Division II - CTE Redesign
Division II revises several sections of Iowa Code, primarily chapter 258 - Vocational Education, but also chapter 256, 260C and 261E. The six CTE services areas are maintained, but revised to align with the national Career Clusters® framework. The service areas will include agriculture, food and natural resources; arts, communications and information systems; applied sciences, technology, engineering and manufacturing, including transportation, distribution, logistics, architecture and construction; health sciences; human services; and business, finance, marketing and management.
If you have any questions regarding the CTE Redesign Division II, please use the online submission form or by email at perkins@iowa.gov.
Service Areas
With the passing of H.F. 2392 (CTE redesign) and federal CTE Reauthorization, the Department is providing technical assistance for all school districts interested in adding more information technology programs for the new CTE service area: Arts, Communication and Information Systems.
Much of chapter 258 is modified to align with Secondary CTE Task Force recommendations. This includes repurposing of a long-dormant concept of regional partnerships, which going forward will be referred to as Regional Career and Technical Education Planning Partnerships. These partnerships will consist of districts, community colleges, business and industry, and other community stakeholders and will assist in providing for the effective, efficient and economical delivery of high-quality secondary CTE programming.
Program Approval
Secondary Career and Technical Education Program Self-Study Template
Program Self-Study Regional Planning Partnership Supplemental Materials
Past Events and Webinars
RPP Update Meeting - March 25, 2019
RPP Update Meeting - February 25, 2019
The first set of program approvals have been submitted. To that end, we are going to be sending a survey to gather information on the process. Kent Seuferer shared the main topics of the survey which should be going out by March 1. Kelli Diemer discussed some professional development that will be starting this summer for programs that have gone through the program approval this year. We are starting with business and hope to add the other areas soon. Finally, we had discussions or updates on the Perkins V presentation from February 15.
RPP Webinar - July 9, 2018
A review of the June 29, 2018 meeting and an update on the FY19 Grant
Tips and Techniques for Developing Programs - November 29, 2017
Effective Advisory Councils - November 15, 2017
Program partnerships and Work-Based Learning - November 1, 2017
Utilizing Data - October 18, 2017
Overview of the CTE Program Approval Process - October 4, 2017
CTE Redesign Webinar - July 14, 2016
This informational webinar was conducted to elicit input on focus areas of the redesign of CTE.
Resources
Guidance for Regional Career and Technical Education Planning Partnerships
Accounting Guidance for Regional Planning Partnerships
Guidance to Regional Planning Partnerships on Prioritizing Expenditures
Chapter 46 Overview and Guidance
Partnership Multi-year Plan Guidance and Template
CTE Redesign Implementation Report
Iowa’s Realigned CTE Service Areas
Regional Planning Partnerships Bylaws Template
What to Consider When Budgeting and Expending RPP Funds