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This document outlines key updates regarding the Perkins Reauthorization as of July 2013, emphasizing the alignment between Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and labor market needs. Central themes include the importance of rigorous and relevant programming, collaboration between secondary and postsecondary institutions, accountability for equitable student outcomes, and continuous improvement methods. Additionally, it provides a timeline for upcoming Perkins-related events and highlights the importance of meeting the demands of emerging industries through effective implementation of CTE practices.
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SD Secondary Career & Technical Education (CTE) Perkins Updates – July 2013
Perkins Reauthorization • Perkins Reauthorization • Perkins IV is on continuation • USDE released a blueprint for legislation in April 2012 • 4 Core Principals:
Perkins Reauthorization • Alignment • Alignment • “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 • Collaboration • Collaboration • Secondary to postsecondary program alignment • Partnerships with employers & industry • GOAL: Improve quality
Perkins Reauthorization • Accountability • Accountability • ALL students • Represent district demographics • Improve academic outcomes • Close equity gaps • Build technical & employability skills for all students • Consistent measures nationally
Perkins Reauthorization • Innovation • Innovation • Response to: • Changing job skills required • Emerging careers • Pace of technology • State: Systemic reform of policies & practices • Local: Effective CTE implementation & practices
Continuous Improvement • State Level in 2013-14: • 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 2013-14: • 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
13-14 Important Dates • Perkins update webinars - September • Program Improvement Process – November regional meetings, complete by December 2nd • Program applications for 14-15 – March 1st • Annual Perkins Data Collection – April 17th to May 31st • Perkins budget requests and Reserve Grant applications – May/June • Advisory Committee Meetings –Twice Annually
13-14 CTE Professional Development • 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!
Senate Bill 235 (SB235) • SD legislation passed in spring 2013to “…enhance economic development and education.” • Sections 10 & 11 – Workforce Education: • Limited English Proficiency adjustments in FY14, 15 & 16 • Grants for secondary CTE programs • One-time funding for school districts
Senate Bill 235 (SB235) • Timeline for CTE Grants: • Funds are currently accruing • July 2014: 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
Edits to 13-14 Program Applications • Courses for Perkins data in 2013-14 will be pulled from program applications • Any changes must be reflected on application
Edits to 13-14 Program Applications • To update: • Ask CTE specialist to reopen application • Make updates in Perkins system • Re-sign application • Contact CTE specialist when complete
Personnel Records Form • AKA “PRF” System • Accurate information critical for Perkins Data Collection • Opens mid-September, closes October 15th
Personnel Records Form • To ensure accuracy: • Step 1: Contact local PRF staff (check 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 15th
CTE Courses on Transcripts • 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 accurately • Step 2: Ensure “CTE” is incorporated into the course name for approved CTE courses only (Foundation, Cluster, Pathway – not Personal Finance)
Perkins Inventory • 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
