CTE Teacher Preparation Program

Transforming Your Career: Teaching Career Technical Education (CTE) is a free virtual workshop designed for industry professionals, career changers, and community members interested in becoming high school CTE teachers. Participants will learn what CTE is, why it matters, the benefits of teaching, and receive step-by-step guidance on earning a CTE teaching credential, no prior teaching experience required. Two identical sessions are offered virtually on February 10, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM and March 12, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM.

As you build your CTE pathways for the 2026–27 school year, now is an ideal time to begin planning for your credentialing needs at both the site and district levels. Our office is available to support you through the credentialing process, whether you are hiring new educators from industry or supporting current teachers who have the experience to add a CTE credential to their existing credential.

We are happy to assist with preliminary CTE credential applications this spring and can issue preliminary CTE credentials that allow candidates to begin teaching this fall. All the information needed to get started is available on our website, and we encourage you to reach out if you need additional support or guidance.

Please note that candidates must be assigned to teach a CTE course in order to participate in the coursework required to clear the preliminary CTE credential.

MCS standards are currently being updated to align with the Advance CTE National Career Clusters Framework

For more information, go to CTE Model Curriculum Standards/Framework Update - Standards & Framework (CA Dept of Education).

If you are interested in being part of the Model Curriculum Standards Update project, CDE is in the final stages of organizing our Standards Development Committees. Below are the leads for each Sector/Cluster leads to reach out directly and they will follow up with you.

Phase 2

• Digital Technology: Erle Hall, ehall@cde.ca.gov

• Education: Melissa Webb, mwebb@cde.ca.gov; Allison Frenzel, afrenzel@cde.ca.gov

• Energy and Natural Resources: Jill Sperling, jsperling@cde.ca.gov; Allison Frenzel, afrenzel@cde.ca.gov

• Financial Services: Allison Frenzel (interim) afrenzel@cde.ca.gov

• Hospitality, Events, and Tourism: Melissa Webb, mwebb@cde.ca.gov

• Public Safety and Services: Shallie Johnson, shjohnson@cde.ca.gov

Phase 3:

• Advanced Manufacturing: Erle Hall, ehall@cde.ca.gov

• Agriculture: Jill Sperling, jsperling@cde.ca.gov

• Construction: David Kinst, dkinst@cde.ca.gov; Allison Frenzel, afrenzel@cde.ca.gov

• Healthcare and Human Services: Tara Neilson, tneilson@cde.ca.gov

Supply Chain and Transportation: David Kinst, dkinst@cde.ca.gov

The North Far North Regional Consortium will be running an additional round of K12 Strong Workforce funding at the beginning of the new year. The NOVA application for Round 8B will be reopened by January 12, 2026 and will close February 27th, 2025. Applications will be scored by the K-12 Selection Committee, and deliberation will conclude by March 31, 2026, with Round 8B award announcements made by April 10, 2026.

• For announcements, sign up for the North Far North K12 Strong Workforce Program listserv: subscribe.k12.strongworkforce.net.

• Review the RFA and application materials HERE.

• Contact Teckla Johnson tjohnson@shastacoe.org if you have questions or would like assistance with an application.

📅June 22nd to June 25th at Shasta College

Applications close 1/31/26 For more information contact: CALFIRECampCinder@fire.ca.gov

Apply Here

The camp includes 4 days and 3 nights of hands-on firefighting action. Campers will get to experience a wide range of exciting fire fighting experiences including vehicle extrication and rescue, ropes and knots, water rescue, hose movement and hose lays, ladders, helicopter operations, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses and​ Personal Protective Equipment, wildland line cutting, leadership skills, and teamwork exercises. All necessary equipment will be provided for the campers free of charge.

The division of apprenticeship standards put out a new guide that includes pre apprenticeship and lists WEE as the program to use as a bridge between teens still in high school and the full apprenticeship. The California Youth Apprenticeship Committee (CYAC) was convened as called for by SB 191 to develop recommendations for the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) on how to implement youth apprenticeships for in-school and out-of-school youth in California. The report aims to provide guidance to support business and industry leaders in establishing apprenticeships for the youth in California. This comes as the state board of education is getting ready to discuss additional measures of career readiness and programs for the College and Career-ready Indicator (CCI) on the CA Schools State Dashboard.

This report provides updated 2024 labor market data for the top middle-skill, bachelor-degree, and below middle-skill occupations in the North Far North.

As we reflect on the past year, Greater Good Magazine invites all educators to pause, reflect, and recharge with a curated list of books that inspired, challenged, and uplifted the field of education in 2025. From cultivating joy and connection in schools to amplifying student voice and embracing neurodiversity, these thoughtful selections offer fresh perspectives and practical reminders to support your growth as an educator, and remind you of the impact of your daily work with students and colleague

Mark Perna and host Dennis Fraise get candid about the foundational skills at the heart of their own career success. From positive self-talk to navigating failure.

The November–January slump is a critical moment when new teachers are most in need of steady, compassionate mentorship. Mentors can make a meaningful difference during this challenging stretch by offering reassurance, perspective, and practical support. Through intentional check-ins, conversations that honor struggles, and guidance that emphasizes professional growth over perfection, mentors help new teachers regain confidence, stay grounded, and remember why they chose the profession.

Check out out Professional Development Padlet. This Padlet features a range of resources for any teacher to utilize.

Jillian Damon, Ed.D. - Director

Cheyenne Skudlarek - Consultant

Kim Clawson - Consultant

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