California Community Colleges
Career and Technical Education Unit
FORM: Sec III-A
FY 2013-2014
Carl D. Perkins Career and
Technical Education Act of 2006
Local Application Program Information by TOP Code
College: CUESTA COLLEGE Agreement No.: 13-C01-051
Program Title: Professional Development
Briefly describe the across CTE program improvement issue(s) that require funding. (Limited to 2,000 characters, or
approximately ½ page of text.)
With technology changing at a pace that is difficult to maintain currency, CTE faculty need to keep up with new standards,
equipment, and teaching methods. In addition, faculty and staff need a better understanding of federal special populations and
nontraditional participation/completion.
Briefly describe how the issue(s) will be addressed. (Limited to 2,000 characters, or approximately ½ page of text.)
Professional development funds at Cuesta college, including CTEA funds, must complete an application for funding that
includes a dissemination plan for both colleagues and secondary partners, learning outcomes, and program improvement
connections. Also, faculty have to report out in narrative for, in order to document learned competencies. Funds are not
repeated in most cases annually in order to diversify the conferences attended. This best practice will be continued in 2013-14.
A district wide workshop will be hosted that helps faculty engage in best practices to increase special populations and
nontraditional participation and success. This workshop will use a speaker from JSPAC or other best practice to help faculty
understand barriers and develop strategies to assist students completion and attain skills needed by industry for employment.
Below are the nine §135(b) Requirements for Uses of Funds. Programs receiving these funds must meet these
requirements. Indicate with a check mark those requirement(s) that will be strengthened through the activities funded
across CTE programs.
1. Strengthening the academic, and career and technical skills of students participating in CTE programs through the
integration of academics with CTE programs. [§135(b)(1)]
2. Link CTE at the secondary and the postsecondary levels, including by offering elements of not less than one program of
study described in §122(c)(1)(A). [§135(b)(2)]
3. Provide students with strong experience in and understanding of all aspects of an industry, which may include
work-based learning experiences. [§135(b)(3)]
4. Develop, improve, or expand the use of technology in CTE, which may include training to use technology, providing
students with the skills needed to enter technology fields, and encouraging schools to collaborate with technology
industries to offer internships and mentoring programs. [§135(b)(4)]
5. Provide in-service and pre-service professional development programs to faculty, administrators, and career guidance
and academic counselors involved in integrated CTE programs, on topics including effective integration of academics
and CTE, effective teaching skills based on research, effective practices to improve parental and community
involvement, effective use of scientifically based research and data to improve instruction. Professional development
should also ensure that faculty and personnel stay current with all aspects of an industry; involve internship programs that
provide relevant business experience; and train faculty in the effective use and application of technology. [§135(b)(5)]
6. Develop and implement evaluations of the CTE programs carried out with Perkins IV funds, including an assessment of
how the needs of special populations are being met. [§135(b)(6)]
7. Initiate, improve, expand and modernize quality CTE programs, including relevant technology. [§135(b)(7)]
8. Provide services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope and quality to be effective. [§135(b)(8)]