Add the ability to define a Perkins V state plan for each state and identify the metrics used for each indicator
Under Perkins V, indicators are divided into Secondary (High School) and Postsecondary (College/Adult). While the categories are set by federal law, states have flexibility in how they define the "Program Quality" metrics.
Here is the comprehensive list of indicators and the acceptable metrics states use to track them.
1. Secondary Indicators (High School)
These track students identified as CTE Concentrators (usually defined as completing 2 courses in a sequence).
2. Postsecondary Indicators (College/Adult)
These track "Concentrators" at the college level, usually defined as students earning 12+ credits in a CTE program.
3. How States Customize These Metrics
While the codes above are standard, how a state calculates them varies. For your platform to be compliant across state lines, you must allow for these variations:
The "Concentrator" Definition
Tennessee: 2 courses in a program of study.
Texas: 2 or more courses for 2 or more credits.
Postsecondary: Some states use "12 credits," others use "completion of 9 credits of technical coursework."
The "Placement" Data Source
States use different methods to verify if a student got a job:
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Records: Automated but often misses military or self-employed graduates.
National Student Clearinghouse: Used to track college enrollment.
Manual Surveys: Used by many districts to find students not in UI or clearinghouse data.
State-Specific "Quality" Indicators
Some states create their own unique 5S4 indicators.
Example: Pennsylvania uses a "Skill Attainment" metric based on local end-of-course technical assessments.
Implementation:
Since Tennessee uses 5S3 (Work-Based Learning) as its primary quality indicator, but other states like Florida prioritize 5S1 (Certifications), we should set which 5S metric is their primary driver for Perkins funding at the state level.
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