CTE Blast
March 5, 2026
CTE ESSENTIAL LINKS
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
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
Discover great STEM opportunities and resources at your fingertips!
STEMLinx is brought to you by the South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics and Science (SCCMS), an organization representing the South Carolina's STEM Ecosystem who advocates for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in education, business, professional associations and government, and is gearing up, with our partners, to bring a new opportunity for networking, dialogue, and information to thought and action leaders from all across the state and nation.
Please visit: http://www.stemlinx.org/
FBLA Judges Needed
Charleston Convention Center-March 23-24, 2026
INVEST IN TOMORROW'S LEADERS
Judge: Presentations, Speeches & Role Plays
Morning: 8:30 AM -1:30 PM
Afternoon: 12:00 PM -5:30 PM
We provide a judge briefing, guideline overview & rubric!
Contact Lynette_Alston@charlestoncountyschools.gov for questions
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 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
THE CITADEL STEM CENTER 💥
CSPD Week June 22-26, 2026
The STEM Center at The Citadel has partnered with the national Computer Science Teachers' Association (CSTA), SC CSTA, and South Carolina Department of Education to provide computer science training to K-12 teachers in South Carolina.
You can learn and register here: https://citadeljalbert.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0c8FcqC5wliPtQy
**We anticipate stipends for attending, but still waiting on grant confirmation**
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: 9 am-3 pm
Who: Middle or high school teachers
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.
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
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.