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ENHANCEMENT GRANTS FY 2013
Kristie Davis, Assistant Director Administration & Accountability
September 2012 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Enhancement Grant
Purpose Who’s Eligible Allowable/Unallowable Important Dates Steps in the Process Conclusion
Enhancement Grant
Purpose Provide funding to improve existing and establish occupational career education programs Grant funds can only be used to fund programs listed as High Demand Occupations State Funds
Enhancement Grant
Who’s Eligible Missouri public high schools, area career centers and community colleges currently operating Department approved occupational preparatory (long-term) career education programs
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Allowable Expenditures Equipment (75% Reimbursement) Instruction equipment directly related to occupational career ($200 minimum unit cost) Allowed every 3 years Based on student enrollment If the class has 20 students enrolled, then only 20 computers will be allowed.
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Allowable Expenditures: Other (Reimbursed at 50%) Software (no min unit cost) Network or internet connections (no min cost) Student and instructor instructional furniture [i.e. workstations*] ($200 min unit cost) Software service contracts/maintenance agreements (no min unit cost) Instructor training** (no min unit cost) Storage cabinets for program specific equipment ($200 min unit cost)
Allowable Expenditures
Allowable Expenditures Curriculum Enhancement 50/50 Purchased curriculum materials, videos, DVDs, reference sets, etc. ($200 min unit cost).
Facility Improvement 50/50 Renovation or modification of existing facilities must have a direct effect on instruction in the program. Materials only, and no overall facility renovations. No more then 25% of the total grant
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Non Allowable Items under $200/unit cost (unless exempt) Consumables Monthly/annual usage charges or membership charges New Construction Curriculum Development Photocopying Installation or labor costs to renovate facilities Non-instructional furniture including teacher and students chairs and desks
New Allowable Programs
Project Lead The Way FCS- ProStart I and ProStart II
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
ProStart I &ProStart II will be considered for enhancement grant funding pending: Full program 400 hrs of employment for students Passing year I and year II exams Approval by MO ProStart Coordinator (Hank Huitt) Registration with the National Restaurant Association and meet Association requirements Have a separate advisory committee
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Continued… Teacher professional development i.e. seeking certification as a Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator Large percent of students taking the end of first year and second year ProStart exams Connection with industry Provide mentoring experiences for students Large number of students receiving the Certificate of Achievement
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
PLTW Must be an approved PLTW program with proper certification Contact Ben Yates [email protected]
Only secondary BioMedical and Engineering
Proposal Format
Application Statement(s) of Need Description of Improvements Description of Evaluation System Copy of New or Expanding Program Proposal(s) if applicable Budget Detail Sheet FV-4
Statement of Need
Make sure program is on the High Demand List for your area of the state. Why do you need the funding for your Program?
What will the funds be used for and how will the items requested improve the CTE program and enhance student learning?
CIP Code
01.0101 01.0201 01.0401 01.0601
CIP Code
11.0103 52.0101 52.0402 52.0803
CIP Codes
00.8888 52.1401
CIP Codes
12.0401 12.0500 12.0500 19.0699 19.0709 44.0000
CIP Codes High Demand Agriculture Occupations Occupations Typical Course Titles
Retail Salespersons, Cashiers Bus/Truck/Diesel Engine Mechanics Meat/Poultry/Fish Cutters and Trimmers Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
High Demand Business Occupations
Agri. Business Sales & Marketing Ag. Diesel Mechanics Ag Food Science & Technology Turf Management, Greenhouse Operations & Management, Floriculture, Landscaping, Nursery Operations & Management
Occupations
Office Clerks/Order Clerks Computer Support Specialists Data Entry Keyers Secretaries Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants First Line Supervisors/Managers of Office/Administrative Support Medical Secretaries Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators, Bill and Account Collectors Payroll/Time Keeping Clerks, Tellers
Typical Course Titles
Business Technology Digital Communications E-Business G.A./ Desktop Publishing Multimedia, Computer Applications, Network Administration, Web Design Business Law E-Business Business Management Entrepreneurship Medical Secretary Business Economics International Business Accounting Banking & Financial Services, Accounting
High Demand Marketing Occupations Occupations
Cashiers, Host/Hostesses Retail Salespersons, Cashiers
Typical Course Titles
CCE, Entrepreneurship Marketing I, II Retailing
High Demand Occupational FCS Occupations Typical Course Titles
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Cooks, Food Preparation Workers, Hosts/Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, Coffee Shop Cosmetology Culinary Arts Hospitality Management Janitors and Cleaners Child Care Workers Social and Human Service Assistants Custodial Housekeeping Child Care Human Service Asst.
High Demand Trade and Industrial Occupations Occupations Typical Course Titles
Planned improvements
What are your planned improvements and how will they support the statement of need (i.e. program and student enhancement and achievement) Must be broken down by teacher and location.
Each teacher/room must have a separate FV-4 & FV-2.
Evaluation System
How do you determine locally if your program is successful or whether the improvements implemented through the use of grant funds had a positive influence upon the identified needs?
How do you evaluate student performance in the program area?
Budget Detail
One budget detail for all programs Indicate the following: CIP code Program name New or existing Anticipated enrollment Demand occupation determination Proposed total and grant fund expenditures for each program area
STATE OF DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION Number: 6-920-004 Division of Career Education Fiscal Year Ending: June 30, 2012
Application for Vocational Enhancement Grant Expenditures
Vendor Code: Local Education Agency (LEA): 123-456 Any Town R-1 Program Codes (Program and Type): 15-24 Enhancement Grant CIP Code & Description of Program: 01.0101 Agri. Business Instructor(s) Name: Jane Doe
Description of Items
Mailing Address: 999 Somewhere Street City and Zip Code: Any Town, 65111 Room/Lab Number: R00m 210
Items Submitted For Approval Quantity Estimated Unit Cost
$ $ Equipment ABC Computers XYZ Printers Other ABC Software 18 5 18 2000 800 222 Curriculum Purchased curriculum materials 1 2000
Estimated Total Cost
36000 4000 4000 2000
FV-4
STATE OF DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION Number: 6-920-002B Division of Career Education
FV-2 Reimbursement Request for Approved Vocational Enhancement Grant Expenditures
Fiscal Year Ending: June 30, 2012 Vendor Code: 123-456 Local Education Agency (LEA): Any Town R-1 Program Codes (Program and Type): 15-24 Enhancement Grant CIP Code & Description of Program: 01.0101 Agri. Business Instructor(s) Name: Jane Doe
(1) Date Purchased
Mailing Address: 999 Somewhere Street City and Zip Code: Any Town, 65111 Room/Lab Number: Room 210
(2) From Whom Purchased Items For Which Reimbursement Is Claimed (3) (4) Description of Item
(Please Attach Invoices) State Use Only
(5) Expenditure
$ 11-03-08 11-03-08 Electro Computers Electro Computers 36000 4000
(6) Check No.
1010 1010 Other 11-03-08 Electro Computers 18 ABC Computers 5 XYZ Laser Printers 18 ABC Software 4000 1010 Curriculum 01-05-09 IML Ag. Supp 1&2 Modules 2000 1409
Enhancement Grant
Important Dates
Changes Due by December 31, 2012
July 1, 2012 through May 15, 2013
Grant award time frame Items can’t be purchase prior to July 1
March 31 st 2013
FV-2’s due for reimbursement for current school year (March 31, 2013)
Request for FY 2014
Usually the last business day in February (Thursday February 28, 2013).
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Beginning FY 2013 all change requests must be submitted by December 31 st .
TECHNICAL SKILL ATTAINMENT
Review & Update 2012-2013 SY
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
When Should the TSA Assessments Be Given?
Secondary
Typically seniors Administered at the end of program completion Must be a concentrator LEA responsible for contacting testing vendor to coordinating assessment dates and testing criteria/requirements http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/perkins_iv_t sa.htm
How Do You Determine if a Student Passes or Fails the Assessment?
Determining Pass/Fail
4 Ways to Determine TSA Pass/Fail 1. Testing vendor provides cut score 2. National average 3. Bundle (average to determine cut score) 4. 65% Cut Score
Reporting TSA
Data submitted in June reporting cycle in student’s core file All student concentrators must be reported as 1 of the 6 TSA code-sets (chart next slide)
Technical Skill Attainment
Code Set Description
PT Passed Test Student passed the technical skill assessment FT NT NA Failed Test Student failed to pass the technical skill assessment Not Tested Student was eligible to take the technical skill assessment and the assessment was available, but the student did not take the assessment Not Available Student was eligible to take the technical skill assessment, but an assessment was not made available for the student NE PR Not Eligible Pending Results Student was not eligible to take a career education technical skill assessment Student has taken the technical skills assessment, however, the results are not yet known
Who is Responsible for Giving Skills Assessment?
Administered by the institution where student completes the career education program If a student completes several career education programs, it will be a local decision to report which assessment most accurately reflects the personal plan of study
Who Will Pay for TSA Assessments?
Perkins Funds Local Funds At this point, there are no additional funds available to pay for technical skill assessments. It is a local decision to determine how Perkins funds are distributed among its’ members
Technical Skill Attainment
Steps Toward Improvement Striving for more consistency and accountability Aligning assessments with competencies and standards Developing assessments as needed Narrowing approved assessment options 32
Technical Skill Attainment-UPDATE
Perkins TSA Performance Indicators
Secondary
2012-2013: 100% test 63.00% pass
Postsecondary/Adult
2012-2013: 100% test 72.50% pass 33
Contact Us
Office of College & Career Readiness
• Kristie Davis • 573-526-4987 • [email protected]