CTE Program Coordinator
Email Angie Zimmerman
Career & Technical Education Department
Angie Zimmerman
Micah Edwards
CTE Instructional Facilitator
Email Micah Edwards
The Career and Technical Education Department has the responsibility to develop and coordinate the Carl D. Perkins Federal Program. It is our goal to serve as a liaison between our member schools and the DCTE state staff and program managers.
We are here to assist new CTE instructors, to provide staff development, and to encourage the development, implementation, and improvement of Career and Technical Education programs.
Important Quick Links
A Pathway consists of 3 sequential courses that increase in specificity and provide opportunities for Industry-Recognized Credentials and Work-Based Learning.
Success-ready pathways support purposeful planning aligned with postsecondary and career goals, and completion may qualify students for a Diploma with Merit or Distinction.
These DCTE-approved standards serve as your roadmap for planning instruction and developing curriculum that meets state requirements.
CTSOs empower students to grow as leaders and professionals. DCTE requires every approved CTE program to include a local chapter that supports and enriches classroom learning.
Industry Recognized Credentials
Industry-Recognized Credentials validate students’ skills and knowledge, demonstrating readiness for the workforce and alignment with industry standards.
Arkansas LEARNS requires students to incorporate career awareness and exploration activities (§ 6-16-1802) to expose them to academic, career, and technical fields of study. Students must complete four early career awareness and exploration activities per year and document them in their Student Success Plans.
Each month, teachers receive a newsletter featuring key updates, important upcoming dates, and practical support focused on classroom management, instructional strategies, and technology integration.
Arch Ford CTE Travel Reimbursement Rules
Review the travel reimbursement policies outlining the procedures and requirements for requesting Perkins funding to cover approved CTE-related travel expenses.