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Texas CTE Indicator Autocoding: Codes and Definitions 

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Texas CTE Indicator Autocoding: Codes and Definitions 

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This site provides you with information on curriculum, programs, rules, and other information for Career and Technical Education (CTE). We welcome any suggestions you may have that will improve this site for individuals working to provide high quality career and technical programs for students. Join the CTE mailing list and receive updates.

Career and technical education programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.

CTE Programs of Study

The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation has engaged members of the workforce, secondary education, and higher education to advise on the development of programs of study, including coherent sequences of courses, industry-based certifications, and work-based learning to ensure students are prepared for in-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers in Texas.

The programs of study go into effect for the 2020-2021 school year and will allow Texas to meet the federal program approval requirements within the Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). Programs of study documents can be viewed by following the links below:
Approved Statewide CTE Programs of Study Approved Regional Programs of Study LWDA Labor Market Information and Resources
Perkins V State Plan

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requests public comment on the state plan for the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, also referred to as Perkins V.

On July 31, 2018, the president signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) into Law. Perkins V includes key changes that will impact the implementation of CTE programs, such as an added emphasis on programs of study, the addition of a Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment, and the introduction of new program quality indicators. The Texas Perkins V four-year state plan, covering all of the requirements of the Act, will be submitted to the US Department of Education upon approval by the Governor and State Board of Education in spring 2020.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the state plan and provide comments. The TEA has developed an electronic form to help stakeholders submit public comment. The public comment period closed on March 17, 2020.

The full plan can be viewed here:

Perkins V Executive Summary (PDF)

Perkins V Overview Presentation (PPT)

Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs)

2019-2020 Approved Industry-Based Certifications for Public School Accountability

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is releasing the updated list of industry-based certifications to be used for public school accountability. The new list of industry-based certifications is scheduled to go into effect for the 2019-2020 school-year and will apply to school accountability ratings in August 2021.

As the new list is reviewed, please make note of the following:

Business, Marketing and Finance clusters have been aligned together. In addition, Government & Public Administration has been aligned with the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security career cluster.

Industry-Based Certifications are valuable in multiple career clusters. An example of this is the Autodesk AutoCAD certification which aligns with several careers. If the certification is earned, a district should report the certification regardless of the primary cluster identified on the list.

Current list of approved Industry-Based Certifications for Public School Accountability (PDF)
Industry-Based Certification 1 page resources Industry-Based Certification Reimbursement FAQ IBC Approved Vendor Crosswalk
2018-2019 Industry-Based Certifications

Industry Certifications HB 2729 (PDF)

Prior list of IBCs for state accountability (PDF)

List of CTE courses aligned with state accountability list (PDF)

Help Wanted Online-Employment Information for Secondary School Students

Find more information at:

Help Wanted Online-Employment Information for Secondary School Students (PDF)

Career and Technical Education Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

The following links are to the career and technical education TEKS:

Currently In Effect TEKS:
Chapter 127 and Chapter 130 Career and Technical Education Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for 2017-2018

Related Links

The following links are about career and technical education TEKS:
Accountability: 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 Curriculum Resources Funding: Federal and State General Teacher Certification Information
Professional Associations for CTE Educators
Public Education Information Management (PEIMS)
The following sites are not maintained by TEA. The links are provided as a service to the public.

The following links are about career and technical education:

Special Populations Resources (outside source)

Documents

The following links are to resources for CTE courses and rules:

CTE Decision Charts-Where to find them (PDF)

Nontraditional Courses (PDF)

Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs

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This site provides you with information on curriculum, programs, rules, and other information for Career and Technical Education (CTE). We welcome any suggestions you may have that will improve this site for individuals working to provide high quality career and technical programs for students. Join the CTE mailing list and receive updates.

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This document addresses common questions received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) relating to CTE and students served by special education. All students should have equitable access to CTE courses, with supports as specified in the IEP. The content of this document provides clarification for the following categories:

ARD committee membership

Teacher certification and classroom roles

Special education services, including adaptations to course content and requirements

Vocational Adjustment Class

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Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions

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Common questions received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) relating to CTE and students served by special education.

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Special Education in Texas

Together, we are committed to high expectations and strong systems that achieve equitable outcomes for every student with a disability.

Special Education Strategic Plan

In early 2018, TEA worked with stakeholders across Texas to develop the Strategic Plan for Special Education in Texas. This plan was informed by more than 7,000 voices and lays out an ambitious set of activities aimed at dramatically improving special education programs in Texas. Click on each circle below to see TEA's progress in completing the activities laid out in the various areas within the strategic plan.

Stay Informed

Explore Our Work

TEA is committed to providing families, students, and schools with high quality supports to enable students with disabilities to achieve the highest outcomes. The links below lead to information and resources provided by TEA toward achieving that goal.

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Together, we are committed to high expectations and strong systems that achieve equitable outcomes for every student with a disability. In early 2018, TEA worked with stakeholders across Texas to develop the Strategic Plan for Special Education in Texas.