1. NEW START-UP APPLICATION 2015

2.  Deadline to submit application is October 1 year prior to implementation  If proposal is emailed, submit cover page and statement of assurance via U.S. Postal Service postmarked no later than October 1 INSTRUCTION PAGE

3. How do we define “off-cycle”?  Any grant application submitted between October 2 and May 1  Deadline to submit off-cycle applications (non- funded) is May 1 prior to fall implementation  To apply for funding, updated applications must be submitted by October 1 of the implementation year OFF-CYCLE SUBMISSION

4. COVER PAGE Authorized Person must be district administrator  Building Principal  District CTE Coordinator  Superintendent Who do we contact when scheduling visit?  Grant Writer

5. COVER PAGE CONTINUED  Notice the question at the bottom of the page

6. A. STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE Section G is not required for Foundation level applications. Why are Sections F and H still required?  Should still feed into a Program of Study  Instructors should be aware of area labor market data

7. B. PARTNERSHIPS Appendix 2  Located at back of application

8. B. PARTNERSHIPS CONTINUED Appendix 3  No cookie cutter letters!  What are we looking for? Refer to Section B of Rubric

9. C. WORK BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

10. D. PHYSICAL FACILITIES What do you have? ? ??

11. E. STUDENT ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS  If an off-cycle application is submitted, the updated funding application (submitted by October 1) MUST include actual enrollment

12. F. LABOR MARKET

13. F. LABOR MARKET CONTINUED

19. G. CAREER PATHWAY

20. H. KUDER  Aggregate Data Report  Summarize the report – what does it tell you?

21. I. AVAILABLE RESOURCES  Listing actual resources will not hurt chances for funding; whether you’ve got A or B A B

22. J. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION  Counselor letter outlining CAP process

23. RUBRIC  Applications will be checked for completion  Partial applications will be rejected

24. RUBRIC B. Partnerships: Appendices 2 & 3 20151050 Include letters from the advisory committee/council, an employer, and a postsecondary institution directly related to this career pathway. Evidence shows: 1) Collaboration among council members of regional labor market supply and demand. 2) Discussion of innovative strategies to align training programs to bridge the workforce demand gaps. 3) Work-based learning opportunities are identified. Include letters from the advisory committee/council, an employer, and a postsecondary institution. All 3 letters should be related to career pathway. Includes 2 of the 3 evidence criteria. Include letters from the advisory committee/council, an employer, and a postsecondary institution. All 3 letters should be related to career pathway. Includes 1 of the 3 evidence criteria. Include letters from the advisory committee/council, an employer, and a postsecondary institution with no reference to career pathway or collaboration among stakeholders. Components do not adequately address the criteria of the application. Score

25. RUBRIC C. Work-Based Learning Opportunities 43210 Summary clearly provides evidence of students benefiting from the integration of 4 or more work-based learning opportunities. Summary clearly provides evidence of students benefiting from the integration of 3 work-based learning opportunities. Summary clearly provides evidence of students benefiting from the integration of 2 work-based learning opportunities. Summary clearly provides evidence of students benefiting from the integration of 1 work-based learning opportunity. Components do not adequately address the criteria of the application. Score

26. RUBRIC F. Labor Market Demand: Appendix 4 43210 Summary clearly provides evidence that the career pathway meets regional/state needs and provides career opportunities in at least 4 occupations. Summary clearly provides evidence that the career pathway meets regional/state needs and provides career opportunities in at least 3 occupations. Summary clearly provides evidence that the career pathway meets regional/state needs and provides career opportunities in at least 2 occupations. Summary clearly provides evidence that the career pathway meets regional/state needs and provides career opportunities in at least 1 occupations. Components do not adequately address the criteria of the application. Score

27. RUBRIC G. Career Pathway Transition Opportunities 12 6 0 Two post secondary opportunities that offer either a degree, certificate of proficiency, technical certificate, or industry credential in the Career Pathway. One post secondary opportunities that offer either a degree, certificate of proficiency, technical certificate, or industry credential in the Career Pathway. Components do not adequately address the criteria of the application. Score

28. RUBRIC H. Kuder Data: Appendix 5 43210 Program is ranked in the top 5 of both the Interest and Skills Confidence Assessments from multiple grade levels. Program is ranked in the top 5 of either the Interest or Skills Confidence Assessments from multiple grade levels. Program is ranked in the top 10 of both the Interest and Skills Confidence Assessments from multiple grade levels. A plan is provided to build interest and sustain participation. Program is ranked in the top 10 of either the Interest or Skills Confidence Assessments from multiple grade levels. A plan is provided to build interest and sustain participation. Components do not adequately address the criteria of the application. Score

29. RUBRIC J. Required Documentation: Appendix 1; Counselor letter 6 0 Letter clearly states that all students grades 8-12 have education and training plans on file: 1) updated annually with students and parents, 2) including post secondary opportunities, 3) and clearly outlining the process used to develop education and training plans. (Documentation should be available upon request) Components do not adequately address the criteria of the application. Score

30. RUBRIC K. Agency Review of Program Confirmation of Resources 4 2 0 On-site visit shows no discrepancies in the list of available resources provided. On-site visit shows minor discrepancies in the list of available resources provided. On-site visit shows significant discrepancies in the list of available resources provided. Score Program Objectives 12 6 0 Discussion with representatives clearly confirm the intentions of the proposal. The proposed offering is consistent with program/course objectives. Details described in the proposal are accurate and confirmed during onsite visit. Discussion with representatives confirms the intentions of the proposal. The proposed offering is consistent with program/course objectives. On site review shows 1-2 inconsistencies compared to application. Discussions with representatives indicate that the proposal does not address needs or desires of the school. It is unclear how the program/course objectives will be achieved as proposed. Some proposal details are grossly inaccurate. Score

31. RUBRIC Report Card 43210 All of the Indicators, as noted on the report card, meet or exceed the state benchmarks. 4 of the Indicators, as noted on the report card, meet or exceed the state benchmarks. 3 of the Indicators, as noted on the report card, meet or exceed the state benchmarks. 1-2 of the Indicators, as noted on the report card, meet or exceed the state benchmarks. None of the Indicators, as noted on the report card, meet state benchmarks. Score Conditional Approvals 106420 School LEA has no conditional approvals in any CTE program or support area for the previous year. School LEA has only 1 conditional approval in any CTE program or support area for the previous year. School LEA has only 2 conditional approvals in any CTE program or support area for the previous year. School LEA has 3 conditional approvals in any CTE program or support area for the previous year. School LEA has 4 or more conditional approvals in any CTE program or support area for the previous year. Score

32. RUBRIC Previous Submittal (off-cycle submissions ineligible) 10 5 0 Approved program operational without funding. All equipment is in place, and all program requirements are met. Application submitted and approved without funding. Program was not fully implemented. No previous submittal or did not submit by October 1. Score Occupational Program Total Score 0.0% Foundation and Support Total Score 0.0%

33. Questions? Kathi Turner, Deputy Director Katherine.turner@arkansas.gov 501-682-1043