Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Office of College and Career Readiness

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Survey 2023

Career and Technical Education (CTE) gives students real-world, hands-on experience in a variety of employment fields. Formerly known as Vocational Education (or Vo-Tech), CTE programs in Missouri schools encompass a variety of educational programs and pathways, including programs in Agriculture; Business and Marketing; Health Sciences; Family and Consumer Sciences; Skilled Technical Sciences (e.g. Automotive Repair, Collision Repair Computer Sciences, Construction, Law Enforcement, Machining, and Welding); and Project Lead the Way (PLTW).

This survey asks questions about your general perceptions of CTE programs. It will ask a series of general questions discussing your perceptions of CTE and then, depending on the way you identify in the survey (as a student, parent, business leader, or educator) will direct you to questions that focus specifically on that role. Please choose the answer that most closely represents your perceptions, ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. An “I Don’t Know” option is also available if you do not have awareness or an opinion on a particular answer.

This information is being collected by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE's) CTE Advisory Council and is used to help guide the group in their decision making processes. Your responses will be kept confidential and will be aggregated with other responses to help the Council better understand how students, parents, business leaders, and educators see CTE in Missouri.

Question Title

* Please complete the survey by April 12. Thank you!

General Questions: I feel like:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Somewhat Agree	Somewhat Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	I Don't Know
Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse.	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Strongly Agree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Agree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Somewhat Agree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Somewhat Disagree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Disagree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Strongly Disagree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. I Don't Know
Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes.	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Strongly Agree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Agree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Somewhat Agree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Somewhat Disagree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Disagree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Strongly Disagree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. I Don't Know
Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers.	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Strongly Agree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Agree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Somewhat Agree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Somewhat Disagree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Disagree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Strongly Disagree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. I Don't Know
The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace.	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Strongly Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Somewhat Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Somewhat Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Strongly Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. I Don't Know
The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements.	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Strongly Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Somewhat Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Somewhat Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Strongly Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. I Don't Know
The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements.	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Strongly Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Somewhat Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Somewhat Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Strongly Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. I Don't Know
CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences.	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Strongly Agree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Agree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Somewhat Agree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Somewhat Disagree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Disagree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Strongly Disagree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. I Don't Know
CTE is a pathway into college.	CTE is a pathway into college. Strongly Agree	CTE is a pathway into college. Agree	CTE is a pathway into college. Somewhat Agree	CTE is a pathway into college. Somewhat Disagree	CTE is a pathway into college. Disagree	CTE is a pathway into college. Strongly Disagree	CTE is a pathway into college. I Don't Know
CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree.	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Strongly Agree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Agree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Somewhat Agree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Somewhat Disagree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Disagree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Strongly Disagree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. I Don't Know
Schools should work with local employers to stay informed about what skills are needed in the workplace.	Schools should work with local employers to stay informed about what skills are needed in the workplace. Strongly Agree	Schools should work with local employers to stay informed about what skills are needed in the workplace. Agree	Schools should work with local employers to stay informed about what skills are needed in the workplace. Somewhat Agree	Schools should work with local employers to stay informed about what skills are needed in the workplace. Somewhat Disagree	Schools should work with local employers to stay informed about what skills are needed in the workplace. Disagree	Schools should work with local employers to stay informed about what skills are needed in the workplace. Strongly Disagree	Schools should work with local employers to stay informed about what skills are needed in the workplace. I Don't Know
The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation.	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Strongly Agree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Agree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Somewhat Agree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Somewhat Disagree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Disagree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Strongly Disagree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. I Don't Know
CTE tends to focus on students who probably will not go to college.	CTE tends to focus on students who probably will not go to college. Strongly Agree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably will not go to college. Agree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably will not go to college. Somewhat Agree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably will not go to college. Somewhat Disagree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably will not go to college. Disagree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably will not go to college. Strongly Disagree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably will not go to college. I Don't Know
CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies.	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies. Strongly Agree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies. Agree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies. Somewhat Agree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies. Somewhat Disagree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies. Disagree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies. Strongly Disagree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies. I Don't Know

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Question Title

* Please complete the survey by April 12. Thank you!General Questions: I feel like:

* Please complete the survey by April 12. Thank you!

General Questions: I feel like: