Elevate your school district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program with the NCESD CTE Program Director Cooperative.

About the Cooperative

The NCESD CTE Program Director Cooperative is dedicated to transforming your school district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. With a visionary approach, we ensure compliance, innovation, and success. Our team specializes in crafting and developing graduation pathways that align with students’ future plans and lead them to living wage careers.

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Strategic Visioning & Compliance

We help districts navigate the complexities of CTE requirements with ease. Our team works closely with districts to develop a clear, actionable vision for program growth and student success.

Industry Connections & Pathways

Each student’s career journey is unique. We help districts tailor pathways that equip students with the skills and knowledge for in-demand careers that promise living wages. Districts can leverage our network to provide students with valuable industry exposure and opportunities.

Continuous Support

From planning to implementation, we offer districts ongoing support to ensure their CTE program thrives.

Contact Us Today

Linda Dezellem

NCESD Career & Technical Education Specialist
509-888-7047 | LindaD@ncesd.org

Support Included

  • Advisory Committee Management & Meetings

    • School Board – State of CTE presentations
    • Strategic plan visioning

  • Budget

    • Monthly enrollment
    • Program budgets
  • CTE Instructor Support

    • School Improvement work
    • Certifications
    • Job Descriptions and assist with hiring
    • Provide information to administrators for evaluations
    • Extended Learning Contract documentation

  • Curriculum

    • Framework assistance and submission
    • Annual framework review with instructors

  • Grant Applications and Management

    • Budgets, Compliance
    • Competitive Grants (Perkins Reserve, Non-Traditional Fields, Career Prep & Launch, Computer Science, CTE High Demand, Core Plus Grants, etc.)
    • Formula Grants (Perkins)

  • Program Compliance

    • End of Year Reporting
    • Program Review & Support
    • Teacher certification verification
    • Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment – CLNA