Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs
Sweeny ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Architecture & Construction, Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications, Business Management, Career Development, Education & Training, Health Science, Information Technology, Law & Public Safety, Manufacturing, and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Admission to these programs is based on student’s interest.
It is the policy of Sweeny ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of Sweeny ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Sweeny ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at [email protected], 979-491-8006, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at [email protected], 979-491-8040.
Sweeny ISD Career & Technical Education (CTE)
The purpose of the Career and Technical Education Department is to recognize the needs of a diverse student population and to assist students in gaining skills to become competitive, independent, productive citizens in a global economy.
Students will be given opportunities to maximize their fullest potential through quality instruction linked to business and industry, career guidance, and active student leadership organizations.
The goal of the Career and Technical programs in the Sweeny ISD is to have all students master basic skills through rigorous technical education, which will enable them to:
- Manage the responsibilities of both family member and wage earner.
- Gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or to continue their post-secondary education.
Career and Technical Vision
The vision of the Sweeny ISD is to have a rigorous Career and Technical Education program that prepares and equips students with industry certifications based upon community needs and to provide students with skills to either begin high-skilled, high-wage earning careers or continue their post-secondary education.
Resources
Sweeny ISD Educational Planning Guide
Career Sites
CTE Advisory Agendas
CTE Advisory Bylaws
CTE Advisory Council Members
CTE Advisory Minutes
CTE Teachers 2018-2019
GenTX
HB 5
Contact Information
David Smothers
CCMR & Social and Emotional Learning
Sweeny Independent School District
