Who We Are & What We Do
FACT Education Inc. (Foundation for Advancement of Career & Technical Education) is a non-profit organization focused on providing opportunities and experiences for ALL Texas students. Its mission is to advocate for CTE communities by promoting career opportunities, preparing students for a globally competitive workforce, and supporting professional development. FACT Education is dedicated to fostering equity in education, ensuring that students in North Central Texas, and beyond, have access to relevant, high-wage career pathways. The organization collaborates with educators, industries, and stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes and align learning with labor market needs.
At FACT Education, we provide high-quality professional and curriculum development, relevant technology integration, opportunities for collaboration for experienced CTE teachers and administrators, and mentorships for new CTE teachers and administrators.
Services:
Grant Consultation & Writing
We prefer to think of this as collaboration. We establish a relationship with our clients focused on identifying real-world educational grant opportunities and establishing exciting, engaging, and successful curricula with precise, clear, and attainable learning objectives.
Program Evaluations
This service comprehensively analyzes program components, including curriculum alignment, instructional quality, student outcomes, and industry partnerships. By evaluating these elements, schools can ensure that their CTE programs are meeting students' needs and preparing them for the workforce. The evaluation process typically includes data collection through surveys, interviews, and observations, followed by analysis and reporting findings. The insights gained from this evaluation service enable administrators and educators to make data-driven decisions for program improvement, align programs with industry standards, and enhance student career readiness.
CTE Professional Development
Our real-world CTE version of professional development is an intensive, hands-on, and collaborative effort to address the skills gap and provide opportunities for student success through well-rounded, current, and enthused educators.
Presentations
We are available to promote innovative, in-demand career and technical education pathways worldwide by sharing our expertise with educators, policymakers, and civic leaders in public and private institutions.
Curriculum Development
This specialized offering assists educational institutions in creating and refining curricula that align with industry standards and workforce needs. This service involves collaborating with educators, industry experts, and stakeholders to design comprehensive and relevant educational pathways that equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for their chosen careers. The development process includes identifying key competencies, integrating academic and technical skills, and incorporating emerging industry trends. By utilizing this service, schools can ensure that their CTE programs remain current and effective, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and real-world applications. A well-developed CTE curriculum fosters student engagement, enhances career readiness, and bridges the gap between education and employment opportunities.
Solutions
We have a network of CTE pathway experts available to help teachers and/or administrators tackle big and small problems. We have experienced success in programs with declining certifications, completions, and enrollments.
Mentors
Providing mentors for new teachers is easy when you have developed partnerships with experts in every CTE pathway. Industry professionals making the leap into education know their stuff; mentors help you deliver your expertise to students.
