Career and Technical Education Carl D Perkins Act of 2006

Topics What is Perkins IV? Minnesota’s Five CTE Goal Areas A New Consortium Structure CTE Program Requirements Accountability and Data Requirements What is the CTE Levy? What are Programs of Study? Assessing Technical Skill Attainment under Perkins IV

Perkins IV: The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Public Law )  Direction and funding to support continuous improvement in career and technical education (CTE) at secondary and postsecondary  Accountability for results and program improvement at all levels  Increased coordination within the CTE system  Stronger academic and technical integration  Connections between secondary and postsecondary education  Links to business and industry

Carl D Perkins Act 2006 Themes in the law are reflected in Minnesota’s CTE Goals 1. Designing & Implementing Programs of Study 2. Effectively Utilize Employer, Community, and Education Partnerships 3. Improve Service to Special Populations 4. Provide a Continuum of Service Provisions for Enabling Student Transitions 5. Sustain the Consortium of Secondary and Postsecondary Institutions

Goal 1: Designing & Implementing Programs of Study Programs of Study in all areas where applicable Involvement of teachers, faculty, counselors, administration Professional Development Inclusion of Adult Learners (FastTrack Program) Opportunities for Early College Credit Improvement of Academic and Technical Skills of CTE learners Assessment of the Programs using valid and reliable assessments All Aspects of the Industry

Goal 2: Effectively Utilize Employer, Community, and Education Partnerships All Aspects of the Industry through Work-Based Learning Opportunities Program Advisory Committees identifying High Skill, High Wage, and High Demand Occupations Collaboration with other government or non-profit agencies Advisory Committees provide continuous improvement with joint secondary and postsecondary involvement Transition opportunities for high school and adult students

Goal 3: Improve Service to Special Populations Access to Programs of Study that are Nontraditional by gender Strategies and outcomes to overcome barriers for special populations High Skill, High Wage, and High Demand Occupations that lead to self-sufficiency Connect local, regional, and state-wide initiatives that support special populations Non-discrimination policy Consistent expectations for all learners

Goal 4: Provide a Continuum of Service Provisions for Enabling Student Transitions Flexibility in scheduling Flexibility in formats Student services Brokering services Implement early college credit opportunities Transition adult learners into the workforce Enrollment, retention, and completion for military veterans, underemployed, and unemployed adults

Goal 5: Sustain the Consortium of Secondary and Postsecondary Institutions Self-assessment of consortium systems and operations including fiscal and administration Shared responsibility for collaboration and accountability Collaboration between the consortium and stakeholders Use of data for evaluation of student success and continuous improvement Collaborative budget development Promotion of consortium CTE vision

A New Consortium Structure  In Minnesota, Perkins funds are distributed in separate secondary and postsecondary allocations to consortia that include at least one secondary district (or consortium) and at least one eligible postsecondary institution.  Each Perkins consortium submits a single joint local plan signed by both secondary and postsecondary representatives. This is approved by staff from both the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of the Chancellor.

CTE: Secondary and Postsecondary Requirements Program Approval Secondary Teacher Licensure College Faculty and Instructor Credentialing

Secondary CTE Program Approval Minnesota Rules 3505 All CTE programs MUST have a program approval on file with MDE (second document) e/Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/index. html e/Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/index. html 5 year cycle (Due 12/1) Southwest MN Southeast MN West Metro Northern MN Central MN & East Metro

Postsecondary Program Approval Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees--Policies and Procedures Related to Academic Programs Only programs approved by the chancellor as recorded in the academic program inventory may be offered by system colleges and universities.

Secondary CTE Licensure Minnesota Rules 3505 All CTE teachers utilizing Federal (Perkins) and Local Levy Dollars MUST hold a valid CTE license nce/Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/in dex.html (Table C - Table of Programs and Licenses) nce/Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/in dex.html Common Course Catalogue (new for FY11)

College Faculty Credentialing Policy 3.32/Procedure procedure/332p1.html Career, technical and professional credential fields minimum qualifications -- Educational requirement Teaching and learning competency Occupational experience State and/or national industry licensure and certification Program accreditation requirement

Data (CTE Required under Perkins IV) Secondary collects data electronically for 6 indicators and 4 sub indicators: 1S1 Academic Attainment Reading (MCA10) 1S1A Academic Attainment (BST) 1S2 Academic Attainment Mathematics (MCA11) 2S1 Technical Skill Attainment (FY10 end of Proxy measure) 3S1 Completion 4S1 NCLB Graduation 5S1 Placement and Retention 6S1 Participation of Nontraditional Students 6S2 Completion of Nontraditional Students

Data (CTE Required under Perkins IV) Postsecondary collects data primarily using the system-wide Integrated Student Record System (ISRS). Perkins data are stored in a data warehouse table accessed using Hyperion/BRIO. 5 indicators and 1 sub indicator: 1P1 Technical Skill Attainment 2P1 Credential, Certification, or Degree 3P1 Student Retention or Transfer 4P1 Student Placement 5P1 Nontraditional Participation 5P2 Nontraditional Completion

Postsecondary Cohort Model Minnesota is one of a handful of states to use a cohort model. The use of cohorts aligns with other system initiatives and reporting. For example, the FY cohort includes students entering in FY2005 and tracked for three years: 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Secondary: CTE Levy The CTE Levy is a permissive levy that does not require a public vote. This levy is a set amount depending on the population of the enrollment district and is approved by the local school board. The Levy can only be used for approved CTE programs where there is an appropriately licensed CTE teacher.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY NEW FOR PERKINS IV The focus is on new and innovative programs with career ready skills for all students in high wage, high demand, high skilled occupations.

Programs of Study Sets of aligned programs and curricula that begin at the high school level and continue through college and university certificate, diploma and degree programs. Competency based curricula tied to industry expectations and skill standards Sequential course offerings Flexible course and program formats Course portability for seamless progression Multiple entry and exit points to support continuing education, returning adults, and dislocated workers Connections between high school and postsecondary education, skill progression and career opportunities

Programs of Study Career Clusters (16) Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Business, Management, and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public Administration Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Safety Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Programs of Study Career Fields (6) Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Arts, Communication & Information Systems Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Health Science Technology Human Services Business, Management, & Administration Career Pathways (79)

A Closer Look at a Cluster Health Science Career Cluster Cluster Pathway Specialt y Program of Study Mid/HS Gr 8-10 HS Gr 9-12 College Gr & beyond Specialty College Gr & beyond

National Career Cluster Project

Minnesota’s Program of Study Website

(2S1/1P1) Technical Skill Attainment Required under Perkins IV Minnesota Phase in 2011 Accounting Law Enforcement Services Network Systems Plant Systems Therapeutic Services Minnesota Phase in completed by 2013

Technical Skill Attainment Web Site

Web Sites MDE: /Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/index. html MnSCU National Professional Association Web Sites

??? Questions ??? Susan Carter Senior Research Associate Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of the Chancellor 30 Seventh Street, Suite 350 St Paul MN Marlys J. Bucher, Ph.D. Secondary Perkins Coordinator CTE Assessment and Evaluation Specialist Minnesota Department of Education 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville MN