NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department is pleased to announce that Advance CTE has been selected to provide state-level services to facilitate the creation and publication of graduate profiles.
A graduate profile (sometimes referred to as a “profile of a graduate” or a “portrait of a graduate”) is a visualization of core academic competencies and subjects a community believes are key to their local graduates’ post-high school success. A school district or charter school co-creates their graduate profile with input from key community partners and uses the document to communicate the attitudes, skills and knowledge needed for graduates to succeed in college, career and life.
In the 2024 legislative session, New Mexico passed House Bill 171, requiring all school districts and charter schools to create a unique graduate profile. This profile must outline the core academic competencies and subjects essential for graduates’ post-high school success. Additionally, students’ next-step plans must align with the school district’s or charter school’s graduate profile.
Advance CTE is the longest-standing national non-profit representing state directors of career technical education (CTE). Advance CTE provides professional development, advocates for high-quality CTE policies, programs and pathways, and equips leaders with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to move CTE forward.
“New Mexico’s initiative to develop graduate profiles and statewide support for their adoption presents an exciting opportunity to ensure all learners graduate high school prepared for college, career and life,” said Nithya Govindasamy, senior director of policy at Advance CTE. “Advance CTE is thrilled to partner with the New Mexico Public Education Department, bringing our national expertise and insights in high-quality education frameworks to help connect communities and create clear, flexible and meaningful pathways for learners to thrive. We look forward to engaging all actors involved in learner success to provide input and help reimagine what success looks like.”
The work will commence in the spring of 2025 with virtual and in-person opportunities to provide input.