Career and Technical Educations (CTE) Overview
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides rigorous and relevant coursework preparing individuals for high-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers. CTE programs are transformed programs of study that no longer resemble the vocational education programs of previous decades.
As we prepare students for emerging and future careers, CTE coursework must encompass technical knowledge in specific program areas, while applying the skills learned in core content classes. Meeting this new educational demand requires new instructional delivery designs that integrate both academics and industry skills. Students will learn best by experience. Innovative instructional delivery promotes hands-on learning combined with advanced academics while meeting the needs of all learners.
The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation has engaged members of the workforce, secondary education, and higher education to advise on the development of programs of study, including coherent sequences of courses, industry-based certifications, and work-based learning to ensure students are prepared for in-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers in Texas. The programs of study went into effect for the 2020-2021 school year and allow Texas to meet the federal program approval requirements within the Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). (TEA).
Westbrook ISD CTE Mission & Vision
Mission
The Westbrook Independent School District Career and Technical Education department collaboratively engages students, families, and industry partners to develop essential skills in a school culture that inspires innovative student-centered opportunities to enrich our community.
Vision
We will collaborate with our greater community to strategically develop opportunities and utilize resources to educate students, families, and school personnel, in order to prepare students for in-demand, high-skill, high-wage careers
Public Notification of Nondiscrimination
in Career and Technical Education Programs
Westbrook ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Animal Science, Health Science and Teaching and Training. Admission to these programs is based on the student's interest and class availability.
It is the policy of Westbrook ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities 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.
It is the policy of Westbrook ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Westbrook ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shay Avants at [email protected], or Section 504 Coordinator, Jennifer Allen at [email protected] 325-644-2311.
