VTEA: Career and Technical Education National progr

FY 2008 Program Performance Plan

Strategic Goal 2
Discretionary
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Program Goal: Increase access to and improve programs at the high school, and com
levels that raise academic achievement, strengthen workforce prepara
development and lifelong learning.
Objective 1 of 2: The use of rigorous research findings to inform program direction and improve stat
identification of research-based education practices and communicating what work
policy-makers, will increase.
Measure 1.1 of 4: The percentage of research studies conducted by the National Center for Research in Career an
rigorous designs as defined by the Department's definition of evidence-based research. (Desired direction: increa
Actual
Year Target
(or date expected)
2002 71 Measure not in place
2003 83 Measure not in place
2004 100 100 Target Met
2005 100 100 Target Met
2006 100 (February 2007) Pending
2007 100 (December 2007) Pending
2008 Set a Baseline (February 2009) Pending
Source. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, independent review
panel.
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Explanation. During 2006, Perkins programs were reauthorized.
We anticipate awarding a new Research and Technical Assistance Center in 2007. This year is expected
to be the first year of operation for the new Center.
The current indicator is the baseline measure

We anticipate creating a new performance measure when the next Research and Technical Assistance
grant is awarded.

Measure 1.2 of 4: The number of customers receiving electronic materials or information from the National Center
Dissemination in Career and Technical Education. (Desired direction: increase)
Actual
Year Target
(or date expected)
2000 273,546 Measure not in place
2001 1,569,999 Measure not in place
2002 3,004,898 Measure not in place
2003 6,054,535 Measure not in place
2004 2,300,000 19,904,845 Target Exceeded
2005 2,300,000 32,393,646 Target Exceeded
2006 2,300,000 (February 2007) Pending
2007 2,300,000 (December 2007) Pending

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 2008 0 Not Collected Not Collected
Source. U. S. Department of Education, National Research and Dissemination Centers for Career and
Technical Education Annual Performance Report.
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Data Quality.

This is data supplied by the grantee.

Target Context. This indicator is being discontinued. The indicator was related to the performance of the
National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education which is not being continued in 2008.
Explanation.

No Data will be collected for 2008

During 2006, Perkins programs were reauthorized. This indicator will not be used for the new Research
and Technical Assistance Center.

Measure 1.3 of 4: The number of customers receiving print materials or information from the National Centers for R
Career and Technical Education. (Desired direction: decrease)
Actual
Year Target
(or date expected)
2001 131,254 Measure not in place
2002 219,729 Measure not in place
2003 13,567 Measure not in place
2004 100,000 326,757 Did Not Meet Target
2005 50,000 319,876 Made Progress From Prior
2006 25,000 (February 2007) Pending
2007 25,000 (December 2007) Pending
2008 0 Not Collected Not Collected
Source. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, National
Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education Annual Report
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Data Quality. This is grantee supplied data
Target Context. This indicator is being discontinued. The indicator was related to the performance of the
National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education which is not being continued in 2008.
Explanation.

No Data will be collected for 2008

During 2006, Perkins programs were reauthorized. This program was discontinued in December 2007.

Measure 1.4 of 4: The number of customers receiving materials or information (total, electronic or print) from the N
and Dissemination in Career and Technical Education. (Desired direction: increase)
Actual
Year Target
(or date expected)
2000 273,546 Measure not in place

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 2001 300,000 1,701,253 Target Exceeded
2002 350,000 3,224,627 Target Exceeded
2003 6,068,102 Measure not in place
2004 2,400,000 20,231,602 Target Exceeded
2005 2,350,000 32,713,522 Target Exceeded
2006 2,325,000 (February 2007) Pending
2007 2,325,000 (December 2007) Pending
2008 0 Not Collected Not Collected
Source. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, National
Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education Annual Report.
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Data Quality. This is grantee supplied data
Target Context. This indicator is being discontinued. The indicator was related to the performance of the
National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education which is not being continued in 2008.
Explanation.

No Data will be collected for 2008

During 2006, Perkins programs were reauthorized. This program was discontinued inDecember 2007.

We anticipate creating a new performance measure when the next Research and Technical Assistance
grant is awarded.

Objective 2 of 2: Improve and expand the use of accountability systems and effective program strat
postsecondary levels that promote student achievement, performance and succes
Measure 2.1 of 1: The percentage of states that have data systems with the capacity to include information on all i
secondary and postsecondary programs. (Desired direction: increase)
Actual
Year Target
(or date expected)
2001 92 Measure not in place
2002 97 Measure not in place
2003 98 Measure not in place
2004 100 98 Did Not Meet Target
2005 100 98 Did Not Meet Target
2006 100 (May 2007) Pending
2007 100 (May 2008) Pending
2008 100 (May 2009) Pending
Source. U.S. Department of Education, Vocational Education State Combined Annual Performance
Reports.
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Data Quality. State Directors for Career and Technical Education attest to data. Data also are checked
for accuracy and completeness through a five-step data auditing process by Department staff and an
outside contractor.
Explanation. During 2006 Perkins programs are expected to be reauthorized. At that time new objectives
and measures will be established.

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