These resources are intended for local Perkins consortia and their partners to help with the implementation of the Carl D. Perkins federal law.
We've created a Perkins V Resource page for anyone looking for materials specific to Minnesota's transition.
On this page, you'll find resources we've curated to help you talk about Perkins V with local partners and stakeholders. Go to the Perkins V Resource page.
- General Session Perkins Leaders' Meeting Presentation by Jeralyn Jargo and Michelle Kamenov
This presentation was given at the November 4, 2019, Perkins Leaders meeting held at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel, Brooklyn Park, MN
View all approved Perkins Local Applications. If you would like to view earlier Local Applications, Annual Performance Reports, or if you can't find a plan listed here, contact Jared Reise at (651) 201-1711 or jared.reise@minnstate.edu to make a request.
Perkins V Postsecondary Reporting
- Perkins V Report Structure and Definitions Updated February 2021
- Postsecondary Special Populations for Reporting: Data Sources
Other Resources
- Secondary Accountability Definitions Updated February 2021
- Guide to Adjusting Performance Levels
- Updates to Postsecondary Perkins Eligibility and Gender Equity Designations: Overview
Local Uses of Funds
General Guidance for Perkins V Local Uses of Funds - Revised 7/2021
This general guidance includes descriptions and criteria for approved and unallowable uses of Perkins federal funds.
Forms for Minnesota State colleges
Forms for MDE schools and school districts
Perkins Administrative Resources
State-Recognized Programs of Study User Guide
View the 2020 Minnesota Career Program Advisory Committee Handbook or the 2020 Minnesota Career Program Advisory Committee Handbook ADA Version
The handbook clearly and thoroughly explains the purpose and structure of a committee and the roles of its members. It can serve as a tool for all committee members and may be especially helpful when introducing new members to your committee.
The 5 Step Process
Improving Performance: The Five-Step Process Guidebook. A product of the United States Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education.
Minnesota Career Fields, Clusters & Pathways Framework "Wheel" (Revised 2019)
CTE Infographic Brochure (January 2020 version)
Local Perkins Consortia Map 2019 Version
The map depicts the 26 Perkins consortia in Minnesota. Each consortium is composed of school districts and Minnesota State Colleges.
Consortium Formation and Characteristics under Perkins IV (weblink)
Unit 1 provides an overview of national data on consortia formation under Perkins IV and a description of the forms that consortia take within states. Units 2-4 will feature six states using differing approaches to allocate their Perkins IV funds. Minnesota’s approach is featured in Unit 2, with our own MN West Local CTE Perkins Consortium provided as an example. The fifth unit features a panel discussion. The Report, recorded webinars
Technical Education and Career Paths in Minnesota
2011 Report to the Minnesota Legislature on Technical Education Program Certificate and Diploma Requirements (March 2011)
