Recommendation R6
Findings and Recommendations
The Grand Jury recommends districts, in collaboration with SCOE, develop formal plans, based on an analysis of Best Practices from within Sacramento County, other California counties and other states throughout the U.S. to enhance CTE program effectiveness. Areas of focus should include, but not be limited to: • Expansion of external partnerships • Instructor candidate identification, recruitment, and retention practices • Increased coordination with SCOE and other local CTE programs • Greater engagement with the California Strong Workforce Program • Collaboration in the construction of a countywide industry board • Emphasis on developing more dual enrollment programs with local community colleges • Identification of additional internships leading to apprenticeships This plan should be completed and in place by the beginning of 2027-2028 school year. (F6a, b, c)
Jury report: Career & Technical Education: An Underutilized Pathway to Success for High School Students · PDF page 22
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Sacramento County Office of Education and participating district boards and superintendents
Agency position unclearThe respondents describe ongoing partnerships, professional learning and shared support.
Read official response · PDF page 8Several proposed focus areas are engaged, but a formal plan covering all listed areas and the 2027–2028 completion schedule is not expressly adopted.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.