Connecting CTE Courses and Occupational Outlook

Presentation Files: 
Presentation Category: 
Assessment and Accountability
Presentation Description: 
Learn about a tool that allows LEAs to align CTE course codes (formerly CBEDS) with Occupational Labor Market Information data from the California Employment Development Department and provides the ability to “map” employment needs locally and statewide in order to meet demands for workers in particular industry sectors. LEAs should bring CTE course sequences and programs of study as there will be time to assign course codes for reporting purpose.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
50%
Interactive Style: 
50%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Geoff Belleau
Title: 
Education Programs Consultant

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