Equity Gap Analysis Tool Considerations for Local Planning March 14, 2019 Equity Gap Analysis Tool Considerations for Local Planning Presenter: Dr. Ben Williams, CEO National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity CTE Monthly Webinar 2019

Key Points Ensure the accurate identification of gaps Identify those subgroups that show a gaps in performance Identify the potential root causes and research Select an intervention aligned with the identified root causes Be creative and use Perkins V funding to support Ensure the accurate identification of gaps using data analysis Identify those subgroups that show a gap from their comparison group Identify the potential root causes and do action research Select an intervention aligned with the identified root causes Be creative – innovation through partnerships and leveraging resources

Considerations for Planning Evaluating strategies that work What strategies work to provide impactful outcomes for students? How do you know? (What’s the WHY?) Who’s not at the table to contribute strategies and expertise? Local applications must address these areas: How do you know these strategies work rather than other factors that contribute?

Considerations for Planning Providing Programs to Support Performance What program data supports successful performance? How and What data? Interventions Areas Performance of Special Populations Gaps that are major focus areas of intervention based on data, LMI, performance, engagement data, etc.

Considerations for Planning Activities for High-skill, High-wage, or In-demand Industry Sectors or Occupations Activities are integrated efforts for learning and prep for careers Activities impactful to improving economic opportunities How are these activities integral part of larger effort to improve exposure and participation in nontraditional and in-demand careers to support special pops?