Student Organizations (CTSO's)

The United States Department of Education (USDOE) has endorsed Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) as a critical component of an effective Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The responsibility for CTE instructional programs and related activities, including CTSOs, rests with state and local education agencies.

BISD recognizes that the education programs and philosophies embraced by Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs):

  1. Shall be offered in all Career and Technical Education programs.
  2. Are an integral part of Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructional programs.
  3. The responsibility for CTE instructional programs and related activities, including CTSOs, rest with state and local education agencies.
  4. The United States Department of Education (USDOE) allows states to use Federal Carl D. Perkins funds to provide leadership and support for the CTE student organizations (SEC 124).

 



Business Professionals of America LogoBusiness Professionals of America

Business Professionals of America (BPA) Business Professionals of America has a history as a student organization that contributes to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills for students at the Secondary and the Post-Secondary level. Through co-curricular programs and services, members of Business Professionals of America compete in demonstrations of their business technology skills, develop their professional and leadership skills, network with one another and professionals across the nation, and get involved in the betterment of their community through good works projects.

Brazoswood Sponsor – Jenny Hintze and  Sandra Shelby
Brazosport Sponsor – Amanda Thiede


Family, Career and Community Leaders of America LogoFamily, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers and communities by addressing important personal, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. Today over 227,000 members are active in a network of associations in 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life -- planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision-making and interpersonal communication -- necessary in the home and workplace.


Brazoswood Sponsor – Vanessa Richardson
Brazosport Sponsor –  Jaime Moreno and Kristian Mahalitc

Texas Association of Future Educators LogoTexas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)
T.A.F.E. is a statewide organization that offers students the opportunity to explore the teaching profession. We accomplish this by creating and supporting various activities, workshops, contests, scholarships and summer workshops.



Brazoswood Sponsor – Mary Ashley Jimenez and Cameron Peters
Brazosport Sponsor –  Jaime Moreno


Health Occupations Students of America LogoHealth Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a national vocational student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Occupations Education Division of the American Vocational Association. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage all health occupations instructors and students to join and be actively involved in the HOE-HOSA Partnership


Brazoswood Sponsors – Amanda Wiggans
Brazosport Sponsor –  Felicia Petrosky


National FFA Organization LogoNational FFA Organization (FFA)
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.



Brazoswood Sponsors – Lauren WhiteMelissa Lane and Jaelyn Devecchio
Brazosport Sponsor – Makenzy Mulder and Madison Galletti

Skills USD LogoSkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations.


Brazoswood Sponsor –Richard Junkermeier
Brazosport Sponsor – Bobby Woodruff and Kendyl Burke
 
Technology Student Association LogoTechnology Student Association (TSA)
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of technology education students who are presently enrolled in, or have completed, technology education courses.


Brazoswood Sponsors – Richard Junkermeier
Brazosport Sponsors – Bobby Woodruff and Kendyl Burke

 

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