FY2019 Fund Code: 411

Perkins Leadership Academy Grant

Funds Allocated:	$40,000 (Federal)
Funds Requested:	$40,000
Purpose: The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 P.L. 109-270 (Perkins IV) requires comprehensive professional development programs for educators in career/vocational technical education in Massachusetts. The Perkins Leadership Academy Grant will be a partnership comprised of school districts with Chapter 74 state-approved vocational technical education programs. The Perkins Leadership Academy Grant will contribute to the goal of preparing students for success after high school by providing funds that will support the closing of proficiency gaps for students and the continuous improvement of career/vocational technical education in Massachusetts.
Number of Proposals Received:	1
Number of Proposals Recommended:	1
Number of Proposals Not Recommended:	0
Result of Funding: One district will receive funding to deliver programs and services provided by Perkins Leadership Academy across the Commonwealth to increase outcomes on the six (6) Perkins IV secondary-level core indicators of performance: Academic Attainment (Reading/Language Arts/Mathematic); Technical Skill Attainment; Secondary School Completion; Student Graduation Rates; Secondary Placement; Nontraditional by Gender (Participation/Completion).

Recipients	Amounts
Upper Cape Cod Technical Regional Vocational School District	$40,000
Total Federal Funds	$40,000

Last Updated: August 17, 2018