How to Ensure CTE Programs are Relevant

Presentation Files: 
Presentation Category: 
Career Pathways/ Industry Sectors
Presentation Description: 
In conjunction with data developed by the Centers of Excellence, the Tech Prep Regional Coordination Project for Los Angeles County will present this interactive session. This session will demonstrate the use of data available to help develop new CTE programs or to revise existing CTE programs in such a way as to ensure their relevance.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
70%
Interactive Style: 
30%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Dr. Lyla Eddington
Title: 
Chair
Additional Presenter 1
Additional Presenter 1: 
Marti Deyoung
Title: 
Director, Tech Prep
Organization: 
Citrus College
Additional Presenter 2
Additional Presenter 2: 
Dr. Audrey Reille
Title: 
Project Director
Organization: 
Center of Excellence - Mount SacnAntonio College

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