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For several decades, Career and Technical Education (CTE) has been evolving. No longer offering only traditional vocational education, CTE now offers a diverse range of subjects and career fields, including a number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. In addition, the distinction between CTE and academic programs is slowly disintegrating as integrating academic content into CTE has become a national education priority. CTE has become an indispensable lever for improving students’ college and career readiness. CTE plays a powerful role in preventing students from dropping out and provides a variety of opportunities for postsecondary success and employment, including pathways to a bachelor’s degree. CTE also can help all students achieve the objectives of the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards (KCCRS) through authentic, applied learning experiences. In short, CTE is a crucial change agent for the success of improving outcomes for all students.
Kansas utilizes the National Career Clusters® Framework. Technological advances and global competition have transformed the nature of work. Tomorrows jobs will require additional knowledge, improved skills and highly flexible workers who continually update their knowledge and skills. Career Clusters link what students learn in school to the knowledge and skills they need for success in post-secondary education and careers. In Kansas secondary schools, 36 Career Pathways are offered, spanning across all 16 Career Clusters. For specific illustration check out the: Kansas Career Clusters & Pathways Model (PDF)
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Assistant Director Career and Technical Education Stacy Smith (785) 296-4351 slsmith@ksde.org
KSDE Secondary-Level CTE Contacts
Deputy Commissioner Division of Learning Services Brad Neuenswander (785) 296-2303 bneuenswander@ksde.org
Director Career, Standards and Assessment Scott Smith (785) 296-3142 sesmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Career and Technical Education Stacy Smith (785) 296-0979 slsmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Graduation Branden Johnson (785) 296-2078 bjohnson@ksde.org
Assistant Director Assessment Beth Fultz (785) 296-2325 bfultz@ksde.org
Career, Standards and Assessment Services Upcoming Events
2018 KSDE IPS Roadshow: Career Advising April 9 in Salina April 10 in Girard April 18 in Sublette April 30 in Hays May 1 in Oakley May 2 in Topeka May 3 in Eudora May 7 in Hutchinson May 8 in Clearwater
2018 Perkins Grant Application Review Workshops April 3 in Hutchinson April 20 in Topeka
Fashion, Apparel and Interior Design (FAID) Symposium May 30 in Olathe May 31 in Overland Park June 1 in Kansas City
2018 KSDE Impact Institutes June 4-5 in Emporia July 17-18 in Hays
Teaching Social Emotional Skills in Family and Consumer Sciences Education June 6 in Liberal
SUPER Week for SUPER FCS Teachers July 16-20 in Wichita
2018 Kansas FCCLA Take AIM August 26-27 in Manhattan
2018 KSDE Annual Conference October 15-17 in Wichita