Envision a future...
...where every student can access transformative career and technical education opportunities.
...where every student can access transformative career and technical education opportunities.
Empowering student success through innovative CTE solutions!
Learning that works for Utah!
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Our vision is to see that every student has the opportunity to explore a variety of career areas, throughout high school, that will equip him or her with the academic knowledge, technical and employment skills vital for entry into the evolving workforce of the 21st century.
Our Mission
CTE provides all students access to high-quality, rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
CTE At-a-Glance PDF
Students enrolled in CTE courses
CTE competency certificates earned
CTE Concurrent Enrollment (CE) credits earned
of CTE concentrators graduate in 4 years
Graduation rate for students who are CTE completers
CTE Pathway students placed in postsecondary education, military service, or employment within 6 months of graduation
The Utah Charter Schools CTE Consortium is comprised of 15 member schools across the state of Utah!
Click on the each member school below to learn more about CTE at their school.
Our newsletter is designed to keep you informed about our collective achievements, upcoming events, trends, and networking opportunities.
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
Amy Ewell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. | |
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025 ⋅ 3pm – 4pm (Mountain Time - Denver) | |
MTECH, 2301 Ashton Blvd, Lehi, UT 84043 View map |
Learn. Connect. Empower. Join this powerful event designed to help you take control of your finances, build confidence, and make informed money decisions. With expert-led workshops, real-world tools, and a community of supportive women, you’ll walk away ready to take your next step. |
The CTE Mentoring program will be holding its Kick-off meeting for just the Mentors on September 11th at the Nebo Summit Center in Springville. It can be attended in-person or virtually, but all mentors will need a substitute for the day. The substitute and any travel reimbursement will be sent to the LEAs, and the teachers will work with the LEA to get the travel reimbursement. It will run from 8-3 pm that day.
Join the Apple team as they unveil the latest updates from Apple for this academic year.
There are numerous technical sessions available for you to join. However, I would like to highlight four sessions that are specifically designed for classroom use.
- Accessibility: August 21 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- AI and Apple Intelligence for the Classroom: September 11 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using iPad in the Classroom: September 18 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using Mac in the Classroom: September 25 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
Register here and select any session you find interesting.
Thanks!
Casey
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).
Join the Apple team as they unveil the latest updates from Apple for this academic year.
There are numerous technical sessions available for you to join. However, I would like to highlight four sessions that are specifically designed for classroom use.
- Accessibility: August 21 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- AI and Apple Intelligence for the Classroom: September 11 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using iPad in the Classroom: September 18 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using Mac in the Classroom: September 25 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
Register here and select any session you find interesting.
Thanks!
Casey
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.
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
Join the Apple team as they unveil the latest updates from Apple for this academic year.
There are numerous technical sessions available for you to join. However, I would like to highlight four sessions that are specifically designed for classroom use.
- Accessibility: August 21 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- AI and Apple Intelligence for the Classroom: September 11 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using iPad in the Classroom: September 18 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using Mac in the Classroom: September 25 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
Register here and select any session you find interesting.
Thanks!
Casey
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
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
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
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
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).
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
Date | ||
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 | |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 | |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 | |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 | |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 | |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
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
