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 2012blueprint – 4 Core Principals: Perkins Reauthorization AlignmentCollaboration 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) Perkins Reauthorization Alignment

Secondary to postsecondary program alignment Partnerships with employers & industry GOAL: Improve quality Perkins Reauthorization Collaboration

ALL students – Represent district demographics Improve academic outcomes Close equity gaps Build technical & employability skills for all students Consistent measures nationally Perkins Reauthorization Accountability

Response to: – Changing job skills required – Emerging careers – Pace of technology State: Systemic reform of policies & practices Local: Effective CTE implementation & practices Perkins Reauthorization Innovation

Continuous Improvement

State Level in : – 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 : – 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 2 nd Program applications for – March 1st Annual Perkins Data Collection – April 17 th to May 31 st Perkins budget requests and Reserve Grant applications – May/June Advisory Committee Meetings – Twice Annually Important Dates

Literacy in the Technical Subjects (Common Core) 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! CTE Professional Development

SD legislation passed in spring 2013 to “…enhance economic development and education.”legislation Sections 10 & 11 – Workforce Education: 1.Limited English Proficiency adjustments in FY14, 15 & 16 2.Grants for secondary CTE programs 3.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 will be pulled from program applications Any changes must be reflected on application Edits to Program Applications

To update: Ask CTE specialist to reopen application Make updates in Perkins systemPerkins system Re-sign application Contact CTE specialist when complete Edits to Program Applications

AKA “PRF” System – Accurate information critical for Perkins Data Collection – Opens mid-September, closes October 15 th Personnel Records Form

To ensure accuracy: Step 1: Contact local PRF staff (check DOE School Directory) 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 15 thTeacher 411 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 accuratelySchool Directory 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 that Works 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 requirementsGraduation requirements – …SD Opportunity ScholarshipSD 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 engaged 2.Rigorous coursework 3.Teachers working cooperatively 4.Programs of study 5.Career guidance 6.Equipment enhances student learning 7.Holistic program improvement planning Quality CTE Programs