Region 9 Education Service Center

"Imagine an education and workforce system that rewards innovation, works together to support different learning styles, values, student interests and talents, adapts and responds to changing technology and workforce needs--and prepares young and adult students alike for success in college and career.  That's the vision for CTE."

According to CareerTech.org, "Career and Technical Education enable students to develop problem-solving, project completion research, math, college preparedness, work-related, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills during high school.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) services are designed to assist districts in promoting the development and implementation of rigorous and challenging CTE programs. Through collaboration and support, ESC-9 is available to assist districts with the following:

• Implement career guidance programs for grades 5-12
• Implement appropriate curriculum for CTE programs
• Preparation for CTE compliance visit
• Implement work-based learning and apprenticeship programs
• Integrate core academics into CTE programs
• Complete the Carl Perkins annual application for federal funds
• Promote non-traditional courses
• Develop appropriate and timely staff development opportunities for CTE educators
• Promote Tech-Prep and High Schools that Work initiatives
• Prepare for Office of Civil Rights (OCR) visit
• Provide customized services and support