Targeted to Middle School CTE Career Teachers and Counselors, but welcoming all audiences, participants will learn about Texas OnCourse and its free postsecondary and career advising tools that can support CCMR efforts for student planning and campus/district accountability. The Texas OnCourse Academy, an online professional development program, provides updated information and resources to faculty and staff on 30 postsecondary, military and career advising topics. Middle school students learn about a myriad of postsecondary, military and career options with the TEKS-aligned Middle School Curriculum in addition to a career exploration game called Middle Galaxy. Postsecondary, military and career conversations started at school can continue at home with the Family Guide, which helps parents navigate discussions with their students. Participants will learn how one school district in Texas is using Texas OnCourse resources to better assist and guide students to make informed decisions about choosing appropriate CTE pathways and clusters for their future success.
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