Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006

On August 12, 2006 the Federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 was signed into law by President Bush, bringing to a close a three-year reauthorization effort.  The reauthorization underlines the ongoing congressional recognition of the important role career and technical education plays in providing youth and adults with the training necessary to obtain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform in high skills, high wage, high demand occupations.

To view the Act in its entirety go to:
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS73839

For more information about the new Act, including State Plan Guidelines, Accountability, and Programs of Study, go to:  http://www.acteonline.org/policy/legislative_issues/Perkins-new.cfm.

Comments sought on new Perkins five-year plan

The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board conducted hearings to solicit ideas and comments on how it should spend federal money provided through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. A draft five-year plan will be available by Jan. 7, 2008. Programs fo Study templates to go with draft five-year plan.

Career and technical educational (CTE) programs are courses that provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for careers in current or emerging employment sectors. CTE programs are usually geared towards careers that do not require a baccalaureate or higher degree to be successful.

Workforce Board staff invited the public, and particularly employers, labor organizations, educators, parents, students, and community organizations to present their views and make recommendations regarding the state's five-year Perkins plan at five hearings held around the state.    Written comments can be sent no later than the end of the month to:  Terri Colbert, program manager, Workforce Training Board, PO Box 43105, Olympia, WA  98504; or by email to tcolbert@wtb.wa.gov.

2005-06 Perkins Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) for Washingon State

Under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Perkins III), the U. S. Department of Education distributes approximately $1 billion to States and, through them, to local educational agencies to improve career and technical educational achievement for students.

In implementing these CTE programs, Perkins III emphasizes the importance of accountability for performance and fiscal management.   The 2005-2006 Consolidated Annual Performance Report addresses the progress each state is making in implementing the State's plan. The report includes a coordinated narrative and data collection.  This single reporting instrument incorporates (1) the accountability reporting requirements under Section 113 of Perkins III, and (2) the reporting requirements under the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (34 CFR Part 80.40 (Annual Performance Report) and 80.41 (Financial Status Report)). Full Report (pdf, 13 MB)