Career and Technology
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Unit, in the Division of Curriculum, provides direction and leadership to the CTE programs throughout Texas. Unit staff assists districts statewide with implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for CTE, collaborates with various professional organizations regarding CTE programs and assists the Textbook Division in overseeing the textbook adoption process for CTE instructional materials. The CTE Unit also provides ongoing communication with the field related to the curriculum and graduation requirements in TAC Chapter 74.
Career and technical programs are dedicated to preparing young people to manage the dual roles of family member and wage earner. Career and technical programs enable students to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or to continue their education.
Career and Technical Education Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Chapter 127 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development
Chapter 130 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education
Coherent Sequences
Frequently Asked QuestionsCareer and Technical Education FAQ (coming soon)
Related LinksAccountability: Federal, State, and Local
Career and Technical Education Allotment
Career and Technical Education Teacher Certificate Requirements
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Career Preparation and Practicum Courses
College and Career Initiative
Curriculum Resources
Funding: Federal and State
General Teacher Certification Information
National Resources
Professional Associations
Programs of Study
Public Education Information Management (PEIMS)
The following sites are not maintained by TEA. The links are provided as a service to the public.
Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) (Statewide Articulation) (outside source)
Career Clusters (outside source)
CTE Leadership Academy (outside source)
New CTE Teacher Conference (coming autumn 2012)
Special Populations Resource Center (outside source)
Documents CTE Decision Charts-Where to find them (PDF, 342KB)
CTE Project Share Courses (PDF, 133KB)
Myths and Facts - Student Industry Certification and Licensure (PDF, 44KB)
Nontraditional Courses (PDF, 108KB)
Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs
Career and technical programs are dedicated to preparing young people to manage the dual roles of family member and wage earner. Career and technical programs enable students to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or to continue their education.
Career and Technical Education Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Chapter 127 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development
Chapter 130 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education
Coherent Sequences
Frequently Asked QuestionsCareer and Technical Education FAQ (coming soon)
Related LinksAccountability: Federal, State, and Local
Career and Technical Education Allotment
Career and Technical Education Teacher Certificate Requirements
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Career Preparation and Practicum Courses
College and Career Initiative
Curriculum Resources
Funding: Federal and State
General Teacher Certification Information
National Resources
Professional Associations
Programs of Study
Public Education Information Management (PEIMS)
The following sites are not maintained by TEA. The links are provided as a service to the public.
Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) (Statewide Articulation) (outside source)
Career Clusters (outside source)
CTE Leadership Academy (outside source)
New CTE Teacher Conference (coming autumn 2012)
Special Populations Resource Center (outside source)
Documents CTE Decision Charts-Where to find them (PDF, 342KB)
CTE Project Share Courses (PDF, 133KB)
Myths and Facts - Student Industry Certification and Licensure (PDF, 44KB)
Nontraditional Courses (PDF, 108KB)
Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs