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04 SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND

SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES

CTE Programming / Pathways / Elective Palooza
The Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees has shown unwavering support for Career and
Technical Education through the approval and advancement of long-range academic
plans that prioritize student opportunity and workforce alignment� With 150 unique CTE
courses across 20 programs of study, the Board has ensured a comprehensive and forward-
thinking curriculum� Initiatives like Elective Palooza—a district-hosted event where every
8th grader explores all CTE programs during an on-site field trip—reflect their commitment
to early exposure and informed decision-making� Their leadership has also fostered strong
partnerships with industry leaders, including SelecInstitute/Houston Freightliner,Harris Health
Systems, HCAHealthcare, LyondellBasel, Turner Industries, and CenterPoint Energy, helping
build a school-to-career pipeline for students� CenterPoint Energy alone has contributed
$35,000 in resources over the past three years to help establish sustainable equipment
lifecycle plans for welding programs across the district�

Level Up
Level Up is a new course approved for the 2024-2025 school year required for all 6th grade
students� The implementation of this course completes a multiple-year initiative to double
block Reading at the 6 -8 grades� The course leverages a program called Think CERCA and
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contains lessons on social emotional learning, career readiness, and generally making good
choices as they enter the final four years of education in GPISD�

Additionally, Galena Park ISD
partners with San Jacinto College
to offer students the opportunity to
earn their credentials as a licensed
barber� By bridging the gap between
education and industry demands, we
are empowering future generations
to succeed in their chosen fields of
study�

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