CTE Team Meeting

When was VUSD established ?

• 1887

• 1890

• 1884

• 1885

Answer explanation

Established in 1885, VUSD is the oldest school district in Tulare County.  Our services span 214 square miles with a population base of over 135,000.  Our family of schools includes 26 elementary schools, a newcomer language center, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an adult school,a charter independent study school, a K-8 charter home school, and a charter technical early college high school.  Over 32,000 students Pre-K to adult are served through Visalia Unified School District.

According to the CDE what classifies a student to be a Pathway Completer?

• Student that completes Intro, Concentrator & Capstone

• Student that completes Concentrator & Capstone with a D+ or better

• Student that completes 400 hrs course work & Capstone with C- or better

• Student that completes 300 hrs course work & Capstone with C- or better

Answer explanation

Completed a CTE sequence of courses of 300 hours or more (the 300-hour definition may change for subsequent reporting years), and passed the capstone course. This should include any student who became a CTE Completer at any time during high school.

What are the three classes of fire?​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• Class A, B, & C

• Class C, D, & E

• Class B, C, & E

• Who cares just grab a fire extinguisher

• Class E, A, & F

Answer explanation

Classes of fire.

Class A – fires involving solid materials such as wood, paper or textiles. Class B – fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel or oils.

Class C – fires involving gases.

How many VUSD CTE credentialed teachers currently serve in Pathways?

• 49

• 47

• 50

• 52

Answer explanation

All CTE courses are Pathways and by having a CTE credentialed instructor they are eligible to receive: Perkins, CTIEG, K16-SWP, Prop 2, LCAP, & VPIE Funds.

What is 309 - 46

• 27

• 263

• 289

• 109

• 18

Answer explanation

Spaghetti and fries yummy....

How many CTE Industry Sectors does VUSD offer ?

• 10

• 15

• 12

• 13

Answer explanation

VUSD has one of the largest CTE offerings in Tulare County

How many Career Ready Standards describe the fundamental knowledge and skills that students need to prepare for postsecondary Education?

• 12

• 10

• 11

• 13

• 9

Answer explanation

1. Apply appropriate technical skills and academic knowledge.

2. Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason.

3. Develop an education and career plan aligned with personal goals.

4. Apply technology to enhance productivity.

5. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

6. Practice personal health and understand financial literacy.

7. Act as a responsible citizen in the workplace and the community.

8. Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.

9. Work productively in teams while integrating cultural and global competence.

10. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

11. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.

12. Understand the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions.

Approximately how many students are enrolled in a CTE pathway?

• 4,000+

• 3500+

• 5000+

• 4500+

Answer explanation

The longest sandwich took 639 people to make and was 735 meters long!

As of 2024/25 what is VUSD's pathway completion rate?

• 38%

• 24%

• 30%

• 27%

Answer explanation

Are target goal is 50%!