General Resources

  • In this section, you will find resources for CTE content areas. For more specific related resources, click the buttons on the left.

    Note: The curriculum provides a roadmap for the learning journey that directs instruction, ongoing assessment, and adjustment of teaching and learning plans. Instructional tools are selected that are aligned with the curriculum to assist teachers in ensuring that each student achieves the greatest possible success. The primary resource used in all Olathe courses should be the Olathe School District approved resource(s). Other resources may be used to supplement curriculum but should not be the main resources used to guide instruction. In the event textbooks are not utilized in the curricular area, staff members will follow the Instructional Materials Selection process.

  • Career Smart LiveBinder

    This is a professional learning program helping teachers and their students get smarter about career options. The passcode to unlock the resources is NC3T! (make sure to include the exclamation point)

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  • Cengage Platform - Specific Training

    User guides, training videos, webinars and more.

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  • College & Career Competencies Framework

    The Competency Framework provides a free assessment suite of over 20 direct assessments for students, including a needs assessment, formative questionnaires, knowledge and situational judgement assessments, and performance-based reflections addressing numerous intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies.

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  • CTE Learn

    ACTE's online learning network offers self-paced courses for CTE professionals.  Participants can enroll in any course at any time to meet their individual learning needs.

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  • CTE Research Network

    CTE Research Network conducts and promotes high‑quality studies examining the impact of CTE in the areas of: Research, Training, Coordination, and Dissemination. 

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  • HirePaths

    At HirePaths, our goal is to help parents be intentional about exploring all types of career paths with their children. In addition, educators who intentionally weave career exploration into classroom activities can quickly expand the breadth of their students’ career exposure and open the doors to many possibilities!

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  • KCCTE

    Listserv, Resources & Mentoring: KCCTE provides technical and professional development, resources & mentoring for Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors.

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  • KSDE Listservs

    Stay up-to-date with information from the state by joining KSDE-CTE email LISTSERVS available to teachers, administrators, counselors, and CTE Coordinators.  Please email the contact listed to request the addition to the LISTSERV(s).

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  • NCDA

    The National Career Development Association (NCDA) provides professional development, publications, standards, and advocacy to practitioners and educators who inspire and empower individuals to achieve their career and life goals.

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