare summer professional learning

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

• Tuesday, 4/5/2022, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Register
  

Announcing...

Pathways to Texas College, Career, and Military Readiness Summit

October 26-27, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ESC Region 11

1451 S. Cherry Lane in White Settlement

Call for Proposals

We are seeking proposals that align with the strands of CCMR:

• Career & Technical Education
• College Dual Credit
• Counseling, P-16 Initiatives
• Transition

Submission Deadline

The deadline for submission is Monday, August 1, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. Accepted proposals will be announced no later than Monday, September 12, 2022. Please note that some fields are designated as required and are marked with an asterisk. All required fields must be complete in order to submit your proposal. Any questions regarding proposals may be directed to Lindsay Lindeman at llindeman@esc11.net. There will be no vendor presentations accepted.

Submit your presentation proposals here.

The Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment must be submitted and approved, in order to access your Perkins V application.

• Labor Market Information and Resources -- Be sure to use your own region; they are not aligned with service center region numbers. North Central Texas is 4, Tarrant County is 5, and Texoma is 25. (Spreadsheets are sortable!)
• CLNA Guide Book
• ESC Region 11 CLNA Resource website

**SSA Members, need to submit ASAP to allow for group answers to be

completed and submitted by ESC Region 11.**

The Texas Education Agency will host four regional convenings to provide professional development for Career and Technical Education teachers. These trainings will prepare CTE teachers with enhanced classroom management skills, new instructional strategies, an exploration of different learning styles, and a deep dive into TEKS and program standards.

The CTE Teacher PD developers at ESC Region 20 recognize the effect that COVID-19 has had on each classroom, including the strain that the substitute shortage across the state has placed on school districts and charter schools. The regional design of these convenings reflects a concerted effort to shorten travel while still providing quality professional development. We hope you can join us as we partner with you in your region.

SAVE THE DATES:

• SOUTHWEST REGION – April 20-21, 2022, Virtual, Hosted by ESC Region 20
• NORTHEAST REGION – June 1-2, 2022, Pittsburg, ESC Region 8
• NORTHWEST REGION – September 7-8, 2022, Midland/Odessa, ESC Region 18
• SOUTHEAST REGION – September 27-28, 2022, Beaumont, ESC Region 5

Day 1: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Day 2: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

For additional information on your regional convening, please contact Ruthie.Kneupper@esc20.net. If you need assistance in the registration process, please contact Lisa.Hawkins@esc20.net.

This letter supersedes the To The Administrator Addressed correspondence entitled “Official Notification of the 2021-2022 Operational Minutes Adjustment,” dated November 11, 2021.

This letter provides guidance to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools (LEAs) that are eligible for a reduction in the number of required 75,600 minutes of operation. Texas Education Code (TEC), §25.081(b), provides that the commissioner may approve the operation of schools for fewer than 75,600 minutes if a disaster, flood, extreme weather condition, fuel curtailment, or other calamity causes the closing of schools.

Link to 3.29.2022 TEA Letter to the Administrator

• Amazon Air
• Charles Schwab
• Google Air
• Hillwood A Perot Company
• ITS ConGlobal
• Meta (formerly Face Book)

Are you having a hard time finding the course you need on the CO22 list? It might be that it's not there.

If the course is Innovative, it does not reside on the CO22 list. Check out the CTE Innovative Courses. Each of the one-pagers for these includes a general description, course service ID number, TEKS, resources, and teacher qualification requirements.

Date: April 28, 2022

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

Location: ESC Region 11

Flyer: Link here

During this event, students will hear from Cisco employees and innovative women working in IT and engineering. They will learn about educational and career opportunities in the technology field.

Agenda includes:

• Cisco IT Careers Panel – a look at the diverse roles in technology

• Cisco Networking Academy and Skills for All Review

• Face-to-Face Speed Mentoring: education and career discussions with Cisco volunteers

• Cisco Crisis Response TAC Tour

• Launch of our Esports Competition: March 10 - September 16

This year's theme? eSports! Learn more about the fastest-growing sport in the world:

• eSports is booming -- a $175B industry, 2.9B gamers* and 45% are women. **

• Social good gaming is a real and worthwhile phenomenon!

• Skills building is fun -- enhancing self-confidence, cognitive, and social skills.

IT's Game On! Challenge Students can also join in a fun IT's Game On!

Challenge from March 10 to September 16, 2022, where they can earn points for the activities in which they complete, get a 20 percent discount in the Cisco Store, with the top scores entered to win some great prizes. This is a fun way for students to get a glimpse into the world of tech and the many opportunities it brings. Students also receive access to free tech courses.

Do you need access to local, state, and national FAFSA submission data?

There is a tracker for that!

TRACKER

The #FormYourFuture FAFSA Tracker is an interactive data dashboard that tracks and ranks states’ progress toward 100% of their high school seniors completing the FAFSA and measures change year over year. The tracker shows weekly progress and allows for year-to-year comparisons at the national, state, city, school district, and school levels.

Dive into the data here, which comes from the office of Federal Student Aid, to see how your state stacks up.

You can also explore data on FAFSA renewals here (for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 cycles).

Switch Data Dashboard: National Figures | State Profiles

• April 14, 2022 -- 9:00 a.m. - noon - Virtual REGISTER
• May 19, 2022 -- 9:00 a.m. - noon - Virtual REGISTER

In this virtual series, we will focus on four foundational practices that educators can employ to create an inclusive environment that honors every student in their classroom. You may choose to attend one session or all, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible!

Building an Inclusive Master Schedule

April 6, 2022

9:00 a.m. - noon or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Instruction in an Inclusive Classroom

June 27, 2022

9:00 a.m. - noon or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. 3 CPE Hours per session.

To register, visit https://registration.esc11.net/

• August 25, 2022
• September 22, 2022
• October 26 & 27, 2022
• November 10, 2022
• December 1, 2022
• January 12, 2023
• February 23, 2023
• March 23, 2023
• April 18, 2023
• May 18, 2023

2022 Pathways to Texas CCMR Summit

October 26th and 27th

9:00am-3:30pm

2023 Expert to Expert CTE Summit

April 18, 2023

9:00am-3:30pm

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

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

LB 3.31.22