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College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Series

College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Series

Your Region 7 hub for College, Career, and Military Readiness

Find professional learning, practical toolkits, and Region 7 ESC staff members who can help your district strengthen CCMR outcomes. Explore workshops on graduation requirements, TSIA2, college applications, FAFSA, career and technical education, and more. Check back as new sessions and resources are added.

Accountability Updates Video

Crawford Reyes, CTE Specialist at Region 7 ESC, shares CCMR accountability updates. Recorded October 7, 2026.

Workshops

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Available anytime: Graduation Requirements 101 Online Course

Access: September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027 | Format: On-Demand | Workshop #416366

In this online course, participants will gain knowledge of current graduation requirements as defined by Chapter 74 of the Education Code in the State of Texas. Participants will also gain knowledge of CTE Programs of Study, new Industry-Based Certification guidelines, and CCMR for Accountability.

Register for Graduation Requirements 101 (Workshop #416366) (opens in a new tab)

November 6, 2026: TSIA2 Updates for Administrators - Zoom9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom) | Workshop #435562

The TSIA 2.0 is the assessment used to evaluate students' college readiness. Success on the TSIA, combined with earning industry certifications, can unlock significant resources and funding for schools. Learn about TSIA updates to the assessment. Join us for an in-depth session covering essential information for administrators, counselors, and testing coordinators. This session will feature insights from experts in Career and Technical Education (CTE), Special Education, and test administration.

Key topics will include CCMR (College, Career, and Military Readiness), Outcome Bonus funding, and student accommodations. Don’t miss this opportunity to access the most current information and strategies to help students achieve their college and career goals.

Register for TSIA2 Updates for Administrators, November 6, 2026 (Workshop #435562) (opens in a new tab)

November 12, 2026: All Things FAFSA - Zoom9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom) | Workshop #404505

Join us for a virtual half-day workshop as we discuss All Things FAFSA! We will learn about ideal procedures for completing the FAFSA, navigating unusual circumstances, and eligibility for dependency override.

Register for All Things FAFSA, November 12, 2026 (Workshop #404505) (opens in a new tab)

December 8, 2026: CTE Roundtable Meeting - Whitehouse ISD9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Whitehouse ISD, Whitehouse High School | Workshop #404870

It's ALL about NETWORKING! Join us for GREAT CTE conversations, TEA updates, a tour of the CTE department, and share your CTE ideas and concerns with others from your geographic area. Roundtables will be held at various locations throughout Region 7 to reduce travel time for participants. The roundtable for December 8th will be held at Whitehouse ISD. We will be discussing labor market data, as it relates to CLNA, Perkins, and programs of study, both traditional and non-traditional, and equal access.

Register for the CTE Roundtable at Whitehouse ISD, December 8, 2026 (Workshop #404870) (opens in a new tab)

February 11, 2027: Graduation Requirements 1029:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Region 7 ESC, Dogwood Room | Workshop #402258

In this workshop, designed for high school counselors, we will take a deep dive into all things transcripts, CTE Programs of Study, PEIMS reporting, accountability, TSI, and graduation coding. If you are a high school counselor, you will not want to miss this!

Register for Graduation Requirements 102, February 11, 2027 (Workshop #402258) (opens in a new tab)

February 24, 2027: CTE Roundtable Meeting - Grand Saline ISD9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Grand Saline ISD, Grand Saline High School | Workshop #407181

It's ALL about NETWORKING! Join us for GREAT CTE conversations, TEA updates, a tour of the CTE department, and share your CTE ideas and concerns with others from your geographic area. Roundtables will be held at various locations throughout Region 7 to reduce travel time for participants. The roundtable for February 24th will be held at Grand Saline High School.

We will be discussing labor market data, as it relates to CLNA, Perkins, and programs of study, both traditional and non-traditional, and equal access.

Register for the CTE Roundtable at Grand Saline ISD, February 24, 2027 (Workshop #407181) (opens in a new tab)

February 25, 2027: TSIA2 Math Resources for Student Success8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Region 7 ESC, Cypress Room | Workshop #439389

Build a stronger understanding of the TSIA2 Math assessment while exploring practical ways to support student success. Examine the assessment structure, content, and expectations; explore instructional strategies for building readiness; and discover ready-to-use resources to support classroom instruction and student preparation. This session is continually updated to provide current information, tools, and resources for TSIA2 Math.

Register for TSIA2 Math Resources for Student Success, February 25, 2027 (Workshop #439389) (opens in a new tab)

April 2, 2027: TSIA2 Updates for Administrators - Zoom8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom) | Workshop #435563

The TSIA 2.0 is the assessment used to evaluate students' college readiness. Success on the TSIA, combined with earning industry certifications, can unlock significant resources and funding for schools. Learn about TSIA updates to the assessment. Join us for an in-depth session covering essential information for administrators, counselors, and testing coordinators. This session will feature insights from experts in Career and Technical Education (CTE), Special Education, and test administration.

Key topics will include CCMR (College, Career, and Military Readiness), Outcome Bonus funding, and student accommodations. Don’t miss this opportunity to access the most current information and strategies to help students achieve their college and career goals.

Register for TSIA2 Updates for Administrators, April 2, 2027 (Workshop #435563) (opens in a new tab)

April 8, 2027: Secondary Math Webinar: The Algebra Behind College Readiness4:00 to 4:45 p.m. | Virtual | Workshop #439502

Some algebraic ideas keep showing up long after students first learn them. Explore the equations, expressions, functions, proportional reasoning, and representations students encounter again on TSIA2, SAT, ACT, and in future math courses, along with practical ways to strengthen these ideas through everyday instruction.

Register for The Algebra Behind College Readiness webinar, April 8, 2027 (Workshop #439502) (opens in a new tab)

April 14, 2027: CTE Roundtable Meeting - Nacogdoches ISD9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Nacogdoches ISD, Nacogdoches High School | Workshop #415539

It's ALL about NETWORKING! Join us for GREAT CTE conversations, TEA updates, a tour of the CTE department, and share your CTE ideas and concerns with others from your geographic area. Roundtables will be held at various locations throughout Region 7 to reduce travel time for participants. The roundtable for April 14th will be held at Nacogdoches ISD. We will be discussing labor market data, as it relates to CLNA, Perkins, and programs of study, both traditional and non-traditional, and equal access.

Register for the CTE Roundtable at Nacogdoches ISD, April 14, 2027 (Workshop #415539) (opens in a new tab)

May 6, 2027: Secondary Math Webinar: Monitoring Math College Readiness4:00 to 4:45 p.m. | Virtual | Workshop #439504

What does your current student data tell you about progress toward college readiness? Explore how to use the evidence you already have to identify strengths, uncover gaps, monitor progress, and determine what you may still need to assess. Consider practical ways to use data to support readiness for college-ready assessments.

Register for the Monitoring Math College Readiness webinar, May 6, 2027 (Workshop #439504) (opens in a new tab)

Coming in spring 2027: Bridge the Gap: From Math Class to College Readiness

Date: To be announced

College readiness in math doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built intentionally through strong instruction and purposeful practice. Join us as we unpack the key expectations and math concepts of the TSIA2, SAT, and ACT and how to weave college readiness skills into your current curriculum through interleaved, spaced, and spiral practice.

ACT & SAT Bootcamps

ACT and SAT Bootcamps are available by request. For more information, email Dee Youngblood for ELA or email Julie Fowler for Math.

Resources

CCMR Team

Find the right person for your question. Contact details and staff photos appear in the Contact Us section below.

Carmen Dowdy

Administrator

Crawford Reyes

CTE, TSI Testing Site, Testing Reimbursement

Dee Youngblood

TSI Content (RLA), Student Bootcamps

Dana Harper

Graduation Requirements

Julie Fowler

TSI Content (Math), Student Bootcamps