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Board hears updates on new CTE courses: cosmetology, education & training and hospitality curricula revised
Summary
Career and technical instructors and industry representatives presented updated course-of-study revisions for cosmetology & barbering, education & training (early childhood and teacher pipeline), and hospitality & tourism. Presenters described new pathways, proposed science-credit alignment for select courses, and industry-recognized credentials;
Career and technical education (CTE) instructors and industry partners presented proposed course-of-study revisions for multiple CTE clusters, including cosmetology and barbering, education & training (early childhood and educator pipelines), and hospitality & tourism.
Presenters said the cosmetology program has been renamed cosmetology and barbering to align with the state licensing board and now includes five pathways (cosmetology, barbering, male grooming, aesthetics, and natural hairstyling). Instructors said certain cosmetology standards map to science and chemistry content and that some board-recognized clock-hour credentials can be earned or advanced toward in high school programs.
The educators and training presentation described two linked pathways: early childhood education and educators-in-training. Presenters said the revised courses emphasize internship and work-based learning components (intern hours, simulated workplace experiences) and include credentials such as early-childhood certifications and Google Educator credentials. The committee said the updates are designed to grow a "grow-your-own" pipeline for local districts and to help address teacher shortages in rural areas.
Hospitality & tourism presenters described changes across lodging, food and beverage services, travel and tourism, and a new sports/recreation and attractions pathway. They said food-science coursework was reframed to reduce perceived barriers (renamed from Chemistry of Foods to Food Science) and to better align with industry needs and cross-curricular science standards. Presenters also noted partnerships with postsecondary programs and that ServSafe and other industry credentials remain a critical component of student readiness.
Board members asked about credential hours, dual-enrollment options and the potential for selected courses to count as science credits in high school. Presenters noted some programs can provide partial clock-hour progress toward postsecondary licensure and said local counselors and districts will determine dual-enrollment pathways and credential access.
Ending: The presentations will advance through the board—93adoption process; textbook recommendations and final course approvals will return to the board in the coming months per the department schedule.
