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!

2021 is quickly coming to a close, but there are wonderful holiday celebrations to help us ring in this final month of a very busy year. Be sure to take in a school concert, wander your decorated buildings, indulge in some special treats, or simply spread a little extra kindness this month!

As you make your lists and check them twice, be sure coding is included. December has us winding down the first semester, be sure to double-check your second-semester details in your student information system. You want to have all those rosters correct, service IDs accurate, and appropriate funding turned on. This is not the time for students to decide an extra off period is better than finishing those CTE courses they began! Remind those seniors; the colleges really do look at their final semester on transcripts.

With time short and activities galore on your calendars, we chose not to have a CTE Leadership meeting in December. However, be sure to join us for our Coffee & Conversation Zoom on December 16th for some CTE leadership peer networking. We will meet in person again on January 27th.

May all of you have the opportunity to rest, relax and enjoy what recharges your batteries this winter break. I hope this holiday season provides you with all the blessings you deserve!

Best regards,

Lisa

Please note that ESC Region 11 will be closed from December 20-31, 2021.

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

• 12/16/2021 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Register
  
• 1/13/2022 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Register

Late November: Preliminary TAPR PDF released

December: Additional remote vs. in-person STAAR data released in TEAL ACCT

By December 15: Districts submit the 2021 alternative evaluation request for eligible campuses in TEAL ACCT

By December 15: Districts upload an appeal of the 2021 count of consecutive school years of unacceptable performance in TEAL ACCT (if applicable)

January: Additional remote vs. in-person STAAR data released in TPRS

January 14, 2022: TEA publishes Acceptable ratings for campuses that met the SB 1365 eligibility criteria as well as the evaluation criteria adopted in TAC, §97.1006, and opted into the alternative evaluation. Appeals of the count of consecutive school years of unacceptable performance finalized. The final 2021 Consecutive School Years of Unacceptable Ratings listing is published.

Mid-January: Final TAPR PDF released (with the updated rating for Acceptable campuses)

A–F Accountability

The Accountability Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) and the Accountability Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) met at the end of October to discuss the 2023 accountability system reset. The meeting materials and notes are now posted on the 2023 Accountability Development Materials page.

SBOE is close to finishing K-8 Science TEKS, which will complete Science revisions for K-12.

The board approved the proposed new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Education and Training; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Law and Public Service; and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The new career and technical education (CTE) standards better support the CTE programs of study.

Reallocation amounts for the 2021-2022 Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Grant Application were made available in eGrants and are now available on the Entitlements web page.

No action is required by the grantee at this time. TEA staff will initiate adjustments to the largest budgeted class/object code to incorporate the reallocation amounts. The grantee’s approved budget reflected on Schedule BS6001 – Program Budget Summary and Support will be the sum of the final amount and reallocation amount.

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 the 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.

Guidelines for Vocational Educations Programs are posted on the Office of Civil Rights website.

If you qualify to be a TEALS school, Microsoft will provide support at no cost to you!

What is TEALS?

Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) is a Microsoft Philanthropies program that builds sustainable CS programs in high schools. We focus on serving students excluded from learning CS because of race, gender, or geography. TEALS helps teachers learn to teach CS by pairing them with industry volunteers and proven curricula.

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are currently open!

Reach out if you need assistance:

Robert@tealsk12.org

Valerae@tealsk12.org

As an international non-profit, Girls Who Code offers free and flexible computer science opportunities for your students with a strong emphasis on social-emotional development.

• Our Girls Who Code Clubs program for 3-12th graders provides educators with a free coding curriculum, resources, and training.
• Our virtual Girls Who Code Summer Programs offer introductory or advanced computer science courses for 9-12th grade girls and non-binary students to get an inside look into tech careers through our company partners like YumBrands and Bank of America.

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

NS 11/30/2021