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Implementing a Web-based Perkins Plan. Jeanne-Marie S. Holly Program Manager, CTE Systems Branch Maryland State Department of Education Division of Career and College Readiness jmholly@msde.state.md.us. Why a Web-based Perkins Plan?.
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Implementing a Web-based Perkins Plan Jeanne-Marie S. Holly Program Manager, CTE Systems Branch Maryland State Department of Education Division of Career and College Readiness jmholly@msde.state.md.us
Why a Web-based Perkins Plan? Perkins IV is about preparing Career and Technology Education (CTE) students for the careers and world of the future Moving to a web-based format is in alignment with increasing the use of technology in CTE Requiring local staff responsible for submitting local Perkins Plans forced them to use technology more
Benefits to Local School Systems and Community Colleges • Requires less time to complete • Pre-populated with: - List “A” Program Names, CIP Codes and Schools - Core Indicators of Performance - Required Plan Elements - Highest and Lowest Performing Programs - Previous Year’s information • Automatic Totaling of Strategy Worksheets • Subtraction of equipment costs as a separate figure • Quick links are provided for reference
Benefits to Local School Systems and Community Colleges • Spell Check • Multiple users may work at the same time from various locations • Standard parts of the plan are saved and can be updated • Data analysis pieces and other annual updates are removed each year • Better quality control as automatic addition of budget figures reduces errors
Benefits to MSDE • Ability to produce reports • List of Lowest Performing Programs • Total Funds Spent by Program • Recap From Five-year Plan • Plan Interface • Data Analysis with Strategy Worksheets • Five-year Plan with Strategy Worksheets • Financial Compliance Worksheet with Strategy Worksheets
Benefits to MSDE • Saved time regarding: • CIP Codes and Sites • Strategy Worksheet totals • Required Plan Elements • Core Indicators of Performance • Financial Compliance Worksheet
Next Steps Mid-year and Final Programmatic Reports Questions ???