Funding your JWG Program Jonathan Jackson Program Supervisor, Grants & Innovative Programs Career and Technical Education Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

DISCLAIMER The opinions expressed and guidance offered in this training/workshop are for educational and information purposes only. I use reasonable efforts to ensure that information provided herein is accurate and is the most current information available at the time of training. However, districts are urged to contact the CTE program office directly via email to verify the accuracy of this information prior to making costly programmatic decisions.

JWG, How Does It Compare? Jobs for Washington’s graduates is run a little differently than JAG programs in most other states. Washington is one of few states that run their JAG program through the state education agency (OSPI). Washington state appropriates funding for JWG annually, via the state legislature.

JWG State Funding “$1,000,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2016, $1,000,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2017, and $762,000 of the dedicated marijuana account-state appropriation are provided solely for dropout prevention, intervention, and reengagement programs, including the jobs for America’s graduates (JAG) program…” H-4773.2/16

2015-16 JWG Funding JWG was allocated over $662,000.00 for SY 2015-16 There is strong support to increase funding for JWG The average JWG program in SY 2015-16 received an allocation of $16,000.00

What is CTE? CTSO Classroom Instruction / Theory Framework Industry Standards Academic Standards Leadership / 21st Century Skills Shop/Lab Hands-On / Project Based Technical Skills / Soft Skills Leadership 21st Century Skills CTSO Extended Learning Outside of the Classroom Community Service Under CTE Instructor supervision

Requirements of a CTE program Submit and receive approval of a Framework for your course (typically Career Choices Framework) Ensure that the instructor has a CTE certificate (continuing, initial or probationary) Ensure that the instructor has a WBL V-Code(s)

CTE Enhanced Funding Following all of the steps to have your JWG program approved as a CTE course could provide access to enhanced funding for your district* The enhanced funding will go to your district, who will use the funds to support their CTE programs; you will need to collaborate with your district’s CTE director to determine the amount of funding that could be used in your JWG program. Funding is based on a formula that takes into account the number of FTEs served by your program and provides additional dollars per student above and beyond the Basic Ed allocation.

Carl D. Perkins act of 2006 (Perkins IV) There has been some type of CTE/Vocational program funded since 1917 (Smith Hughes Vocational Act) In terms of raw dollars, Perkins is not a major educational grant (WA – 20.6M) Perkins, the largest grant targeted at secondary education

How Does Perkins Fit In CTE Programs? It’s a Federal formula program meant to improve and enhance existing CTE programs The Perkins act was originally authorized in 1984; the most recent authorization is Perkins IV in 2006 District funding allocations are based on Federal census and poverty data Perkins is federal money – The state (OSPI) and local grantees (districts) must follow the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGARs)

PERKINS 101 State Allocations Are Census Based In-State Allocation – Secondary District census data 70% based on school aged kids 5-17 census count at or below poverty guidelines 30% total district census data (Section 131 (a)(b))

PERKINS 101 GENERAL TEST OF ALLOWABILITY Fits with your application Allowable per the appropriate OMB Circular Reasonable and Necessary Allocable Consistent with your district’s policies Not charged elsewhere Adequately Documented

Allowable Costs/Activities Administrative costs Instructional materials and supplies Advertising for job openings (CTE courses) Marketing and outreach activities (i.e. Newspapers, radio/TV, magazines) Advisory councils (i.e. printing, materials, brochures. No food or beverages) Meetings and conferences Audit costs in accordance with the Single Audit Act (OMB Circular A-133) Membership in business, technical, and professional organizations Certification Printing, publication, and reproduction (Brochures and other printed materials paid for, in whole or in part, with Carl D. Perkins funds will carry a statement indicating the funding source) CTSO costs (See 34 CFR 403.71) Curriculum development Equipment/Technology for approved career and technical education instruction

Allowable Costs/Activities (Cont…) Professional development costs Training costs Professional service costs Transportation (Related to curriculum and must be supportive of CTE programs) Program evaluation Rental/lease costs of buildings and equipment Salaries (Must provide Time and Effort) Stipends Substitute pay for teachers Teacher in-service

Unallowable Costs/Activities Alcoholic beverages Expenditures that supplant Alumni activities Fines and penalties Capital expenditures Food and beverages Child care Fundraising CTSO competition costs Gifts, door prizes, etc. Donation and contribution Goods or services for personal use (Including gifts) Entertainment (Amusement and social activities) Housing and personal living expenses for faculty/staff Expenditures for CTE programs below the 7th grade Incentive for business relocation

Unallowable Costs/Activities (Cont…) Items retained by student (i.e. Supplies, clothing/uniform, tools, PDAs, calculators) Membership in country club, social, or dining clubs Out of country travel Pre-awarded costs Promotional items/materials (i.e. T-shirts, pens, cups, key chains, book bags) Religious worship Salaries or wages paid to students Student scholarships

Perkins Assurances

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PERKINS ACCOUNTABILITY Purpose of Section 113 is to set out the Act’s accountability requirements and core indicators for performance at the secondary and postsecondary levels for all CTE students. Sub-sections in Section 113 identify the (a) purpose, (b) state performance measures and (c) reporting. Sub-section 2 Indicators of Performance identifies WHAT indicators you are being held accountable for.

PERKINS ACCOUNTABILITY Secondary 1S1: Academic Attainment | Reading/ Language Arts 1S2: Academic Attainment | Mathematics 2S1: Technical Skill Attainment 3S1: Secondary School Completion 4S1: Student Graduation Rates 5S1: Secondary Placement 6S1: Nontraditional Participation 6S2: Nontraditional Completion

CTE / Perkins Resources Developing Leadership Alignment Creating Performance Assessments Framework FAQs Framework Resource Document Framework Resource Companion CTE Blank Framework Perkins 5-Year Application Helpful Hints

Contact Information Jonathan Jackson, Program Supervisor Grants & Innovative Programs Jonathan.Jackson@k12.wa.us 360-725-6253 Lance Wrzesinski, Program Supervisor Business and Marketing Lance.wrzesinski@k12.wa.us 360-725-6258