“Gathering And Utilizing Perkins Data For Program Improvement

“ “Gathering And Utilizing Gathering And Utilizing Perkins Data For Program Perkins Data For Program

ImprovementImprovement Alan Alan

Shotts and Toni DeckleverShotts and Toni DeckleverWyomingWyoming

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How States Assess How States Assess Performance Data for PerkinsPerformance Data for Perkins

• Nat’l/State/Local Assessment systems-30 States

• GPA in Occupation Subjects-9 States

• Program completion-8 States

• Course Completion-7 States

Report prepared for National Research Center for Career & Technical Education

Three types of Assessment Three types of Assessment SystemsSystems

• National Assessment System

• State developed, occupationally specific, end of course or program

• State developed, occupationally generic, end of program

Report prepared for National Research Center for Career & Technical Education

Wyoming chose to develop our Wyoming chose to develop our own systemown system

• Occupationally generic

• Based on SCANS Skills

• Rubrics were developed by CTE teachers, administrators & Wyo. Dept. of Educ.

WyCTAWyCTA

• Wyoming’s answer to the federal “you must assess” requirement.

• Stands for Wyoming Career Technical Assessment

• Done in the spring of each year• Data gathered is available in report form

by the end of May – can be given to schools in August.

What is it?What is it?

• Criteria developed by teachers, administrators and career counselors'

• Performance assessment• Use Rubrics in the areas of

– Communication Skills– Affective /Thinking Skills– Applied Math– Technology Skills– Employability Skills– Pre-Employability Skills

Teacher AssessmentTeacher Assessment• Similar to an Annual

Performance Review• Based on student performance

and achievement over time…. Semester, year, program.

• Based on teacher observation, employer observation, projects, units, grades.

• Entire Movie – Not just a snapshot

Communication SkillsCommunication Skills

• Listening• Speaking• Reading• Writing

Affective Thinking SkillsAffective Thinking Skills

• Cooperation Interpersonal Skills• Problem Solving• Work Ethic• Thinking• Leadership

Applied Math SkillsApplied Math Skills

• Basic Mathematical Operations• Measurement• Data Representation and Intrepretation

Technology SkillsTechnology Skills

• Operation Systems• Hardware and Software Applications• Internet Searches• Industrial and Business Technology

Pre-employability SkillsPre-employability Skills

• Career Interests and Characteristics• Career Prerequisites• Employment Potential• Resume, Application, and Interview

Employability SkillsEmployability Skills

• Punctuality and Attendance• Interpersonal Relations• Attitude and Appearance• Completion-Rate and Productivity• Skill Performance

Who is assessedWho is assessed• 10th grade vocational students & vocational

concentrators

• 12th grade Voc.Concentrators

• Definitions:• Voc. Student=taken or enrolled in 2 courses in

sequence• Voc. Concentrator=taken 3 or more courses in

sequence• Courses must be in an approved program

1111thth Graders? Graders?

• 11th grade vocational concentrators are added to the data base, but they are not assessed with the rubrics.

• State assessment data is used for a comparison

• Used as the academic performance indicator

Other Data ObtainedOther Data Obtained

• CIP Codes for program area – Non-trad• Received Certification• Involvement with a CTSO• Program Completer• Placement after graduation• Follow-up study

ProcessProcess

• Identify students that meet definition criteria

• Give teachers a time line• Web –based data entry• Score students based on teacher

observation, classroom work, job experiences. These can be completed by teachers or employers.

ReportsReports

• Take data and segregate into different categories.

• Software program develops graphs and charts that can be printed.

• Reports are available at the school, district or state level.

ReportsReports

• Bound report created & shared– Superintendent & Assist. Super.– Principal– Every CTE Instructor– Perkins Advisory Board– Perkins Annual Report

Cody High SchoolCody High School

• 1 Comprehensive HS with approx. 740 students

• Immersion block schedule• # of CTE programs=9• # of CTE Concentrators=284

CodyCody

• How we use for program improvement– Data segregated by Cluster– Programs request $ (mini-grant)– Programs must show improvement on

communication or math before more $ will be awarded

– Causes CTE to focus student attention on applied academics, no assumptions

CheyenneCheyenne

• 2 comprehensive HS – 1 alternative• 3000 total student population 10-12 grade• A/B block and hybrid block• Assess over 1000 students

CheyenneCheyenne

• Reports generated and given to Administration.

• Reports also given to Department Heads at each school.

• Data is used in School Profiles and for School Improvement Goals.

Statewide Use of AssessmentStatewide Use of Assessment

• Department of Education requires WyCTA data to be included in all grant proposals.

• Used for:– Tech-Prep– Leadership– Non-traditional– Corrections

The Results……..The Results……..

OutcomesOutcomes

• SOMETIMES….– New ideas– New programs– Enhanced/improved programs– Better prepared students

LEADING TO………

Everyone is a trophy