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      <title>24-25 CTE Teacher Information by KaTarsha Walker</title>
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      <description>Below is information useful throughout the school year. This board is intended for dissemination, not communication, and is therefore unmonitored. If you have questions about these resources, please reach out to your CTE contact.</description>
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         <title>Supplemental Curriculum</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>There are tons of curricula and sometimes it can be difficult navigating resources. The CTE department has compiled credible resources for you to use. Browse for your course here to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/52072"><mark>view the adopted curriculum and supplemental materials</mark></a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you would like to request supplemental curriculum for your CTE course, please request it <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Zpnr9TaTM0uIlZmCQlsT7fI33tCk__VJsVrHsHrvyYpUOFdIQ1RMSFVSM1k0Q1NHTkZHVlcwMFdOMC4u"><mark>here</mark></a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Requesting Professional Development</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Our team offers a wide array of professional development. If you find professional development that you would like to request our team to sponsor, please submit an official request for professional development <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Zpnr9TaTM0uIlZmCQlsT7fI33tCk__VJsVrHsHrvyYpUOVIwTU9LN1c2WloxVTdRWkYxQzZXREMyRi4u"><mark>here</mark></a>. </p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Requesting Industry-Based Certifications (IBC&#39;s)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Once you know which certification(s) you want to offer to your students, it is important that you work with our team to purchase. </p><p>You will request for the CTE team to pay for IBCs <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.office.com/r/9gAeUey4Pz"><mark>here</mark></a>. (Opens mid/ late August)</p><p><mark><br></mark>Please be ready to explain how students will benefit from the certification, have rosters, anticipated testing date, etc. ready to include in the request.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Need HR Assistance? </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you need HR help, why wait on hold when you request help quick and easy online?<br><br>If you need your Public Servant Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) application renewed, request a W2, request a service record, etc. click <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/hrhelp"><mark>here</mark></a> for assistance.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>HISD Approved Vendors</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>When you need to order, the 1st step is knowing where you can order from. The <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/154804"><mark>Approved Vendor list</mark></a> is where you should start. </p><ul><li><p>You can search the list by:</p><ul><li><p> adjusting the NIGP Description Filter to "CONTAINS" </p><ul><li><p>Search common words related to your need (for example "food" for culinary arts)</p></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Please note that in most cases, computers, printers, etc. are ordered from NetSync and they only supply specific models to HISD. HISD-approved equipment can be found <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://houstonisd.sharepoint.com/sites/DEPTS/InfoTech/SitePages/Hardware-and-Software.aspx"><mark>here</mark></a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Texas CTE</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.txcte.org/"><mark>Texas CTE</mark></a> has many resources including Lesson Plans, Scope and Sequence, Career &amp; Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) information, lessons, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) workforce information, and more.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Commonly Used CTE Abbreviations</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>CTE</strong> = Career &amp; Technical Education (formally CATE)</p></li><li><p> <strong>IBC</strong> / <strong>IBCs</strong> = Industry Based Certifications</p></li><li><p><strong>TEA</strong> = Texas Education Agency </p></li><li><p><strong>TEKS</strong> = Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills</p></li><li><p><strong>PGP</strong> = Personal Graduation Plan</p></li><li><p><strong>PD</strong> = Professional Development </p></li><li><p><strong>CTSO</strong> = Career &amp; Technical Education Student Organization </p></li><li><p><strong>WBL</strong> = Work-Based Learning</p></li><li><p><strong>WIGU</strong> = When I Grow Up Career Expo (<em>Our Signature Annual CTE Event!</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>CCMR</strong> = College, Career, &amp; Military Readiness</p></li><li><p><strong>ARD </strong>= Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee</p></li><li><p><strong>POS</strong> = Program of Study</p></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Need IT Help?</title>
         <author>p00134153</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/p00134153/KaTarshaWalker_CTE_Padlet_TeacherSupport/wish/3069854322</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you are having trouble and need help from IT, you can click <a href="https://servicedesk.houstonisd.org/MRcgi/MRentrancePage.pl"><mark>here </mark></a>to submit a HelpDesk ticket. You will use your same HISD credentials or Single Sign-on to gain access.<br><em>Often times your Campus IT (CIT) Support staff can help in lieu of submitting an IT ticket so please check with you CIT first.</em>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Visit our Website! </title>
         <author>p00134153</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/p00134153/KaTarshaWalker_CTE_Padlet_TeacherSupport/wish/3069854328</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>We encourage teachers to visit our website to get familiar with the layout and content. Please visit us <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/79612"><mark>here</mark></a> to stay in the loop. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Hello!</title>
         <author>p00134153</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Hello, Again,</em></strong></p><p><br/></p><p>I look forward to supporting you to foster the best CTE opportunities for our students. When we are our best, we can ensure our students receive the best. </p><p><br/></p><p>This is a tool I have created as an additional measure of support. Don't hesitate to contact me via email, TEAMs, or phone if you need support. <strong><mark>This Padlet should not be used for official communication.</mark></strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-07 14:57:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Accessing CTE Curriculum</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Steps to Access Curriculum Resources</p><ol><li><p>Go to&nbsp;the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/79612">Career Readiness Homepage </a></p></li><li><p><strong>Hover </strong>over the&nbsp;"Educators"&nbsp;tab</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/79612"><strong><em>Select</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong>“Curriculum Resources”<em> </em>from the drop-down list.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/79612"><strong><em>Select</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong>“High School" or "Middle School” &nbsp;</p></li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Courses may include:</p><ul><li><p>State-adopted designated curriculum&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Approved Supplemental curriculum</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Online Links</p></li></ul><p><em>Each course will include the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).</em></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-07 17:49:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Fun Check In</title>
         <author>p00134153</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Comment your first name and a nice emoji, GIF, or photo, and let me know you stopped by this Padlet!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-09 16:28:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Experiential Learning Trips</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/p00134153/KaTarshaWalker_CTE_Padlet_TeacherSupport/wish/3071820150</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Experiential Learning is a component of a successful CTE Program. </p><p><br></p><p>To request that CTE fund an Experiential Learning (field) trip, please complete the information in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnwGTWglJBMSS8YdQhd1rtiIhrQTxXuL46xNKwCxupEKCcLA/viewform"><mark>this link</mark></a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Please ensure all trip requests are pre-approved by your campus leader and that you have completed the necessary campus-level documentation.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-09 19:58:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>* CTE Service Requests *</title>
         <author>p00134153</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/p00134153/KaTarshaWalker_CTE_Padlet_TeacherSupport/wish/3106897967</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apps.powerapps.com/play/e/default-f5eb9966-9336-4b33-8895-9982425b13ed/a/b1237d1d-e757-4122-b680-c481bcd5880b?tenantId=f5eb9966-9336-4b33-8895-9982425b13ed&amp;sourcetime=1721136114868"><mark>CTE Service Request Form</mark></a><mark> </mark>should be used to request:</p><ul><li><p>professional development support</p></li><li><p><strong>purchases </strong>(must be submitted by office manager following CTE admin. approval)</p></li><li><p>business partnerships</p></li><li><p>etc.</p></li></ul><p>This will track and streamline support, and update you on the status of your request.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-09-06 23:28:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Thanks for including the Cultivated Classroom at Gregory-Lincoln and Hogg Middle schools. We really appreciate both the AG and Culinary groups. </title>
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         <pubDate>2025-02-14 20:24:45 UTC</pubDate>
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