ACTE National Policy Seminar Christin Driscoll National Education Association March 2015

NEA and ESEA Reauthorization Re-visioning accountability through opportunity Right-sizing testing De-coupling high- stakes testing and accountability Quality educators, empowered to lead

A New Vision for Accountability OUTcomes without proper INputs States should: – Collect and report on a range of success indicators – Remedy gaps in resources

Opportunity Dashboard

CTE and ESEA CTE crucial to Quality Schools indicator – Access to a range of courses – Ensure students are ready for post-secondary and career opportunities Students are engaged and stay in school – CTE educators know BEST about different styles of learning and assessment

Resources Matter Providing equitable resources to areas of need All students given the same comprehensive opportunity to learn – No matter their circumstances Accountability for inputs

NEA Perkins Recommendations Access to high-quality CTE programs Real career pathways Comprehensive CTE offerings Strong pipeline of quality educators

Educator Voice Don’t stop until they hear you!

Christin Driscoll National Education Association