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Innovative Delivery Methods
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/innovative-delivery-methods
Hear how New Hampshire, West Virginia, and North Dakota are utilizing innovative CTE delivery methods to give more students access to a career-focused concentration that will lead to a credential of value.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/teacher-recruitment-and-retention
With a renewed focus on teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development, Perkins V prioritizes filling the CTE teacher talent pipeline while ensuring retention by- promoting professional development for teachers to remain successful. Hear from two of the many organizations who are conducting groundbreaking work around teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development in career and technical education.
CTE in the Middle Grades
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/cte-middle-grades
Perkins V requires that states provide career exploration and career development activities through an organized, systematic framework designed to aid students, including in the middle grades, before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program. Learn how two states have invested in building out their middle school programs. As you listen, think about how this work and the information they provide might look in the context of your state and your Perkins V State Plan.
Submitting a Perkins-WIOA Combined Plan
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/submitting-perkins-wioa-combined-plan
Perkins-WIOA combined plans can set the foundation for more useful programs and experiences for learners and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of workforce development systems. Hear from Alabama, a state that is currently going through the process of building a new combined Perkins-WIOA plan.
Career Guidance
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/career-guidance
In any given year, only about half of America’s high school population participates in a career and technical education course. And only one in five students concentrate in a career pathway. In order to fill the skills gap, school districts must be equipped to guide students into multiple pathways, including industry certifications, apprenticeships, 2- and 4-year degrees. One way to get more students onto the right path earlier in their education journey is through career exploration and guidance.
