Vocational Technical Education Advisory Council

Council Statement

The CTE Advisory Council advises the Board and the Commissioner on matters related to Career Technical Education (CTE) across the Commonwealth. In FY25, the council's focus will include equitable access to CTE pathways, Department monitoring and support systems and processes for CTE programs, and program quality and alignment to business and industry. This work will support the Department's Educational Vision that all students are provided with learning experiences that are relevant, real-world, and interactive and are provided individualized supports that enable them to excel at grade level and beyond.

SY2025-2026 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held via Zoom webinar from 3:30-5:30 and guests are invited to attend.

October 29, 2025 3:30pm

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Topics:

• SY25-26 Topics & Calendar
• CTE Advisory Charge
• Chair Recommendation
• Report from the Associate Commissioner
• Perkins State Plan Implementation — Graduate Follow Up Survey
• Perkins State Plan — Admissions Policies Process

January 14, 2026 3:30pm

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Topics:

• Report from the Associate Commissioner
• Perkins State Plan Implementation — CTE Frameworks
• Perkins State Plan Implementation — MyCAP, MEFA Pathways, and Work-based Learning

March 25, 2026 3:30pm

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Topics:

• Report from the Associate Commissioner
• Perkins State Plan Implementation — Middle School and Admission Policy Update
• Perkins State Plan Implementation — Postsecondary Updates
• Perkins State Plan — Graduation Requirements

June 10, 2026 3:30pm

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Topics:

• Report from the Associate Commissioner
• Perkins State Plan Priorities — Secondary and Postsecondary Coordination
• Perkins State Plan Implementation — CTE Programs
• Perkins State Plan Implementation — Looking Back at the Year, Planning for the Next

SY2024-2025 Council Members

Last Updated: July 11, 2025