Dawson Education Service Cooperative
711 Clinton
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: 870.246.9046
Fax: 870.246.5892
CTE Coordinator: April Shepherd
CTE Program Assistant: Stacey Weeks
Program Overview:
The responsibility of the Dawson Career and Technical Education Department is to develop and coordinate the Carl D. Perkins Federal Program. Our goal is to serve as a liaison between member school districts and the Career and Technical Education state staff and program managers.
The Career and Technical Department encourages the development, implementation, and improvement of CTE programs for the region. The CTE Coordinator provides supporting resources to enable public schools to initiate and maintain quality Career & Technical Education programs in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Career Education’s Strategic Plan, Goals, and Objectives. The CTE Coordinator works closely with local Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Councils, Post-Secondary Institutions, and Workforce Development Boards by supporting the economic development within the region. The CTE Coordinator encourages the development, implementation, and improvement of CTE programs for all districts (consortia or single LEA) in the service delivery area through the following job tasks:
Legally bind the district/cooperative with regard to the Perkins federal funds
Data Collection/Reporting
Competency Testing Reports
Completers
Certifications
Placement
Quarterly Activity Reports
Improvement Plans for Indicators not meeting 90% threshold
Program Review
ACE Technical Assistance Visits – Preparation, Attendance, and Follow-up
Teacher Information – Review and Follow-up
Technical Assistance
Professional Development/Technology Training
New Teacher Assistance
Policies and Procedures Interpretation
Resource Distribution
Support Services for Special Populations
Start-Up Grant Support along with equipment inventory
CTE Initiatives Support
Career Clusters/Pathways/Programs of Study
Curriculum Frameworks
Career Planning Systems
End-of-Course Competency Testing
Academic Attainment of CTE Students
Statewide initiatives Administration/Assistance
Annual Application/Amendment Preparation and Submission
Budget Management/Reimbursements/Inventory
Implementation of Perkins Mandates
Accountability
