Our Mission... ...is to coordinate the activities of Oregon’s Career and Technical Student Organizations, which provide opportunities for students to develop leadership, academic and career skills to meet Oregon’s diploma requirements. In July of 1974, the Student Leadership Center was established to coordinate statewide activities and to provide technical assistance to students and advisors of approved student organizations.  Since 1974, the Student Leadership Development Center collaboratively managed Oregon’s six CTSOs. In 2009, the name of the Student Leadership Development Center was changed to Oregon Career and Techniocal Student Organizations. For more information please contact: Oregon CTSO 2611 Pringle Rd SE Salem, OR  97302 Main: 503.385.4760 Fax: 503.385.4875

Oregon Career and Technical Student Organizations Oregon Career and Technical Student Organizations (Oregon CTSO) is a contracted program of the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) through Willamette Education Service District (WESD), providing state leadership, support, and coordination for Oregon’s six career and technical student organizations: DECA, FBLA, FCCLA. FFA, HOSA, and SkillsUSA. By providing relevance to learning, these organizations serve as an effective vehicle to assist students in meeting Oregon diploma requirements and provide opportunities to participate in Career Related Learning Experiences (CRLE) and to demonstrate proficiency in Essential Skills (ES), Career Related Learning Standards (CRLS) and Extended Application Standards (EA). Through Oregon CTSO's work with students, schools, and teachers, Oregon students have local, state, and national opportunities to develop and enhance their academic, leadership, citizenship, and career skills in preparation for adult responsibilities. CTSOs are an integral component of career and technical education, providing connecting activities between academic and work-based learning.  CTSOs provide learning experiences that prepare students for the many demands of the future.  Students apply academic and technical knowledge and skills to new situations, develop communication and teamwork skills, and learn to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds. PROGRAM DELIVERABLES and OBJECTIVES: Annual written work plans for each CTSO including calendars of events, yearly organizational and event budgets, and summary statements of Oregon CTSO support needed to accomplish objectives. Monthly reports demonstrating progress toward achieving work plans, as well as quarterly progress and financial reports. Annual reports including chapter, student and advisor membership; fiscal review; documentation of state officer training plan implementation; work plan evaluation; description of activities assisting students in achieving diploma requirements; scholarship recipients; Oregon national officers and award winners; activity attendance; cash and non-cash gifts; business partnership and volunteer support; and goals for the coming year. Collaboration and cooperation with, and accountability to Oregon Department of Education’s contract administrator, through regular meetings. Coordination between each CTSO Coordinator and State Advisor (Department Specialist) to align mission and activities with CTE curriculum and diploma requirements, through regular meetings between ODE and Oregon CTSO staff. Oregon CTSO staff develop and implement state officer training plans, and facilitate and guide student officer activities, board meetings, conferences and other organization activities and events that further the learning of students and contribute toward achieving diploma requirements. Services and support for all CTSO statewide leadership and skill development events and activities. Facilitation of Oregon participation in regional and national leadership and skill development activities. In-service training to CTSO boards, and attendance and participation in CTSO board meetings. TARGET GROUPS SERVED: Oregon strives to provide an education system that will help youth be successful in the ever-changing world in which we live.  CTSOs are an integral part of this plan.  School districts throughout Oregon participate in these activities and receive Oregon CTSO services.