Strengthening Career and Technical Education for 21st Century

Perkins V Strengthening Career and Technical for the 21st Century Act Letha Bauter, Federal Programs Manager 1

Vision Perkins Expand opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow vertically-integrated career pathways to earn credentials of value. 2

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (Perkins IV Act of 2006 was signed into law on July 2018 Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act New legislation went into effect July 1, 2019 Perkins V 2019

Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) + Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) + National FFA Federal Charter + Perkins V 4

Oklahoma receives 16.2 million allocation from Perkins V 85% of the funds are allocate to education entities 5

Uses of funds: Enhancing career guidance and counseling where state funds are limited Providing innovative, high-tech equipment in career tech programs in high schools, technology centers and community colleges that lead to high-wage, high- demand employment in new and emerging technologies Building relationships with business and industry for students and instructors to provide opportunities for program development, internships, and mentoring Professional development for instructors on new technology and teaching methods using technology Providing support for development of technology center to community college alignment of curriculum allowing high school students to earn college credit in technical programs while in high school through prior learning assessments Providing career information and planning for secondary and post secondary students. 6

Perkins Evolution Oklahoma Perkins V 2018 2006 Perkins V Changes 2. Starts at 5th grade 1. More stakeholder input 3. Emphasis on work-based learning 4. State determined levels of performance 5. CTE Concentrator completes two rather than three courses 6. Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA)

Oklahoma Perkins V Comprehensive Local Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Needs Assessment (CLNA)

6 Needs Assessment Steps Step One: Student Performance Step Two: Labor Market Alignment Step Three: Size, Scope, and Quality Step Four: Implementing Programs of Study Step Five: Staff Recruitment and Retention Step Six: Goals and Budget Oklahoma Perkins V

Perkins V Process Oklahoma Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Complete Fall 2019 Student Opportunities Local Application Complete Spring 2020 Data Driven Decisions Directs Budget Decisions CLNA Aligns With Application Questions Attach CLNA Foundation for Local Application

New Four-Year Application Oklahoma Perkins V Year Three Year One Year Two Year Four Update CLNA CLNA Update Budget Update Budget Update Budget Update Any Changes to Application Update Any Changes to Application Update Any Changes to Application Full Application

Resources Oklahoma Perkins V CLNA CareerTech Staff 1. Carl Perkins Division 2. Program Administrators 3. Regional Coordinators The Answers to Your Questions Plus Examples and Definitions Questions/Answers Suggestions Definitions

CLNA Purpose: Increase Student Success Oklahoma Oklahoma Perkins V Perkins V CLNA is foundation of local application Identify areas where targeted improvements can increase student opportunities for success No one is perfect not expected to achieve high scores on all items Results used by applicants to develop stronger programs Direct your budget request Reflect goals identified in Step Six of CLNA

First Things First: Stakeholder Input Stakeholder Participation Team members Postsecondary Business and Industry Representatives of special populations Indian tribes Parents and students Methods for Input ODCTE CLNA training sessions Business and industry Special populations Teacher professional development (posted on ODCTE Perkins V website) One large meeting Advisory committee meetings, i.e. programs, business and industry, academic, etc. Focus groups Student and parent surveys Listening sessions Zoom Meetings Tele-Confernces Oklahoma Perkins V

Oklahoma Stakeholder Input Policies and Procedures Oklahoma Perkins V See: The Answers to Your Questions STAKEHOLDER INPUT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Stakeholder input is a required component for the needs assessment. The legislation requires that the applicants seek information from all parties listed in the Stakeholder Table of the needs assessment. These policies and procedures apply to all applicants in terms of obtaining input. Identify representatives for each of the categories listed in the Stakeholder Table.

Six Steps to Completion Six Steps to Completing CLNA Six Steps to Completing CLNA Oklahoma Perkins V 1. Student Peformance All CTE district Programs 2. Labor Market Workforce Region and Statewide Data 3. Size, Scope and Quality Current and Potentional Perkins Funded District Data 4. Implementing Programs of Study Current and Potential Perkins Funded Data 5. Staff Recruitment and Retention All CTE Staff 6. Goals and Budget Perkins Funded Programs

Step OneStudent Performance Data Three Sections 1. District student performance data analysis a) Download district data b) Review looking for strengths and gaps in performance Oklahoma Perkins V 2. Use discussion questions to analyze data a) The Answers To Your Questions 3. Based on analysis list any actions you need to take to close gaps and strengthen student performance

Student PerformanceAnalyze Data What does it tell you? Where are you meeting success targets Where are the gaps in meeting success targets Review total data line Review special populations results What steps can you take to improve results Look at examples in The Answers To Your Questions Insight from stakeholder input Group discussion and suggestions Oklahoma Perkins V

Student PerformanceActivities to Increase Performance Oklahoma Perkins V List steps you will take to continue to improve performance Will it require a budget to accomplish the steps?

Step Two: Labor Market Alignment Three Sections 1. District student performance data analysis a) Download data for your region b) Review looking clusters that lead to high wage, high skill and in- demand clusters Oklahoma Perkins V 2. Use discussion questions to analyze data a) The Answers To Your Questions 3. Based on analysis list any actions you need to take to close gaps and strengthen student performance

Step TwoLabor Market Alignment Do programs lead to: Oklahoma Perkins V High wage Jobs that pay more than the median wage in an occupation compared to the regional career cluster wage High skill Jobs that require a high school diploma and postsecondary training/education nor high school diploma and intensive on-the-job training such as an apprenticeship In-demand Industry sector that has a substantial current or potential impact on the economy, as appropriate, that contributes to the growth or stability of other supporting businesses

Labor Alignment--Download Data https://www.okcareertech.org/about/state- agency/divisions/federal-legislation-assistance/carl- perkins/perkins-v Oklahoma Perkins V

Step Three: Size, Scope and Quality Quality High school graduation Academic standards proficiency Science, reading and math Positive placement Program quality Non-traditional enrollment New Definitions Size based on Oklahoma CTE Rules Facilities Equipment Classroom size Scope Curriculum Work-based learning Oklahoma Perkins V

Step Four: Program of Study Measure Programs of Study in terms of Sequencing and Articulation Engaging Instruction Student Development Access and Equity Oklahoma Perkins V

Step Five: Recruitment, Retention and Training Recruitment and Retention Certifications Training for first and second year teachers Instructors that resemble student population, including special populations Professional Development Develop and maintain instructor knowledge Academic and technical integration Working with special populations Work-based learning opportunities Certifications Teaching Program content Oklahoma Perkins V Oklahoma teacher and administrator PD input posted on Perkins V website by Nov 1

Step Six: Conclusions and Action Items Examples Actions Budget Oklahoma Perkins V Increasing special populations served: Recruiting students (Tools For Schools) Professional development in addressing individual student needs Develop resource list for special populations Tools for schools $xxxxx Three days of PD $xxxxx Resource list free Equip students to meet workforce needs in Health and Advanced Manufacturing Mannequins Computers Mannequins $xxxx Computers $xxxx Academic and guidance counselor to implement programs of studies Staff individual $xxxxx

Call or Email Us Oklahoma Perkins V Janet Cooper/Steve Robison Western Perkins Coordinator Janet.Cooper@Careertec h.ok.gov 405.743.5130 405-743.5523 Josh Miller Southeast Perkins Coordinator Josh.Miller@Careertech. ok.gov 405.743.6809 Debbie Hamble Northeast Perkins Coordinator Debbie.Hamble@Careert ech.ok.gov 405.743.6681 Letha Bauter Federal Programs Manager Letha.Bauter@Careertec h.ok.gov 405.743.5569 Stephanie Hodges Financial Analyst Stephanie.Hodges@Care ertech.ok.gov 405.743.5431 Lisa Batchelder Chief Financial Officer Lisa.Batchelder@Careert ech.ok.gov 405.743.5500