Planning and Funding a CTE Program in 2024
Watch Focusrite Group in Education's most recent Career and Technical Education planning and funding webinar featuring an esteemed panel of CTE teachers and administrators:
Panelists:
- Mark Beckett, Music & Entertainment Production Technology Instructor, Essex County Donald M.Payne Sr. School of Technology
-
John Dolan, Director of CTE, Essex County Schools of Technology
-
Luis Rodriguez, Commercial Music Pathways Director, Lawndale High School, Lawndale, CA
-
Hatha Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs, Centinela Valley Union High School District
-
Roberto Rodriguez, CTE Pathways Specialist, Lawndale High School, Lawndale, CA
- Hosted by
Lee Whitmore, Vice President for Education, Focusrite
Our panel shared information on their CTE programs, their experiences applying for funding, and new developments in technical education.
Let us know what you think!
We strive to continuously improve our education focused content, so we would love to get your feedback on this webinar. Visit the link below to answer a brief 5 question survey and as a thank you, you'll be signed up to win a Focusrite recording bundle.
Video Highlights
Hatha's Expertise as Director of State and Federal Program
Hatha Parrish reviews her role and what she does to help her district secure funding.
John, Hatha and Robert on New Trends
Our panel discusses changes in the funding landscape that teachers and administrators should be aware of.
Luis on the Background of His School Program
Luis Rodriguez discusses his work at Lawndale High School
Robert Discusses His Role As A CTE Admin
Robert Rodriguez elaborates on how he supports the CTE programming at Lawndale High School
Mark on His Students Successes
Marck Beckett reviews some of the successes his students have had after graduating
John's Experience With Perkins and State Grants
John Dolan talks about his experiences with applying for Perkins and other grants available on the state level
Get the Expert Guide: How to Fund Your Career Tech Program
Focusrite's updated expert CTE program funding guide is a one-stop resource on what funding exists and how to obtain it for your school audio program. Sign up below to receive the guide directly in your email inbox:
Further Reading
Donald M. Payne, Sr. School of Technology
Newark, NJ students develop pro audio and music career skills on next-gen campus that rivals college facilties.
Read more
Greenwich High School
Greenwich High School's Electronic Music & Audio Engineering program builds on a foundation of musical concepts to teach the practical skills needed for a variety of music industry roles.
Read more
Fort Hayes High School
Discover how Fort Hayes (Columbus, OH) uses Focusrite hardware within its exemplary career and technical education (CTE) high school program.
Read more