The USDOE recently released, “Questions and Answers (Q & As) Regarding the Implementation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, Version 5.0,” which covers funding for academic courses, program income, and funding for Methods of Administration (MoA). Look in Quick Links at the Perkins Collaborative Resource Network
Join us on September 1, 2016, for the STEM Equity Pipeline webinar, “STEM Classroom to Career: Opportunities to Close the Gap.” Learn More
NAPE seeks a dynamic and creative individual to support our mission to improve access, equity, and diversity in education and the workforce. LinkedIn NAPE Program Managers work with schools and institutions across the country to ensure effective implementation of NAPE programs and services. In addition, this role will contribute to national marketing and communication strategies aimed to expand our impact. As a virtual […]
The U.S. Department of Education today released guidance to states and school districts on the new provisions in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for supporting homeless youth. The new provisions address the needs of homeless individuals, and ensure educational rights and protections for homeless children and youth. The guidance released today will assist state […]
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance clarifying the obligation of schools to provide students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with equal educational opportunity under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. “On this 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, I am pleased to honor Congress’ promise with […]
NAPE Executive Committee meets in Portland, OR to plan the FY17 Program of Work. Member volunteers are the heart of NAPE. Get involved by becoming a member of a NAPE committee. Learn more at https://napequity.org/about-us/leadership/program-committees/
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Committee on Education and the Workforce today approved H.R. 5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Introduced by Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Katherine Clark (D-MA), the legislation reauthorizes and reforms the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act to help more Americans enter […]
NAPE commends the bipartisan leadership of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the House Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus for forging a unified front in the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education legislation, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, sponsored by Rep. Thompson […]
(Summary courtesy of ACTE) Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill, following on the heels of the subcommittee that passed the bill earlier in the week. The bill proposes level funding for both the Perkins Basic State Grant at $1.118 billion and […]
(Forwarded on behalf of US Department of Education) As part of the Administration’s United State of Women Summit, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Adult, Career, and Technical Education released a Dear Colleague Letter today to make clear that all students, regardless of their sex, must have equal […]
U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. will deliver remarks at the “Shattering Stereotypes – Creating Opportunities for Women and Girls in Non-traditional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Fields” event on Wednesday, June 15, at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. King will speak about the importance of involving traditionally underserved groups, […]
On June 7, the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee approved a FY2017 funding bill. Learn More Full markup by the Appropriations Committee is scheduled for June 9 at 10:30 am. The audio webcast is available.
