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Board hears CTE strategic framework update; district adopts Xello career-exploration platform

Bedford County School Board · November 14, 2025
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Administrators told the board they are aligning CTE courses to high-demand credentials and will form a committee to decide how to meet state accreditation changes; the division demonstrated Xello (career platform) and confirmed it is licensed per student and will be monitored for contract usage.

Bedford County Public Schools presented an update on the district's strategic framework Nov. 13, focusing on career and technical education (CTE) alignment with new state accreditation criteria and a demonstration of the Xello career-exploration platform.

Dr. Trostberger told the board the Commonwealth's shift to the accreditation —3 E— model (employment, enrollment, enlistment) means CTE programs and work-based learning will account for a larger share of the accreditation score. He said the Virginia Office of Education…

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