Content Standards

The Career Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards are designed to assist California districts and schools in developing high-quality curriculum and instruction to help ensure that students are career and college ready and to prepare them for future careers. The model standards were created with assistance from more than 300 representatives from business, industry, postsecondary, and secondary education and were reviewed by approximately 1,000 individuals, including members of the general public. The standards are rigorous, evidence-based, relevant, and reasonable in scope. They offer clear guidelines for course content development and expectations for student achievement.

• 12 Essential Elements of a High-Quality CTE Program

• CTE Career Pathways - Poster

• CTE Standards Introduction - Executive Summary

• Standards for Career Ready Practice - Flyer

• Standards for Career Ready Practice - Poster

By Industry Sector (does not include Next Generation Science Standards – NGSS)

• Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Arts, Media, and Entertainment

• Building and Construction Trades

• Business and Finance

• Education, Child Development, and Family Services

• Energy, Environment, and Utilities

• Engineering and Architecture

• Fashion and Interior Design

• Health Science and Medical Technology

• Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

• Information and Communication Technologies

• Manufacturing and Product Development

• Marketing Sales and Service

• Public Services

• Transportation