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CTE Model Curriculum Standards/Framework Update

Information on the development of the updated Career Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards and Framework (MCS).

The California Department of Education (CDE) is initiating the process of updating the Career Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards and Framework (MCS) to bring California into alignment with the Advance CTE National Career Clusters Framework External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF). This framework serves as the foundation for CTE programs in every state and is used for reporting processes at the national level. This alignment will ensure California's CTE programs stay current, skills-based, and aligned to today’s workforce needs.

CTE MCS Drafts

Draft versions of the CTE MCS for public review are not available at this time.

Public Documents

Access official documents, reports, and resources related to the CTE MCS revision process. Documents will be posted here as they become available for public review.

State Board Items - The California State Board of Education (SBE) agenda, minutes, and documents related to the updated CTE MCS, inlcuding SBE actions and decisions.

California Workforce Pathways Joint Advisory Committee (CWPJAC) Items - The CWPJAC agenda, minutes, and documents related to the updated CTE MCS.

  • Item 03 (DOCX) - Update on the devolpment of the new CTE MCS presented to the CWPJAC at the July 11, 2025 meeting

Timeline

The CTE MCS update will be implemented through a phased approach that began in spring 2025 and will be completed by Summer 2027*.
*Dates are subject to change.

Public Comment

Public comment is not open at this time.

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Inquiries

Please direct your questions about the CTE MCS update process to our project team by emailing CTEMCS@cde.ca.gov. We're here to provide clarification and support throughout the update process.

Questions:   Career and College Transition Divsion | CTEMCS@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Thursday, July 24, 2025