FBISD to offer 2 new CTE courses for middle school students

Fort Bend ISD middle schoolers will have the option to begin robotics and engineering courses earlier with the addition of two new classes at the middle school level.

The details

The two career and technical education electives will begin in the 2026-27 school year, officials announced in a Jan. 28 release. However, CTE offerings may vary by campus based on student demand and staffing needs.

New courses include:

• Technovation I (sixth grade), which introduces foundational concepts in mechanics, electronics, computer programming, aviation, drones and artificial intelligence
• Technovation II (seventh and eighth grade), which builds upon the first class by allowing students to explore real-world applications and potential career paths

The new courses join several other middle school CTE electives, including college and career exploration; touch systems data entry and dollars and sense; principles of human services; and fundamentals of computer science, per the release.

Zooming out

The additional programs add to the district's growing CTE program, which offers over 20 courses at the high school level, including a biomedical science program, which launched this school year, Community Impact reported.

The district is also piloting a drone program with the goal of expanding to all high schools for the 2026-27 school year.

Going forward

The deadline for course selection for the 2026-27 school year is Feb. 13, per the release.