SD Secondary Career & Technical

Education (CTE)

Perkins Updates – July 2013

Learning that Works

DOE Aspiration

• Perkins Reauthorization– Perkins IV is on continuation– USDE released a blueprint for legislation in April

2012– 4 Core Principals:

Perkins Reauthorization

Alignment Collaboration Accountability Innovation

• “Rigorous, Relevant & Results-Driven”– High-quality CTE programs

• Connected to labor market needs• Students master employability

skills• In-demand, high-growth industry

sectors (state, national, global)

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AlignmentAlignment

• Secondary to postsecondary program alignment

• Partnerships with employers & industry

• GOAL: Improve quality

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CollaborationCollaboration

• ALL students– Represent district demographics

• Improve academic outcomes• Close equity gaps• Build technical &

employability skills for all students

• Consistent measures nationally

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AccountabilityAccountability

• Response to:– Changing job skills required– Emerging careers– Pace of technology

• State: Systemic reform of policies & practices

• Local: Effective CTE implementation & practices

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InnovationInnovation

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement

• State Level in 2013-14:– Revise state Perkins/CTE plan• Needs assessment• Draft language• Public comment• SD Board of Education approval• USDE approval

• Purpose: Federal funding and guidance in quality programming

Continuous Improvement

• Local Level in 2013-14:– Transitional year– Focus on data (over time) for program

improvement– Product over paperwork– Regional meetings in November• Dates, locations and details will be coming early in the

school year

• Purpose: Build and sustain quality programs

Continuous Improvement

• Perkins update webinars - September

• Program Improvement Process – November regional meetings, complete by December 2nd

• Program applications for 14-15 – March 1st

• Annual Perkins Data Collection – April 17th to May 31st

• Perkins budget requests and Reserve Grant applications – May/June

• Advisory Committee Meetings – Twice Annually

13-14 Important Dates

• Literacy in the Technical Subjects (Common Core)

• CTE Standards Implementation• CTE 101 Qualification Training

• Additional topics will be offered in-person and via webinar. Watch for more information!

13-14 CTE Professional Development

• SD legislation passed in spring 2013 to “…enhance economic development and education.”

• Sections 10 & 11 – Workforce Education:1. Limited English Proficiency adjustments in FY14,

15 & 162. Grants for secondary CTE programs3. One-time funding for school districts

Senate Bill 235 (SB235)

• Timeline for CTE Grants:– Funds are currently accruing– July 2015: Rules to govern the grants must be

developed– Funds may be available in early 2015

• Governor’s office conducting listening sessions with CTE programs & school administrators

Senate Bill 235 (SB235)

• Courses for Perkins data in 2013-14 will be pulled from program applications

• Any changes must be reflected on application

Edits to 13-14 Program Applications

• To update:Ask CTE specialist to reopen applicationMake updates in Perkins systemRe-sign applicationContact CTE specialist when complete

Edits to 13-14 Program Applications

• AKA “PRF” System– Accurate information critical for Perkins Data

Collection– Opens mid-September, closes October 15th

Personnel Records Form

• To ensure accuracy: Step 1: Contact local PRF staff (check

DOE School Directory)Step 2: Ensure CTE courses entered on PRF

correctly• Course codes/names from Perkins application

Step 3: Check accuracy on Teacher 411 prior to October 15th

Personnel Records Form

• Critical to ensure students’ approved CTE courses qualify for SD Opportunity Scholarship

CTE Courses on Transcripts

Step 1: Work with Infinite Campus contact (check DOE School Directory) to get course names entered accurately

Step 2: Ensure “CTE” is incorporated into the course name for approved CTE courses only (Foundation, Cluster, Pathway – not Personal Finance)

CTE Courses on Transcripts

• Keep records locally of all Perkins- purchased equipment/materials

• Denote Perkins-funded versus other funding sources in inventory

• Tag items that are Perkins-purchased• Consortium Members: Ensure Director has

accurate inventory of Perkins-purchased equipment

Perkins Inventory

• Liquidating Perkins equipment/ materials:– Step 1: See if another CTE program can make use

of item locally.– Step 2: If item is usable, contact CTE Specialist. If

item is unusable, surplus it following local school policy.

– Step 3: Tell consortium when items are transferred/released/surplussed

– Step 4: Update local district Perkins inventory

Perkins Inventory

• Update on Business Education position• MBAResearch – Professional Development– Curriculum– High School of Business (Rigorous Curriculum)

Learning that Works

Questions?

CTE: Learning thatWorks• Perkins IV (2006)– Career Clusters/Programs of Study– Holistic & Continuous Improvement–Quality– Develop academic AND career & technical

knowledge and skills– Prepare students for careers in high-skill, high-

wage, high-demand occupations

• Students can use courses to meet… – …Graduation requirements – …SD Opportunity Scholarship

• Programs are eligible for: – Perkins funds– State/Federal grants– CTSO membership– Technical support & professional development

to enhance continuous improvement

Benefits of Being an Approved CTE Program

1. Students engaged2. Rigorous coursework3. Teachers working cooperatively4. Programs of study5. Career guidance6. Equipment enhances student learning7. Holistic program improvement planning

Quality CTE Programs