Career Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Preparation Program

START HERE! Pathways to Becoming a CTE Teacher

CTE Pathways- 24/25 (Website) by Tehama Schools

Do you have a minimum of three years of experience in one of these industry sectors?

Agriculture and Natural Resources
Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Building and Construction Trades
Business and Finance
Education, Child Development, and Family Services

Energy, Environment, and Utilities
Engineering and Architecture
Fashion and Interior Design
Health Science and Medical Technology
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

Information and Communication Technologies
Manufacturing and Product Development
Marketing, Sales, and Service
Public Services
Transportation

If yes, you may be eligible for the Designated Subject (CTE) Teaching Credential, allowing you to teach industry, career technical, trade or vocational classes, in grades twelve and below and in classes organized for adults.

WHAT IS CTE TEACHER PREPARATION?

The Tehama Career Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Preparation Program offers a purposeful, developmentally designed sequence of coursework that effectively prepares CTE teachers to successfully teach all students in public education to perform in a competitive workplace. The program is based on a clearly stated rationale that has a sound theoretical and practical foundation anchored to the knowledge base of teacher education. The program consists of 135 hours of approved professional preparation that is aligned to the state-adopted 7-12 CTE curriculum standards and framework, and bases CTE teachers’ competence on California’s Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) and the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).

WHY CHOOSE THE TEHAMA CTE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM?

While Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers are typically considered to be experts in their industry or field, they often join the teaching profession without an extensive background and formal training in teaching practices and instructional strategies. The CTE Teacher Preparation Program was established to provide an effective transition into teaching, focused on increasing the efficacy and retention rates of beginning teachers in California.

Our program offers synchronous and asynchronous components, which can all be completed virtually. We understand the strengths and challenges of building and supporting CTE pathways in the Northstate. Our goal is to not only support CTE teachers in the credentialing program but to help them successfully develop their students' skill sets to enable them to continue their education or enter the workforce. We offer a high level of support and individualization within the program. We monitor each candidate's progress, providing them with timely and personalized feedback to enhance their effectiveness.

Our goal is to support your district in the retention of quality CTE teachers and help them build connections with industry partners in our area.

CTE Industry Sectors

CTC Career Technical Education Industry Sectors by Tehama Schools

WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS

"These youth and adult learners in CTE programs are more engaged, graduate high school at higher rates, earn industry-recognized credentials, and have rewarding and family-sustaining careers." CA CTE Fact Sheet 2023

CTE Classrooms Build Tomorrow's Workforce!

Tehama CTE Teacher Preparation Program by Tehama Schools