Career and Technical Education

CTE Pathways:  An Alternative to State Math and English/Language Arts Testing Graduation Requirements

Recent changes in state graduation requirements provides students in the class of 2020 and beyond the option to meet state Math and English/Language Arts testing requirements by completing 2 credits within an approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway related to their career interests and goals.  An approved CTE Pathway consists of a sequence of CTE courses in a specific program area that provide opportunities to earn college credit and/or an industry recognized certification, and lead directly to employment or an articulated college or apprenticeship program.

The following CTE Pathways meet  state criteria as approved alternatives to state Math and English/Language Arts testing graduation requirements and are available to students in the Edmonds District.  We have created a CTE Pathways Planning Guide which introduces students to each of these CTE Pathway options and provides information on including CTE Pathways as part of a student's 4-year plan for high school and beyond.  

Download CTE Pathways  Planning Guide (PDF)

Aerospace Manufacturing Pathway Architectural Design/CAD Pathway ASL/Sign Language Interpreter Pathway Automotive Technology Pathway Business and Marketing Pathway Carpentry and Construction Trades Pathway Computer Science and Engineering Pathway Criminal Justice Pathway Culinary Arts Pathway Education and Human Services Pathway Healthcare Professions Pathway Horticulture Pathway Sports Medicine Pathway Visual Communications Pathway Other Approved CTE Pathway Options