1. Bureau of Career and Technical Education PA Department of Education Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 The New Perkins Law Major Changes-New Direction PASBO March 6, 2008

2. Bureau of Career and Technical Education Edward G. Rendell Governor Gerald L. Zahorchak Secretary of Education

3. Bureau of Career and Technical Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Diane Castelbuono, Deputy Secretary Bureau of Career and Technical Education Lee Burket, Director Data Analysis, Assessment and Contract Administration Frank DiNatale, Division Manager Statewide Perkins Coordinator, Monique Williams

4. Bureau of Career and Technical Education The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. This policy is in accordance with state law, including Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Act, and with federal law, including Title IV and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the American Disabilities Act of 1990.

5. Bureau of Career and Technical Education OVERALL GOAL “For the first time, Career and Technical Education Programs will be held accountable for continuous improvement in performance measured by the academic proficiency of CTE students.” Margaret Spellings July 29, 2006

6. Bureau of Career and Technical Education Aligned with NCLB “Success will be determined through valid and reliable tests, including No Child Left Behind assessments in reading, math, and science.” Margaret Spellings July 29, 2006

7. Bureau of Career and Technical Education Congressional Support “We now look forward to working with Congress to promote accountability, high standards, and rigorous coursework in our high schools.” Margaret Spellings July 29, 2006

8. Bureau of Career and Technical Education State Leadership Activities  Develop, improve, or expand the use of technology in CTE programs  Provide comprehensive professional development  Support the integration of Academics into CTE programs  Provide preparation for non-traditional field and high- skill, high-wage, high demand, high priority occupations  Support partnerships between all stakeholders  Support of programs for special populations

9. Bureau of Career and Technical Education Programs of Study  Incorporate and align secondary and post-secondary education  Include academic & CTE content in a coordinated, non-duplicative progression of courses  May include the opportunity for secondary students to acquire post-secondary credits  Lead to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the post-secondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree  Identify and address current or emerging occupational opportunities  Locals must offer the required courses of at least one Program of Study (and can offer more)  Recommend using current evidenced based “BEST Practices” within the CTE community

10. Bureau of Career and Technical Education Required Uses of Funds  Strengthen academic and technical skills of students through integration  Link secondary and post-secondary education through “Programs of Study”  Provide experiences in all aspects of an industry  Develop, improve, or expand technology  Provide professional development  Develop and implement evaluations of CTE programs  Initiate, improve, expand, and modernize CTE programs  Provide activities of sufficient size and scope to be effective  Provide activities to prepare special populations for high skill, high wage, or high demand occupations that lead to self-sufficiency

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15. Contact Information Frank DiNatale PA Department of Education Bureau of Career & Technical Education 717-783-6981 fdinatale@state.pa.us www.pde.state.pa.us/bcte/perkins