Perkins 101 Review Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 Purpose and Expectations Act aims to increase the quality of technical education within the United States by providing individuals with the academic and technical skills necessary to be successful in a knowledge and skill based economy. NOTE: Used the term career and technical education(CTE) instead of vocational education Authorized from 2006-2012. Now under continuing resolutions. Changed the term from vocational. Oklahoma had done so in 2000.

What is CTE? Change in definition to eliminate the focus on sub-baccalaureate careers Emphasis on preparation for postsecondary education and employment Preparation not on ‘job’ preparation but on ‘academic and technical’ preparation Increased emphasis on achievement of a degree, certificate or credential Still have limitation on serving students below grade 7; prep for postsecondary – true for OK with about 50% headed to postsecondary training in FY15

Perkins 101 Review Allocation to the State 5% State Administration 10% State Leadership 85% Local 15 million and some change flow to state of Oklahoma Allocation to Local Recipients -84% Secondary -16% Postsecondary

Distribution of Perkins Funds Basic Grant Secondary School Districts Technology Centers (secondary) Postsecondary (collegiate & tech centers) Reserve Funds – 10% of 85% Used for Supplemental Competitive Grants

State Plans Programs of study Secondary & postsecondary Non-duplicative sequence that is coherent and rigorous May provide opportunities for dual/concurrent enrollment in a postsecondary program AND lead to an industry-recognized credential, certificate, or an associate or baccalaureate degree These were added in 2006 and described

Local Plans Provide at least one CTE program of study Describe how local recipients will encourage students to take “rigorous and challenging” core academic courses Programs aligned to rigorous technical standards All aspects of the industry Size, scope and quality

Local Plans Professional development Career guidance and academic counseling describe how career guidance and academic counseling will be provided to career and technical education students, including linkages to future education and training opportunities; Community awareness strategies Teacher recruitment

Local Plans Funding Performance targets Evaluate and continuous improvement with special emphasis on special pops Funding *Required list –has 9 different components that school shall use the funding on *Permissible list – has several different components that schools may use their funding on -provide academic and career counseling is on the permissible list

Show Me the Data Postsecondary Collegiate and Technology Center Adult Secondary (includes Tech Centers) Technical Skill Attainment Secondary School Completion Placement Nontraditional Participation Nontraditional Completion Already provided to US Dept. of Education by SDE: Academic Attainment – Reading/Language Arts* and Mathematics Student Graduation Rates Postsecondary Collegiate and Technology Center Adult Technical Skill Attainment Credential, Certificate, or Degree Student Retention and Transfer Student Placement Nontraditional Participation and Completion Nontraditional Completion

Big Influence: Perkins Legislation Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act (1984-Perkins I) Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act Amendments of 1990 ( Perkins II) Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998 ( Perkins III) Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act (2006-Perkins IV)

Perkins I Guidance language (1984) for comprehensive programs, to meet career development, vocational education, and employment needs of students and potential students, including assistance in: (1) self-assessment, career planning and decisionmaking, and employability skills; (2) transition and placement activities; (3) maintaining themselves in established occupations; (4) developing new skills in high-technology and skill-shortage areas; (5) developing midcareer job seeking skills clarifying career goals; and (6) obtaining and using information on financial assistance for postsecondary and vocational education and job training. Authorizes the Secretary, from State allotments, to make grants to assist State career guidance and counseling programs. Requires that such grants be used, in accordance with approved State plans, 11

Perkins II Guidance Language (1990) The term “career guidance and counseling” means programs-- (A) which pertain to the body of subject matter and related techniques and methods organized for the development in individuals of career awareness, career planning, career decision making, placement skills, and knowledge and understanding of local, state, and national occupational, educational, and labor market needs, trends, and opportunities; and (B) which assist such individuals in making and implementing informed educational and occupational choices.

Perkins III Guidance Legislation (1998) The term “career guidance and academic counseling” means providing access to information regarding career awareness and planning with respect to an individual's occupational and academic future that shall involve guidance and counseling with respect to career options, financial aid, and postsecondary options. -And state administration funds were reduced in favor of increasing local funding. -His position funded by state common education funds.

Perkins IV Guidance Language-2006 The term “career guidance and academic counseling” means guidance and counseling that: provides access for students (and parents, as appropriate) to information regarding career awareness and planning with respect to an individual's occupational and academic future and Provides information with respect to career options, financial aid, and postsecondary options, including baccalaureate degree programs. -And state administration funds were reduced in favor of increasing local funding. -His position funded by state common education funds.

Web Resources Federal Legislation Assistance – Carl Perkins http://www.okcareertech.org/about/state-agency/divisions/federal-legislation-assistance/carl-perkins Career and Academic Connections http://www.okcareertech.org/educators/career-and-academic-connections Advance CTE https://careertech.org/