Agenda Item
a. FY2025 Carl Perkins V Improvement Grant for Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Approval (Not to exceed $1,362,329)~ Updated 9.6.2024
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction
Request: It is requested the Board of Education approve the 2024 Carl Perkins V Improvement Grant Application 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 vital for the DeKalb County School District to provide high-quality CTAE programs throughout the district.
Details: The following are CTAE improvement strategies to enhance instruction during the 2024-25 school year.
Mandated Grant Activities
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:
(Note: DeKalb’s performance levels for the indicators are included in the chart.)
Perkins Core Indicators
2023 District Performance Levels
State Determined Target Performance Levels (Mandated 90%)
1S1- Four Year Graduation Cohort Rate
95%
90%
1S2 - Extended Graduation Rate
96%
90%
2S1 - Academic Proficiency - Reading/Language Arts
73%
70%
2S2 - Academic Proficiency - Mathematics
31%
70%
2S3 - Academic Proficiency - Science
47%
70%
3S1 - Post-Program Placement
94%
95%
4S1 - Nontraditional Program Concentration
15%
6%
5S3 - Participation in Work-Based Learning
33%
30%
5S4 - CTAE Pathway Completion
43%
35%
5S5 - Credentials of Value
51%
50%
Financial impact: The Perkins V Grant will be available upon Board approval, to improve CTAE instruction within the DeKalb County School District. The grant allocation for 2024-25 is $1,390,462. The Perkins V Grant requires matching funds from the local district.
School Year
Allocation Amounts
2021-2022 (FY22)
$1,000,002
2022-2023 (FY23)
$1,437,254
2023-2024 (FY24)
$1,390,462
2024-2025 (FY25)
$1,362,329 (awarded)
The charge code is:
406.1000.445200.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2024
Contact: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678.676.0731
Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-0731
Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent (6-12), Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-0137
Mrs. Doryiane Gunter, Director, CTAE & STEM/STEAM Programs, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678.676.0451
Effective: September 10, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs