Welcome to the center of innovation and collaboration for Utah's Charter School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Consortium! Here, educators, administrators, and industry professionals unite to foster strong Communities of Practice, driving forward the advancement of CTE programs statewide. Explore, engage, and elevate your CTE initiatives with us as we pave the way for student success and workforce readiness in Utah.
A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common interest, passion, or profession and come together to learn from one another, solve problems, and deepen their understanding of a particular subject or skill. Within a CoP, members engage in ongoing communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, drawing upon their collective expertise and experiences to advance their individual and collective goals. CoPs can exist within organizations, across industries, or even online, serving as invaluable forums for learning, networking, and professional development.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Administrators play a crucial role in overseeing and enhancing CTE programs by ensuring they meet industry standards and effectively prepare students for the workforce. They manage curriculum development, coordinate with industry partners, support faculty and staff, and ensure compliance with educational regulations. CTE administrators also focus on promoting student success through innovative programs, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Their efforts ensure that CTE programs provide students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary for career readiness and success in various technical and vocational fields.
53B-2-101. Institutions of higher education -- Corporate bodies -- Powers.
53B-2a-106. Technical colleges -- Duties.
53E-3-501. State board to establish miscellaneous minimum standards for public schools.
53E-3-507. Powers of the state board.
53E-10-302. Concurrent enrollment program.
53F-2-209. Limited LEA budgetary flexibility.
53F-4-504. Authorized online course providers -- Certified online course providers.
53G-6-708. Career and technical education program alternatives.
R277-424. Indirect Costs for State Programs.
CTE Nondiscrimination Policy
Time and Effort
Association for Career and Technical Education
LEA Compliance and Assurance Checklist
National Association of Charter School Authorizers
National Charter School Institute
New CTE Director Leadership Training 2024-2025
USBE CTE Directors Sharepoint Drive
USBE Financial Reporting (Indirect Costs)
USBE Training Requirement for Schools Project
Utah Association of Public Charter Schools
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are educational programs that enhance students' career and technical education by providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, connect with industry professionals, and participate in competitions. These organizations offer hands-on experiences, networking opportunities, and practical knowledge in various fields, from health sciences to engineering. By fostering a sense of community and professional growth, CTSOs prepare students for success in their chosen careers and help them build a strong foundation for their future endeavors.
College and Career Awareness is an educational initiative designed to prepare students for the future by exploring their interests and abilities, informing them about various educational pathways, and exposing them to a wide range of careers. It helps students develop essential skills, set academic and career goals, and connect classroom learning to real-world applications. By providing knowledge, experiences, and planning tools, this program empowers students to make informed decisions about their education and career paths, ensuring they are equipped for successful and fulfilling futures.
Concurrent Enrollment and Early College Programs allow high school students to earn college credits while still completing their high school education. These programs provide students with the opportunity to take college-level courses, either at their high school or on a college campus, giving them a head start on their postsecondary education. By participating in these programs, students can save on tuition costs, shorten the time needed to earn a college degree, and gain valuable experience in a college environment. Concurrent enrollment and early college programs help students transition smoothly to higher education and increase their chances of academic and career success.
USBE Early College Coordinator's Meetings
School Counseling is a vital service that supports students' academic, career, and personal/social development through individual and group counseling, guidance lessons, and resources. School counselors help students set and achieve academic goals, explore career options, and develop essential life skills. They provide support for emotional and mental health issues, assist with college and career planning, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a positive and supportive school environment. Through these efforts, school counseling programs ensure that students are equipped to succeed academically, professionally, and personally.
USBE Charter Schools With Approved School Counseling Programs Meetings
USBE School Counseling LEA Leadership Meetings
USBE CTE School Counseling Leadership Meetings
USBE BRISC Training for Charter School Counselors
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skill Certification is a program that validates students' proficiency in specific technical and vocational skills through standardized assessments. By earning these certifications, students demonstrate their competence and readiness for the workforce, making them more attractive to employers. CTE skill certifications ensure that students meet industry-recognized standards and gain practical, job-relevant skills. This program helps bridge the gap between education and employment, providing students with a competitive edge in their chosen careers and contributing to their long-term professional success.
YouScience AI Trainings
YouScience Back-to-School Trainings
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is an educational approach that integrates classroom instruction with hands-on work experiences to prepare students for the workforce. By participating in internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and cooperative education, students gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional connections. WBL helps bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications, allowing students to explore career options, develop essential workplace competencies, and enhance their employability. This program equips students with the experience and insights needed for successful careers in their chosen fields.
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Community Based Organization Playbook
Crossroads Area Health Education Center
Department of Workforce Services
DWS Employment Internship Opportunity (EIO) Program
HQWBL Opportunities in Virginia
Industry Career Pathways Example (Whitaker Construction)
Midland Institute “CEO” Program
Utah Registered Apprenticeships DWS Dashboard
Hello,
We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone, Crossroads Utah AHEC is turning 25!
Save the date for August 29th to join us as we commemorate the last 25 years of work done here at Crossroads Utah AHEC.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Stay tuned for more information!
Lindsey Ashby
Secretary
Crossroads Utah AHEC
3491 Wights Fort Road, JHS 150
West Jordan, UT 84088
Office 801.957.6245
Cell 385.267.9720
Concurrent Enrollment and Online Updates Webinar with Cathy Gray USBE Graduation Specialist
What: Concurrent Enrollment and Online School Counseling Updates
Who: School Counselors and CE Advisors
When: September 3, 2025, 11:00 AM
Information: In the last legislative session, the legislature approved for Concurrent Enrollment to be offered through online programs. This webinar will provide information for school counselors on the updates to CE and working with online providers. Cathy Gray will also be available to answer questions.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://schools-utah-gov.zoom.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Region Personnel
At the beginning of the review, the principal or director will be asked to “paint the picture” of the school (5-10 minutes). This will help me understand the uniqueness of your school, school goals, and how the school counselors support the overall mission of the school. We ask that your principal/director be in attendance for the entire review.
This will lead into a discussion regarding the components, indicators, and evidence. You should plan for the review process to take about 1 ½ -2 hours. However, times may vary, shorter or longer, depending on the documentation provided prior to the review.
For the required electronic working files documents, please create one folder that is titled: “USBE Required Documentation”. These documents are the only documents that should be in the folder:
To submit your electronic working files, please share the link to your Google Drive or online platform with me by August 10, 2025, at bethany.marker@schools.utah.
I am looking forward to getting to know your team and program better. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks!
Bethany
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Wednesday Sep 10, 2025 ⋅ 3pm – 4pm (Mountain Time - Denver) | |
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Region Personnel
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
Attendees: 7-8th Grade Students
CTE Directors
CTE Specialists
WBL Coordinators
**Group discounts available for 3 or more registrants from the same school***
This comprehensive training is designed for Title VI Coordinators in K-12 and higher education settings who are responsible for ensuring compliance with federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Participants will gain a solid understanding of the legal foundations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including relevant regulations, policy guidance from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and key court decisions shaping implementation. The training will explore how Title VI intersects with other federal mandates, such as the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA), and will cover essential responsibilities such as investigating complaints, responding to incidents of discrimination, and developing policies and procedures to prevent and address discriminatory practices.
Attendees will engage in scenario-based learning and receive compliance tools, templates, and resources to support proactive program management. This training equips Title VI Coordinators with the legal insight and practical strategies needed to foster an inclusive, nondiscriminatory educational environment.
Registrants must be present for at least 80% of the duration of the training to receive a certificate of completion.
Twice a year, we host a virtual Open House Q&A session where CTE directors can bring their questions, concerns, and feedback directly to our CTSO advisors. If you have anything you'd like to discuss, please plan to join us on September 25th at 2:00 PM. A meeting link will be shared in a future email.
What: AdmitUtah USHE and USBE Information Webinar
Who: School Counselors and CE Advisors
When: September 26, 2025, 11:30 am-12:15 pm
Information: Utah’s new college admissions process for high school seniors is launching soon! Beginning October 1st, students will be able to access the streamlined direct admissions and application process through AdmitUtah.org. This webinar will offer a live training and demonstration of the application system, along with details on how students can be admitted to multiple colleges within minutes using the AdmitUtah platform.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://schools-utah-gov.zoom.us/j/88086006413?pwd=0XlEne1bHkUoW80cBpqEmKzGf1AWvc.1
Meeting ID: 880 8600 6413
Passcode: 52711516
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Save-the-Date announcement for our annual SLCC Art & Media High School Workshop Day, which will be held during the morning on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at our South City Campus (1575 S. State Street). This event is open to 9th-12th grade students to participate in exciting workshops led by our faculty covering topics like film, media, photography, fashion, graphic design and more. The workshops are open to all high school students with instructor approval, with a small registration fee to cover lunch and supplies.
We’ll send out complete information early in the Fall semester, including the workshop lineup (which typically includes mostly technical and digital art/media topics). Please feel free to share these initial details with any contacts who might be interested, and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Best,
Josh Elstein
Director, Center for Arts and Media
Salt Lake Community College
1575 S. State Street, Room 2-099C
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Office: 801-957-3127
Email: josh.elstein@slcc.edu
FAQS:
Cost:
USU Bootcamp = FREE for Mountainland Region CTE Teachers who commit to completing the endorsement
Part 107 Test = $175 with the FAA
How far would this get a teacher in the USBE endorsement process?
100% on getting their Part 107 (as long as they take and pass the test)
At least 50% on UAS Flight & Flight Logs (***up to 100%)
At least 50% on Operations, Mission Planning & Deliverables (***up to 100%)
***Those who catch on faster or work at it a bit more could get 100% of the UAS Flight & Flight Logs done, plus the 107, with just this class.
For the independent study, would there be materials provided for teachers to study or a Canvas course, etc?
Canvas, and it will also include export packages for every CE-aligned class they can have, whether they teach CE or not.
Teachers will all get a mini drone, a UAS logbook, and a study guide/textbook.
How many hours would each Saturday “Fly Day” be, and where will they be located?
3ish
Utah County (Nebo and Alpine School District locations)
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
FAQS:
Cost:
USU Bootcamp = FREE for Mountainland Region CTE Teachers who commit to completing the endorsement
Part 107 Test = $175 with the FAA
How far would this get a teacher in the USBE endorsement process?
100% on getting their Part 107 (as long as they take and pass the test)
At least 50% on UAS Flight & Flight Logs (***up to 100%)
At least 50% on Operations, Mission Planning & Deliverables (***up to 100%)
***Those who catch on faster or work at it a bit more could get 100% of the UAS Flight & Flight Logs done, plus the 107, with just this class.
For the independent study, would there be materials provided for teachers to study or a Canvas course, etc?
Canvas, and it will also include export packages for every CE-aligned class they can have, whether they teach CE or not.
Teachers will all get a mini drone, a UAS logbook, and a study guide/textbook.
How many hours would each Saturday “Fly Day” be, and where will they be located?
3ish
Utah County (Nebo and Alpine School District locations)
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
