CTE Research Network Convening: Expanding the Evidence Base for Career and Technical Education
Title:
CTE Research Network Convening: Expanding the Evidence Base for Career and Technical Education
Network Resource:
CTE 1.0
Network resource
Description:
The CTE Research Network held a convening on March 20, 2024, to share the latest research evidence on the effectiveness of CTE in producing positive outcomes for students. The one-day event featured CTE experts, national CTE leaders, state and district CTE administrators, and U.S. Department of Education officials.
Browse the available convening materials, including event highlights.


Highlights and Reflections
- Evidence on CTE: A Convening of Consequence: Tara Smith, CTE Research Lead Member; Katherine Hughes, CTE Research Network Director/PI; and Corinne Alfeld, NCER Program Officer
- From the IES Director: Five Years Closer to CTE Success: Mark Schneider, Former Director, Institute of Education Sciences
Research Sessions (moderator: Dara Shaw, Urban Institute)
- Results from the Evaluation of Career and College Promise: Julie Edmunds, University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG); Michelle Lair, North Carolina Community College System
- P-TECH Grades 9–14 Evaluation: Final Report Findings: Emma Alterman, MDRC; Jeff Chetirko, New York City Public Schools
- CTE Impacts in Connecticut Technical High Schools: Shaun Dougherty, Boston College
Breakout Sessions
- Sharing Highlights from the Study of Work-Based Learning District Data Systems: Kelly Reese, AIR; Katherine Shields, EDC; Bryan Hutchins, UNCG; Jeremy Ward, Fresno Unified School District (FUSD); Kristen Boroski, FUSD
- CTE and Gender Differences in Outcomes: Eric Brunner, University of Connecticut; Emma Alterman, MDRC
Photo Gallery
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Convening attendees listen as a Network research team presents study findings and takeaways | From left: Shaun Dougherty, Network Co-PI; Katherine Hughes, Network Director/PI; Corinne Alfeld, Network Program Officer, Institute of Education Sciences, NCER |
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From left (front): Mark Schneider, former IES Director; Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary, OCTAE; (back) Steve DeWitt, Network Communications Co-Lead; Katherine Hughes, Network Director/PI | From left: Tara Smith, Network Lead Member; Katherine Hughes, Network Director/PI; Corinne Alfeld, Network Program Officer, Institute of Education Sciences, NCER |
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From left: Shaun Dougherty, Network Co-PI; Katherine Hughes, Network Director/PI | From left: LeAnn Wilson, Executive Director, ACTE; Katherine Hughes, Network Director/PI; Steve DeWitt, Network Communications Co-Lead |
Source:
CTE Research Network
Publication Date:
March 20, 2024
Resource Type:
Event
Intended Audience:
Policymaker,
Practitioner,
Researcher
Related Study:
All CTE Network Resources