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With more than two million student members combined, Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) integrate into Career and Technical Education programs and courses across the country. CTSOs extend teaching and learning through innovative programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state and national levels.
CTSOs are a powerful avenue for helping our nation address key challenges such as workforce development, student achievement, economic vitality and global competitiveness.
CTSOs are authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act.
The Guide to Career and Technical Student Organizations (PDF) can help educators decide which organizations would benefit the students in their schools.
CTSO Fact Sheet 2023-2024
To learn more about each of the organizations see the information provided in the following table.
Kansas FFA Future Farmers of America makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Kansas BPA Business Professionals of America is the leading CTSO for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields.
Marcy Cross State Advisor
Kansas DECA DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers around the world in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
Logan Gauby State Advisor
Kansas FBLA Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields.
Connie Lindell State Advisor/ Conference Chairman
Kansas FCCLA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America promotes personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education.
Shandi Andres State Advisor
Kansas HOSA HOSA develops leadership and technical skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.
Tina Goosz State Advisor The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center
SkillsUSA Kansas SkillsUSA improves the quality of America's workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.
Becky Warren State Director 620-820-9367
Kansas TSA Technology Student Association is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students interested in technology.
Ruth DeLange State Advisor
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Natalie D. Clark Assistant Director (785) 296-4351
KSDE Secondary-Level CTE Contacts
Deputy Commissioner: Division of Learning Services
Dr. Ben Proctor (785) 296-2303 bproctor@ksde.org
Director: Career, Standards and Assessment
Beth Fultz (785) 296-4639 bfultz@ksde.org
Assistant Director: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Natalie D. Clark (785) 296-4351 ndclark@ksde.org
Assistant Director: Curricular Standards
Vacant
Assistant Director: Assessment
Julie Ewing (785) 296-2325 jewing@ksde.org
Assistant Director: Kansas Volunteer Commission
Dr. Jessica Dorsey (785) 296-3163 jdorsey@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.