Professional development webinars provide Perkins consortium coordinators with the information and tools needed to implement Perkins. Webinars are facilitated by state staff, CTE consortium leaders, and other subject-matter experts and funded by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).
Format: Each virtual session includes a presentation and questions/discussion with participants.
Time: Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00-11:00 AM, unless they are special sessions.
Contact: Yingfah Thao, Director of Professional Development for CTE at yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu or (651) 201-1681.
September 8, 2022
Topic: Annual Performance Reporting for Perkins Leaders
Time: 10:00 AM
Presenters: Karl Ohrn, Sue Selland-Miller, and Michelle Kamenov
Who should attend: All Perkins Leaders
This session will cover the questions in the Annual Performance Report (APR) and instructions on completing and submitting the APR. This session is designed to be conversational and will include time dedicated to answering questions about the report.
September 22, 2022 (Special Session)
Topic: Postsecondary Accountability (Part I)
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM
Presenters: Katie Vaccari and Carrie Schneider
Who should attend: Minnesota State College Perkins Leaders only
This session will provide a review of Perkins V Postsecondary accountability definitions, structure, and reporting in Minnesota. We will also provide updates related to accountability and SDPLs (i.e., targets) and allow time for questions. An additional session will be offered on October 20 focusing more specifically on the Perkins V Postsecondary reports available in Power BI and will include an overview of the information provided in the reports and a demonstration of how to access and use the reports in Power BI.
- Presentation
- Webinar Recording (56 min.)
October 13, 2022
Topic: Fundamentals for Perkins Consortium Leaders (Series #1)
Title: Setting the Stage for Perkins V
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Karl Ohrn and Michelle Kamenov (and other state staff as needed)
Who should attend: All Perkins Leaders
This is a new three-part series designed for all Perkins consortium leaders. Each part is broken down into digestable sections designed to help you dive deeper into areas of Perkins in Minnesota. These sessions are designed to be informal, interactive, and intended to provide you an opportunity to dig deeper into questions that often may be overlooked.
- Presentation
- Webinar Recording (1 hr 2 min.)
October 20, 2022 (Special Session)
Topic: Postsecondary Accountability Power BI Training (Part II)
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM
Presenters: Katie Vaccari and Carrie Schneider, Minnesota State
Who should attend: Minnesota State College Perkins Leaders only
This session will focus more specifically on the Perkins V Postsecondary reports available in Power BI and will include an overview of the information provided in the reports and a demonstration of how to access and use the reports in Power BI.
Webinar Recording (58 min.)
November 10, 2022
Topic: Fundamentals for Perkins Consortium Leaders: Series #2
Title: Distribution of Perkins Funds and Financial Requirements
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Karl Ohrn and Michelle Kamenov (and other state staff as needed)
Who should attend: All Perkins Leaders
This is part two of the series. These sessions are designed to be informal, interactive, and intended to provide you an opportunity to dig deeper into questions that often may be overlooked.
Webinar Recording (1 hr.)
December 5, 2022 (Special Session)
Topic: Minnesota: A Statewide Look at Talent Demand and Opportunity Across 6 Regions (#1)
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
Presenter: Erin Olson, Director of Strategic Research - RealTime Talent
Who should attend: CTE Consortium Leaders, WIOA partners, workforce advisors, college/university enrollment administrators
Perkins Career and Technical Education has sponsored a third annual regional report series by RealTime Talent to support local consortia and others in workforce development in navigating changes in their local labor market. The reports and the presentations will highlight social and demographic changes alongside occupational and industry opportunities, exploring what these shifts may mean for student career advancement and the needed Programs of Study by region.
Webinar Recording (1 hr 25 min.)December 7, 2022 (Special Sessions)
Topic: Northeast and Northwest MN: Regional Workforce Trends and Careers of Tomorrow (#2)
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
Presenter: Erin Olson, Director of Strategic Research - RealTime Talent
Who should attend: CTE Consortium Leaders, WIOA partners, workforce advisors, college/university enrollment administrators
Perkins Career and Technical Education has sponsored a third annual regional report series by RealTime Talent to support local consortia and others in workforce development in navigating changes in their local labor market. The reports and the presentations will highlight social and demographic changes alongside occupational and industry opportunities, exploring what these shifts may mean for student career advancement and the needed Programs of Study by region.
Webinar recording (1 hr 30 min.)
December 7, 2022 (Special Session)
Topic: Twin Cities and Central MN: Regional Workforce Trends and Careers of Tomorrow (#3)
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Presenter: Erin Olson, Director of Strategic Research - RealTime Talent
Who should attend: CTE Consortium Leaders, WIOA partners, workforce advisors, college/university enrollment administrators
Perkins Career and Technical Education has sponsored a third annual regional report series by RealTime Talent to support local consortia and others in workforce development in navigating changes in their local labor market. The reports and the presentations will highlight social and demographic changes alongside occupational and industry opportunities, exploring what these shifts may mean for student career advancement and the needed Programs of Study by region.
Webinar Recording (1 hr 28 min.)
December 8, 2022 (POSTPONED - new date TBD)
Topic: Fundamentals for Perkins Consortium Leaders: Series #3
Title: Accountability and Monitoring
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Karl Ohrn and Michelle Kamenov (and other state staff as needed)
Who should attend: All Perkins Leaders
This is part three of the series. These sessions are designed to be informal, interactive, and intended to provide you an opportunity to dig deeper into questions that often may be overlooked.
December 14, 2022 (Special Session)
Topic: Southwest and Southeast MN: Regional Workforce Trends and Careers of Tomorrow (#4)
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
Presenter: Erin Olson, Director of Strategic Research - RealTime Talent
Who should attend: CTE Consortium Leaders, WIOA partners, workforce advisors, college/university enrollment administrators
Perkins Career and Technical Education has sponsored a third annual regional report series by RealTime Talent to support local consortia and others in workforce development in navigating changes in their local labor market. The reports and the presentations will highlight social and demographic changes alongside occupational and industry opportunities, exploring what these shifts may mean for student career advancement and the needed Programs of Study by region.
Webinar Recording (1 hr. 29 min.)
January 12, 2023
Topic: Perkins Reallocation
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Karl Ohrn and Michelle Kamenov (and other state staff as needed)
Who should attend: All Perkins Leaders
Presentation
Webinar Recording (32 min.)
February 9, 2023
Topic: Improvement Plans
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Karl Ohrn and Michelle Kamenov (and other state staff as needed)
Who should attend: All Perkins Leaders
Webinar Recording (28 min.)
February 23, 2023
Topic: Secondary Accountability Time: 10:00-11:00 AM Presenters: Kari-Ann Ediger, Minnesota Department of Education Who should attend: Secondary Perkins Consortium Leaders, Secondary Perkins coordinators, and Secondary Principals
This session provides a high level overview of the data collection process for all secondary state-approved CTE programs as well as the Perkins V Secondary Accountability definitions and current accountability processes. Additionally, we will be discussing data reports that are available, where to find them and what you can learn from using them.
Webinar Recording (58 min.)
March 9, 2023 RESCHEDULED
March 16, 2023
Topic: Completing Your Second-Year Perkins Application
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Karl Ohrn, Yingfah Thao, Sue Selland-Miller, and Michelle Kamenov (other state staff as needed)
Who should attend: All Perkins Leaders
Presentation
Webinar Recording ( 54 min.)
April 20, 2023
Notice: This new date replaces the April 13th date. Please change this on your calendars.
Topic: Secondary CTE Program Approval – The “Why” and the “How” – PART 1
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Dean Breuer and Shelli Sowles, MDE
Who should attend: Teachers, Administrators, and Consortium Leaders
This session is open to anyone who wants to understand Secondary CTE Program Approval. Great River, Mid-MN, NE Metro, Oak Land, Pine Technical, and St. Paul Consortium Teachers, Administrators, and Leaders should attend or watch this recording as they are due for 5-year program approval in 2023. This session is a prerequisite for participation in “PART 2” training specific to each program career field area.
Webinar Recording (41 min.)
May 11, 2023 (Special Session)
Topic: (Part I) Creating Inclusive Environments in CTE Programs for Learners with Disabilities
Time change: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Rebecca Dosch, Institute for Community Integration, University of Minnesota with host, Eva Scates-Winston
Who should attend: Perkins Leaders, CTE Faculty and Teachers; Special Needs/Accessibility staff and Educators
Watch the recording (46 min.)
Presentation Handout
What does inclusion within career and technical education (CTE) look like? Where are you most challenged and what accomplishments are you most proud of? This first session in a three-part interactive series that will provide an overview of disability inclusion. Come share your feedback on issues, challenges, and successful practices to inform the content of a forthcoming webinar series.
The proposed webinar series is designed to address what it means to be inclusive for learners with disabilities in CTE across different areas. This includes recruitment, accommodations, accountability and broadening the capacity of CTE professionals to educate learners from diverse backgrounds.June 1, 2023
Topic: (Part II) Practices for Inclusive Environments in CTE Programs: Voices from Learners with Disabilities
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter: Rebecca Dosch, Institute for Community Integration, University of Minnesota with host, Eva Scates-Winston
Facilitator: Yingfah Thao, Minnesota State
Watch the recording (57 min.)
Presentation Handout
What does inclusion within career and technical education (CTE) look like? This the second session in a three-part interactive series that will provide strategies for disability inclusion and shared perspectives from students in CTE and postsecondary enrollment. This session is intended for secondary and postsecondary. Learn about strategies and share your own practices that support student success in an inclusive environment.
June 8, 2023
Topic: Lessons Learned about Student and Community Engagement
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Perkins Leaders panel
Register now. You will immediately receive a confirmation with a link to join the webinar.
This past year, a team of Perkins consortia leaders and state CTE staff have been involved in equity training and capacity-building sessions for elevating the voice of students and community in the CLNA process. The NAPE Equity Academy was designed to engage postsecondary state leaders in (1) adopting an equity lens, (2) building institutional capacity, (3) creating community, and (4) sharing lessons learned with national partners. Join the conversation and hear from our statewide team about this intensive work and the context for how you can elevate student voice in CTE.
June 8, 2023
Topic: (Part III) Building Capacity and Accountability for Inclusive Environments in CTE Programs for Learners with Disabilities
Time change: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Rebecca Dosch, Institute for Community Integration, University of Minnesota with host, Eva Scates-Winston
Facilitator: Yingfah Thao, Minnesota State
Register now. You will immediately receive a confirmation with a link to join the webinar.
How do you build the capacity for disability inclusion in CTE and what might accountability for inclusion and impactful outcomes look like? This final session in the three-part series addresses building capacity and action for accountability.
Schedule for July 2021-June 2022 Monthly CTE Webinars
Thursdays from 9:00-10:00am, unless otherwise noted.
Schedule Subject to Change – Check Back for Changes
Date |
Category |
Title |
Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 12th, 2021 | Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Power BI Training for Perkins V Reports - Postsecondary Refresher Webinar Recording (59 min.) |
Katie Vaccari, Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs Research; Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State CTE |
| Aug. 19th, 2021 1:00 pm-3:00 pm |
Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Non-Traditional Career Pathway Training |
National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) |
| Aug. 26th, 2021 | Perkins V Administration |
Annual Performance Report (APR) APR Sample Responses (283 KB .pdf) |
Jeralyn Jargo, Minnesota State CTE; Michelle Kamenov, MDE CTE; Yingfah Thao, Minnesota State |
| Sept. 2nd, 2021 |
Performance Levels, |
Secondary Data Reports & Accountability Presentation (575 KB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr. 3 min.) |
Kari-Ann Ediger, MDE CTE |
| Sept. 9th, 2021 | Perkins V Administration |
Perkins V 2.0 Presentation (678 KB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr 6 min.) |
Jeralyn Jargo, Minnesota State CTE; Michelle Kamenov, MDE CTE |
| Sept. 16th, 2021 | Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Powerfully Iimpacting Each CTE Student
|
Dr. Rose Chu |
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Sept. 16th, 2021 10:00 am- 11:00 am |
Perkins V Administration |
Open Session for Perkins Consortium Leaders |
Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State CTE; Michelle Kamenov, MDE CTE |
| Friday, Sept. 17th, 2021 9:00 am- 11:00 am | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Work-based Learning Capacity Building Cohort Exemplary work-based learning programs, Work-based learning needs assessment Register at MDE Work-based Learning webpage. |
Erin Larsen, MDE CTE |
| Sept. 23rd, 2021 | Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Postsecondary Data Reports & Accountability Presentation (731 KB .pdf) Webinar Recording (59 min.) |
Katie Vaccari, Carrie Schneider, Stacy Karl, Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs Research |
| Sept. 30th, 2021 (CANCELLED- session reschedule tbd) | Perkins V Administration |
Perkins Fiscal Processes Register |
Karl Ohrn, Rosa Melin, Minnesota State CTE |
| Wed., Oct. 6th, 2021 8:30 am- 3:00 pm | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Work-based Learning Summit |
Register for the virtual summit here. |
| Oct. 7th, 2021 | Perkins V Administration |
Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Prep: Round 2 Presentation (289 KB .pdf) Webinar Recording (39 min) |
Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State CTE; Michelle Kamenov, MDE CTE |
|
Oct. 7th, 2021 10:15 am – 11:00 am |
Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Keeping an Equity-minded Approach to Data Review and Analysis What does an “equity-minded approach” to data mean? Where do I begin with next steps now that I have my data? Who else should be a part of the discussions? This session is in response to questions and challenges from CTE leaders. Presentation (720 KB .pdf) Webinar Recording (44 min) |
Eva Scates-Winston, Robb Lowe, Minnesota State CTE |
| Monday, Oct. 11th, 2021 8:00 am- 9:30 am | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Central MN Workforce Trends & Economic Impacts Regional Labor Market Reports for Pathway Partners Presentation (2.4 MB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr 27 min) Regional Report (6.3 MB .pdf) |
Erin Olson, RealTime Talent |
| Monday, Oct. 11th, 2021 1:00 pm-2:30 pm | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Northwest MN Workforce Trends & Economic Impacts Regional Labor Market Reports for Pathway Partners Presentation (2.1 MB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr 10 min) Regional Report (6.3 MB .pdf) |
Erin Olson, RealTime Talent |
| Tuesday, Oct. 12th, 2021 1:00pm-2:30pm (Rescheduled from 10/15/2021) | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Northeast MN Workforce Trends & Economic Impacts Regional Labor Market Reports for Pathway Partners Presentation (2.2 MB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr 6 min) Regional Report (6.3 MB .pdf) |
Erin Olson, RealTime Talent |
| Thursday, Oct. 14th, 2021 8:00 am- 9:30 am | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Southwest MN Workforce Trends & Economic Impacts Regional Labor Market Reports for Pathway Partners Presentation (2.5 MB .pdf) Regional Report (6.2 MB .pdf) |
Erin Olson, RealTime Talent |
| Thursday, Oct. 14th, 2021 1:00 pm-2:30 pm | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Southeast MN Workforce Trends & Economic Impacts Regional Labor Market Reports for Pathway Partners Presentation (2.1 MB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr 5 min) Regional Report (6 MB .pdf) |
Erin Olson, RealTime Talent |
| Monday, Oct. 18th, 2021 8:00 am- 9:30 am | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Metro Workforce Trends & Economic Impacts Regional Labor Market Reports for Pathway Partners Presentation (1.7 MB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr 34 min) Regional Report (6.5 MB .pdf) |
Erin Olson, RealTime Talent |
| Oct. 21st, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am | All Categories |
CTE Works! Summit - Prep for Tech Hosts, Facilitators & Presenters |
Yingfah Thao, Minnesota State and Summit Planning Team |
| Oct. 28th, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | All Categories |
CTE Works! Summit - Prep for Tech Hosts, Facilitators & Presenters |
Yingfah Thao, Minnesota State and Summit Planning Team |
| CANCELLED- Oct. 28th, 2021 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Powerfully Impacting Each CTE Student: Session #1 |
Dr. Rose Chu; Eva Scates-Winston, Minnesota State CTE |
| Monday, Nov. 1st, 2021 | Perkins V Administration |
Annual Perkins Consortium Leaders Meeting CLNA and Resource Presentation (3.7 MB .pdf) Programs of Study Presentation (586 KB .pdf) POS Submission Document (220 KB .pdf) Performance Indicators Presentation (477 KB .pdf) Use of Funds Presentation (595 KB .pdf) Special Populations Presentation (445 KB .pdf)
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Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State CTE; Michelle Kamenov, MDE CTE |
| Tuesday, Nov. 2nd – Wed. Nov. 3rd, 2021 | All Categories |
CTE Works! Summit (virtual) The annual CTE Works! Summit is an energizing professional development event featuring national leaders and local innovators sharing their data-informed research and practices in Career and Technical Education, career readiness, and learner supports that help every youth and adult meet academic and workforce needs. |
Keynote: Dr. Kevin Fleming; multiple concurrent sessions |
| Friday, Nov. 5th, 2021 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Work-based Learning Capacity Building Cohort: Resources & Troubleshooting |
Erin Larsen, MDE CTE |
| December 9th, 2021 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Powerfully Impacting Each CTE Student: Session #2 Presentation (314 KB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr 3 min) |
Dr. Rose Chu; Eva Scates-Winston, Minnesota State CTE |
| January 12th, 2022 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Work-based Learning Capacity Building Cohort: Action Planning & More resources Register at MDE Work-based Learning webpage. |
Erin JanuaryLarsen, MDE CTE |
| January 20th, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am | All Categories |
Open Session for Consortia Leaders |
Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State CTE; Michelle Kamenov, MDE CTE |
| February 10th, 2022 9:00 am- 10:00 am | Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Improvement Plan Process Presentation (1.4 MB .pdf) Webinar Recording (59 min.) |
Minnesota State CTE, MDE CTE |
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February 23, 2022 11:00 am- 12:00 pm |
Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Tracking Your Consortium’s Priorities: From CLNA to Local Application to Budget Presentation (1.4 MB .pdf) |
Erin Larsen, Shelli Sowles, MDE CTE |
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RESCHEDULED March 3, 2022 9:00 am- 10:30 am |
Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Programs of Study: Alignment and Application Preparation Presentation (563 KB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr. 34 min.) CLNA Guide (1.3 MB .pdf) POS Guide (1 MB .pdf) CLNA Prioritization Rubric (775 KB .pdf) |
Robb Lowe, Minnesota State CTE; Dean Breuer, Shelli Sowles, MDE CTE |
| March 9th, 2022 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Work-based Learning Capacity Building Cohort: CTE Program Approval Register at MDE Work-based Learning webpage. |
Erin Larsen, MDE CTE |
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March 10, 2022 |
Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Revisions to State-Determined Performance Levels Presentation (221 KB .pdf) Webinar Recording (40 min.) |
Katie Vaccari, Stacy Karl Minnesota State |
| March 24th, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Performance Levels, Data and Accountability |
Completing the FY23 Perkins Application Presentation (909 KB .pdf) Webinar Recording (1 hr.) |
Minnesota State CTE, MDE CTE |
| May 11th, 2022 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Career Pathways/ Programs of Study |
Work-based Learning Capacity Building Cohort: Finalize plans, share resources & celebrate! Register at MDE Work-based Learning webpage. |
Erin Larsen, MDE CTE |
For more information
Contact Yingfah Thao, Director of Professional Development, Career and Technical Education, at yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu
