Iowa State Board of Education - Annual Condition of Secondary Career and Technical Education Report - Executive Summary - May 6, 2021

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Executive Summary for the Iowa State Board of Education’s Annual Condition of Secondary Career and Technical Education Report dated May 6, 2021. The report is informational and highlights statewide leadership for career and technical education (CTE). It summarizes enrollment in secondary CTE courses and programs across academic years 2016 through 2020, including demographic characteristics of students and educators, planning, work-based learning, and regional centers, plus related policy areas supporting high-quality, equitable access and workforce alignment.

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Iowa State Board of Education Executive Summary May 6, 2021 Agenda Item: The Annual Condition of Secondary Career and Technical Education Report State Board Priority: Preparing Learners for Tomorrow’s Workforce State Board Role/Authority: This report is presented for information only as the State Board provides leadership and advocacy for the education system in Iowa. Presenter(s): Dennis Harden, Chief Bureau of Career and Technical Education Attachment(s) : One Recommendation: It is recommended that the State Board hear and discuss this information. Background: The Annual Condition of Secondary Career and Technical Education Report provides information on student enrollment in career and technical education courses and programs during academic years 2016 through 2020. Demographic characteristics of secondary career and technical education students and educators and information on career and technical student organizations, secondary career and academic planning, work-based learning and regional centers are also provided. SECONDARY CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Courses, Programs, Students and Faculty [www.educateiow](www.educateiow)[a.gov/ccpublications](a.gov/ccpublications) ISSUED APRIL 2021 COMMUNITY COLLEGES & WORKFORCE PREPARATION Phone: 515-281-8260 Fax: 515-242-5988 [www.educateiowa.gov](www.educateiowa.gov) Ann Lebo Director, Iowa Department of Education 515-281-3436 [ann.lebo@iowa.gov](ann.lebo@iowa.gov) Jeremy Varner Administrator, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation 515-281-8260 [jeremy.varner@iowa.gov](jeremy.varner@iowa.gov) Dennis Harden Chief, Bureau of Career and Technical Education 515-281-4716 [dennis.harden@iowa.gov](dennis.harden@iowa.gov) Dan Li Consultant, Bureau of Community Colleges 515-281-3503 [dan.li@iowa.gov](dan.li@iowa.gov) Published: 2021 State of Iowa Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 E. 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 State Board of Education Brooke Axiotis, President, Des Moines Bettie Bolar, Vice President, Marshalltown Brian J. Kane, Dubuque Michael L. Knedler, Council Bluffs Mike May, Spirit Lake John Robbins, Iowa Falls Georgia Van Gundy, Waukee Kimberly Wayne, Des Moines Hannah Groos, Student Member, Norwalk Administration Ann Lebo, Director and Executive Officer of the State Board of Education Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation Jeremy Varner, Division Administrator Bureau of Career and Technical Education Dennis Harden, Bureau Chief Bureau of Community Colleges Dan Li, Education Consultant It is the policy of the Iowa Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.) . If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy by the Iowa Department of Education, please contact the legal counsel for the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319- 0146, telephone number: 515-281-5295, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, telephone number: 312-730-1560, FAX number: 312-730-1576, TDD number: 877-521-2172, email: [OCR.Chicago@ed.gov](OCR.Chicago@ed.gov). ii Iowa Department of Education Letter from the Director

FAQs

What is the purpose of the report presented to the Iowa State Board of Education?

The report is presented for information only, with the State Board providing leadership and advocacy for Iowa’s education system.

Which years of data are covered in the Annual Condition of Secondary CTE report?

The report provides information for academic years 2016 through 2020, focusing on secondary CTE enrollment in courses and programs.

What key areas does the report include besides enrollment trends?

It includes student and educator demographic characteristics, career and technical student organizations, secondary career and academic planning, work-based learning, and regional centers.

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