Perkins 101 Dale Gruis, Consultant Iowa Dept. of Education

What does the research tell us? See Powerpoint See Powerpoint  Elliot and Knight Presentation

We need good data… Perkins Reporting is… Something you GET to do… NOT something you MUST do.

Political Issues “…relic of the 1950’s…” “…relic of the 1950’s…” “…tomorrow’s students will need to think…” “…tomorrow’s students will need to think…” “…not changed since 1917…” “…not changed since 1917…” Strong Federal support for Perkins Strong Federal support for Perkins

Political Issues Reading, Math, Science Performance Reading, Math, Science Performance Integration of Academics Integration of Academics

Perkins IQ All Aspects of an Industry All Aspects of an Industry Critical Competencies Critical Competencies Educational Barriers Educational Barriers Nontraditional Nontraditional Sequential Program Sequential Program Completer Completer Occupational Proficiency Occupational Proficiency

Program (Sequential Program) 3 units 3 units Includes Identified Competencies Includes Identified Competencies Can any combination of courses complete the 3 unit sequence? Can any combination of courses complete the 3 unit sequence? * 1 Unit = a course taught at least 200 minutes per week for 36 weeks or the equivalent of 120 hours of instruction * 1 Unit = a course taught at least 200 minutes per week for 36 weeks or the equivalent of 120 hours of instruction

Performance Indicators

Federally Negotiated Levels Federally Negotiated Levels Terminology/Definitions Terminology/Definitions Completers Completers Academic proficiency (Academic Attainment) Academic proficiency (Academic Attainment) Occupational proficiency (Skill Attainment) Occupational proficiency (Skill Attainment)

Program Completer Any student that completes the courses required to acquire the competencies identified in the program. Any student that completes the courses required to acquire the competencies identified in the program. Program must be 3 or more units. Program must be 3 or more units. Completion of competencies is the key. Completion of competencies is the key.

IOWA - Secondary Final Agreed Upon Performance Levels Fiscal Years 02, 03, 04, and 05* Core Indicator / Target Population Numerator Denominator Performance Levels for Fiscal Years 02, 03, 04, and 05* FY 02 FY 03 FY 04 FY 05* Core Indicator 1: Student Attainment 1S1 Academic Attainment Junior Concentrato rs Numerator: Number of eleventh grade students with a combination of at least two completed and enrolled vocational units in this program, rated proficient (41 st percentile) or higher on National norms of the ITED -reported for math and reading. Denominator: Number of eleventh grade students with a combination of at least two completed and enrolled vocational units in this program - assessed % % % % 1S2 Skill Attainment Program Completers Numerator: Number of program completers rated proficient or higher (attained 90% of program occupational competencies or a passing score on a certificate or license test. Denominator: Number of program completers % % % %

Core Indicator 2: Credential Attainment 2S1 Diploma / Credential H. S. Completers & Program Concentrator Numerator: Number of students completing high school and two or more vocational units in this program - receiving a diploma or its equivalent. Denominator: Number of students completing high school and two or more vocational units in this program % % % % Core Indicator 3: Placement 3S1 Placement H. S. & Program Completers Numerator: Number of program completers placed in continuing education, non-military employment and military. Denominator: Number of program completers completing high school % % % %

Core Indicator 4: Participation & Completion of Non Traditional Program 4S1 Participatio n Non- Trad. D. E. Calculated Numerator: Number of students in underrepresented gender groups enrolled in programs preparing students for non- traditional occupations. Denominator: Number of students enrolled in programs preparing students for non-traditional occupations % % % % 4S2 Completion Non- Trad. D. E. Calculated Numerator: Number of students in underrepresented gender groups who completed a program preparing students for non- traditional occupations. Denominator: Number of students who completed a program preparing students for non-traditional occupations % % % % These tables report the targeted performance levels for Iowa career and technical education programs as negotiated with the U. S. Department of Education (FAUPL). A more complete discussion of the "Performance Levels and Standards" may be found in the "Iowa State Plan for Implementation of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998" located on the Iowa Department of Education web page at ( * The FY05 FAUPL have not received final USOE approval as of

FY04 Perkins Performance Indicator District Report 1S1 Academic Attainment Skill Attainment 1S2 Complete HS 2S1 Total –Educ -Employ 3S1 Placement Participtn 4S1 Nontrad Tested – Math - ReadEvaluated - Prof Rec Diploma Complt M/F 63.77%70.25%99.55%98.54%18.98%18.53% Family and Consumer Sciences % NI % NI 0 54% 46% M 0 53% 47% M % NI NI = Needs Improvement M = Meets the Negotiated Federal Level

Perkins Reporting Project Easier (BEDS) Project Easier (BEDS) Supported by JMC, etc. Supported by JMC, etc. Instructor Responsibilities: Instructor Responsibilities:  Occupational Proficiency  Program Completers  Educational Barriers D. Gruis, Iowa Dept. of Ed., FY04

Occupational Proficiency The student has attained 90% or more of the identified occupational competencies. The student has attained 90% or more of the identified occupational competencies. Does NOT mean a grade of 90%, but successful attainment of 90% of the competencies (standards/benchmarks). Does NOT mean a grade of 90%, but successful attainment of 90% of the competencies (standards/benchmarks). How are you measuring occupational proficiency? How are you measuring occupational proficiency?

State Vocational Reimbursement (NOT Perkins) Perkins is Federal $ Perkins is Federal $ State Vocational Reimbursement is State $ State Vocational Reimbursement is State $ Districts report CTE instructors’ salaries and travel budgets. Districts report CTE instructors’ salaries and travel budgets. In return, “State Approved” programs receive a pro-rated reimbursement. In return, “State Approved” programs receive a pro-rated reimbursement.  Last year approx. 5% of reported salary and budget expenses.

Questions? D. Gruis, Iowa Dept. of Ed., FY04