Supporting Investments in Correctional Education through Adult, Career, and Technical Education

Review the Dear Colleague Letter highlighting how Perkins V and AEFLA funds can be used to support correctional education.

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Renewing Our Efforts to Advance Gender Equity in CTE

Review the Dear Colleague Letter highlighting path-forging leaders from across the country who are advancing gender equity in CTE

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Estimated FY 2024 Perkins State Allocations

Review the memo detailing estimated Fiscal Year 2024 Perkins State Allocations

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Program Year 2022-2023 Data Now Available

Updated National and State Profiles are now available highlighting CTE enrollment and performance data for the 2022-2023 program year.

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Click here to access the updated Perkins Data Explorer

Notes from the Division

June 4, 2024

Dear Colleagues:

2024 marked a pivotal moment in the implementation the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) as States had the option of submitting new four-year State plans or making minor or substantial revisions to existing plans laying out a vision, goals, and accountability metrics for their career and technical education (CTE) delivery systems. To support states in the implementation of their revised or new plans, the Division of Academic and Technical Education (DATE), in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), is hosting its annual Data Quality Institute (DQI) from September 10-12, 2024, in-person at the U.S. Department of Education - 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.

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