Every year The El Paso Area CTE/Tech-Prep has worked hard to bring quality speakers to the Upper Rio Grande region of Texas to present on a variety of topics to ensure our Career and Technical Education instructors are given up to date information on Career and Technology courses and careers. More info…
A program articulation agreement is a signed document that indicates the specific responsibilities of the secondary school, the postsecondary institution, and the student. The agreement also includes an outline of a recommended high school graduation plan and a two-year degree or certificate. Together these are called a 6-year Program of Study.
El Paso Area CTE/Tech-Prep and participating school districts in the region are working together in an effort to provide Career and Technical Education students with a seamless transition into postsecondary education. The Data Retrieval System will be available for postsecondary institutions interested in awarding high school credit to CTE students.
In an effort to standardize potentially articulated courses in CTE, Regional Curriculum is being developed to ensure College level rigor and relevance is incorporated into each respective CTE course along with the use of partnering colleges' textbooks and final exams.
6-year educational plans composed of secondary programs of study articulated with technical programs at two-year colleges; a key component of Tech Prep is program articulation, which is a planned process linking educational institutions and educational experiences to assist students in making a smooth transition from one level of education to another without experiencing delays or duplication in learning.