CTE Programs with Embedded Academics

CTE Programs with Embedded Academics

 

What Is Embedded Academic Credit?

Some CTE programs have sufficient academic content to warrant granting academic credit. Approval of embedded academic credit is set forth in the guidelines of the Arizona Revised Statutes Code A.R.S. 15-90 and further supported by Arizona’s CTE strategic plan. ADE CTE is responsible for convening a content expert committee to analyze the CTE standards and academic standards to develop a crosswalk document showing the results.

 

Why Is Academic Credit Offered in a CTE Program?

  • Teaching academics in context with technical skills is an approach to learning that focuses on motivating and challenging students to connect what they learn with the world they live in.

  • High School graduation requirements may be met through the successful completion of a CTE program.

  • Offering academic credits in CTE programs is an excellent way to promote and advocate for CTE.

 

How Are CTE Programs Determined to Be Eligible for Academic Credit?

  • A committee of content experts representing CTE, and the academics analyzes the CTE standards for embedded academic content.

  • A crosswalk document is developed showing the alignment of relevant academic standards to the CTE standards. Additionally, each alignment offers a reasoning/rationale such as a lesson containing academic content.

  • Once the crosswalk document is formatted, reviewed, and approved, it is made available on the ADE CTE web page for programs and standards.

 

CTE Programs Approved for Academic Credit

Crosswalks

CTE Program

Academic Area(s)

Agriscience

Science and 
Economics

Architectural 
Drafting

Math

Bioscience

Science

Business Management

Economics

Construction 
Technologies

Math

Marketing

Economics

Mechanical 
Drafting

Math

Software & 
App Design

Math

 

Click here for more details on CTE Programs Eligible for Embedded Academic Credit.

 

How Is Embedded Academics Implemented in a CTE Program?

  • The local governing school board is the authorizing body for awarding the academic credit.

  • The school district determines resources and monitors progress on the CTE program with embedded academics.

  • The CTE teacher uses the CTE with Embedded Academics Crosswalk Standards.

    • Crosswalk standards are updated to accommodate CTE program standards revisions.

  • Click here for the Guide.

Contact Information:

Susan Farretta
CTE Career Development Program Specialist
Arizona Department of Education
Career and Technical Education
Email:  [email protected]
Desk:  (602) 542-5540