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College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Series

CCMR College, Career, and Military Readiness 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

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)

October 8, 2026 | CTE Roundtable Meeting - Wells ISD

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Wells ISD, Wells High School

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 October 8th will be held at Wells 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: October 8, 2026 | Workshop #402689 (opens in a new tab)

October 16, 2026 | Bridge the Gap: From Math Class to College Readiness

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Region 7 ESC - Cypress Room

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.

Register: October 16, 2026 | Workshop #404810 (opens in a new tab)

October 16, 2026 | TSIA 2.0 RLA Teacher Resources - Zoom

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom

Are you looking for ways to help your students succeed on the RLA TSIA 2.0? Join us for a constantly updated session where you’ll leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use resources to boost student performance. Together, we can build effective approaches for success.

Register: October 16, 2026 | Workshop #430660 (opens in a new tab)

November 6, 2026 | TSIA2 Updates for Administrators - Zoom

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom

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: November 6, 2026 | Workshop #435562 (opens in a new tab)

November 12, 2026 | All Things FAFSA - Zoom

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom

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: November 12, 2026 | Workshop #404505 (opens in a new tab)

December 8, 2026 | CTE Roundtable Meeting - Whitehouse ISD

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Whitehouse ISD, Whitehouse High School

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: December 8, 2026 | Workshop #404870 (opens in a new tab)

February 11, 2027 | Graduation Requirements 102

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Region 7 ESC - Dogwood

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: February 11, 2027 | Workshop #402258 (opens in a new tab)

February 24, 2027 | CTE Roundtable Meeting - Grand Saline ISD

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Saline ISD, Grand Saline High School

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: February 24, 2027 | Workshop #407181 (opens in a new tab)

April 2, 2027 | TSIA2 Updates for Administrators - Zoom

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom

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: April 2, 2027 | Workshop #435563 (opens in a new tab)

April 14, 2027 | CTE Roundtable Meeting - Nacogdoches ISD

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Nacogdoches ISD, Nacogdoches High School

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: April 14, 2027 | Workshop #415539 (opens in a new tab)

ACT & SAT Bootcamps

ACT and SAT Bootcamps are available by request. Reach out to Dee Youngblood for ELA or Julie Fowler for Math for more information.

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