About CALCP
CALCP is a statewide organization whose sole purpose is to provide up-to-date information and quality inservice opportunities for those who are responsible for technical preparation and related career preparation programs for K-adult levels. CALCP addresses the needs of key staff from secondary Career Technical Education programs, Regional Occupational Centers and Programs, Partnership Academies, Tech Prep programs, Community Colleges, Youth Councils and Adult Education. CALCP is dedicated to supporting educational reform and change in California. Be a part of that change and become an active participant in the decisions and direction we are moving as Career Technical Education is at forefront.
Our Vision
Career technical preparation connects students to life-long learning and achievement through a standards-based sequence of courses that integrates academic knowledge and real-life application and work-based learning.
All students have the ability to learn and succeed in a relevant, rigorous and engaging curriculum.
All educators accept the responsibility for preparing all students to participate successfully in a technological and global community.
All stakeholders work collaboratively to help all students become contributing members of society.
2022-2023 Board of Directors
VICKIE BURCH
CALCP President | School to Career Specialist at Rowland Unified School District
JIMMY BENAVIDES
CALCP Treasurer | Retired CTE ROP Director at Los Angeles County Office of Education
RON PIÑA
CALCP Secretary | Retired CTE Resources
DON BERTUCCI
Southern Affiliate Representative | Retired Assistant Superintendent at Chaffey Joint Union High School District
RUSS WEIKLE
CALCP Northern Affiliate Representative | Retired Director at Career & College Transition Division, California Department of Education
Board of Directors’ Meeting Dates
Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 2 PM