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Published:
January 2023
Authors:
Hannah Kistler
About the Brief
This brief explores the program offerings at CTE teachers' schools, the extent to which CTE teachers are supporting and preparing students for their postsecondary transitions, and the ways in which CTE teachers engage with their colleagues and other stakeholders. We specifically focus our analysis on high school teachers.
Key Findings
- Most CTE teacher respondents reported that their program of study offered opportunities for students to demonstrate readiness, and that they saw higher levels of student interest in CTE programs of study in contexts where students reportedly had more CTE program options.
- CTE teacher respondents reported strong alignment between their program of study, labor market needs, and focus on college and career readiness.
- Nearly three-quarters of CTE teacher respondents reported that students are engaged in the development, improvement, and evaluation of their program of study and that industry partners serve on their advisory committee; However, far fewer reported that core academic teachers or post-secondary partners engage in these same strategic planning activities.
Suggested Citation
Kistler, H. (2023). Career and technical education teachers' experiences in Tennessee: Trends from the 2022 Tennessee Educator Survey. Tennessee Education Research Alliance.