Philosophy

To prepare students through the integration of technical and academic skills to be successful in post-secondary institutions and/or the workforce. To encourage students to explore career options and develop the skills that meet industry standards and lead to industry certification.

CTE Quality Program Criteria:

• Endorsed/certified teacher (including industry certification for Trade and Industrial Education teachers, where applicable)
• Course syllabus that reflects state approved course standards and competencies
• Names and minutes of program advisory council
• Roster of nationally affiliated student organization
• Current labor data that supports the program

Resouces and links

State Standards and Competencies - http://www.tennessee.gov/education/cte/standards.shtml

Programs of Studies Offered - http://www.mnps.org/Page55714.aspx

CTE Student Organizations

Agiculture -  http://www.tnffa.org/

Business Technology:  http://www.fbla-pbl.org/

Family and Consumer Sciences: http://www.tennessee.gov/education/cte/fc/fccla/

Health Science:  http://www.tennessee.gov/education/cte/hs/hosa.shtml

Marketing Education:  http://www.decatn.org/

Technology Engineering Education: http://www.tntsa.org/

Trade and Industrial Education: http://www.skillsusa.org/