Advisory Committees: One of the Ingredients for Successful CTE Programs

Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
The purpose of advisory committees is to provide leadership, guidance and technical assistance to maintain, improve and develop quality career and technical education programs. This workshop will provide valuable resources for those planning to form new advisory committees, improve those already in existence, and guide newly appointed members.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
80%
Interactive Style: 
20%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Alex Flores
Title: 
Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor/Academy Coordinator

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance