HQ CTE Framework Proficiency
Status: Active
Awarded: 04/01/2026
Badge Evidence | Completed Courses (4 Hours Each)
HQ101High-Quality CTE: Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum
Standards-based, collaboratively developed curriculum is the backbone of high-quality CTE programs of study. For this reason, Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®.
The Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum element of ACTE's quality framework includes seven criteria that address the development, implementation, and revision of program of study curriculum, including the relevant knowledge and skills taught in the program and the standards on which they are based.
This course discusses the seven criteria as well as practical strategies in applying the criteria to develop standards-aligned and integrated curriculum. The course also includes success stories and curated resources to help CTE practitioners develop and implement high-quality curriculum.
HQ107High-Quality CTE: Facilities, Equipment, Technology and Materials
High-quality CTE requires relevant, safe facilities that are properly equipped to prepare learners. For this reason, Facilities, Equipment, Technology and Materials is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®.
This element addresses the configuration, relevance and safety of the physical and material components of the program of study, including laboratories, classrooms, computers, industry-specific equipment, and tools and supplies that support learning. The application of this element in a CTE program requires a wide-ranging awareness of operating a safe, relevant and effective learning environment that supports the educational program.
HQ108High-Quality CTE: Business and Community Partnerships
CTE programs benefit from creating partnerships with organizations in their community such as employers, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations and workforce boards. For this reason, Business and Community Partnerships is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®.
These partnerships allow educators and community members to combine forces and provide input on CTE program quality and alignment to the labor market, experiential learning activities, and support for students. The course explores the different roles each partner can play and their impact on students, instructors and faculty, and the quality of the CTE program. Success stories from partnerships across the United States will be shared, along with advice for how to sustain them.
HQ112High-Quality CTE: Data and Program Improvement
High-quality CTE programs of study strategically use a variety of data to support program improvement. This course addresses the Data and Program Improvement element of the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®. Topics include data processes and supports, data sharing, privacy and security protections, types of data, aggregate and disaggregated data, equity gaps, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
