CCEA Plus 2025 Surf's Up! Riding the Waves of Opportunity

At Sierra High School, we have redefined CTE and core academic integration to ensure students receive holistic, career-focused education that meets both A-G and CTE standards. Our approach is designed to create seamless pathways that prepare students for college, careers, and real-world success. This session will showcase the success of our Family & Human Services (FHS) Pathway, which blends academic coursework with industry certifications, work-based learning (WBL), and real-world internships. Participants will explore how integrated courses like Psychology for FHS, Mental Health & Wellness, and ProActive PE 2 provide multi-use credits while equipping students with communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, we will demonstrate how AI-powered tools can assist in curriculum development, allowing educators to efficiently align CTE and academic standards while designing engaging, career-focused coursework. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for implementing cross-disciplinary curriculum mapping, AI-driven course creation, industry partnerships, and work-based learning opportunities to enhance student career readiness and workforce preparation.