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High-quality CTE programs demonstrate commitment to the success of students from different backgrounds and with varying needs. For this reason, Access and Supports is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®. The Access and Equity element addresses program of study promotion, student recruitment, and strategies that support access and equity for various student populations, including by gender, race and ethnicity, and special population status (such as individuals with disabilities, individuals from economically disadvantaged families and English learners).

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.

Student Career Development is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®. This course addresses strategies that help CTE and career development professionals design and implement a comprehensive career development model. Educators will learn how learners gain career knowledge and engage in education and career planning and decision-making, including career counseling, career assessments, and curricula that help them learn about careers, educational opportunities, workforce trends, postsecondary planning and job search information, and placement services. In addition, educators will consider how to engage in professional development to further develop their own knowledge and skills around career development.

Career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) are an integral part of a student's instructional program and CTE experience. They provide opportunities for skill and leadership development and career exploration. For this reason, CTSOs are one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®. This element includes eight criteria addressing how CTSOs fit within CTE programs, their alignment to relevant standards, opportunities offered by CTSOs, and the CTSO advisor role. This course will describe successes to emulate, failures to avoid, and resources to help practitioners implement and support CTSOs.

Work-Based Learning is one of ACTE's 12 elements of high-quality CTE within the ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework®. The work-based learning element addresses the delivery of a continuum of sustained, meaningful interactions with industry or community professionals that foster in-depth, firsthand engagement with the tasks required in a given career field. Experiences may be delivered in workplaces, in the community, at educational institutions and/or virtually, as appropriate, and include a range of activities such as workplace tours, job shadowing, school-based enterprises, internships and apprenticeships.

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.

Garrett Crum

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