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UPDATE FROM DESE/OFFICE
OF COLLEGE AND CAREER
READINESS
Missouri Council of Career and Technical
Administrators
Spring Conference 2012
February 2012
Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
DESE Update
Dr. Sharon Hoge, Assistant Commissioner
Office of College and Career Readiness
Topics
ESEA Waiver
 Top Ten by Twenty
 MSIP 5
 Pathways to Prosperity
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Office of College and Career Readiness
Updates
Curriculum and Assessment
Curriculum Updates
 Assessment Updates
 Integration Projects
Math in CTE
Literacy in CTE
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Career Education Updates
Perkins Updates
 Technical Assistance Work
 Programs of Study
 Career Services
 New Counselor Institute
 Vocational-Technical Enhancement Grants
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Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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Modifications:
 Allowable/Non
Allowable Expenditure
 ProStart I & ProStart II
 PLTW
 Change Request
 Due Dates
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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Allowable Expenditures
 Equipment
 Instruction
(75% Reimbursement)
equipment directly related to occupational career
($200 minimum unit cost)
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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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)
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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Workstations*-- For the purpose of the Enhancement
Grant, a workstation is defined as a piece of
furniture specifically designed to accommodate a
work area authentic to a specific business/industry
work environment.
 An
example would be a recessed workstation designed
specifically for a computer, similar to what would be
found in an office environment.
 It is not a regular student/teacher desk and chair.
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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Instructor training**-- Up to 25% of requested
grant funds can be used for instructor certification in
a specific career occupational field.
A
detailed request for instructor certification funds must
be included within the grant’s Statement of Need.
 Information provided within the Statement of Need will
determine if the request is granted.
 Instructor training will be reimbursed at 50% (no
minimum unit cost).
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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Allowable Expenditures:
 Curriculum
 No
significant change
 Facility
 No
(Reimbursed at 50%)
Improvement (Reimbursed at 50%)
change
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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Non Allowable
 Items
under $200 unity 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
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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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
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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
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PLTW
 Must
be an approved PLTW program with proper
certification
 Contact
 Only
Doug Miller 573-751-7764
secondary
 BioMedical and Engineering
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Beginning FY 2013 all change requests must be
submitted by December 31st.
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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Important Due Dates
 Request
for FY 2013 Grant Award
 Must
be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 30,
2012
 Grant
 July
 FY
Award Dates:
1, 2012 – May 15, 2013
2013 Reimbursement Request (FV-2)
 Must
be received on or before March 31, 2013
Questions ?
For more information:
Sharon Hoge, [email protected]
Dennis Harden, [email protected]
Linda Shippy, [email protected]
Michael Muenks, [email protected]
Kristie Davis, [email protected]
Diane Audsley, [email protected]
UPDATE FROM DESE/OFFICE
OF ADULT LEARNING AND
REHABILITATION SERVICES
Missouri Council of Career and Technical
Administrators
Spring Conference 2012
February 2012
Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
H:\GED\EOC.
New GED® Test in 2014
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New Computer Based Test (CBT) available
January 2014 (Not online test)
CBT of Current “2002” test
 1-3
Missouri Pilot Sites this year
 Cost Projected at $140.00 total
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Current Paper Pencil Test Available until
December 31, 2013 at current cost: $40.00
English Literacy/Civics Grant Opportunity
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Available to currently funded AEL programs
Purpose: Civics instruction for ESL adult students
 U.S. History and Government
 The Naturalization Process
 Civic Engagement
Goal: active, productive community members
Limit of award: $60,000 --12-15 Grants to be Funded
Applications due: March 30
More information: Becci Taylor, AEL Supervisor
Phone: 573-522-6546
E-Mail: Rebecca. [email protected]
Adult Education and Literacy
New Adult Education
Supervisor
Rebecca “Becci” Taylor
Questions ?
For more information:
Don Eisinger
Coordinator, Adult Learning
Missouri Department of Education
Don. [email protected]
(573) 751-0883