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PA Department of EducationPA Department of EducationCarl D. Perkins
Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
The New Perkins LawMajor Changes-New Direction
PASBOMarch 6, 2008
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Edward G. Rendell Governor
Gerald L. Zahorchak Secretary of Education
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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Diane Castelbuono, Deputy Secretary
Bureau of Career and Technical Education Lee Burket, Director
Data Analysis, Assessment and Contract Administration Frank DiNatale, Division Manager
Statewide Perkins Coordinator, Monique Williams
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The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. This policy is in accordance with state law, including Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Act, and with federal law, including Title IV and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the American Disabilities Act of 1990.
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OVERALL GOALOVERALL GOAL
“For the first time, Career and Technical Education Programs will be held accountable for continuous improvement in performance measured by the academic proficiency of CTE students.”
Margaret Spellings July 29, 2006
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Aligned with NCLBAligned with NCLB
“Success will be determined through valid and reliable tests, including No Child Left Behind assessments in reading, math, and science.”
Margaret Spellings July 29, 2006
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Congressional SupportCongressional Support
“We now look forward to working with Congress to promote accountability, high standards, and rigorous coursework in our high schools.”
Margaret Spellings July 29, 2006
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State Leadership ActivitiesState Leadership Activities Develop, improve, or expand the use of technology in
CTE programs
Provide comprehensive professional development
Support the integration of Academics into CTE programs
Provide preparation for non-traditional field and high-skill, high-wage, high demand, high priority occupations
Support partnerships between all stakeholders
Support of programs for special populations
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Programs of StudyPrograms of Study Incorporate and align secondary and post-secondary
education Include academic & CTE content in a coordinated, non-
duplicative progression of courses May include the opportunity for secondary students to
acquire post-secondary credits Lead to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at
the post-secondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree
Identify and address current or emerging occupational opportunities
Locals must offer the required courses of at least one Program of Study (and can offer more)
Recommend using current evidenced based “BEST Practices” within the CTE community
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Required Uses of FundsRequired Uses of Funds Strengthen academic and technical skills of students through
integration Link secondary and post-secondary education through
“Programs of Study” Provide experiences in all aspects of an industry Develop, improve, or expand technology Provide professional development Develop and implement evaluations of CTE programs Initiate, improve, expand, and modernize CTE programs Provide activities of sufficient size and scope to be effective Provide activities to prepare special populations for high skill,
high wage, or high demand occupations that lead to self-sufficiency
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Building a Skilled Workforce
Four Critical Strategies for Keeping Pennsylvania Competitive and Creating Opportunity
• Strengthen Pennsylvania’s industries: Create industry-led training strategies
• Increase opportunities for Pennsylvania’s residents• Prepare youth for the careers of tomorrow• Implement rigorous accountability standards
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• Redirect existing workforce development funds to High Priority Occupations, making better use of available resources
• Provide more training opportunities for people already working• Make education more affordable for working and unemployed adults• Invest in Community Colleges• Accelerate degree attainment• Develop assessments for prior learning
Targeting Investments to Growing Occupations Paying Good Wages and Benefits
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Improving PA’s Career & Technical Education system is essential
“Much improvement is needed if CTE is to play its rightful role as an important contributor to the economic strength of the state and the economic advancement of its residents.”
JFF Report on Pennsylvania’s Career and Technical Education System (February 2005)
Pennsylvania will over the next five years:• Hold CTE students to high academic standards – 80% do not currently meet
proficiency levels• Target tutoring to students who need help • Move 80% of all training to industry-approved standards• Upgrade CTE equipment • Improve data tracking and staff development to ensure that CTE programs achieve
higher goals
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Setting clear expectations to help align local training with employer needs
High Performance WIB Milestones
• Understand the regional labor market and survey the needs of regional employers
• Organize Industry Partnerships in targeted industries• Identify high priority occupations that match up with regional
demand• Improve CareerLinks performance by linking training to needs
of Industry Partnerships• Improve fiscal performance
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Contact InformationContact Information
Frank DiNatale PA Department of Education
Bureau of Career & Technical Education
www.pde.state.pa.us/bcte/perkins