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“ “Gathering And Utilizing Gathering And Utilizing Perkins Data For Program Perkins Data For Program
ImprovementImprovement Alan Alan
Shotts and Toni DeckleverShotts and Toni DeckleverWyomingWyoming
http://www.presassociates.comhttp://www.presassociates.com
How States Assess How States Assess Performance Data for PerkinsPerformance Data for Perkins
• Nat’l/State/Local Assessment systems-30 States
• GPA in Occupation Subjects-9 States
• Program completion-8 States
• Course Completion-7 States
Report prepared for National Research Center for Career & Technical Education
Three types of Assessment Three types of Assessment SystemsSystems
• National Assessment System
• State developed, occupationally specific, end of course or program
• State developed, occupationally generic, end of program
Report prepared for National Research Center for Career & Technical Education
Wyoming chose to develop our Wyoming chose to develop our own systemown system
• Occupationally generic
• Based on SCANS Skills
• Rubrics were developed by CTE teachers, administrators & Wyo. Dept. of Educ.
WyCTAWyCTA
• Wyoming’s answer to the federal “you must assess” requirement.
• Stands for Wyoming Career Technical Assessment
• Done in the spring of each year• Data gathered is available in report form
by the end of May – can be given to schools in August.
What is it?What is it?
• Criteria developed by teachers, administrators and career counselors'
• Performance assessment• Use Rubrics in the areas of
– Communication Skills– Affective /Thinking Skills– Applied Math– Technology Skills– Employability Skills– Pre-Employability Skills
Teacher AssessmentTeacher Assessment• Similar to an Annual
Performance Review• Based on student performance
and achievement over time…. Semester, year, program.
• Based on teacher observation, employer observation, projects, units, grades.
• Entire Movie – Not just a snapshot
Communication SkillsCommunication Skills
• Listening• Speaking• Reading• Writing
Affective Thinking SkillsAffective Thinking Skills
• Cooperation Interpersonal Skills• Problem Solving• Work Ethic• Thinking• Leadership
Applied Math SkillsApplied Math Skills
• Basic Mathematical Operations• Measurement• Data Representation and Intrepretation
Technology SkillsTechnology Skills
• Operation Systems• Hardware and Software Applications• Internet Searches• Industrial and Business Technology
Pre-employability SkillsPre-employability Skills
• Career Interests and Characteristics• Career Prerequisites• Employment Potential• Resume, Application, and Interview
Employability SkillsEmployability Skills
• Punctuality and Attendance• Interpersonal Relations• Attitude and Appearance• Completion-Rate and Productivity• Skill Performance
Who is assessedWho is assessed• 10th grade vocational students & vocational
concentrators
• 12th grade Voc.Concentrators
• Definitions:• Voc. Student=taken or enrolled in 2 courses in
sequence• Voc. Concentrator=taken 3 or more courses in
sequence• Courses must be in an approved program
1111thth Graders? Graders?
• 11th grade vocational concentrators are added to the data base, but they are not assessed with the rubrics.
• State assessment data is used for a comparison
• Used as the academic performance indicator
Other Data ObtainedOther Data Obtained
• CIP Codes for program area – Non-trad• Received Certification• Involvement with a CTSO• Program Completer• Placement after graduation• Follow-up study
ProcessProcess
• Identify students that meet definition criteria
• Give teachers a time line• Web –based data entry• Score students based on teacher
observation, classroom work, job experiences. These can be completed by teachers or employers.
ReportsReports
• Take data and segregate into different categories.
• Software program develops graphs and charts that can be printed.
• Reports are available at the school, district or state level.
ReportsReports
• Bound report created & shared– Superintendent & Assist. Super.– Principal– Every CTE Instructor– Perkins Advisory Board– Perkins Annual Report
Cody High SchoolCody High School
• 1 Comprehensive HS with approx. 740 students
• Immersion block schedule• # of CTE programs=9• # of CTE Concentrators=284
CodyCody
• How we use for program improvement– Data segregated by Cluster– Programs request $ (mini-grant)– Programs must show improvement on
communication or math before more $ will be awarded
– Causes CTE to focus student attention on applied academics, no assumptions
CheyenneCheyenne
• 2 comprehensive HS – 1 alternative• 3000 total student population 10-12 grade• A/B block and hybrid block• Assess over 1000 students
CheyenneCheyenne
• Reports generated and given to Administration.
• Reports also given to Department Heads at each school.
• Data is used in School Profiles and for School Improvement Goals.
Statewide Use of AssessmentStatewide Use of Assessment
• Department of Education requires WyCTA data to be included in all grant proposals.
• Used for:– Tech-Prep– Leadership– Non-traditional– Corrections
The Results……..The Results……..
OutcomesOutcomes
• SOMETIMES….– New ideas– New programs– Enhanced/improved programs– Better prepared students
LEADING TO………
Everyone is a trophy