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“Gathering And Utilizing Perkins Data For Program Improvement. Alan Shotts and Toni Decklever Wyoming http://www.presassociates.com. How States Assess Performance Data for Perkins. Nat’l/State/Local Assessment systems-30 States GPA in Occupation Subjects-9 States
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“Gathering And Utilizing Perkins Data For Program Improvement Alan Shotts and Toni Decklever Wyoming http://www.presassociates.com
How States Assess Performance Data for Perkins • Nat’l/State/Local Assessment systems-30 States • GPA in Occupation Subjects-9 States • Program completion-8 States • Course Completion-7 States Report prepared for National Research Center for Career & Technical Education
Three types of Assessment Systems • National Assessment System • State developed, occupationally specific, end of course or program • State developed, occupationally generic, end of program Report prepared for National Research Center for Career & Technical Education
Wyoming chose to develop our own system • Occupationally generic • Based on SCANS Skills • Rubrics were developed by CTE teachers, administrators & Wyo. Dept. of Educ.
WyCTA • Wyoming’s answer to the federal “you must assess” requirement. • Stands for Wyoming Career Technical Assessment • Done in the spring of each year • Data gathered is available in report form by the end of May – can be given to schools in August.
What is it? • Criteria developed by teachers, administrators and career counselors' • Performance assessment • Use Rubrics in the areas of • Communication Skills • Affective /Thinking Skills • Applied Math • Technology Skills • Employability Skills • Pre-Employability Skills
Teacher Assessment • Similar to an Annual Performance Review • Based on student performance and achievement over time…. Semester, year, program. • Based on teacher observation, employer observation, projects, units, grades. • Entire Movie – Not just a snapshot
Communication Skills • Listening • Speaking • Reading • Writing
Affective Thinking Skills • Cooperation Interpersonal Skills • Problem Solving • Work Ethic • Thinking • Leadership
Applied Math Skills • Basic Mathematical Operations • Measurement • Data Representation and Intrepretation
Technology Skills • Operation Systems • Hardware and Software Applications • Internet Searches • Industrial and Business Technology
Pre-employability Skills • Career Interests and Characteristics • Career Prerequisites • Employment Potential • Resume, Application, and Interview
Employability Skills • Punctuality and Attendance • Interpersonal Relations • Attitude and Appearance • Completion-Rate and Productivity • Skill Performance
Who is assessed • 10th grade vocational students & vocational concentrators • 12th grade Voc.Concentrators • Definitions: • Voc. Student=taken or enrolled in 2 courses in sequence • Voc. Concentrator=taken 3 or more courses in sequence • Courses must be in an approved program
11th Graders? • 11th grade vocational concentrators are added to the data base, but they are not assessed with the rubrics. • State assessment data is used for a comparison • Used as the academic performance indicator
Other Data Obtained • CIP Codes for program area – Non-trad • Received Certification • Involvement with a CTSO • Program Completer • Placement after graduation • Follow-up study
Process • Identify students that meet definition criteria • Give teachers a time line • Web –based data entry • Score students based on teacher observation, classroom work, job experiences. These can be completed by teachers or employers.
Reports • Take data and segregate into different categories. • Software program develops graphs and charts that can be printed. • Reports are available at the school, district or state level.
Reports • Bound report created & shared • Superintendent & Assist. Super. • Principal • Every CTE Instructor • Perkins Advisory Board • Perkins Annual Report
Cody High School • 1 Comprehensive HS with approx. 740 students • Immersion block schedule • # of CTE programs=9 • # of CTE Concentrators=284
Cody • How we use for program improvement • Data segregated by Cluster • Programs request $ (mini-grant) • Programs must show improvement on communication or math before more $ will be awarded • Causes CTE to focus student attention on applied academics, no assumptions
Cheyenne • 2 comprehensive HS – 1 alternative • 3000 total student population 10-12 grade • A/B block and hybrid block • Assess over 1000 students
Cheyenne • Reports generated and given to Administration. • Reports also given to Department Heads at each school. • Data is used in School Profiles and for School Improvement Goals.
Statewide Use of Assessment • Department of Education requires WyCTA data to be included in all grant proposals. • Used for: • Tech-Prep • Leadership • Non-traditional • Corrections
Outcomes • SOMETIMES…. • New ideas • New programs • Enhanced/improved programs • Better prepared students LEADING TO………