1. Update from DESE/Office of College and Career Readiness
Missouri Council of Career and Technical Administrators
Spring Conference 2012
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
February 2012

2. DESE Update Dr. Sharon Hoge, Assistant Commissioner
Office of College and Career Readiness

3. Topics
ESEA Waiver
Top Ten by Twenty
MSIP 5
Pathways to Prosperity

4. Office of College and Career Readiness Updates

5. Curriculum and Assessment
Curriculum Updates
Assessment Updates
Integration Projects
Math in CTE
Literacy in CTE

6. Career Education Updates
Perkins Updates
Technical Assistance Work
Programs of Study
Career Services
New Counselor Institute
Vocational-Technical Enhancement Grants

7. Enhancement Grant FY-2013 Modifications:
Allowable/Non Allowable Expenditure
ProStart I & ProStart II
PLTW
Change Request
Due Dates

8. Enhancement Grant FY-2013 Allowable Expenditures
Equipment (75% Reimbursement)
Instruction equipment directly related to occupational career ($200 minimum unit cost)

9. Enhancement Grant FY-2013 Allowable Expenditures:
Other (Reimbursed at 50%)
Software (no min unit cost)
Network or internet connections (no min cost)
Student and instructor instructional furniture [i.e. workstations*] ($200 min unit cost)
Software service contracts/maintenance agreements (no min unit cost)
Instructor training** (no min unit cost)
Storage cabinets for program specific equipment ($200 min unit cost)

10. Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Workstations*-- For the purpose of the Enhancement Grant, a workstation is defined as a piece of furniture specifically designed to accommodate a work area authentic to a specific business/industry work environment. 
An example would be a recessed workstation designed specifically for a computer, similar to what would be found in an office environment. 
It is not a regular student/teacher desk and chair.    

11. Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Instructor training**-- Up to 25% of requested grant funds can be used for instructor certification in a specific career occupational field.
A detailed request for instructor certification funds must be included within the grant’s Statement of Need.
Information provided within the Statement of Need will determine if the request is granted.
Instructor training will be reimbursed at 50% (no minimum unit cost).
For example, a school requesting $10,000 in equipment, could request a maximum of $2,500 for instructor certification.

12. Enhancement Grant FY-2013 Allowable Expenditures:
Curriculum (Reimbursed at 50%)
No significant change
Facility Improvement (Reimbursed at 50%)
No change

13. Enhancement Grant FY-2013 Non Allowable
Items under $200 unity cost (unless exempt)
Consumables
Monthly/annual usage charges or membership charges
New Construction
Curriculum Development
Photocopying
Installation or labor costs to renovate facilities
Non-instructional furniture including teacher and students chairs and desks

14. Enhancement Grant FY-2013
ProStart I &ProStart II will be considered for enhancement grant funding pending:
Full program
400 hrs of employment for students
Passing year I and year II exams
Approval by MO ProStart Coordinator (Hank Huitt)
Registration with the National Restaurant Association and meet Association requirements
Have a separate advisory committee

15. Enhancement Grant FY-2013 Continued… Teacher professional development
i.e. seeking certification as a Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator
Large percent of students taking the end of first year and second year ProStart exams
Connection with industry
Provide mentoring experiences for students
Large number of students receiving the Certificate of Achievement

16. Enhancement Grant FY-2013 PLTW
Must be an approved PLTW program with proper certification
Contact Doug Miller
Only secondary
BioMedical and Engineering

17. Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Beginning FY 2013 all change requests must be submitted by December 31st.

18. Enhancement Grant FY-2013 Important Due Dates
Request for FY 2013 Grant Award
Must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2012
Grant Award Dates:
July 1, 2012 – May 15, 2013
FY 2013 Reimbursement Request (FV-2)
Must be received on or before March 31, 2013
Other notes: Please use FV-2 and FV-4 within the application.

19. Questions ? For more information: Sharon Hoge, sharon.hoge@dese.mo.gov
Dennis Harden,
Linda Shippy,
Michael Muenks,
Kristie Davis,
Diane Audsley,

20. Update from DESE/Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services
Missouri Council of Career and Technical Administrators
Spring Conference 2012
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
February 2012

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New GED® Test in 2014
New Computer Based Test (CBT) available January 2014 (Not online test)
CBT of Current “2002” test
1-3 Missouri Pilot Sites this year
Cost Projected at $ total
Current Paper Pencil Test Available until December 31, 2013 at current cost: $40.00
2014 the GED Testing Service will implement a new GED test to assess high school equivalency and college and career readiness. The new test will be aligned to the common core standards
The test current version of the test known as the 2002 version will be piloted in a computer based version in 1-3 sites in the state. Cost for those who want to test same day and receive results in 4 of the 5 test areas (writing scored separately) immediately after testing will be $ including all fees.
We intend to make the paper pencil version available at the same time up until December 31, 2013 at the present cost of $ When the test changed in 2002 we had a 25% increase in testing in version test scores will not transfer to the new test.
Contact Tom Robbins or Don Eisinger re the test

22. English Literacy/Civics Grant Opportunity
Available to currently funded AEL programs
Purpose: Civics instruction for ESL adult students
U.S. History and Government
The Naturalization Process
Civic Engagement
Goal: active, productive community members
Limit of award: $60, Grants to be Funded
Applications due: March 30
More information: Becci Taylor, AEL Supervisor
Phone:
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Available to currently funded AEL (Adult Education and Literacy) programs
clarification: If you aren’t operating an AEL program currently, your are not eligible to apply for the grant
Purpose: needs-based civics instruction for ESL (English as a Second Language) adult students
civics instruction includes
U.S. history and government
the naturalization process (what it takes for immigrants to officially become U.S. citizens)
civic engagement for non-English speakers
needing to navigate and negotiate community institutions
i.e. medical community, their children’s schools, banking, housing
Goal: students will become active and contributing community members
Limit of award: $60,000
Due: March 30
More information: AEL Section---Becci Taylor

23. Adult Education and Literacy
New Adult Education Supervisor
Rebecca “Becci” Taylor
Becci Taylor has joined the Adult Education staff. Becci is replacing John Stains. John took a position in the Office of Special Education.

24. Questions ? For more information: Don Eisinger
Coordinator, Adult Learning
Missouri Department of Education
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