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Federal Updates

Federal Updates. Presented by: Michelle Oliveira, CACTE President Susie Johnson, CACTE Secretary Diane Walker, CACTE President Elect. Policy. FY 2013 President’s Budget. $1.1 billion level funding for Perkins! $1 billion new career academies initiative

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Federal Updates

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  1. Federal Updates Presented by: Michelle Oliveira, CACTE President Susie Johnson, CACTE Secretary Diane Walker, CACTE President Elect
  2. Policy
  3. FY 2013 President’s Budget $1.1 billion level funding for Perkins! $1 billion new career academies initiative $8 billion Community College to Career Fund - $4 billion to Department of Education - $4 billion to Department of Labor $1.047 trillion budget cap translates to $4 billion increase for all discretionary programs
  4. House and Senate Appropriations Total Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education allocations are $157 billion in the Senate and $150 in the House Senate Appropriations Committee passed Labor-HHS-ED bill in June that provides level-funding for Perkins The House Appropriations Subcommittee also passed Labor-HHS-ED bill that provides level-funding for Perkins...but full Appropriations Committee did not vote on the bill The House and Senate were able to complete their FY 2013 appropriations work before the October 1 deadline Congress passed a six-month Continuing Resolution (CR) in September that will keep federal funding , including Perkins, at current levels until March 27
  5. Looming Threat:Sequestration Perhaps single biggest policy challenge on horizon Estimated 8.2% automatic, across-the-board cuts to defense and non-defense discretionary programs $4 billion reduction to education programs overall $92 million cut in funding for Perkins CTE Act in FY 2013 alone
  6. Lame Duck Session Address sequestration Possibly raise the debt ceiling Address expiration of Bush tax cuts
  7. Pending Authorizing Legislation• Workforce Investment Act (2003)• Elementary and Secondary Education Act (2007)• Institute for Education Sciences (2009)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2012)• Higher Education Act (2013)• Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (2013)
  8. Perkins Reauthorization
  9. Administration’s PerkinsBlueprint Released on April 19 at Des Moines Area Community College Titled “Investing in America's Future: A Blueprint for Transforming Career and Technical Education” Four key themes: ‐ Alignment ‐ Accountability ‐ Collaboration ‐ Innovation
  10. Administration’s Perkins Blueprint Concerns arise with specific details of theme implementation: – Competitive grants – Mandatory secondary‐postsecondary consortia – Funding limited to high‐growth career areas identified at state level – State grant funding redirected to national Innovation Fund – Private sector match – State conditions to receive funding
  11. ACTEPerkins Guiding Principles Redefine the Federal Role in CTE 2. Target Expenditures 3. Define Program Quality Elements 4. Ensure Relevant & Consistent Data 5. Offer Incentives for Innovation 6. Provide the Infrastructure to Support the System
  12. Perkins Next Steps Blueprint is only a proposal – many steps before law is reauthorized Congress not likely to discuss Perkins at all before 2013, final reauthorization not likely for several years ACTE in the process of developing detailed recommendations to flesh out principles
  13. Why Partner With ACTE?
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  16. Who is ACTE? Association for Career and Technical Education Standing up for the cause of CTE for 85+ years Largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of CTE Recognized leader in legislative advocacy Active, vibrant community of CTE professionals International membership Headquartered in Washington, D.C. Uniquely positioned to offer the resources and services you need to achieve your goals
  17. Only ACTE Can Help You: Make Your Job Easier and More Impactful! A community that provides support, ideas, encouragement, and fresh perspectives Innovative lesson plans Best practices Latest research and case studies Resources and tools
  18. Only ACTE Can Help You: Do More With Less! Take advantage of ACTE’s buying power for negotiated discounts on effective CTE tools Get special pricing and priority registration for ACTE events Get Increased Insurance Coverage! Annual AD&D $5,000 increase (max of $50,000)
  19. Only ACTE Can Help You: Content-rich ACTE website Free webinars that can be used for re-licensure Discounts for Successful Practices Network (SPN) Gold seal lessons Surveys Powerful education resources (8) issues annually of Techniques magazine Free monthly podcasts Issue Briefs, such as: STEM CTE Literacy Program (USA TODAY) Stay On Top Of Your Profession!
  20. Only ACTE Can Help You: Get The News You Care About! E-Blast notifications on CTE: Legislation National and state funding Inspiring success stories National best practices and trends
  21. Only ACTE Can Help You: Save Time And Money On Professional Learning! National Policy Seminar Best Practices Conference Statewide summer conferences CareerTech VISION 2012
  22. CareerTech VISION 2012 The Only International Summit on Excellence in CTE! Professional development that aligns with strategic improvement plans International partnerships Business and industry connections Access to hundreds of CTE products and services Save money on registration and accommodations Earn critical CEUs Experience firsthand the exciting future of our profession Connect with colleagues nationwide Catch the vision of excellence in CTE for your community
  23. ACTE in California ACTE and California Are Partnering For You! One membership, double the value Connect with colleagues here in California California CACTE is local, working for your interests right here ACTE supports CACTE with the power of our national presence and resources The ACTE/CACTE partnership means the best of both worlds for you
  24. Pride In Our Profession Partnering With People Who Share Your: Commitment Focus and expertise Professional goals Together We Make CTE Stronger Together We Make Our Collective Voice Heard
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