ESC CTE Specialist Webinar April 29, 2020

Session Objectives

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Reflections and Celebrations

SBOE Approvals - Debrief

Texas Regional Pathways Network

IBC Reimbursement and Reporting Timeline

CTE Summer Grant

CLNA Progress Summary

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Meeting Norms

Keep Your Camera On

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Meeting Norms

Mute Your Sound Unless You’re Talking

Reduce Tech Distractions

Communicate Challenges

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Meeting Engagement & Questions

Be Fully Engaged

▪ Create a parking lot for yourself to record any of your questions

▪ We will break frequently to address questions

▪ At that time, raise your hand if you have a question

▪ Avery will facilitate the Q&A sessions

Questions

Ice Breaker: Reflections and Celebrations

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• Discuss accomplishments and successes during 2019-2020 school year

• Describe an area of CTE that has shown the greatest gains within your region/State

• Select a spokesperson to share out a success for CTE

• Share out one accomplishment or greatest gain per group

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Reflections and Celebrations

2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021

Perkins IV Perkins V Transition Year Perkins V Implementation Year

Locally Developed coherent sequences of courses Statewide & Regional Programs of study available Programs of Study Implementation

District Self-Reported CTE Indicator Codes Auto-calculation System Development Full Auto-Calculation Implementation

Limited list of 73 IBCs for Accountability• No additional funding support

Expanded List of 244 Implemented• State reimbursement available

IBC Evaluation Process Phase 3• State reimbursement available

Limited comparable data and inconsistent program evaluation process

Perkins V baseline data and supplemental reports aligned with CLNA

Data by CTE Participants, Explorers, Concentrators and Completers for 6-12

Concerns about confusion between Programs of Study and the Endorsements

Engage the SBOE to change endorsement rules Programs of Study are aligned with the Endorsements

Final year of CTE Educator PD Visioning and contract development for future CTE Educator PD

Content Development and Implementation of CTE Administrator, Counselor, and Teacher PD

SBOE Approvals-April 2020

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SBOE Approval

State Plan Programs of

Study/Endorsement Alignment

Consolidation of Tech Apps & CTE

Energy Cluster and Courses moved

(innovative to TEKS)

Educational Aide Certification

State Plan

• The State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the Career & Technical Education Perkins V Four-Year State Plan on April 16th

during the virtual SBOE meeting.

• The approved Career & Technical Education Four-Year State Plan will be sent to the U.S. Department of Education this week for approval.

• Each year, an update document will be published to show progress towards the Plan’s goals.

Programs of Study to Endorsement Alignment

Chapter 74 Rule Changes

Program of Study/Endorsement Crosswalk

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Tech Apps to CTE Consolidation

• The SBOE approved the consolidation of

chapter 126 Technology Application

courses into chapter 130 CTE

• Changes include moving Technology

Application courses into specific

subchapters within chapter 130 and

repealing duplicative courses.

Tech Apps to CTE Consolidation

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Energy Cluster and Courses

• The SBOE approved the creation of an Energy career cluster.

• TEKS-based courses and innovative courses were moved from the Ag career cluster to the Energy career cluster.

• The innovative courses were also approved to become TEKS-based courses through this process.

Educational Aide 1 Certification

Changes to EA1 approved By SBEC

December 6, 2019

Changes to EA1 approved by SBOE

April 17, 2020

Changes to EA1 become effective

May 24, 2020

§230.55. Certification Requirements for Educational Aide I.

An applicant for an educational aide I certificate shall meet the requirements in

either paragraphs (1) and (2) of this section or paragraphs (3) and (4) of this section

as follows:

(1) hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;

and

(2) have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing

superintendent. Experience may be work in church-related schools, day camps,

youth groups, private schools, licensed daycare centers, or similar experience ;

Educational Aide 1 Certification

or

(3) be a high school student 18 years of age or older; and

(4) have a final grade of 70 or better in two or more education and training courses

specified in Chapter 130, Subchapter E, of this title (relating to Education and

Training) for three or more credits verified in writing by the superintendent of the

district where the credits were earned. The education and training courses must

include either: (A) Instructional Practices, as described in §130.164 of this title (relating to Instructional

Practices (Two Credits), Adopted 2015); or (B) Practicum in Education and Training, as described in §130.165 of this title (relating to

Practicum in Education and Training (Two Credits), Adopted 2015).

Changes to EA1 approved By SBEC

December 6, 2019

Changes to EA1 approved by SBOE

April 17, 2020

Changes to EA1 become effective

May 24, 2020

Student completes two or more Education and Training courses with a

70 or better grade in each course (one

course must be either Instructional Practices

or Practicum in Education and Training

Notify HR of students who are eligible to apply for the Educational

Aide 1 certification

Yes

Student creates a TEAL account

Using the Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) student submits

application and payment

School District Process

Verification of student eligibility

LEA Required Documentation

HR Notification of eligible students

LEA Reimbursement or Payment

No

Student must create the TEAL account upon becoming 18 years old

Using the Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) student submits

application and payment

School District Process

Verification of student eligibility

LEA Required Documentation

HR Notification of eligible students

LEA Reimbursement or Payment

Is the Student 18 years old?

Educational Aide 1 Certification

Considerations:ESSA Requirements

Educational Aide Exemption ProgramTEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for

EducatorsRenewal Process

Texas Regional Pathways Network

TEXAS REGIONAL PATHWAYS NETWORK

Building Regional Talent Pipelines to Spur Economic Growth and Advancement for All Texans

Jarrad Toussant, Texas Education Agency

HOW DO WE THINK ABOUT PATHWAYS?

ALIGNING TEXAS’ EDUCATIONAL GOALS WITH ITS DIVERSE INDUSTRY NEEDS AND OPPORTUNIT IES

SEVEN COMPONENTS OF A STRONG PATHWAY

DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING PATHWAYS

College and

Career Advising

Credentials with

Value in the Labor

Market

Links between

Secondary and

Postsecondary

Alignment with

High-wage, In-

demand Industries

Cross-Sector

Partnerships

Integration of

Academics and

Career Focused

Learning

Continuum of Work-

Based Learning

The Texas Regional Pathways Network (TRPN) builds regional

talent pipelines that spur economic growth across the state

and ensure that all Texans have the skills and credentials

needed for economic advancement. It brings together state and

regional leaders to build strong educational and career pathways

that prepare Texans for careers in high-wage, in-demand industries.

Leaders engaged in the TRPN represent multiple sectors,

including K–12 education, postsecondary education, workforce and

economic development, business and industry, government, and

nonprofit and community-based organizations.

REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP MODEL

One intermediary who will convene and connect all

stakeholders – including community and regional

partners – who are crucial to implementing the pathways

A minimum of three leas in the region

A minimum of one public institution of higher

education

A minimum of two employers in the region aligned to

regional labor market data

TEXAS REGIONAL PATHWAYS NETWORK

20-21 Perkins Reserve Grant Eligible Applicants

Focus Areas 1 and 2: Eligible applicants are cross-sector regional teams that must

include:

• at least one intermediary, three school districts,

• one public institution of higher education, and

• at least two employers in the region.

Regions are defined by the Texas Workforce Commission Workforce Development

Areas (see https://twc.texas.gov/partners/workforce-development-boards-websites)

Priority points will be awarded to regional teams that include a workforce

development board

LEAs, IHEs, and ESCs may serve as fiscal agents for the grant.

Texas Regional Pathways Network: Intermediaries

Example Intermediaries

• Regional Workforce Board

• Chambers of Commerce

• Education Service Center

• Community Based Organization

• P-16 Council

• Regional Economic and

Community Development

Organization

• The designated intermediary must

commit to participation during the grant

period in a series of trainings and other

professional development activities

developed by TEA and its technical

assistance partners.

• Activities may include travel to up to 3 in-

person meetings, as well as regularly

scheduled webinars, calls, and other

virtual activities..

Texas Regional Pathways Network: Focus Area 1

Focus Area 1 – Texas Regional Pathways Network Planning Grant

$100,000 to $200,000

1. The applicant must identify high-wage and in-demand occupations and TEA-approved statewide or regionally approved CTE programs of study that lead to these occupations. Regional labor market information must be included in the application demonstrating how the CTE programs of study were identified.

2. Sample crosswalk that identifies secondary and postsecondary coursework that would be required of a student in the program of study in order to complete a certificate or receive an associate degree from the partnering general academic teaching institution(s) within two-three years of graduating from high school.

3. Identify strategic partnerships already in place that provide an advantage in implementing the proposed project/initiative. i.e.: JET Grant, Internship Challenge, Texas Industry Partnership, Jobs Y’all, Talent Connection, P-20 Councils, TWC Career Specialists, 60x30TX Regional Target Advisory Groups, etc.

Required Attachments:

Regional partnership assessment (optional)

Regional partnership agreement

Texas Regional Pathways Network: Focus Area 2

Focus Area 2 – Texas Regional Pathways Network Implementation

Grant

$822,000 to $925,000

1. The applicant must demonstrate how grant funds will be used to increase the

number of participating LEAs (and other partners, as appropriate) partnering to

provide at least one TEA-approved statewide or regional CTE program of study

2. [And/or] The applicant must expand the number of CTE programs of study that

span secondary and postsecondary education and include an appropriate

sequence of courses that are aligned with high-wage and in-demand

occupations identified by the local regional workforce board.

3. Demonstrate intermediary organization capacity

4. The applicant must provide crosswalks for all pathways

5. Identify strategic partnerships already in place that provide an advantage in

implementing the proposed project/initiative. i.e.: JET Grant,.

6. The applicant must develop and submit a proposed sustainability plan to ensure

that the applicant will continue to meet the goals of the grant after the end of the

grant program.

Required Attachments:

Intermediary partnership agreement

Regional partnership agreement

2020–2021 CTE PERKINS RESERVE GRANT

Intermediary Partnership AgreementRegional Partnership Agreement

Borderplex-upper Rio Grande Health Science And IT Regional Pathways Network

Brazos Valley Manufacturing And Construction Regional Pathways Network

Coastal Bend Multi-sector Regional Pathways Network

East Texas Industrial Maintenance Regional Pathways Network

Gulf Coast Pipeline Project: Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

Mitchell County Career Academy

North Central Texas Aerial Robotics STEM Initiative

Partners In Pathways Aligned To Health Sciences (PATHS) Project

RGV Cybersecurity Regional Pathway Network

Tyler Area Manufacturing And Industrial Technology Regional Career Pathway Network

PEER-LEARNING AND SHARING

THE 10 INAGURAL TEAMS OF THE NETWORK

ISDS IN THE TRPN

Alba-Golden

Azle

Birdville

Brooks County

Bryan

Canutillo

Channelview

Chapel Hill

Cleburne

Clint

College Station

Colorado

Crowley

Dayton

El Paso

Era

Fabens

Fort Worth

Freer

Grand Saline

Grapevine-

Colleyville

Harlingen

Hawkins

Hidalgo

Hurst Euless

Bedford

Keller

La Joya

Lasara

Lindale

Loraine

Lyford

Mineola

Mumford

Premont

PSJA

Roma

San Elizario

Sheldon

Snook

Socorro

South Texas

Strawn

Tornillo

Tyler

Valley View

Vanguard

Academy

Westbrook

Whitehouse

Winona

Yantis

Ysleta

FIDELITY OF IMPLEMENTATION RUBRIC

The fidelity of implementation rubric is a guide for regional

leaders to ensure that the pathways they are building are high-

quality and meet best practices in the field. It has two sections:

Attainment Measures: Qualitative measures aligned to the

seven key components of Texas Regional Pathways.

Achievement Measures: Quantitative measures focused on

student outcomes.

The rubric follows a 3-point scale: planning, emerging, scaling.

BUILDING HIGH -QUALITY REGIONAL PATHWAYS

TRPN STEERING COMMITTEE

ENSURING STATE -LEVEL AL IGNMENT AND COORDINATION

Economic Alliance Houston Port Region

Educate Texas

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

IBM

Governor’s Office

Gulf States Toyota

Lieutenant Governor’s Office

Texas Association of Community Colleges

Texas Association of Workforce Boards

Texas Education Agency

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Texas Health Care Association

Texas Hospital Association

Texas Manufacturing Association

Texas OnCourse

Texas State Technical College

Texas Workforce Commission

Texas Workforce Investment Council

University of Texas System

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

Jarrad Toussant

Texas Education Agency (jarrad.toussant@tea.texas.gov)

IBC Reimbursement and Reporting Timeline

IBC Updates

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General State Funding FAQs- Non-ADA Based Funding Allotments section

• Q3: How will my Career/Industry Certification Examination reimbursements be affected by Covid19-related school closures? NEW April 14, 2020

• Reimbursement will still be provided for students who pass their certification exams, as provided for under HB 3. Whether they sit for the exam could be impacted by COVID-19 and will depend on the type of testing associated with industry-based certifications. Some certifications are online testing and others are in person. The district will need to refer to the certifying entity (vendor) associated with the certifications they offer.

• Note: TEA provided estimated funding for these reimbursements for the 2019-20 school year based on anticipated rates of participation, as described in the HB 3 in 30 video series. This funding will be matched to actual participation and passing during settle-up. If rates of participation end up materially lower, this will negatively impact LEAs during settle-up.

IBC Reporting Windows

Type of Student If an IBC was earned…

TSDS PEIMS

FALL Submission

(Sub 1)

TSDS PEIMS

Summer

Submission

(Sub 3)

Currently enrolled student

or 2020 graduate

Between September 1, 2019 and

May 31, 2020X

Currently enrolled student

or 2020 graduate

Between June 1, 2020 and

August 31, 2020X

Currently enrolled student

or 2021 graduate

Between September 1, 2020 and

May 31, 2021X

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IBC Vendor Crosswalk

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C214 Code

Industry-Based Certification CodeVendor Name and C226 Code Vendor

Code

IBC Resources and Links

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TEA has the following industry-based certification resources:

IBC One Page Resources

Industry-Based Certification Vendor Crosswalk

House Bill 3 Industry-Based Certification Examination Reimbursement Frequently Asked Questions

General State Funding FAQs (Last updated April 14, 2020)

Reporting of Industry-Based Certifications TAA- October 17, 2019

Summer CTE Grant Update

Summer CTE Grant Program Update

• Program Authority General Appropriations Act,

House Bill 1, Article IX, Section 18.114(c)(v)

• Application Due Date: January 17, 2020

• Grant Beginning Date: May 1, 2020

• $5,000,000 total funds available

• Up to $50,000 per Focus Area (two total)

Summer CTE Grant Program Update

Focus Area 1

• CTE courses aligned to statewide programs of study

• 47 applications• Requested funding:

$1,570,488

• 13 applicants for both

• 4 ESCs applied• Total: $3.5M

Focus Area 2

• Work-Based Learning Experiences

• 36 applications

• Requested Funding: $ 2,007,291

Summer CTE Grant Program Negotiation Outcomes

Of the 71 Applications Approved:

• 4 Declined the Award

• 67 Accepted the Award, with No or Some Modifications to the Application

Next Steps:

• Review of Budget by TEA Grants

• Awarding of NOGA

• Start of Grant

CLNA Progress Summary

CLNA Progress Report as of 4/27/2020

• 1054 LEA’s with access to CLNA’s• 162 have been approved by TEA

• 72 of the approved CLNA’s were pre-approved by ESC’s

• 296 in draft status

• 529 are available to access

• 54 have been submitted• 33 are pending approval from their ESC • 22 are pending approval from TEA

• 14 have declared that they do not attend to complete the CLNA

CLNA Update 4/29/2020

Breakout Groups

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• Discuss next steps to ensure LEAs

complete the CLNA by the June

1st deadline

• Possible topics could include:

• Creating awareness for LEAs

that have not started the

SC5600

• Support needed to complete

the questions

• Stakeholder input

challenges/solutions