2010 Career and Technical Education Report

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2010 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION REPORT
In compliance with Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 435/2e the following duty shall be exercised: a report, in writing, to the Governor annually on or before the fourteenth day of January. The annual report shall contain:
(1) A statement to the extent to which Career and Technical Education (CTE) has been established in Illinois
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Illinois assist students to meet Illinois Learning Standards and close achievement gaps. These programs support local districts to ensure student success and promote continuous improvement of Illinois education. CTE programs support these content areas: Agricultural Education; Business, Marketing and Computer Education; Family and Consumer Sciences; Health Science Technology; and Technology and Engineering Education.
The CTE system is designed to comply with the Illinois State Board of Education's Education for Employment Policy of 1984. The system is currently delivered in programs at the secondary and post secondary levels through the Education for Employment (EFE) systems. The EFE systems are comprised of the high school, unit districts, and area career centers within the system boundaries. The boundary lines conform to either the Regional Office of Education or the community college boundaries.
The EFE system's primary function is to facilitate the cooperative planning and delivery of quality career and technical education to students within the system. The EFE systems efficiently maintain continuity and accessibility of secondary CTE instruction as well as accountability for the use of both state and federal CTE funds. The systems work collaboratively with postsecondary institutions to create programs that enhance the skill and academic development of students and articulate transitions to post-secondary training programs, employment or both.
The Illinois State Board of Education will provide leadership, assistance, resources and advocacy so that every student is prepared to succeed in careers and postsecondary education, and share accountability for doing so with districts and schools.
Goals for Strategic Plan:
GOAL 1: Every student will demonstrate academic achievement and be prepared for success after high school.
GOAL 2: Every student will be supported by highly prepared and effective teachers and school leaders.
GOAL 3: Every school will offer a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.
Career and technical education (CTE) provides instruction for careers in high-wage, high-skill, or high-demand occupations. The secondary CTE instructional programs are grouped into 5 broad areas based on the related content. These content areas are: Agriculture Education; Business, Marketing and Computer Education; Family and Consumer Sciences; Health Science Technology, and Technology and Engineering Education.
CTE student organizations are co-curricular entities that provide secondary students with activities that expand classroom instruction. Competitive events develop leadership and state and national conferences foster self-confidence in students. The Illinois Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations (ICCCTSO) is comprised of the state advisors, executive directors and presidents of each of the secondary career and technical student organizations (CTSO). The organizations includes: