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Perkins Vocational and Technology Education (State Grants and Tech-Prep Indicators) - 2003

CFDA Numbers: 84.048 - Vocational Education_Basic Grants to States
84.243 - Tech-Prep Education


Goal 8: Increase access to and improve educational programs that strengthen education achievement, workforce preparation, and lifelong learning.
Objective 8.1 of 3: Ensure that vocational concentrators, including special populations, will achieve high levels of proficiency in mathematics, science, and English.
Indicator 8.1.1 of 1: Academic Attainment: An increasing percentage of vocational concentrators, including special populations, will meet state established academic standards.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of vocational concentrators meeting state-established academic standards
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Percentage of vocational concentrators
Percentage of vocational concentrators
1998
33  
   
1999
45  
   
2000
44  
   
2001
70  
   
2002
71  
72  
2003
   
74  
2004
   
76  
Status: Target not met

Explanation: Progress was made by States, although the performance target was not met. This may have occurred as many States have increased the rigor of their academic standards in an effort to assure that all students, including those who pursue vocational education, are prepared for postsecondary education and/or employment.   		Source: Performance Report
Grantee Performance Report: 1830-0503 Vocational Technical Education Annual Performance and Financial Reports.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: May 2004
Validated By: No Formal Verification.
Attestation and Audit -- State Directors for Career and Technical Education attest to the accuracy of their data. Data also are checked for accuracy and completeness through a data auditing process by ED staff and an outside contractor.

Limitations: States use different measures and strategies to report data on academic achievement so that State-by-State comparisons are not possible.

Improvements: ED is working with States through regional and national meetings to improve their data quality.

 

Objective 8.2 of 3: Ensure that secondary and postsecondary concentrators, including special populaltions, will achieve high levels of proficiency in core curriculum areas, including mathematics, science, and English.
Indicator 8.2.1 of 1: Skills Proficiencies: An increasing percentage of secondary and post secondary vocational concentrators, including special populations, will meet state recognized skill standards.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of secondary vocational concentrators meeting state/locally adopted skill standards, using state recognized approaches
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
National or State Assessment Program Completion Other Approaches
National or State Assessment Program Completion Other Approaches
1998
61.33    
     
1999
63.40 29.80 84.10
     

Percentage of secondary vocational concentrators meeting state/locally adopted skill standards, using state recognized approaches
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2000
39
 
2001
61
 
2002
59
63
2003
 
65
2004
 
70

Percentage of Post secondary vocational concentrators meeting state/locally-adopted skill standards, using state recognized approaches
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
State Assessment Completion Other
State Assessment Completion Other
1998
59.30 87.30 65.10
     
1999
73.90 76.70 62.60
     

Percentage of Post secondary vocational concentrators meeting state/locally-adopted skill standards, using state recognized approaches
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2000
76
 
2001
76
 
2002
76
77
2003
 
78
2004
 
80
Status: Target not met

Explanation: It is not clear why progress was not made on this indicator. Greater progress is expected in the upcoming years, however, given the Department's College and Careers Transition Initiative (CCTI) which will focus on building the academic and technical skills of all students, including those who pursue vocational education.   		Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: May 2004
Validated By: No Formal Verification.
Attestation and Audit -- State Directors for Career and Technical Education attest to the accuracy of their data. Data also are checked for accuracy and completeness through a data auditing process by ED staff and an outside contractor.

Limitations: States use different measures and strategies to report data on technical skill attainment so that State-by-State comparison are not possible.

Improvements: ED is working with States through regional and national meetings to improve their data quality.

 

Objective 8.3 of 3: Ensure that concentrators, including special populations, make successful transitions to further education and employment.
Indicator 8.3.1 of 2: Secondary Student Outcomes: An increasing proportion of vocational concentrators, including special populations, will attain high school diplomas, enter postsecondary programs, or attain employment.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of vocational concentrators who have completed high school and transitioned to postsecondary education or employment
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
High School Completion Placement in Postsecondary Education and/or Employment Adm. Record Exchange Placement in Postsecondary Education and/or Employment Survey
High School Completion Placement in Postsecondary Education and/or Employment Adm. Record Exchange Placement in Postsecondary Education and/or Employment Survey
1998
83.80 62.50 80
     
1999
77.40 72.70 82.20
     

Percentage of vocational concentrators who have completed high school and transitioned to postsecondary education or employment
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
High School Completion Placement in Postsecondary Education and/or Employment
High School Completion Placement in Postsecondary Education and/or Employment
2000
80 79
   
2001
84 84
   
2002
84 84
85 85
2003
   
86 86
2004
   
88 87
Status: Target not met

Explanation: Progress held steady on both of these indicators. Further, it is important to note that the completion rate for vocational contentrators exceeded the national average for all students of 80%.   		Source: Performance Report
Grantee Performance Report: 1830-0503 Vocational Technical Education Annual Performance and Financial Reports.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: May 2004
Validated By: No Formal Verification.
Attestation and Audit -- State Directors for Career and Technical Education attest to the accuracy of their data. Data also are checked for accuracy and completeness through a data auditing process by ED staff and an outside contractor.

Limitations: States use different measures and strategies to report data on on high school completion and transition to postsecondary education and employment following graduation.

Improvements: ED is working with States through regional and national meetings to improve their data quality.

 
Indicator 8.3.2 of 2: Postsecondary Student Outcomes: Increasing proportions of postsecondary vocational students, including special populations, will have a positive placement in one or more of the following categories of outcomes: retention in and completion of a postsecondary degree or certificate, placement in military service, or placement or retention in employment.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of postsecondary vocational concentrators who have completed postsecondary education and have a positive placement in military or employment
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Postsecondary Degree/Certificate/ Completion Administrative Data Placement in Military Employment Adm. Record Exchange Placement in Military or Employment Survey
Postsecondary Degree/Certificate/ Completion Administrative Data Placement in Military Employment Adm. Record Exchange Placement in Military or Employment Survey
1998
55.90 81.90 87.70
     
1999
32.80 86.20 78.10
     

Percentage of postsecondary vocational concentrators who have completed postsecondary education and have a positive placement in military or employment.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Postsecondary Degree/Certificate/ Completion Placement in Military or Employment
Postsecondary Degree/Certificate/ Completion Placement in Military or Employment
2000
32 82
   
2001
37 84
   
2002
41 86
39 84
2003
   
42 85
2004
   
45 86
Status: Target exceeded

Explanation: Progress on these indicators may have been made as postsecondary institutions have focused on implementing programs and initiatives to increase the numbers of students who enter postsecondary education and persist to completion.   		Source: Performance Report
Grantee Performance Report: 1830-0503 Vocational Technical Education Annual Performance and Financial Reports.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: May 2004
Validated By: No Formal Verification.
Attestation and Audit -- State Directors for Career and Technical Education attest to the accuracy of their data. Data also are checked for accuracy and completeness through a data auditing process by ED staff and an outside contractor.

Limitations: States use different measures and strategies to report data on postsecondary outcomes so that State-by-States comparisons are not possible.

Improvements: ED is working with States through regional and national meetings to improve their data quality.

 

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