Agenda Item
b. FY2024 Carl Perkins V Improvement Application for Career Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) Approval (in the amount of $1,390,462)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
Request: It is requested the Board of Education approve the 2024 Carl Perkins V Improvement Grant Application in the amount of $1,390,462 that provides funding to improve Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs throughout the DeKalb County School District.
Why: Carl Perkins V federal funds are for implementing new or improving existing Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) initiatives. Approval of the Perkins Grant application is critical for the DeKalb County School District to provide high-quality CTAE programs throughout the school district.
Details: The following are CTAE improvement strategies to enhance instruction during the 2023-24 school year:
Strengthen academic and technical skills of students in career pathways
Provide Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities for students
Make available student industry credentials and certifications as well as employer connections
Provide professional development for teachers, counselors, and administrators
Initiate, improve and expand CTAE programs and pathways
Provide career pathway services and activities
Coordinate postsecondary transition
Serve special populations with career pathway instruction
Evaluate CTAE programs and pathways using the following core indicators
*(See DeKalb’s performance levels below)
Financial impact: The grant allocation for 2023-24 is $1,390,462. The Perkins V Grant requires matching funds from the local district.
School Year
Allocation Amounts
2020-21 (FY 21)
$1,124,204
2021-22 (FY 22)
$1,000,002
2022-23 (FY23)
$1,437,254
2023-24 (FY24)
1,390,462 (awarded)
406.1000.445200.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2024
Contact: Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0731
Dr. Lenisera Barnes Bodison, Executive Director, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0166
Mrs. Doryiane Gunter, Director, CTAE & STEM/STEAM Programs, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0451
Effective: August 16, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Status: Attorney approval is not required.