CTE Early Warning System

The CTE Early Warning System includes the information that influences whether students will graduate on-time prepared for postsecondary success, based on research and the experience of CPS staff. On this page you will find links to the CTE Early Warning System Tools and guides to using each tool.

About the CTE Early Warning System

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Early Warning System tracks the progress of CTE students and identifies when students need additional support to successfully complete high school with the skills they need to succeed in college and careers.

The CTE Early Warning System consists of four current tools that flag student progress using existing data. Each tool provides comprehensive information on specific activities that contribute to student achievement, as shown by research and CPS staff experience. Two additional tools reporting program-level data on program fundamentals and curriculum and instruction will be added in the next year. The data in each of the tools are organized so that staff can quickly view which students require supports in order to graduate on time and be prepared to succeed in life after high school.

The Tools

The four tools provide student-level information so that staff can easily identify the students in danger of falling behind. The information allows staff to make adjustments and recommend a course of action to improve students’ likelihood of graduating on time, in good academic standing, and prepared for college and careers.

• The CTE Progression Tool details students’ CTE scheduling status; their academic performance in CTE courses and core courses (English, mathematics, science, and social science); and their attendance.
• The Graduation Tool documents students’ progress toward meeting graduation requirements, including the number of credits accumulated; the required courses completed toward graduation; students’ academic performance in core courses (English, mathematics, science, and social science); and their attendance.
• The College & Career Readiness Tool documents the development of the three dimensions of college and career readiness in CTE: academic skills, technical skills, and employability skills. Launching December 2011
• The College & Career Planning Tool describes students’ steps toward their postsecondary path (e.g., résumé, college application, and completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA]). Launching in 2012

Links to Tools

CTE Progression Tool

Graduation Tool

Training References

Introduction to the CTE Early Warning System - presented at the 2011-2012 CTE Institute

CTE Early Warning System Overview

CTE Early Warning System - Progression Tool Overview
CTE Progression Tool Definitions

CTE Early Warning System - Graduation Tool Overview
Graduation Tool Definitions

CTE Early Warning System - College & Career Readiness Tool Overview

CTE Early Warning System - College & Career Planning Tool Overview