CTE Blast
February 25, 2026
New Location
CTE District Office is now located on the Bridge View Campus
We are so excited about our new location at 3999 Bridge View Drive, Suite 206, Charleston, SC 29405.
CTE ESSENTIAL LINKS
SAVE THE DATE
Event Information
Please complete the registration form today! Click here to REGISTER🤔
Join business partners and fellow educators in your cluster area to celebrate all things CTE! 🤩
7:45 AM - 11:00 AM
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Community STEM DAY!
Event Information
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF:
● Family Fun – Hands-On STEM Activities
● Robotics – Scholar Exhibits
● Industry Partners – STEM Stations
For info, email cheryl_walden@charleston.k12.sc.us or call 843-745-7107
Event Information
$12,000 Trade Scholarships 🎓
We’re excited to share that the American Industries Trade Scholarship is now open! 🎉
Applicants for the Trade Scholarship must:
- Provide proof of foster care.
- Be between the ages of 17-25 during the application period.
- Be a United States (U.S.) citizen.
- Have completed a high school diploma or GED.
- Plan to attend an accredited vocational-technical school, trade school, or two-year college.
Judges Needed for SC TSA State Conference
Academic Magnet High School is proud to host the South Carolina Technology Student Association (TSA) State Conference on March 20–21, 2026!
We are seeking judges for over 50 exciting STEM competitions. This is a great opportunity to support our students, our district, and STEM education across South Carolina.
Interested in helping? Please complete the Google Form linked below. Your support makes a big impact!
South Carolina TSA State Conference Judge Interest Form: March 20 - 22, 2026
CTE Summer Camp Interest Survey Due March 16, 2026
This form is intended for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and career specialists interested in offering a Perkins V-aligned Career Camp. Click here
Event Information
Do you need a prom dress? We’ve got you covered!
Bring your school ID, report card, or school enrollment form to participate
If you want more information contact:donna_cheseborough@charlestoncountyschools.gov
SC STEM Signing Day-April 29, 2026
If you are a high school senior on your way to a college, university, credential program, or technical school to pursue a STEM career, this opportunity is for you!
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
Event Date: April 29, 2026
Location: USC Alumni Center
CTE Teacher--Please READ 💰-Part 2
⭐Act 29 of 2025–26, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is authorized to award experience credit for eligible non-teaching occupational experience directly related to the certification content area for which an educator qualifies. The State Board of Education approved implementation guidelines on November 4, 2025.
Review the website-CLICK HERE
⭐PART 2-Once you have received notification of the hours granted, send the information to the CCSD HR Representative.
If you have questions or need help with this process, please email tralice_crawford@charlestoncountyschools.gov or email certification@ed.sc.gov.
How can a student be identified as Career Ready?
How can a student be identified as Career Ready?
- The student is a CTE completer and earns a national industry credential or a state industry credential in their cluster area of study
- Earns a Level 3 Credential or above on the WIN SC Career Ready Test (SCRT).
- Earns a scale score of 31 or higher on the ASVAB.
- Successfully completes a 40+ hour Work-based Learning experience with a signed Training Agreement and a Supervisor Evaluation, which is aligned with their IGP and one of their high school courses.
- Is a student with a disability who successfully completes the South Carolina High School Employability Credential
Sourced from 25/26 Accountability Manual
📆 Professional Development Opportunities
Engineering and Computing Workshop at USC
Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of South Carolina is pleased to share an upcoming professional development opportunity for STEM educators.
STEM Spring Ongoing Training
When: Friday, March 13
Where: Swearingen Engineering Building, 301 Main Street Columbia SC 29208
Time: 9am-3pm
Who: Middle or high school teachers
Morning Sessions -9:30am:
- Python or C++? Making the Right Choice for Your Program
- Capstone Studio: Developing the Ultimate Student Experiences Through Integrative & Authentic Projects
- Measuring What Matters: Assessing Mastery in Performance Based Classrooms
- Implementing 3D Printing Projects in the Classroom
Networking lunch
Afternoon Sessions -12:30pm:
- When Student Work Doesn’t Work: Teaching Debugging Strategies
- Using AI for Generative Design in 3D Modeling
- Build. Code. Compete. Using VEX Robotics
- Team-Based Learning: Strategies that Work
Join us for a FREE professional development event featuring keynote speakers, industry panels, and an SC student alumni panel representing hospitality, events, and tourism.
March 19, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway Campus
Burroughs & Chapin Auditorium2050 US-501Conway, SC, 29526
Use the link below to register.
2026 CTE Research Training Institute
Online Training-June 22-26, 2026
An intensive five-day Training Institute to prepare the next generation of CTE researchers. The training is designed to build the capacity of researchers to plan and conduct high-quality studies of CTE programs, practices, and policies.
Applications for the 2026 Training Institute will be due March 26, 2026.
THE CITADEL STEM CENTER 💥
Teacher Professional Development
Need to attend a training or conference?
STEP 1: Complete the Request to Attend form(updated link) and submit the request to the CTE Professional Development Request link.
STEP 2: Attach documentation
Step 3: Once the RTA and funding has been APPROVED-You will receive an email.
If you have questions, please email: tralice_crawford@charleston.k12.sc.us or terri_lockerby@charleston.k12.sc.us
DIRECT Teacher Training Information
What is DIRECT?
Developing Instructional Readiness for Educators of Career and Technical Education, also known as DIRECT, addresses the needs of a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher and is coordinated by the South Carolina Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education.
- Don't forget to submit your RTA to attend DIRECT Training- Request to Attend form(updated link) and submit the request to the CTE Professional Development Request link.
- DIRECT Training Dates-Cohort-Link
- Don't forget to register for the DIRECT Cohort-Link
For any questions regarding the DIRECT training, please reach out to ctecertification@ed.sc.gov.
WIN Ready to Work Testing -Required
Reminder: All teachers in the DIRECT program should arrange to take the WIN Ready to Work Assessment by June 30 of the first year of certification.
The CCSD Office of Adult Education can help you schedule the WIN Assessment by completing the APPOINTMENT REQUEST FORM.
🗣 Instructional Resources✍🏽
Next Gen Personal Finance 🆕
Help your students safely practice banking in the digital age with NGPF’s Online Bank Simulator.
The primary Online Bank Sim interactive activity lives within the Personal Finance Banking Unit and Financial Algebra Checking & Linear Equations Unit.
Everfi
EVERFI’s no‑cost digital resources can help strengthen your programs with engaging, standards‑aligned learning experiences.
Supports career readiness initiatives across multiple pathways in the National (and State) Career Clusters
Digital Textbooks in CANVAS
The Department of Teaching & Learning
Here you will find the curriculum guides and resources, professional learning information, professional resources, and websites for teachers, and contact information for the Department of Teaching & Learning.