Perkins Overview for New Consortium Coordinators

Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act of 2006

A note about CEUs …For participants from secondary

schools/districts, Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) will be available for this series of webinars.  You must complete the evaluation form at the close of every webinar. 

Teachers will get certificates (1 hour) within two weeks of completing the evaluations.  NOTE: Since there is no teacher CEU preapproval process it is up to the local continuing education committee to decide whether or not these hours will apply to your teaching license renewal.

Administrators will not receive their certificates until the completion of the webinar series. Certificates for administrators will be vary from 3-19 hours depending on the number of hours each individual completes.  You must participate in 3 webinars at a minimum in order to receive a certificate.  The preapproval process with the Board of School Administrators has been processed.

Agenda Topics What is Perkins IV? Minnesota’s Five CTE Goals Consortium Structure and the role

of the Consortium Coordinator Eligible Recipients of Perkins Accountability Requirements What are Programs of Study? Assessing Technical Skill

Attainment under Perkins IV

Perkins IV: The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-270)

Calls for funding to be used to support continuous improvement in career and technical education (CTE) at secondary and postsecondary

Requires accountability for results and program improvement at all levels

Increased coordination within the CTE system and improved connection between secondary and postsecondary education

Stronger academic and technical integration Links to business and industry

Minnesota’s Federally-approved CTE Goals under

Perkins IVhttp://www.cte.mnscu.edu/aboutus/mission/index.html

Minnesota’s Federally Approved CTE GoalsA Framework for State and Local Planning

Goal 1: Design & Implement Programs of Study

Goal 2: Effectively Utilize Employer, Community, and Education Partnerships

Goal 3: Improve Service to Special Populations

Goal 4: Provide Continuum of Service Provisions for Enabling Student Transitions

Goal 5: Sustain the Consortium of Secondary and Postsecondary Institutions

Minnesota's Consortium Structure

Minnesota’s Consortium Structure

In Minnesota, Perkins funds are distributed in separate secondary and postsecondary allocations to consortia that include at least one secondary district (or consortium) and at least one eligible postsecondary institution.

Each Perkins consortium submits a single joint local plan developed to benefit the consortium as a whole. This plan is reviewed and approved by staff from the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of the Chancellor.

Your role as a Consortium Leader… Planning

Convene consortium leadership to plan CTE efforts Develop and submit consortium Perkins application

Implementation – Establish and maintain process for implementing required and permissive activities across the consortium

Accountability and Reporting Ensure accountability data is being collected and

reported at all schools/colleges in the consortium Prepare and submit annual report (APR) Negotiate performance levels for accountability

indicators and submit any required improvement plans or reports

Professional Development -- Participate in meetings and training related to Perkins

Monitoring Visits

Eligible Recipients of Perkins

Who can access funds under Perkins IV?

Funds can only be used:In approved CTE programs with

appropriately licensed/credentialed CTE teachers/faculty

For efforts identified in the approved local plan that align with MN Goals for CTE

Secondary CTE Program Approval Minnesota Rules 3505All CTE programs MUST have a program

approval on file with MDE (second document)http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/index.html

5 year cycle (Due 12/1)2011-12 West Metro 2012-13 Northern MN2013-14 Central MN & East Metro2014-15 Southwest MN2015-16 Southeast MN

Secondary CTE Licensure

Minnesota Rules 3505All CTE teachers utilizing Federal (Perkins)

and Local Levy Dollars MUST hold a valid CTE licensehttp://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/index.html

Common Course Catalogue (new for FY11 and beyond)http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Data/SERVS/MCCC/index.html

Postsecondary Program Approval

• Only programs approved by the chancellor as recorded in the academic program inventory may be offered by system colleges and universities.

• Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees--Policies and Procedures Related to Academic Programs

www.mnscu.edu/board/policy/336.html

College Faculty CredentialingPolicy 3.32/Procedure 3.32.1

http://ww.mnscu.edu/board/policy/332.htmlhttp://www.mnscu.edu/board procedure/332p1.html

Career, technical and professional credential fields minimum qualifications -- Educational

requirementTeaching and

learning competencyOccupational

experience

State and/or national industry licensure and certification

Program accreditation requirement

Another source of funds for Secondary CTE: The MN CTE Levy

The CTE Levy is a permissive levy that does not require a public vote. This levy is a set amount depending on the population of the enrollment district and is approved by the local school board.

The Levy can only be used for approved CTE programs where there is an appropriately licensed CTE teacher.

Accountability under PerkinsSecondary and Postsecondary Accountability IndicatorsData Collection and ReportingNegotiating State and Local Performance Levels

Secondary Perkins Accountability IndicatorsSecondary collects data electronically for the

following indicators:1S1 Academic Attainment Reading (MCA

GRAD)1S2 Academic Attainment Mathematics (MCA

GRAD)2S1 Technical Skill Attainment3S1 Completion4S1 NCLB Graduation 5S1 Placement and Retention6S1 Participation of Nontraditional Students6S2 Completion of Nontraditional Students

Postsecondary Perkins Accountability IndicatorsPostsecondary collects data primarily using

the system-wide Integrated Student Record System (ISRS). Perkins data are stored in a data warehouse table accessed using Hyperion/BRIO.These are the postsecondary indicators: 1P1 Technical Skill Attainment2P1 Credential, Certification, or Degree3P1 Student Retention or Transfer4P1 Student Placement5P1 Nontraditional Participation 5P2 Nontraditional Completion

Programs of Study under PerkinsThe focus is on new and innovative programs

with career ready skills for all students in high wage, high demand, high skilled occupations.

Programs of StudySets of aligned programs and curricula that begin at the high school level and continue through college and university certificate, diploma and degree programs. Competency based

curricula tied to industry expectations and skill standards

Sequential course offerings

Flexible course and program formats

Course portability for seamless progression

Multiple entry and exit points to support continuing education, returning adults, and dislocated workers

Connections between high school and postsecondary education, skill progression and career opportunities

Programs of StudyCareer Fields (6)•Agriculture, Food, and Natural

Resources•Arts, Communication &

Information Systems•Engineering, Manufacturing &

Technology•Health Science Technology•Human Services•Business, Management, &

Administration

Career Clusters (16)•Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources•Architecture and Construction •Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications

•Business, Management, and Administration•Education and Training•Finance•Government and Public Administration•Health Science•Hospitality and Tourism•Human Services•Information Technology•Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Safety•Manufacturing•Marketing•Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

•Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Career Pathways (79)

www.careertech.org

National Career Cluster Project

www.mnpos.com

Minnesota’s Program of Study Website

Technical Skill Assessment Requirements

Career Pathways Currently Expected to Implement Technical Skill Assessments within courses under Perkins IV:

AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES Animal Systems Plant Systems

ARTS, COMMUNICATIONS, & INFORMATION SYSTEMS Printing Technology Visual Arts

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, & ADMINISTRATION Accounting Marketing Management Merchandising Professional Sales

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, & TECHNOLOGY Engineering and Technology Facility and Mobile Equipment

Maintenance HEALTH SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY Diagnostic Services Therapeutic Services

HUMAN SERVICES Early Childhood Education (Early

Childhood Development and Services AND Teaching/Training (Birth to Gr 3)

Law Enforcement Services FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS

Career Pathways determining State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments THIS YEAR:

FY12 Career Pathways Administrative Support Construction Emergency & Fire Management

Services National Security Environmental Services Systems Natural Resources Systems Health Informatics Personal Care Services

Production Manufacturing Production

Process Development Restaurants & Food/ Beverage

Services Teaching/ Training (K-12) Web & Digital Communications

http://www.cte.mnscu.edu/programs/mntsa.html

Technical Skill Attainment (TSA) Web Site

MDE/MnSCU TSA Position Document

List of approved assessments

Implementation timeline

TSA Handbook

Time for your questions…

Upcoming Webinarshttp://www.cte.mnscu.edu/professionaldevelopment/index.html

Perkins Accountability I - Secondary and Postsecondary WebinarSept. 15, 201110:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Perkins Accountability II - Secondary WebinarSept. 22, 20112:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Perkins Accountability II - Postsecondary WebinarSept. 29, 20112:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Marlys J. Bucher, Ph.D.Secondary Perkins CoordinatorCTE Assessment and Evaluation SpecialistMinnesota Department of Education1500 Highway 36 WestRoseville MN 55113-4266marlys.bucher@state.mn.us651 582-8315

Denise Roseland, Ph.D.Senior CTE Planning & Evaluation

DirectorMinnesota State Colleges and UniversitiesOffice of the Chancellor30 7th Street EastSuite 350St Paul MN 55101-7804denise.roseland@so.mnscu.edu651 201-1667

Susan CarterAssociate Director for ResearchMinnesota State Colleges and

UniversitiesOffice of the Chancellor30 Seventh Street, Suite 350St Paul MN 55101-7804susan.carter@so.mnscu.edu651 201-1859

Debra Hsu, Ed.D.CTE Professional Development DirectorMinnesota State Colleges and UniversitiesOffice of the Chancellor30 Seventh Street, Suite 350St Paul MN 55101-7804Debra.hsu@so.mnscu.edu651 201-1686

MDE Website: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/index.html

MnSCU Website: http://www.cte.mnscu.edu/

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