Strengthening Secondary Indicators under Perkins V

Use Your Post-its ! What is your top concern about reauthorization, related to the secondary accountability indicators? One idea per post-it Use black marker on table

Key Changes in Legislation Concentrator definition Metrics Placement: expectations for disaggregation Nontraditional: focus on concentrators’ engagement Program quality: select at least one of three options Reporting Disaggregation by program and subpopulation State dissemination of performance Performance targets Setting and adjusting

Standardized Definition of CTE Concentrator Secondary concentrator is a student who completes at least two courses in a single program/ program of study Impact all but three states Majority lowering threshold Credits vs. courses Postsecondary concentrator is a student who earns 12 credits in a single CTE program/ program of study or completes a CTE program that encompasses fewer than 12 credits

Indicator: Graduation Rate The percentage of CTE concentrators who graduate high school, as measured by— (I) the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); and (II) at the State’s discretion, the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate defined in such section 8101. Minimal language change from current law

Indicator: Academic Proficiency CTE concentrator proficiency in the challenging State academic standards adopted by the State under section 1111(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 Minimal language change from current law May include ELA, mathematics and science based on state ESSA plans

Indicator: Placement The percentage of CTE concentrators who, in the second quarter after exiting from secondary education, are: In postsecondary education or advanced training In military service or a service program that receives assistance under Title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (i.e., AmeriCorps) Peace Corps volunteers Employed Expanded list from current law; stronger alignment with WIOA

Indicator: Nontraditional The percentage of CTE concentrators in career and technical education programs and programs of study that lead to nontraditional fields Collapsing of nontraditional participation and completion indicators from current law

Indicator: School Quality (NEW) Percentage of CTE concentrators: Meeting a state-determined measure of “CTE program quality:” Student attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials; Student attainment of postsecondary credits in their CTE program/program of study; or Percentage of students participating in work-based learning. NOTE: States may add an indicator that is statewide, valid and reliable, but no additional indicators are required.

“Program Quality” Indicators in ESSA

Required Disaggregation – Public Reporting on Accountability Indicators Special Populations Subgroup (defined in ESSA) Race/ethnicity; Gender; Socioeconomic status Individuals with disabilities; Individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults; Individuals preparing for non-traditional fields; Single parents, including single pregnant women; Out-of-workforce individuals; English learners; Homeless individuals; Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system; and Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and in active duty. Program-Level CTE programs or programs of study of the CTE concentrators in a case in which reporting by such program or program of study is impractical, the data may be disaggregated by the career clusters of the CTE concentrators.

Overview of State-Determined Levels of Performance States no longer negotiate performance levels with U.S. Department of Education Eligible agencies consult with stakeholders to develop “State Determined Levels of Performance” All four years of targets included in state plan Secretary still has authority to approve (or disapprove) performance levels as part of the state plan review/approval

Technical Assistance Needs What support will your state need to address the new federal reporting requirements relating to… Indicator development? Data collection? Disaggregating and disseminating performance? Setting performance targets?

Housekeeping Please complete your evaluations! Link to Sched agenda with session-related materials: https://perkinsb.sched.com/ Virtual resource table: https://careertech.org/perkins-virtual-resource- table