Perkins V – Strengthening Career and

Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

Perkins V: Supporting a Program of Study (Pathway)

Timeline for Implementation

• February 2020: Submit application for new program/program change

• April 2020: Submit Perkins application that outlines preliminary projects to develop/strengthen pathway structure

• 2020/2021 School Year: Begin adding relevant courses to pathway framework

• 2022/2023: Offer relevant capstone course and administer appropriate TSA to capstone students

Making the Transition

• Under Perkins V, all projects must be linked to a Program of Study (Pathway)

• Federal funds may only be used on Programs of Study

• Two Major Exceptions • Middle School Activities

• CTSO activities

• The Division of Career & Technical Education will continue to fund all Cluster Programs using Added-Cost Funds and other state resources

Definition of A Pathway

Developing & Understanding Careers in High School

Pathway Programs(Programs of Study):

Sequence of contextualized and hands-on courses at least 3-5 semesters (or equivalent) in length that culminate in a Capstone course, includes a work-based learning component, assessment and leads to Technical Competency Postsecondary credit opportunities.

Industry-developed and approved standards. Industry credentials, where applicable.

State and Local Funds. Perkins Funds (Based on LEA Allocation).

Exploring Interests & Careers in High School

Cluster programs:

Cluster programs provide a broad introduction to specific industry areas. Courses are non-

sequential, introductory and intermediate in nature. Cluster programs are available only in

Agriculture, Business/Marketing, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Technology Education.

State and Local Funds only.

Technical College Programs

Sequence of contextualized and hands-on courses leading to technical certificates or associate degrees.

Industry-approved skill sets. Industry credentials, where applicable.

State and Local Funds. Perkins Funds (Based on LEA Allocation).

Exploring Interests & Careers in Middle School

ICTE statewide middle school program. Under Development.

State and Local Funds. Perkins Funds (Based on LEA Allocation).

Idaho CTE Progression of Programs

Sample Pathway Structure1st Semester 2nd Semester

1. Business Essentials 1. Business Essentials

2. Accounting I 2. Accounting I

3. Accounting II* 3. Accounting II*

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

1st Trimester 2nd Trimester 3rd Trimester

1.Botany/Plant & Soil 1. Botany/Plant & Soil 1.

2. 2. Applied Greenhouse 2. Applied Greenhouse

3. Botany/Plant Science 3. Standards for Ornamental Horticulture*

3. Standards for Ornamental Horticulture*

4. 4. 4.

5. 5. 5.