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Abilene ISD highlights growth in CTE and Holland Medical High, cites strong industry-certification rates and clinical partnerships
Summary
CTE director Lucille Fullan outlined district CTE structure, funding (Perkins V and state allocations), and 23 programs of study. Holland Medical High Dean Ginger Held reported improved participation, high industry-based certification pass rates (CNA 98%, CCMA 97%, EKG 96%), and workforce placements, while noting constraints on clinical partners and substitutes.
Abilene Independent School District’s CTE leaders told the board on March 5 that the district’s career and technical education programs are expanding and producing measurable certification outcomes, but that several capacity and awareness challenges remain.
“Perkins V is our federal grant,” CTE Director Lucille Fullan said, and she explained that federal and state funding are restricted to adopted programs of study and tied to seat-time and course-credit rules. Fullan told the board Abilene ISD offers 23 programs of study, two of which are regional offerings, and that the district must spend a required portion of…
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