REGION 9 ESC

This Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) assists participating members with educational services for CTE and potential CTE students with Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education funds. The services include the full cycle of requirements from application through evaluation solely for the current Carl D. Perkins application.

Services provided:

• Career test orientation, administration, and interpretation of test results for students
• Career guidance, academic counseling, and activities for all students (Sophomore Roundup, Job Shadowing)
• Initiating, improving, expanding, and modernizing quality CTE programs to include relevant technology
• Developing and implementing evaluations of CTE programs
• Certification classes for CTE teachers allowing licensures for students
• Professional development for teachers, counselors, administrators and other personnel, including the Counselor Share and Exchange
• CTE-related technical assistance
• Technical assistance and submission of the Carl D. Perkins Performance Evaluation Report (PER)
• Assistance in planning and effectively utilizing funds for career and technical education