Career and Technical Education Programs for Secondary Teachers and Postsecondary Institutions
Enhance your understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) through Programs of Study and SOAR components, focusing on academic achievement, technical attainment, business engagement, and industry credentials. Explore task list revisions, SOAR missions, benefits, and articulation agreements to prepare students for successful college and career pathways. Stay updated on the latest advancements in CTE for a diverse and high-performing workforce.
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Programs of Study and SOAR for Secondary CTE Teachers and Postsecondary Institutions 3/25/2025 4/21/2025 1
Career and Technical Education Goals as outlined in Perkins V State Plan Increase academic achievement of students enrolled in CTE Increase technical attainment of students enrolled in CTE Increase business and industry engagement in CTE Enrolled Career and Technical Education students have access to at least one high value industry recognized postsecondary credential 4/21/2025 2
Programs of Study/SOAR Components of the PDE POS web page POS Number CIP Title Academic Crosswalks Secondary Partners Task List PDE Website PDE Website 4/21/2025 3
Task List Revision A task list is revised every 3 years The task list revision committee is made up of secondary instructors, postsecondary instructors, and business and industry 6-8 secondary instructors 2-3 postsecondary instructors 3-4 business and industry partners (OAC members) Participation is mandatory for all secondary and postsecondary instructors. 4/21/2025 4
Programs of Study/SOAR Task Lists 4/21/2025 5
SOAR What does SOAR stand for? Students Occupationally and Academically Ready What is the mission of SOAR? To prepare students for college and careers in a diverse, high performing workforce. 4/21/2025 6
Benefits of SOAR and Statewide Agreements Provide a nonduplicative sequence of coursework leading to technical skill proficiency Decrease the cost of a postsecondary credential Enter workforce sooner Prepare for in-demand occupations 4/21/2025 7
Articulation Agreements Local Agreement Alignment Agreement Agreement between a local CTC or district with CTE programs and one Postsecondary Institution When both the statewide and local agreements are not possible due to restrictions set by third party accreditors or lack of a secondary program Fewer than 6 credits Agreement between a local CTC or district with CTE programs and one Postsecondary Institution Equal to or greater than 6 credits 3 technical, 3 general POS must be an exact CIP to CIP match, or a CIP to CIP- related match 4/21/2025 8
Dual Credit Agreements Act 55 of 2022 requires each school district, career and technical center (CTC), and charter school to enter into an agreement with an institution of higher education to allow students to enroll in college coursework prior to high school graduation. Agreements must meet the requirements in the law. No later than July 31, 2023, and each year thereafter, schools must submit agreements and related data to PDE. 4/21/2025 9
CTE Delivery Programs Are programs without a SOAR agreement Some (not all) have state developed Task Lists that are also revised on the 3-year schedule Can be found on the Teacher Resource Page o Career and Technical Education Page A school MUST have an Alignment Agreement to use Perkins funds 4/21/2025 10
SOAR Statewide Agreements Currently 36 Programs of Study For Perkins participating CTC, districts with CTE programs and Postsecondary Institutions Equal to or greater than 9 technical credits 4/21/2025 11
Statewide Articulation for POS Award nine or more technical credits in the aligned or related CIP Articulated courses may not have conditions or prerequisites For diploma, certificate or associate degree Up to 16 months after high school graduation beginning 2021 4/21/2025 12
POS Student Documentation 4/21/2025 13
Postsecondary Statewide Articulations Posted on College Transfer o Multiple audiences view equivalencies Secondary Guidance Personnel Secondary Teachers Students Parents Postsecondary Institutions PDE 4/21/2025 14
Searching for Opportunities www.CollegeTransfer.net hosts the SOAR agreements 1. To find SOAR agreements by Perkins postsecondary institution: SEARCH > PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education SELECT > Postsecondary Institution 2. To find SOAR agreements by CIP: SELECT > PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education SELECT > Show Advanced Search Options SELECT > Major or Program 3. CONTINUE to check the site for new statewide agreements 4/21/2025 15
7 POS Removed Due to No Articulation Agreements CIP Program Title 01.8301 Veterinary/Animal Health Tech/Veterinary Assistant 26.1201 Biotechnology 46.9999 Construction Trades 47.0699 48.0703 Vehicle Maintenance Technology Cabinetmaking and Millwork Dental Assisting/Assistant 51.0601 52.0203 Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management 4/21/2025 16
SOAR Agreement Participation Of the 23 postsecondary institutions that currently receive Perkins Funding from 2010 2024: o 13 institutions awarded 5125 credits o 10 institutions awarded zero SOAR credits o 524 students matriculated 4/21/2025 17
Postsecondary Information Databases must align: o College Transfer o CATS o PIMS Typical errors found in databases: oSecondary CIP oPostsecondary CIP oNumber of Matriculants 4/21/2025 18
PIMS Reporting Page 27 of the 2023- 2024 PIMS Perkins Postsecondary Manual Volume 1 list details on how to enter matriculants Matriculants should be entered under POSAC o No local or alignment agreement matriculants should be entered here 4/21/2025 19
SOAR Flyer Posted on Programs of Study SOAR | Department of Education | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Under Resources at the bottom of the page 4/21/2025 20
POS and SOAR Contacts and Website Bureau of Career and Technical Education Ashley Hoke, Statewide POS Advisor ashoke@pa.gov Tracey Readinger, Statewide SOAR Advisor trareading@pa.gov Programs of Study SOAR | Department of Education | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 4/21/2025 21
Contact/Mission For more information on the (the topic of the presentation) please visit PDE s website at www.education.pa.gov The mission of the Department of Education is to ensure that every learner has access to a world-class education system that academically prepares children and adults to succeed as productive citizens. Further, the Department seeks to establish a culture that is committed to improving opportunities throughout the commonwealth by ensuring that technical support, resources, and optimal learning environments are available for all students, whether children or adults. 4/21/2025 22
