CTE Kickoff

Prepare for the year ahead
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Region 7 CTE SSA and Contracted Cooperative members will come together for timely updates, planning, and support for the 2026–2027 school year. Attendees will review new accountability requirements, upcoming CTE changes, available cooperative resources, professional development opportunities, TEA updates, and the new CTE catalog template. SSA members will meet in the morning, Contracted Cooperative members will meet in the afternoon, and both groups will join together for a working lunch sponsored by Paxton Patterson. |
Which meeting should I attend?
Register only for the workshop connected to your district’s cooperative membership. Both groups are included in the working lunch. Participants will receive an overview of products and services, upcoming workshops, professional development opportunities, the CTE catalog template, and important TEA updates.
Not sure which cooperative your district belongs to?
Verify your district membership before registering so you select the correct workshop.
View My District MembershipsOne day, two cooperative meetings
Attend the meeting for your district’s cooperative membership. Both groups will gather together for the sponsored working lunch.
Information and support for what comes next
The meeting is designed to help districts understand upcoming changes and make full use of the support available through their Region 7 CTE cooperative.
Accountability UpdatesReview new accountability requirements and discuss what they mean for CTE programs and district planning. |
Preparing for 2028–2031Build understanding and confidence around the CTE changes districts will prepare for in the years ahead. |
Cooperative ResourcesExplore the services, products, support, and resources available through the SSA and Contracted cooperatives. |
CTE Catalog LaunchReview the new CTE catalog template and learn how districts will prepare and order their catalog for the year. |
Workshops and Professional DevelopmentLearn about upcoming workshops and professional development opportunities for CTE teachers and administrators. |
Lunch with Paxton Patterson
CTE SSA and Contracted Cooperative members will come together from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for a working lunch sponsored by Paxton Patterson.
Representatives from Paxton Patterson will present during lunch and share information and resources with attendees.
Attendees should register only for their applicable cooperative meeting. Lunch is included with both workshops.
Contact Our Team
For assistance determining your district’s cooperative membership, selecting the correct workshop, or registering for the event, please contact the Region 7 ESC CTE team below.