Career and Technical Education (CTE) Archives - Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education (DACCTE)

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DACCTE Awards

Each year the Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education (DACCTE) recognizes groups and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE) by presenting awards in three categories which include: a business, agency, labor union or trade association; an individual from the private or public sector and 12th grade CTE […]

CTE Program Review

Each year Council members and staff conduct on-site visits to high schools to gather information on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs so that constructive program improvement recommendations can be formulated and communicated to those who implement the programs. A member of the CTE staff of the Department of Education also participates. The team meets with […]

Purpose

DACCTE was established to advise the Governor, General Assembly and State Board of Education on matters pertaining to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and to recommend policies and initiatives to strengthen and modernize Career and Technical Education programs and services in the State.

CTE Events

CTE Month Proclamation February 2024 – In recognition of Career and Technical Education within the State of Delaware, the Delaware General Assembly recognized February 2024 as “Career and Technical Education Month” in the State of Delaware. DACCTE CTE Month Poster Contest February is Career and Technical Education Month! To help celebrate the Delaware Advisory Council […]

Background

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an essential component of the total educational system in the U.S. and is critical to the country’s ability to compete in a global economy CTE involves a large and complex delivery system. It must maintain high standards and be rigorous, relevant, current and respond quickly to changes in schools […]

Key Objectives

Recommend policies … the State should pursue to strengthen and expand Career and Technical Education in Delaware. Review and monitor … career and Technical Education programs, services and activities throughout the state. Provide technical assistance … to local school districts and agencies to improve and enhance the Career and Technical delivery system. Advise the State […]