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Getting Clear on CTE: How One District Used Data to Boost English Learner Enrollment

32 minutes

About this webinar

When English Learners aren’t enrolling in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the same rates as their peers, it’s often difficult to pinpoint why. Without consistent data across schools, districts struggle to track enrollment trends, assess program performance, or ensure resources are aligned with student needs.

In this webinar, learn how Colton Joint Unified School District used structured data reviews and real-time dashboards to address these challenges. By applying a site-specific lens, district leaders were able to identify gaps in CTE participation, set clearer goals, and support school sites in taking action. Watch to discover practical strategies you can use to strengthen your own CTE enrollment and resource planning process.

What You’ll Learn:

How to identify and analyze CTE enrollment trends for English Learners

Ways to use site-level dashboards to uncover gaps and monitor progress

Steps to align school site actions with district-wide goals

Practical tips for using data reviews to support stronger planning and decision-making

Featured Speakers

Sara Thomas, M.Ed

Senior Advisor

Sara Thomas, M.Ed, is a Senior Advisor in education data analytics at Frontline Education, where she leverages 20 years of experience to guide K-12 districts in using data to drive success. With a background that spans teaching, leadership, and administrative roles—including Assistant Principal, Division Coordinator, and Dean of Students—Sara is dedicated to helping school leaders maximize the impact of their data. Her mission is clear: to empower districts to be more data-driven and informed, ensuring that every student and staff member receives the support they need to thrive.

Paul Lucero

Paul Lucero is the Coordinator of Assessment, Data, and Career Technical Education for Colton Joint Unified School District. He began his career in 2003 as a history teacher at Bloomington Middle School, later moving to Joe Baca Middle School (JBMS). A passionate data advocate, Paul served as JBMS’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) data analyst and spent 20 years in the classroom.

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Frontline Education is a leading provider of school administration software, dedicated to helping K-12 leaders achieve their district’s goals. Our solutions empower administrators to manage critical areas like finance, HR, special education, and student health efficiently. Trusted by over 10,000 school district clients, Frontline delivers the insights and tools needed to save time, improve compliance, and support school leaders to drive positive outcomes.

Student Analytics Lab centralizes attendance, grades, assessment, and behavior data into simple, decision-ready dashboards for district and school teams. Quickly identify trends by student group, including English Learners, pinpoint where participation or performance is lagging, and connect actions to results. Track cohorts, monitor program impact (such as CTE participation), and share clear visuals with principals, cabinets, and boards so planning is simpler and communication stays focused.

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