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Stratford CTE leaders urge investment after enrollment outstrips capacity
Summary
Stratford Public Schools staff presented a detailed review of the district's career and technical education (CTE) programs, saying demand and outdated facilities/staffing constrain enrollment and asking the board to consider a multi-year implementation and budget plan including classroom upgrades and new positions.
Stratford Public Schools CTE staff outlined program demand, outcomes and a multi-year implementation plan Tuesday, telling the Board of Education the district must invest in teacher positions, upgraded equipment and facilities to meet strong student interest.
Sasan, who presented the district's CTE report, said the district currently offers 11 of 12 state career-pathway frameworks and has wait lists for high-demand programs including culinary and the certified nursing assistant (CNA) pathway. "We want to offer dynamic courses. We want hands on experiences for our students and access to valuable community resources," Sasan told the board.
The presentation explained why local labor-market projections support expansion. Citing data sources used by the district, presenters said Stratford's top projected growth sectors…
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