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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
Office of College and Career Readiness
Updates
Curriculum and Assessment
Curriculum Updates
Assessment Updates
Integration Projects
Math in CTE
Literacy in CTE
Career Education Updates
Perkins Updates
Technical Assistance Work
Programs of Study
Career Services
New Counselor Institute
Vocational-Technical Enhancement Grants
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Modifications:
Allowable/Non
Allowable Expenditure
ProStart I & ProStart II
PLTW
Change Request
Due Dates
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
Allowable Expenditures
Equipment
Instruction
(75% Reimbursement)
equipment directly related to occupational career
($200 minimum unit cost)
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)
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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
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
Allowable Expenditures:
Curriculum
No
significant change
Facility
No
(Reimbursed at 50%)
Improvement (Reimbursed at 50%)
change
Enhancement Grant FY-2013
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
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
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
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
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
Current Paper Pencil Test Available until
December 31, 2013 at current cost: $40.00
English Literacy/Civics Grant Opportunity
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