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Explore the history and impact of the Carl D. Perkins Program on education, vocational training, and the underprivileged. Learn about the program's evolution and its purpose to develop academic and technical skills in students.
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PERKINS 101 Perkins Coordinator preparation NACTEI May 10, 2011
Carl Dewey Perkins • Representative from Kentucky • 1949-1984 • Legacy of support to education and the underprivileged • Perkins Student Loan • Carl D Perkins CTE Program
Evolution of Perkins Program • 1905: Advocates for “practical education” argue for broader public school curriculum that prepares graduates for jobs • 1917: Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act ($1.7M) • 1936: George-Deen Act increased funding ($14.5M) • 1968:Replacement legislation introduced by Rep. Perkins ($365M) • 1984: Perkins I-vocational education improvement, special pops • 1990: Perkins II-integration of vocational and academic education • 1998: Perkins III-technology and workforce preparation • 2006: Perkins IV-local accountability, increased academic preparation; preparation for high wage, high skill occupations for tomorrow’s workforce • 2011: Elimination of Tech Prep funding and future implications
Purpose of Perkins Program Develop more fully the academic, vocational and technical skills of students enrolled in CTE: • Develop challenging and rigorous academic and technical standards so that students are prepare for high skill, high wage, high demand, and emerging occupations • Link secondary and postsecondary education for effective student transition • Develop, implement and improve CTE • Professional development and other activities that improve the quality of CTE teachers, faculty, administrators and counselors • Partnerships among educational institutions, state agencies, and business and industry • Provide lifelong learning opportunities that will produce the knowledge and skills needed to keep the U. S. competitive.
Distribution of Funds Split of local funds between secondary and postsecondary determined by State Eligible Agency and described in State Plan Consortia $15,000 Secondary $50,000 Postsecondary
Perkins Cycle: PY 2011-12 (Arkansas Postsecondary Sample) You must layer the multiple years to identify ALL deadlines.
Role of the Local Coordinator Local Institution State Agency Local Coordinator
Use of Funds LOCAL STATE • Administration • 5% of funds used • Program Improvement • Annual Plan • Required use of funds • Permissive use of funds • Improvement Plan • Administration • 5% of funds used • State Leadership • Required use of funds • Permissive use of funds • Improvement plan • Reserve Funds
Accountability Elements (Arkansas Postsecondary Example) May add additional state indicators
Required & Permissive Use of FundsSection 135. Local Use of Funds REQUIRED • Strengthen CTE through integration of academics and technical programs • Link secondary and postsecondary through programs of study • All aspects of industry • Develop, improve, or expand CTE • Professional development • CTE evaluation • Initiate, improve, expand and modernize CTE programs, including technology • Activities for special populations PERMISSIVE • Involve stakeholders • Career guidance and academic counseling • Business partnerships • Programs for special populations • CTE student organizations • Mentoring and support services • Equipment and instructional materials • Teacher preparation • Accessibility of postsecondary instruction • Transition to baccalaureate • Entrepreneurship, family and consumer science, automotive • New courses • Career-themed learning communities • CTE for adults and dropouts to complete secondary or to upgrade skills • Career assistance • Activities for nontraditional fields • Pooling of funds
Application Process • Paper/Online • Development of Annual Plan • Submit/Approve or Reject/Spend or Resubmit • Must be in substantially approvable form by June 30 in order to spends funds on July 1; very important for salary based activities
Compliance Review • Annual Plan and associated documents • Selection process • Activity progress • Interviews • Professional development • Reimbursements to date • Remainder of year • Planned amendments • PARs • Inventory check • Random sample invoices • Core indicators • Improvement plan • Data quality • Program of Study documentation TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITY
5-STEP IMPROVEMENT PROCESS STEP 1 Document Performance Results STEP 2 Identify Root Causes Overall Race Gender Special Pops CIP STEP 5 Implement Solutions STEP 3 Choose Best Solutions STEP 4 Pilot Test and Evaluate Best Solutions
Step 1: Document Performance • Data Integrity • Is all data complete and correct? • Are you submitting data in accordance with the Perkins timeline and AHEIS deadlines? • Is the AHEIS manual understood and followed? • How are special pops collected for all terms and input into the data system? • Are the CIPS accurately identified by programs? • How do degree codes fit into data collection and analysis? • Data Sources • What campus data sources are available? • What other campus-based programs collect data? • Are student surveys for faculty performance available for analysis for CIP categories? • Are there informal or anecdotal data available? • What is the path of data collection (from the source to the keyboard)? • Data Analysis • How does the coordinator track data? • How does the coordinator organize and use data reports? • Who on campus can assist coordinator with data analysis? • Who does coordinator keep informed on campus regarding data requirements and reports? • Is the local IR engaged in and supportive of the Perkins data process? • Are there gaps in data availability, quality, validity, and reliability? • Findings
Sanctions • Entering potential 3rd year • Typical steps toward sanctions • Year 1: Technical assistance and monitoring • Year 2: Directed use of funds • Year 3: Sanctions implemented • Defined in State Plan
Make It Work! • Learn the timeline • Understand the core indicators • Understand fiscal responsibilities • Establish a local team; use them • Seek and participate in technical assistance provided by State staff • Organize electronic and paper files • Monitor and adjust
Thanks! Monieca West Federal Programs Manager Arkansas Department of Higher Education 501.371.2018 monieca.west@adhe.edu www.adheperkins.com