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Strengthen CTE leadership with this TEA-created professional learning series designed for administrators. These sessions guide participants through key areas of Career and Technical Education leadership, from data-driven decision making and partnerships to program design, resources, evaluation, expansion, and teacher support. Whether you are building foundational knowledge or looking to deepen your leadership practices, this series offers practical strategies to help you strengthen CTE systems and support student success.

Each workshop builds on the next, giving administrators the opportunity to grow their understanding of high-quality CTE programming while connecting district goals, workforce readiness, and long-term student outcomes.

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Fundamental Modules

September 10, 2026

Module 1

TEA Training- CTE Professional Learning for Administrators: Fundamental - Data-Driven Decision Making Module 1

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Location: Virtual (Synchronous)

THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: Using a CTE lens while maintaining relevance to the overall success of students, Data-Driven Decision Making guides leaders to use facts, metrics, and data to guide strategic instructional decisions that align with campus and district goals, objectives, and initiatives. Participants will learn how to analyze multiple data sources, including College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators, labor market information (LMI), and Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Summary and Supplemental Reports. At the end of this module, participants will be prepared to integrate CTE into the overall environment of a data-driven organization while engaging various stakeholders in the decision-making process.

Register for Workshop #402866

October 15, 2026

Module 2

TEA Training- CTE Professional Learning for Administrators: Fundamental - Partnerships Module 2

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Location: Virtual (Synchronous)

THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: Partnerships are a key component of successful CTE programs. In the module, participants will explore a variety of internal and external partnerships, how each one plays a role within a CTE department, and the overall importance and potential impacts of nurturing and sustaining these relationships. Additionally, participants will review their local education agency's current CTE partnerships and develop a strategic plan to cultivate new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships.

Register for Workshop #402891

November 5, 2026

Module 3

TEA Training: Administrators: Fundamental Program Design Module 3

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Location: Virtual (Synchronous)

THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: The Program Design module will allow participants to use a design-thinking mindset to develop CTE programs that meet the needs of all students as they prepare for post-secondary success. Attendees will learn to identify effective CTE program design elements and practice using tools to enhance existing programs. Using available resources and data, participants will learn how to design CTE programs that are accessible and aligned to relevant and real-world applications. In completing this module, participants will gain strategies and skills to strengthen their practice as CTE advocates and instructional leaders.

Register for Workshop #404106

December 3, 2026

Module 4

TEA Training: Administrators: Fundamental CTE Resources Module 4

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Location: Virtual (Synchronous)

THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: The CTE Resources module provides an overview of many key components of CTE programs--time, finances, human resources, facilities, instructional resources and supplies, transportation, and professional learning. Participants will identify, review, and develop resources to build foundational knowledge to assist them in being successful in the varied roles they serve as programmatic and instructional leaders in CTE.

Register for Workshop #404513

Deep Dive Modules

January 14, 2027

Module 5

TEA Training: Administrators: Deep Dive Planning for a Comprehensive K-12 College & Career Readiness Program Module 5

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Location: Virtual (Synchronous)

THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: Planning for a Comprehensive K-12 College and Career Readiness Program allows participants to learn how to develop CTE programs that prepare students to be competitive in a global economy. Attendees will learn how to engage stakeholders in advising, preparing, and challenging students throughout a K-12 system to develop career-related skills that connect to workforce expectations. Through this module, participants will gain strategies and skills to strengthen their practice as career readiness advocates and discover new ways to connect with K-12 instructional leaders.

Register for Workshop #404526

February 11, 2027

Module 6

TEA Training: Administrators: Deep Dive Program Evaluation Module 6

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Location: Virtual (Synchronous)

THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: CTE Program Evaluation provides essential knowledge for CTE leaders to expand their CTE programs to align with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations. In this module, participants will learn about conducting program evaluations to spearhead program improvement practices while anchoring the work to T-TESS and T-PESS evaluation ratings. Program evaluations build upon the strengths, needs, and priorities identified in the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) and provide guidance for improving and increasing the capacity of program activity.

Register for Workshop #404566

March 4, 2027

Module 7

TEA Training: Administrators: Deep Dive Program Expansion Module 7

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Location: Virtual (Synchronous)

THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: Program Expansion will equip CTE leaders with resources and best practices to inform CTE programs in middle and high schools and introducing new Programs of Study. This module provides strategies for messaging and communication, balancing industry demand and student interest, and addressing the challenges of expanding CTE programs in rural, suburban, and urban LEAs.

Register for Workshop #404573

April 1, 2027

Module 8

TEA Training: Administrator: Deep Dive Supporting CTE Teachers Module 8

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Location: Virtual (Synchronous)

THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: Supporting CTE Teachers provides an overview of strategies used in the recruitment and retention of CTE teachers. Participants will engage in opportunities to problem solve, review available resources, and develop content to assist with retaining and supporting one of our most valuable resources--CTE instructors.

Register for Workshop #404645


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