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Committee adds CTE credential language as part of college‑and‑career readiness updates
Summary
The committee discussed adding state‑issued lists of top professions and industry‑recognized credentials to career and technical education policy to align with the Department of Education’s accreditation model that grants additional credit/points for high‑need jobs and credentials.
The committee reviewed updates to the career and technical education (CTE) policy that incorporate elements of the state’s accreditation model. Staff explained the Department of Education provides lists of top professions in Virginia and that industry‑recognized credentials can be accepted as substitutes for some credits.
Staff said the accreditation model rewards divisions when students earn credentials tied to high‑need jobs in Virginia — examples given included mechanics and cosmetology — and that the policy language adds these CTE credentialing elements to the division’s policy.
A board member asked how the state determines the top professions; staff offered to obtain that methodology and bring it back for committee review. No disagreement was recorded; the item will be included in the policy packet for board review.
Why it matters: Adding CTE credential language aligns local policy with state expectations and may affect course offerings, credentialing opportunities, and how the division reports progress under the accreditation system.
Next steps: Staff to obtain the Department of Education’s methodology for ranking professions and provide further detail on credential lists if available.
