How to Implement Districtwide CTE Programs Aligned to State Standards

Explore how states are shaping the future of career-connected learning—and how district leaders can quickly align programs, engage students, and access critical funding.
According to an Advance CTE report, 40 states approved more than 152 policies focused on boosting CTE in 2024 – the most since 2019. These include new investments in workplace learning opportunities and revamped high school diploma requirements.
In this session, you’ll gain insights on states’ objectives around career-connected learning and how district leaders can implement programs that both align to state blueprints and personalize opportunities for all students to thrive.
Panelists for this session:
- Cassie Rochholz, Sr. Director of State Strategy, Edmentum
- David DeSchryver, Sr. VP and Co-Director of Research, Whiteboard Advisors
- Heidi Flynn, National Solutions Director - TX, Edmentum
- Dr. Joseph Baker, Customer Success Manager - DC/MD, Edmentum
You'll learn about:
- Specific examples of successful CTE programs in states like Texas and Maryland
- Insights into CTE-related education policy objectives across states and the funding sources available for districts to enhance their programs to embrace career-connected learning for all
- Discussion about the comprehensive career-connected learning solution, Edmentum Career, and how it helps districts align their programs with state standards and local goals

Related Resources:
Webinars
This is the third webinar in a series on career-connected learning. View the previous webinars:
- Reimagining K-12: The Future of Career-Connected Learning: https://edmntum.co/Reimagining-Future-of-CCL-Webinar
- Career-Connected Learning: From Exploration to Employability for All: https://edmntum.co/CCL-From-Exploration-to-Employability
More Resources
- [Article] Career-Connected Learning Drives Reimagination of Secondary Education: https://edmntum.co/CCL-drives-K12-reimagining-article
- [Press Release] Edmentum and Interplay Learning Bring In-Demand Skilled Trades to High School: https://edmntum.co/Skilled-Trades-in-HS
- [Toolkit] Career-Connected Learning: https://edmntum.co/CCL-Toolkit