Carl D Perkins Career and Technical Education Act

Carl D Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006

Carl Perkins Don't step on my blue suede shoes (1932 -1998)

Congressman Carl D. Perkins (KY) I don’ t sing, but I was in strume ntal in pass ing the Vocati onal Educa tion A ct of 1963. (1912 -1984)

Perkins 2006 Appropriation U. S. Department of Education $1, 287, 142, 000 Washington State’s Allocation $24, 667, 861

Perkins Budget Categories n Basic Grant – 85% n Leadership – up to 10% n Administration – 5%

Basic Grant Formulas n Secondary Local Funding t Age-based formula t $15, 000 minimum award t 10% reserve

Basic Grant Formulas n Postsecondary Local Funding t Pell-Plus formula t $50, 000 minimum award t 10% reserve

State Leadership n Leadership – up to 10% n 1% to serve individuals in state institutions n $60, 000 -$150, 000 nontraditional

Administration n 5% Admin Funds t Requires non-federal match t Requires maintenance of effort

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Highlights

Perkins 2006 Highlights n Increased Accountability

Accountability n New components - Basic Grant and Tech Prep t Local performance targets will be negotiated t Local programs held responsible to meet targets

Accountability n Technical assessment aligned with industry-recognized standards, when possible n Placement in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations must be measured

Perkins 2006 Highlights n Programs of Study

Programs of Study n Every local recipient must offer at least one CTE Program of Study

Programs of Study n Secondary and postsecondary alignment n Coherent and rigorous course content (academic and technical) n Dual enrollment/credit opportunity n Must lead to an industry-recognized credential, certificate or degree

Perkins 2006 Highlights n Professional development guidelines – new rules n Permissive use of funds provides flexibility

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Required Activities

Required Activities n Assess CTE programs with a focus on special populations n Develop, improve, or expand the use of technology in CTE n Provide professional development programs

Required Activities n Support CTE programs t. Emphasis on those with challenging academic standards n Preparation occupations n Support for nontraditional education partnerships

Required Activities n Serve individuals in state institutions n Support programs that lead to high-skills, high-wage, or highdemand occupations n Provide technical assistance

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Permissive Activities

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Tech Prep

Tech Prep n States n 10 may consolidate funds additional performance accountability measures

Tech Prep n Non-duplicative, sequential course of study t includes at least 2 years secondary and 2 years postsecondary or an apprenticeship program n Signed articulation agreements n Dual and concurrent enrollment

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Transition Activities

Transition Team n Workforce Board t n Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction t n n Admin. , WAVA, Non-Trad, Accountability State Board for Community & Technical Colleges t n Admin. , Accountability, Legislative Admin. WEC, Accountability Tech Prep Directors Association Offender Employment Services (ES)

Transition Team’s Work Plan Develop transition plan n Develop local plans n Assist with policy development n Act as information resource n Assist in 5 -year plan development n Assist in public hearing phase n Provide technical assistance n

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