1. Strengthening Secondary Indicators under Perkins V

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. “Program Quality” Indicators in ESSA

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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?

14. Housekeeping Please complete your evaluations!
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