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Weekly Update 1-26-2026

 🌟  CTE Weekly Highlights

 👋  As we head into the final week of the semester, there’s a strong sense of focus and accomplishment across our programs. This time of year always brings a mix of reflection, assessment, and anticipation for what’s next — and it’s energizing to see the care and intention our educators bring to closing out the term well.

This final week of the semester is a busy one for our teachers and students alike. Across classrooms and labs, educators are guiding students through semester projects, exams, and a variety of meaningful assessments designed to capture learning, growth, and skill development over the past several months.

These culminating experiences are more than just grades — they represent perseverance, creativity, and real-world application of skills. Thank you to our teachers for the thoughtful planning, flexibility, and extra time it takes to bring the semester to a strong and supportive close, and to our students for staying engaged all the way to the finish line.

📅   Coming This Week

  • Dare to Lead Training for Principals and District Administrators

  • WA-ACTE Legislative Huddle 

  • Monthly Meeting Paula & OSPI

  • Perkins Grant Updates

  • Financial Education Public-Private Partnership Planning

🌱   Looking Ahead

As we wrap up semester one, I wish everyone a great week and a smooth finish to the term. I’m looking forward to semester two, renewed energy, and the start of competition season for many of our CTSOs — an exciting time that showcases student leadership, skill, and dedication.

Thank you for all you do to support our learners and programs. Here’s to closing the semester strong and stepping confidently into what’s next!

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