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.

Public Comment Deadline for Revised Information Collection Requests

https://octae.ed.gov/events/public-comment-deadline-revised-information-collection-requests

The Department recently published notices in the Federal Register inviting public comments  on proposed revisions to the Department’s two principal information collections for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V): (1) the Perkins V State Plan Guide (OMB #1830-0029), which collects State Plans, plan revisions, and State-determined performance levels for the core indicators of performance;  and (2) the Perkins V Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) (OMB #1830-0569), which collects data on student participation in CTE, the use of Perkins V funds, and the progress of States in achieving State-determined levels of performance.  The Department is proposing to make

CTE Makeover Challenge

https://octae.ed.gov/initiatives/cte-makeover-challenge

About the ChallengeThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) invited schools to enter the CTE Makeover Challenge by submitting a design for a CTE makerspace.A makerspace is an environment or facility that provides resources, materials, and equipment for students to conceive, create, and collaborate through making. Making refers to a hands-on learning approach that encourages students to imagine, create, and tinker through the process of manufacturing, testing, and demonstrating their ideas. Through making, educators enable students to immerse themselves in problem-solving and the continuous refinement of their projects while learning essential 21st-century career skills, such as critical thinking, planning, and communication. ED sought models of CTE makerspaces across a wide range of facility

EdSim Challenge

https://octae.ed.gov/initiatives/edsim-challenge

About the ChallengeSimulated environments, such as virtual and augmented reality, 3D simulations, and multiplayer video games, are emerging approaches to deliver educational content. Research indicates that simulation-based learning provides students with enriched experiences in information retention, engagement, skills acquisition, and learning outcomes.As such, the EdSim Challenge sought next-generation educational simulations that strengthen academic, technical, and employability skills. The Department was most interested in immersive and engaging simulations that include clearly defined learning goals and build diverse skill sets.The purpose of this Challenge was to stimulate the marketplace for computer-generated virtual and augmented reality educational experiences that combine