Career & Technical Education

Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of the Education Service Center-Region 5 does not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Our Support Services:

Serve as liaison between TEA and districts in providing technical assistance needed by districts to achieve quality CTE programs, enhancement of academic and technical knowledge and skills, quality career counseling and guidance activities, teacher certification activities, and career and technical education student organizations.
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 for CTE professional development activities for teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators.
Disseminate educational resources to districts.
Establish and maintain communications among districts, colleges, universities, workforce development boards, and the TEA CTE staff.
Provide activities to promote student enrollment in non-traditional courses and increase awareness and understanding of non-traditional careers.

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