Strengthening Recognized Postsecondary Credentials in Career and Technical Education

https://octae.ed.gov/announcements/strengthening-recognized-postsecondary-credentials-career-and-technical-education

Review the memo providing guidance regarding the identification, approval, and use of recognized postsecondary credentials that demonstrate labor market value. 

State Monitoring Portal Training for Submitting Evidence for Monitoring Visits

https://octae.ed.gov/resources/state-monitoring-portal-training-submitting-evidence-monitoring-visits-0

This training provides an overview of the Perkins Web Portal and the submission of evidence for monitoring visits. It is intended for State Directors and state staff responsible for compiling and submitting evidence for monitoring visits to the Department. Date: July 10, 2026.

U.S. Department of Education Announces Elimination of Unnecessary Burdens on Career and Technical Education Programs

https://octae.ed.gov/announcements/us-department-education-announces-elimination-unnecessary-burdens-career-and

Review the press release announcing the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule eliminating the Methods of Administration program from the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

State Allocations

https://octae.ed.gov/cte/grants/state-formula-grants/state-allocations

Each year under the Perkins statute, Congress appropriates approximately $1.4 billion dollars in State formula grant funds under Title I (Basic State Grants) to develop more fully the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills of secondary and postsecondary education students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs and programs of study.

State Profiles

https://octae.ed.gov/grants/state-profiles