Clackamas C-TEC

In an effort to better communicate with our CTE teachers, I will be sending you monthly emails following our Clackamas Career Technical Education Consortium steering committee meetings that occur on the second Tuesday of each month.

• Explore and advance work-based learning

• Develop messaging to students and families about CTE pathways

• Increase the Retention Rate of Participants (0.5cr or more) to Concentrators (2cr) from 36% to 46% in Four Years

• Reduce teacher turnover

• Schools, Programs, and Teachers Develop Meaningful Connections between secondary and post-secondary and with Industry Partners

February is CTE Month, a time to elevate awareness and celebrate the impact of CTE programs across the state. Here’s how you can get involved:

✅ Heighten awareness of CTE and its benefits.
✅ Define what CTE is and showcase its importance.
✅ Highlight outstanding CTE programs in Oregon.
✅ Celebrate student and educator successes!

💡 Share Your CTE Stories!
Help spread the word by submitting success stories for the Oregon Department of Education to feature on social media. Use #ThisIsCTE when posting on X (formerly Twitter) to showcase what’s happening in your programs!
Submit Your Story to ODE Here and ODE will push out your celebrations throughout the school year.

📈 Clackamas County’s CTE Concentrator Graduation Rate Increased!
The graduation rate for Clackamas County students completing two or more CTE credits rose from 96.42% to 97.03% for the Class of 2023. Thank you for inspiring students through hands-on, career-focused learning that keeps them engaged and prepared for the future. Your work makes a lasting impact on both students and their families.

📌 New 90% Reports
Updated reports are now available in the Achievement Data Insight application inside the ODE District Website. If you would like information on your program's student achievement data, feel free to reach out to me at bblevins@clackesd.k12.or.us

The Oregon Department of Education is analyzing the impact of the recent executive order from President Trump to freeze spending on federal grants. For now, the message from ODE is: "Stay the course."

Your Career Pathways Grant funds (50 of our CTE programs received these grant funds) are from the state of Oregon, so a federal spending freeze will not affect that particular grant. Remember, your funds must be spent and and items delivered by June 30, 2025 or the funds revert back to the state.

We are excited to introduce the Clackamas Connect Career Hub. This new secure website will be a powerful database linking schools with industry partners who are eager to support CTE programs. Employers are available for:

✅ Guest Speaking
✅ Company Tours
✅ Job Shadows
✅ Short-Term Internships
✅ Career Fairs
✅ Advisory Committees

This database is is not open to the public and requires a log-in. Your building's CTE administrator has been given an account and many of our college and career counselors have as well. if you would like an account, please request one through the sign-up sheet.

📥 Sign Up for an Account

We will have an introductory training this Friday at 9am, but will record it.

Ensure you have an account and can log in before Friday's training. For assistance, reach out!

📅 Training Session: February 14th, 9:00 AM (Zoom)
🔗 Join the Training

The following programs will be going through renewals this year. Each program is required to renew every four years, or sooner if the program is in start-up and needs to become a full program. Please make a note of these meetings on your calendar. These meetings will start at 5pm in the Redland Room located on the main floor of Clackamas ESD. Dinner will be provided.

• Cosmetology: April 8, 2025 at 5pm
• Finance/Accounting: April 15, 2025 at 5pm
• Health Sciences & Biomedical: April 22, 2025 at 5pm
• Agriculture: April 29, 2025 at 5pm
• and various meetings & webinars with Reynold Gardner

• #1 Standards & Content – SKILLSETS

• June 20, OATA Summer Conf
• #2 Alignment & Articulation Visual – ROADMAP
• October 11, OATA Fall Conference
• #3 Work Based Learning / Accountability & Assessment – DATA / Work Based Learning
• December 12, 3:30-4:30
• #4 Student Support Services – FFA / Career Plan / Career Guidance
• February 27, 3:30-4:30
• #5 Professional Development – OATA Summer Conferenc & Equity / Diversity / Inclusion – Historically Underserved Students
• April 15, 3:30-4:30

This CTE Program of Study Renewal Forms have been sent out to those who teach in these programs. Your building CTE administrator has also been included. I highly encourage you to review this form with your administration before our renewal meetings. You should also get help from your building administrator and school counselor to complete the "Student Supports" section of the form as many of the supports are universal for all students not just those in your program.

The items in Red are new requirements for submission, but they have always been a requirement of a CTE program of study.

If you're an agriculture teacher and plan on attending the summer conference, please register now. While registering, please write in that Bill Blevins will be paying the invoice - there will be a section for you to add that in the registration process.

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If you are planning to attend the OATE conference in April, please sign up by February 28th as rates increase after that.

Link to registration

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Unleash the potential of AI as your teaching assistant!

A three-week virtual professional development series to equip teachers with the tools and strategies to harness AI for classroom success. Learn how to integrate AI responsibly, support diverse learners, and future-proof your teaching practices.

This is a three-part series:

• Building AI Literacy
• Human-Centered AI with Inclusive Practices
• AI-Proofing Instruction

This is a free PD opportunity sponsored by Clackamas Education Service District

Flyer/Registration

Questions? Contact Angie Arends <aarends@clackesd.org>

Clackamas Community College is hosting its annual Career Technical Education Showcase and Career Fair.

Register for the event

You're invited to learn about exciting CTE programs like manufacturing, health care, welding and automotive technology. Our programs leverage 21st-century technology to help students develop technical skills, professional expertise and knowledge essential for thriving in high-demand, high-wage careers.

What to Expect

• Interactive showcase: See things in action by diving into hands-on demonstrations, activities and displays from a variety of career technical education programs.
• Informational booths: Explore career options, discover educational resources and find your path to success.
• Networking opportunities: Discuss your educational goals and career options with industry professionals.

Meet CCC Instructors

Instructors will be available to discuss their programs and answer your questions.

Financial Aid Info & Tuition Waivers!

Discover ways to fund your education, including scholarships and grants.

Plus, attendees at this event will have a chance to receive one of 25 free tuition waivers, each covering up to four credits at CCC — a $504 value.

Featured Programs

• Apprenticeship

• Auto body/collision repair and refinishing technology

• Automotive service technology

• Business

• Computer science
• Digital media communications

• Education

• Electronics engineering technology

• Health sciences

• Horticulture

• Human services

• Industrial maintenance technology

• Machine tool technology/Computer-aided manufacturing

• Renewable energy technology

• Water and environmental technology

• Welding

• Wildland fire

Access all the essential information for Statewide Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) here, including:

• Calendar: Upcoming meetings and events
• Meeting Agendas & Minutes: Detailed session plans and summaries of past meetings
• In the News: Career area current events
• Resource Share: Career area-specific materials and information
• SW PLC Directories: Stay in contact with other CTE professionals

Link to PLC Dashboard