Career and Technical Association of Texas

Applications for the 2026–2027 CTAT CTE District of Distinction are officially open! 🌟

This recognition celebrates districts that are leading the way in CTE through innovation, student success, workforce readiness, and excellence in programming.

If your district is making an impact through CTE, we encourage you to apply and showcase the incredible work happening in your schools and communities.

📆 Applications Open: June 1
🏆 CTAT CTE District of Distinction
https://ctat.secure-platform.com/ctatprograms/solicitations/102025/home

Big congratulations to CTAT member Robyn O’Bryan, named the 2026 ACTE Region IV Counseling & Career Development Professional and a 2027 ACTE National finalist! 🌟 Your passion and commitment to student success continue to inspire us all! 👏

The nominees are IN! 🎉 We are thrilled to recognize our 2026 CTAT Member Award Nominees, an incredible group of CTE professionals making a difference across Texas every single day. 🌟 Winners will be revealed at the CTAT Summer Conference this July in Fort Worth. Congratulations to all! 🤠

Dynamic Duo in Action! Kelley Henderson and her CFO, Jonathan Pastusek from Northwest ISD, are bringing their finance + CTE expertise to the CTAT - TASBO Finance + CTE Academy. 🚀

When you send Mark Bosher somewhere, you never know what's going to happen... but it's always a good time! 🤠Mark joined CTAT member Jason Hudson at the Waco SkillsUSA contest, and he somehow managed to track down the one and only Crystal Latham Alford, Executive Director of SkillsUSA Texas. Big CTE energy in Waco! 🙌

🎉The CTAT Winter Leadership Conference 2026 is almost here! 🎉
We’re counting down to an unforgettable few days of learning, connection, and leadership in San Antonio on the Riverwalk.🌟

⏰ Pre-registration closes January 28, don’t miss your chance to join CTE leaders from across Texas for high-impact sessions, great networking, and a little San Antonio-style celebration along the way.

👉 Register now and get ready to learn, lead, and connect - fiesta style! https://www.ctat.org/mpage/ctatwinterregister

Who wore it best? 🎄✨ The CTAT staff is all dressed up (digitally!) to wish our amazing members the happiest of holidays. Thank you for making 2025 unforgettable, we can't wait to see what we'll accomplish together in 2026!

👏 Big congratulations to Dayton ISD and Dayton High School senior, Jimmy Rivera!

Jimmy has been named the ACTE Region IV Outstanding Secondary Business Student for 2025, an incredible honor!

Jimmy is a standout CTE leader through Business Professionals of America and TAFE, and he’s headed to Stanford University on a full-ride scholarship to study economics. ⭐️

We’re proud to celebrate Jimmy and the amazing CTE educators who helped guide his journey.

Way to go, Dayton ISD, a 2026 CTAT District of Distinction!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Dr. Donna Prudhomme, named ACTE’s National Administrator of the Year! ⭐️

Her leadership, passion, and dedication to serving CTE students and educators have made a remarkable impact across Texas and beyond.

Help us congratulate Dr. Prudhomme on this well-deserved national honor!👏

We’re thrilled to recognize districts across Texas for their outstanding commitment to Career and Technical Education!

Join us in celebrating the 2026 designees - schools setting the standard for CTE excellence.👏🏆