• CTE Works Program Model four quadrant graphic. Quadrant one is Classroom Instruction, quad two Laboratory Instruction, quad three Work-Based Learning, quad four Student Organization.

  • CTE IS...

    • Classroom Instruction:Theory and content application of core standards.
    • Laboratory Instruction: Hands-on application of theory using industrial standard equipment, procedures and safety practices.
    • Integration: Integration of core technology, employability, and safety practices.
    • Work-Based Learning: Real world application through job shadowing, school-based enterprises, clinical experience, apprenticeships, cooperative education and internships.
    • Student Organizations: Leadership development on local, state, and national level. 
    • Community Partnerships: Partnerships with business and industry, colleges and tech schools so students learn current technology, work-place standards, and skills needed to be successful.

  •  Awards

    • 2018: National Excellence in Action Award for Fire Science
    • 2017: Junior High Technology Life Careers (TLC) program recognized with the Magna Award Honorable Mention from the National School Board Association - National award
    • 2016: Total CTE Program Model recognized with the Innovative District award from the
      • International Center for Leadership in Education - National award
    • 2016: Early Childhood Education Program recognized by AdvanceCTE with the prestigious
      • Excellence in Action award for stackable credentials - National Award
    • 2013: Quality of Life Enhancement Award from WestMARC for PUSD MyLife
      • College & Career Readiness Program - State Award 
    • 2009-2010:  Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Golden Bell for High School Transition Program.
    • 2008-2009:  Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Golden Bell for Total CTE Program Model

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  • Annual Public Notice of Nondiscrimination

    Peoria Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Peoria Unified School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the CTE programs available, such as Business, Marketing & Management, Communication & Information Systems, Environmental & Agriculture Systems, Health Services, Human Services & Resources, and Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering Systems. For more information on program prerequisites. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Peoria Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

    Notificación PĪblica Annual de No Discriminación 

    El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Peoria no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios o actividades y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Departamento de Educación Profesional y Técnica (CTE) del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Peoria no discrimina en la inscripción o el acceso a cualquiera de los programas de CTE disponibles, tales como Negocios, Marketing y Gestión, Sistemas de Comunicación e Información, Sistemas Ambientales y de Agricultura, Servicios de Salud, Servicios y Recursos, y Sistemas Industriales, de Manufactura e Ingeniería. Para obtener más información sobre los prerrequisitos del programa, consulte la Guía de descripción del curso aquí. La falta de habilidades en el idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión o participación en las actividades y programas del distrito. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Peoria tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación o empleo. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar las consultas relacionadas con las políticas de no discriminación: