Career & Technical Education

Promoting college, career & military readiness for all students

ESC Region 12 offers professional development, expert assistance and guidance in meeting Career and Technical Education (CTE) state and federal requirements, as well as providing college, career and military readiness information and resources. 


 

CTE Council Membership

ESC Region 12's CTE services offers the latest training, expert assistance, informational updates and networking for all member district staff at an affordable package price.

 

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Carl Perkins SSA

The Carl Perkins SSA program provides professional development, expert assistance, and guidance to help schools meet state and federal requirements for Career and Technical Education (CTE).

 

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Note: To receive Carl Perkins Services, districts allocated less than $15,000 must become a member of a consortium.



Services:
  • Serve as a connection between the TEA and districts, offering the technical support needed for districts to create high-quality CTE programs. This includes enhancing academic and technical knowledge and skills, providing quality career counseling and guidance, overseeing teacher certification, and supporting career and technical education student organizations.
  • The Region 12 CTE team is actively involved in assisting the establishment and expansion of local partnerships with Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R-PEP).
  • Provide technical assistance to districts on all areas of CTE, including Carl D. Perkins grant application and implementation process, Perkins Performance Indicators, and CCMR indicators under A-F Accountability.
  • Coordinate and provide CTE professional development activities for teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and educators.
  • Facilitate the establishment and upkeep of effective communication channels between district colleges, universities, workforce development boards, and the TEA CTE staff.

 

Contact Us

 

TJ Arndt

TJ Arndt

(254) 297-1199

tarndt@esc12.net

 

Becky Lane

Becky Lane

(254) 297-1137

becky.lane@esc12.net

 

Texas CTE Resource Center