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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 Curricular Standards David Fernkopf (785) 296-8447 dfernkopf@ksde.org Assistant Director Assessment Beth Fultz (785) 296-2325 bfultz@ksde.org
Career, Standards and Assessment Services Upcoming Events
KSDE Science Curriculum Leaders Collaboration Every 3rd Tuesday thru March 2023
KSDE Science Teachers Collaboration Every 3rd Wednesday thru February 2023
2022 KSDE Summer Academies June 7-8 in Manhattan June 21-22 in Goddard July 12-13 in Garden City July 19-20 (Virtual only)
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics June 16 in Hays June 30 in Topeka July 28 (Virtual only)
Financial Literacy: It's Everywhere! July 20 in Hutchinson July 21 in Sublette July 25 in Lawrence July 26 in Girard July 28 (Virtual only)
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.