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For new applications, the questions in Section 2 require districts to analyze local and regional labor market data, incorporate feedback from their advisory board, and describe internal district practices and the major components of the intended program of study. Applicants should respond to all questions clearly and concisely, referencing relevant data wherever possible.

The questions are:

1. Describe how this program aligns with local/regional labor market demand. Include details, links, and evidence to support how this program is high skill, high wage, in demand, or an emerging occupation.
2. How has the district used advisory board input and labor market data to influence the program design? 
3. List the projected student enrollment for the first four operating years of the program.  What evidence does the district have that there is sufficient student demand for this program, and how does the district plan on retaining students?
4. Describe the systems in place to ensure admission to the CTE program of study is accessible for all students, and how program requirements, such as, work-based learning (WBL) experiences, post-secondary credentials, industry-valued credentials (IVC), career and technical student organizations (CTSO), are accessible for all students, including students from special populations. Examples of special populations include gender groups, individuals with disabilities, individuals from economically disadvantaged families, individuals preparing for non-traditional fields, single parents, English learners, homeless individuals, youths in foster care, youths with parent(s) active in the military, and migrants).
5. Please provide a brief list of potential careers students are being prepared for by this proposed Program of Study.
6. Describe a plan for the next five years to strengthen or expand the program’s alignment with industry trends, work-based learning (WBL) opportunities, postsecondary credentials, industry-valued credentials (IVC), and career and technical student organizations (CTSO). The plan should also explain how these opportunities will be made accessible to all students, including those from special populations.
7. Describe the procedures that the district used and will use to evaluate student and program performance data.

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For renew applications, the questions in Section 2 require districts to analyze local and regional labor market data, analyze local CTE enrollment and performance data, incorporate feedback from their advisory board, and describe internal district practices as well as the major components of the intended program of study. Applicants should respond to all questions clearly and concisely, referencing relevant data wherever possible.

The questions are:

1. Describe how the program has changed since the last program's approval. How has the district used advisory board input and labor market data to influence the proposed changes.
2. Please provide a brief list of potential careers students are being prepared for by this proposed Program of Study.
3. Provide the number of program concentrators for each of the three most recently reported years of available data. When applicable, upload a justification to waive the minimum requirement (for Perkins eligibility).
4. Describe the systems in place to ensure admission to the CTE program of study is accessible for all students, and how program requirements, such as, work-based learning (WBL) experiences, post-secondary credentials, industry-valued credentials (IVC), career and technical student organizations (CTSO), are accessible for all students, including students from special populations. Examples of special populations include gender groups, individuals with disabilities, individuals from economically disadvantaged families, individuals preparing for non-traditional fields, single parents, English learners, homeless individuals, youths in foster care, youths with parent(s) active in the military, and migrants).
5. Identify the postsecondary credential(s) students in the program of study have had the opportunity to earn (i.e., IVC, college credit and/or registered apprenticeship). Describe the successes and challenges the district has encountered in enabling students to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential.
6. Describe the continuum of work-based learning opportunities available to students and the successes and challenges the district has encountered with students participating in career exploration, career preparation and/or career training WBL experiences.
7. Describe results and trends from the last three years of the program’s postsecondary placement survey as shown in the Perkins Performance Report.
8. Describe the procedures the district used to evaluate student and program performance data.
9. Describe improvement strategies implemented to close any gaps in enrollment and performance.

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