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Posted: Sep 26, 2024
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Technical assistance sessions are scheduled in October and November to provide K-12 school districts with the tools to support the implementation of a high-quality Individual Plan of Study (IPS) process.  

Topics will include the Students’ Right to Know Act, Kansas degree statistics, Kansas Training Information Program (K-TIP), potential earnings of the U.S. military, Kansas Department of Labor’s labor market information and other information relevant to the students’ understanding of potential earnings.  

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Posted: Sep 19, 2024
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The KSDE Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is offering technical assistance in September and October for various topics including Career Cluster and Pathway Program of Study Applications (CPPSAs), Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) information and resources, industry recognized credentials, Students’ Right to Know Act and more. 

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Posted: Sep 12, 2024
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Hosted by Kansas students, the fourth season of "Cool Careers" is now available here from HirePaths.  

The new episodes feature a human resources specialist, emergency dispatcher, commercial driver and IT network installer. Downloadable, free worksheets have also been developed to go along with each episode. 

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Posted: Sep 12, 2024
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The KSDE Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is offering technical assistance in September and October for various topics including Career Cluster and Pathway Program of Study Applications (CPPSAs), Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) information and resources, industry recognized credentials, Students’ Right to Know Act and more. 

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Posted: Sep 5, 2024
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The KSDE Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is offering technical assistance in September and October. Click on the education service center links below to register. Registration is $35 and includes lunch. 

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Posted: Sep 5, 2024
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A free, online professional development resource is available to view for preschool through middle school educators.  

Click here to access the virtual session, hosted by HirePaths. Speakers include Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson, educators from across the state and others, who share how to incorporate career exploration into the classroom. You will find tangible tips, and a certification for continuing education credit may be downloaded.  

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Posted: Aug 29, 2024
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The KSDE Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is offering technical assistance in September and October.

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Posted: Aug 29, 2024
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A free, online professional development resource is available to view for preschool through middle school educators.  

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Posted: Jul 18, 2024
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Middle and high school students from across the state of Kansas had various opportunities to put their academic, technical, and employability skills to the test at seven national and international CTSO conferences this summer.  

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Posted: Jun 27, 2024
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HirePaths is hosting a free, professional development Zoom conference for pre-K through eighth-grade educators on Aug. 1. Keynote speakers will include Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson and other Kansas educators.  

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Posted: Jun 20, 2024
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HirePaths is hosting a free, professional development Zoom conference for pre-K through 8th grade educators on Aug. 1.

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Posted: Jun 13, 2024
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HirePaths is hosting a free, professional development Zoom conference for pre-K through eighth-grade educators on Aug. 1.

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Posted: Jun 5, 2024
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HirePaths is hosting a free, professional development Zoom conference for pre-K through 8th grade educators on Aug. 1.

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Posted: May 30, 2024
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HirePaths is hosting a free, professional development Zoom conference for pre-K through eighth-grade educators on Aug. 1.

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Posted: Mar 21, 2024
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Recommendations for Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Cluster Review Committees are open for public review and comment.

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Posted: Mar 14, 2024
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Recommendations for Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Cluster Review Committees are open for public review and comment.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2024
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Recommendations for Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Cluster Review Committees are open for public review and comment.

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Posted: Feb 29, 2024
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KSDE is providing important information and resources as districts finalize Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway applications for the 2024-2025 school year. All pathway applications should be in at least “Approved by District” status prior to the March 1st deadline. Please note that if an application requires correction, it will be considered to have been submitted on time if the initial submission occurred prior to, or on March 1st, 2024.

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Posted: Feb 22, 2024
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KSDE is providing important information and resources as districts finalize Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway applications for the 2024-2025 school year. All pathway applications should be in at least “Approved by District” status prior to the March 1st deadline. Please note that if an application requires correction, it will be considered to have been submitted on time if the initial submission occurred prior to, or on March 1st, 2024.

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Posted: Oct 5, 2023
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One of seven Cluster Review Committees for Career and Technical Education (CTE) charged with reviewing CTE Arts, AV and Communications Cluster met Wednesday, Oct. 4, in Topeka to discuss Graphic Design, Web and Digital Communications, and Digital Media Pathways. 

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Posted: Nov 30, 2022
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The Kansas Legislature requires the Kansas State Department of Education to survey all districts regarding Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway courses and credentials.

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