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Report to Congress on State Performance, Program Year 2003-2004 OVAE 2006 Acrobat
Report to Congress on state performance on the Perkins performance measures. State profiles are included for each of the core indicators (academic attainment, attainment of diplomas or degrees, placement and retention in further education or employment, and participation and completion of non-traditional training programs) for secondary and postsecondary programs.
Report to Congress on State Performance, Program Year 2002-2003 OVAE 2005 Acrobat
State profiles for each of the core indicators (academic attainment, attainment of diplomas or degrees, placement and retention in further education or employment, and participation and completion of non-traditional training programs) for secondary and postsecondary programs. Also included are federal allocations, enrollment by gender, and a brief description of program improvement and data quality efforts for each state.
Report to Congress on State Performance, Program Year 2000-2001 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education 2003 Word
Report to Congress on state performance on the Perkins performance measures. State profiles are included for each of the core indicators (academic attainment, attainment of diplomas or degrees, placement and retention in further education or employment, and participation and completion of non-traditional training programs) for secondary and postsecondary programs.
Report to Congress on State Performance, Program Year 1999-2000 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education 2001 Word
State profiles for each of the core indicators (academic attainment, attainment of diplomas or degrees, placement and retention in further education or employment, and participation and completion of non-traditional training programs) for secondary and postsecondary programs. Also included are federal allocations, enrollment by gender, and a brief description of program improvement and data quality efforts for each state.
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Nontraditional NAPE 2007 Excel
Nontraditional crosswalks
Follow-up Survey of CTE Completers: Protocol Manual Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth & Serra's Services llc 2006 Word
The State of Michigan has conducted a Follow-up Survey of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Completers since 1976. The Follow-up Survey is designed to meet reporting needs at the federal, state and local levels. It does this by describing traits of the current group of CTE completers. This guide helps to explain the survey's foundation and guide those involved with its implementation. The "Follow-up Trainer PowerPoint Presentation" can be used in conjunction with this manual.
Follow-up Trainer PowerPoint Presentation Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth: Office of Career and Technical Preparation 2006 Powerpoint
The Follow-up Trainer PowerPoint Presentation can be used in conjunction with the "Follow-up Protocol Manual."
Forum Guide to the Privacy of Student Information: A Resource for Schools FERPA toolkit Action Plan Members 2006 Acrobat
This guide was written to help school and local education agency staff to better understand and apply FERPA, a federal law that protects privacy interests of parents and students in student education records.
Building an Effective Perkins III Accountability System Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education 2005 Acrobat
Brochure describing basic features of the Perkins accountability system at the federal level and various initiatives undertaken by the Department to support state performance.
Improving Postsecondary CTE using a Forward Looking Cohort Model Fran Johnson 2005 Word
This paper suggests that there are advantages to using a forward tracking cohort for measuring performance that cannot be duplicated by exit cohorts no matter how configured.
Research on Causes and Improvement Strategies for Perkins III Core Indicators: Example Models and Research Results Department of Education, OVAE 2002 Word
These tables and references provide summaries of research related to the Perkins performance measures. These materials can be used to develop and evaluate root causes and solutions as described in the Five-Step Improvement Process guidebook .
EdEvaluator Agreement Florida Department of Education 2001 Acrobat
Example of a data sharing agreement between the Florida Department of Education and the National Student Clearinghouse.
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Special Populations Definitions Department of Education 2002 Word
Federal definitions of Perkins special populations.
Report of the California Community College Special Populations Advisory Committee California Statewide Advisory Committe on Special Populations http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/voced/resources/library/SAC.SpecialPops.pdf
Report providing background on special populations legislation and barriers they face in California. Includes recommendations for California's state vocational education plan.
Special Populations Self-Report Survey Lewis and Clark Community College, Illinois Word
Example of a collection instrument for self-identification of special populations from Lewis and Clark Community College.
Continuous Improvement TOP
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Building an Effective Perkins III Accountability System Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education 2005 Acrobat
Brochure describing basic features of the Perkins accountability system at the federal level and various initiatives undertaken by the Department to support state performance.
Action Planning Template for Monitoring U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education 2003 Excel
To assist states in monitoring compliance with financial and accountability regulations, this form will help users in documenting identified areas in need of improvement and all required follow-up action.
Research on Causes and Improvement Strategies for Perkins III Core Indicators: Example Models and Research Results Department of Education, OVAE 2002 Word
These tables and references provide summaries of research related to the Perkins performance measures. These materials can be used to develop and evaluate root causes and solutions as described in the Five-Step Improvement Process guidebook .
Accountability Systems: Performance Standards and Assessments NCRVE - National Center for Research in Vocational Education http://ncrve.berkeley.edu/CenterPoint/CP4/CP4.html
In light of Carl D. Perkins III Act, this report provides an update on Performance Standards and Assessment in Vocational Education and the issues surrounding implementation.
Federal Materials TOP
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FAUPL, 2007 OVAE 2007 Acrobat
FAUPL
Negotiating and Reporting Dates OVAE 2007 Word
Negotiating and Reporting Dates for Perkins IV
Perkins 2007 allocations OVAE 2007 Acrobat
Perkins 2007 allocations
Self Assessment Tool OVAE 2006 Acrobat
The State Self-Assessment Tool to assist States in preparing for monitoring visits
Final Monitoring Report 2005 Excel
The Action Plan Template for use in responding to the Final Monitoring Report
Department of Education PART Assessments 2004 Acrobat
Program Assessment Rating Tool
Setting Annual Performance Levels: Alternative Approaches and Options for Discussion Dr. Bob Sheets 2004 Word
This paper summarizes these general guidelines and then provides an overview of alternative approaches for setting state annual performance levels based on these guidelines. The paper assumes that future legislation will maintain the focus on continuous improvement in performance over time and that annual performance levels will be required as the basis for incentives and sanctions.
Perkins III Archive TOP
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State Allocations, FY 2006 OVAE 2006 Acrobat
The estimated state allocations for FY 2006 grants under Titles I (Vocational and Technical Education Assistance to States) and II (Tech Prep Education) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998.
2004 State Allocations 2005 Word
The 2004 State Allocations under the Perkins Act.
Negotiation Questions under Perkins III OVAE 2004 Word
In preparation for Round 1 of the Transition Year Negotiations, OVAE has assembled a list of questions regarding states’ accountability system and data. These questions will help to facilitate the negotiations with the Regional Accountability Specialist (RAS), and should be reviewed prior to the scheduled meeting.
OIG Audit 2004 Word
PART OMB 2004 Acrobat
OMB's evaluation of Perkins III.
State Workgroup Recommendations on the Proposed OMB Common Performance Measures State Career Technical Education Workgroup 2003 Word
In response to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed common performance measures for employment and training programs, this memo presents recommendations for improving the measures. Recommendations are based on discussions of state Career Technical Education representatives during workgroup sessions.
Assessing the Outcomes: Perkins Accountability Requirements for the Local Education Agency U.S. Department of Education 2001 Acrobat
Booklet for local education agencies describing federal accountability requirements and the importance of local data to the overall accountability effort.
Findings froms secondary pilot project OVAE 2001 Acrobat
Booklet documenting the initial findings of the secondary pilot project on accountabilty
Improving Performance: A Five Step Process OVAE 2001 Acrobat
Improving Performance
Monitoring Manual: Program Years 2001 - 2004 Nebraska Department of Education 2001 Acrobat
This publication provides eligible recipients with guidelines for managing an accountability system for Vocational and Technical Education programs and services. This document has been prepared to assist the staff of the Nebraska Department of Education in monitoring approved projects of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act.
postsecondary pilot project on accountabilty OVAE 2001 Acrobat
Booklet documenting the initial findings of the postsecondary pilot project on accountabilty
Core Indicator Framework for Perkins III OVAE 2000 Acrobat
Core Indicators under Perkins III OVAE 2000 Acrobat
Core Indicators Measurement Approaches, Perkins III (Including the Accountabilty Primer.
Peer Evaluations OVAE 1901 Acrobat
Peer Evaluations
NAVE Acrobat
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