Shawn Blessing, Career & Technical Education (CTE) director, presented a report to the Board of Trustees that outlined the expansion of IISD CTE programs.
According to Blessing, Irving CTE serves more than 7,500 students in grades 7-12. New CTE courses, and new Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills addressing technical education, have been approved to begin with the 2010-2011 academic year. The new courses offer exciting and engaging programs of study, all of which will focus on preparing students for regional and national high-growth employment opportunities. Courses also prepare students for postsecondary education, and the “soft skills” necessary for success in a globally competitive workforce. Blessing said new programs include education in high-demand industries such as energy management, environmental protection and logistics.
The board also recognized Irving ISD CTE programs, organizations and students who have distinguished themselves throughout the past year. Programs and individuals recognized during the meeting were:
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Irving High School: emergency medical training; marketing and DECA; and Jennifer Kinnan, Irving High marketing teacher elected 2010 president of Marketing Educators of Texas
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Jack E.Singley Academy: Health Occupations Students of America; Engineering Minds of Tomorrow technology camp for ninth grade students; Amber Gill, Singley Academy senior, elected 2009-2010 Region III Vice President of Family Career & Community Leaders of America; and Susan Lambert, hospitality teacher at Singley Academy, named State Teacher of the Year for Family & Consumer Services Teacher Association of
