SD Secondary Career & Technical Education (CTE)

1. SD Secondary Career & Technical Education (CTE) Perkins Updates – July 2013

2. Learning that Works

3. DOE Aspiration

4. Perkins Reauthorization • Perkins Reauthorization • Perkins IV is on continuation • USDE released a blueprint for legislation in April 2012 • 4 Core Principals:

5. 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)

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Continuous Improvement

10. Continuous Improvement

11. 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

12. 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. 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

14. 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!

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. CTE Courses on Transcripts • Critical to ensure students’ approved CTE courses qualify for SD Opportunity Scholarship

22. 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)

23. 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

24. 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

25. Learning that Works • Update on Business Education position • MBAResearch • Professional Development • Curriculum • High School of Business (Rigorous Curriculum)

26. Questions?

27. CTE: Learning thatWorks • 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

28. Benefits of Being an Approved CTE Program • Students can use courses to meet… • …Graduation requirements • …SD Opportunity Scholarship • Programs are eligible for: • Perkins funds • State/Federal grants • CTSO membership • Technical support & professional development to enhance continuous improvement

29. Quality CTE Programs • Students engaged • Rigorous coursework • Teachers working cooperatively • Programs of study • Career guidance • Equipment enhances student learning • Holistic program improvement planning