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Huntsville ISD outlines growth in CTE, AP/dual credit and special education; dyslexia screening expands
Summary
District staff presented a CTE program review showing 12 of 14 career clusters offered, growth in industry certifications and student CTSO success; AP and dual‑credit participation and outcomes were reviewed; special education leaders reported rising evaluation counts and new dyslexia screening and instructional supports.
District staff used the meeting to present programmatic updates across career and technical education, advanced coursework and special education.
Doctor Johnson presented the 2023–24 CTE review, saying Huntsville ISD offers 12 of 14 Texas career clusters, 19 programs of study, roughly 96 courses and more than 32 industry‑based certifications. The report highlighted state‑recognized Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), student achievements in welding and esports competitions, and plans to grow industry partnerships and an advisory committee to strengthen work‑based learning connections.
The board also heard an overview of Advanced Placement and dual‑credit courses. Doctor Johnson noted 12 AP courses were offered last year and described dual‑credit partnerships with Sam Houston State University, Lone Star College and UT OnRamps; district staff said roughly 99% of students enrolled in dual‑credit courses earned college credit for those classes.
Special education staff reported an increase in evaluations (623 evaluations last year; 186 consents so far in the current year) and described steps to improve identification, compliance and services. The district added a dyslexia instructional coach, implemented Reading Horizons phonics materials, expanded kindergarten/first‑grade screening and runs a dyslexia summer camp; staff said the state’s dyslexia law changes require broader parent notification and periodic dyslexia progress reporting.
Trustees asked about community partners for CTE and about opportunities to align with Sam Houston State’s planned Polytechnic Institute; staff said they will build partner lists and pursue conversations with higher‑education partners. Special education staff described pilots for behavior supports and a Branching Minds data hub to centralize intervention plans and progress monitoring.
