CTE Policy Atlas

Explore the CTE Policy Atlas

Career readiness, in context.

Explore the policies, partnerships and pathways behind college and career readiness. Start nationally, then follow the evidence in a state.

Select a state to inspect its evidence
Alabama · Priority 1 · Validate firstALAlaska · Priority 2 · Develop programsAKArizona · Priority 2 · Develop programsAZColorado · Priority 3 · Rebuild funding caseCOFlorida · Priority 1 · Validate firstFLGeorgia · Priority 2 · Develop programsGAIndiana · Priority 1 · Validate firstINKansas · Priority 2 · Develop programsKSMaine · Priority 2 · Develop programsMEMassachusetts · Priority 2 · Develop programsMAMinnesota · Priority 2 · Develop programsMNNew Jersey · Priority 2 · Develop programsNorth Carolina · Priority 2 · Develop programsNCNorth Dakota · Priority 2 · Develop programsNDOklahoma · Priority 2 · Develop programsOKPennsylvania · Priority 2 · Develop programsPASouth Dakota · Priority 2 · Develop programsSDTexas · Priority 1 · Validate firstTXWyoming · Priority 2 · Develop programsWYConnecticut · Priority 2 · Develop programsMissouri · Priority 1 · Validate firstMOWest Virginia · Priority 2 · Develop programsWVIllinois · Priority 2 · Develop programsILNew Mexico · Priority 2 · Develop programsNMArkansas · Priority 1 · Validate firstARCalifornia · Priority 2 · Develop programsCADelaware · Priority 2 · Develop programsHawaii · Priority 2 · Develop programsHIIowa · Priority 1 · Validate firstIAKentucky · Priority 2 · Develop programsKYMaryland · Priority 1 · Validate firstMDMichigan · Priority 2 · Develop programsMIMississippi · Priority 2 · Develop programsMSMontana · Priority 2 · Develop programsMTNew Hampshire · Priority 2 · Develop programsNew York · Priority 2 · Develop programsNYOhio · Priority 1 · Validate firstOHOregon · Priority 2 · Develop programsORTennessee · Priority 2 · Develop programsTNUtah · Priority 2 · Develop programsUTVirginia · Priority 2 · Develop programsVAWashington · Priority 2 · Develop programsWAWisconsin · Priority 1 · Validate firstWINebraska · Priority 2 · Develop programsNESouth Carolina · Priority 2 · Develop programsSCIdaho · Priority 2 · Develop programsIDNevada · Priority 2 · Develop programsNVVermont · Priority 2 · Develop programsLouisiana · Priority 2 · Develop programsLARhode Island · Priority 2 · Develop programs

Alaska and Hawaii inset. Use “Choose a state” for a list alternative. Geography source

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Georgia

Priority 2 · Develop programs

Explore this state’s research by topic.

Readiness milestones · research pending

Learning-to-readiness framework

From learning evidence to a recognized milestone

A proposed, vendor-neutral approach: connect formative evidence, curriculum pacing and state-defined requirements to an instructional next step, then educator review and reassessment.

Proposed framework—not a validated prediction system or evidence of improved outcomes. The research scope is 50 states plus DC; completed evidence coverage is limited. Unknown or suppressed values are not zero.

Georgia: state-specific definitions, reporting year, qualifying requirements, cohort and source review remain pending. No student totals or opportunity estimates are inferred.

How to use this framework
  1. Establish evidence. Identify the assessment, skill or pathway requirement and its date.
  2. Check pacing. Distinguish not yet taught, taught but not demonstrated, and insufficient evidence.
  3. Review the next step. An educator chooses or overrides support and sets a reassessment.

Support students across the achievement range. A missing result is not a learning deficit. Academic performance-level movement, first CCR qualification and additional credentials are separate measures; graduation and workforce placement are also distinct.

Approved credentials differ from general course offerings. Eligibility does not establish enrollment, completion, credit award or purchase. Scale-score distance cannot be compared across assessments, grades or years.

Documented state signal

Standing framework; current implementation unverified

Rule 160-1-4-.14 describes annual CTAE grants supporting technology, curriculum, partnerships, assessments, and industry certification programs through local plans.

Georgia Secretary of State Rules and Regulations — Rule 160 1 4 14 Career Technical and Agriculture Education Grants ↗Access limited in check · details

Standing rule with older federal references; reviewed September 12, 2026 · Baseline checked September 12, 2026

2curated partnership/program records159counties with 2025 workplace snapshots

Research coverage, not a census of programs or a ranking of opportunity.

Core adoptions: district purchasing evidence pending →
Policy, funding & next verification

The rule retains Perkins IV terminology. Current grant guidance and appropriations must supersede this older framework before eligibility or available funds are asserted.

Georgia Dual Enrollment

The program describes support for standard tuition, mandatory fees and required books, subject to eligibility rules.

Official dual-enrollment guidance ↗Committees & members in Georgia →

Research added · September 13, 2026

Data centers: evidence & training

Explore sourced investment announcements, college training and access questions alongside Georgia’s funding and policy context.

Butts & Douglas investment →Douglas training →SCTC regional cohort →Henry policy context →State funding & policy →

National pathway package · added September 13, 2026

Georgia Dual Enrollment Funding Program

GAfutures publishes student eligibility, participating institutions and an approved course directory. School and college approval are required; student aid eligibility must be checked separately from Pearson curriculum selection.

State industry context →Dual-enrollment entry point →Sources & limits →
Open the detailed Georgia brief →

Policy • pathways • opportunity

National Watch

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How to read the map & priorities

All 50 states have one of three priority colors. Evidence gaps are noted separately in each state brief.

Why 39 states in Priority 2? This is a broad development pool, not 39 equally qualified opportunities. Inspect the evidence groups →

State policy evidence and proposed Pearson fit are shown separately. Open a state brief for needs, solutions and Government Relations representation.

Priority committee members →Compare priority-state alignment →
Public-source screen · September 12, 2026Product eligibility, buyer funds, and procurement timing require Pearson validation.