FY2027: CTE Frameworks and Competency Based Implementation
This grant funds Massachusetts school districts to align and enhance their Career Technical Education programs with state frameworks, emphasizing competency-based learning, curriculum updates, and equitable access.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: June 23, 2026 (Full proposal, 5:00 p.m. Eastern via GEM$)
Funding Amounts: $2,210,000 total; district awards range from $5,000 to $40,000 based on the number of CTE programs and student enrollment; project period: upon approval (no earlier than 7/1/2026) to 9/30/2026.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts districts in aligning state-designated Career Technical Education (CTE) programs with CTE frameworks and competency-based systems through curriculum updates and professional development.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted via GEM$ and require superintendent sign-off by the deadline.
Description
This grant program assists Massachusetts school districts with state-designated Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in aligning their offerings to the state's CTE frameworks by June 2027. Funding supports districts in updating and implementing program scope and sequence tools, integrating competency-based systems, and enhancing curriculum design, lesson planning, assessment practices, and student engagement strategies. The initiative emphasizes equitable access, professional development, and alignment with best practices for English learners and students with disabilities. Districts must also address work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, educator roles, and advisory committee structures as part of their alignment efforts.
