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Belton ISD approves new practicum courses to credit student work in law/public safety and health sciences
Summary
Trustees unanimously approved two practicum courses — a practicum in law/public safety/corrections/security and an extended practicum in health science — allowing the district to award credit for existing student experiences (such as EMT ride‑alongs) and to better complete CTE pathways.
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees approved two practicum courses for the 2026–27 school year to formalize credit for student career experiences.
Assistant Superintendent Gabby Nino told trustees the district is adding a Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security and an Extended Practicum in Health Science to honor students’ existing experiences and complete pathway requirements at New Tech High School and other campuses. Nino said many EMT students already perform up to 60 hours of ride‑alongs outside the school day but do not receive credit; the extended practicum would allow the district to grant credit for that work and potentially expand those opportunities.
Nino said there would be no new personnel costs tied to adopting the courses because the district has available staff and students already enrolled in the pathways; she also noted potential positive impacts on CTE funding. Trustees approved the course additions by a recorded 6–0 vote.
What happens next: Staff will add the courses to the district catalog, update advising materials, and notify campuses and families so counselors and CTE instructors can support course selection for students moving into those pathways.
