Perkins Monthly Webinar Series
Date: Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 10:00 -11:00 A.M.
Special webinars are added on occasion that may not fall on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
These monthly webinars are designed specifically to provide support and technical assistance to Perkins Consortium Leaders who oversee the administration and implementation of the Perkins Federal Grant in their consortium. State staff, CTE consortium leaders, or other subject-matter experts facilitate Webinars.
Presenter(s): Sue Selland-Miller, Minnesota State
Required attendance: Perkins Leaders Only. Not intended for CTE or consortium partners.
Attendees will be able to:
- Articulate the purpose of the Annual Performance Report (APR) and its role in Perkins V program planning and accountability.
- Accurately complete and submit the APR using the updated reporting structure aligned with their FY25 Local Application outcomes.
- Provide a progress update of measurable outcomes and identify if strategies or outcomes need to be adjusted.
Presentation (.pdf)
Watch the recording (55 min.)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Topic: Postsecondary and Secondary Accountability (Part I)
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM Postsecondary Accountability with Russ Dahlke, Minnesota State
Presentation (.pdf)
Watch the Recording (54 min.)
Time: 11:00-12:00 PM Secondary Accountability with Kari-Ann Ediger, MDE
Presentation (.pdf)
Watch the Recoding (51 min.)
OCTOBER 9, 2025
Topic: Postsecondary and Secondary Accountability using Power BI (Part II)
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM Postsecondary Accountability with Russ Dahlke, Minnesota State
Presenter: Russ Dahlke, Minnesota State
Description:
This session will focus more specifically on the Perkins V Postsecondary reports available in Power BI. It 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 (.pdf)
Webinar Recording (42 min.)
December 9, 2025
Topic: Northwest and Northeast MN Regional Reports
Time: 11:00 AM -12:30 PM
Presenters: Erin Olson, RealTime Talent
Description:
RealTime Talent will present on the labor market needs, opportunities, and critical career pathways for continued development leading into 2026. This information will be presented in six regional reports and shared in a series of four webinars, featuring insights by region.
Objectives:
Understand regional labor market trends, including talent demand by career field and likely workforce shortages.
Explore how labor market demand may impact enrollment, industry, career advancement, and needed programs of study by region.
Understand specific talent opportunities and regional strengths in each of the six career fields: Health Science Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology; Arts, Communications, and Information Systems; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business, Management, and Administration; Human Services.
Presentation (.pdf)
To get the Northwest Report or the Northeast Report for this webinar, contact sheri.hutchinson@minnstate.edu or jared.reise@minnstate.edu.
Webinar Recording (1 hr 20 min)
December 11, 2025
Topic: Southwest and Southeast MN Regional Reports
Time: 1:00 PM -2:30 PM
Presenters: Erin Olson, RealTime Talent
Description:
RealTime Talent will present on the labor market needs, opportunities, and critical career pathways for continued development leading into 2026. This information will be presented in six regional reports and shared in a series of four webinars, featuring insights by region.
Objectives:
Understand regional labor market trends, including talent demand by career field and likely workforce shortages.
Explore how labor market demand may impact enrollment, industry, career advancement, and needed programs of study by region.
Understand specific talent opportunities and regional strengths in each of the six career fields: Health Science Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology; Arts, Communications, and Information Systems; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business, Management, and Administration; Human Services.
Presentation (.pdf)
To get the Southwest Report or the Southeast Report for this webinar, contact sheri.hutchinson@minnstate.edu or jared.reise@minnstate.edu.
Webinar Recording (1 hr 30 min)
December 16, 2025
Topic: Twin Cities and Central MN Regional Reports
Time: 11:00 AM -12:30 PM
Presenters: Erin Olson, RealTime Talent
Description:
RealTime Talent will present on the labor market needs, opportunities, and critical career pathways for continued development leading into 2026. This information will be presented in six regional reports and shared in a series of four webinars, featuring insights by region.
Objectives:
Understand regional labor market trends, including talent demand by career field and likely workforce shortages.
Explore how labor market demand may impact enrollment, industry, career advancement, and needed programs of study by region.
Understand specific talent opportunities and regional strengths in each of the six career fields: Health Science Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology; Arts, Communications, and Information Systems; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business, Management, and Administration; Human Services.
Presentation (.pdf)
To get the Central Report or the Metro Report for this webinar, contact sheri.hutchinson@minnstate.edu or jared.reise@minnstate.edu.
Webinar Recording (1 hr 16 min)
December 18, 2025
Topic: Statewide Regional Reports Summary and Overview
Time: 1:00 PM -2:30 PM
Presenters: Erin Olson, RealTime Talent
Description:
RealTime Talent will present on the labor market needs, opportunities, and critical career pathways for continued development leading into 2026. This information will be presented in six regional reports and shared in a series of four webinars, featuring insights by region.
Objectives:
Understand regional labor market trends, including talent demand by career field and likely workforce shortages.
Explore how labor market demand may impact enrollment, industry, career advancement, and needed programs of study by region.
Understand specific talent opportunities and regional strengths in each of the six career fields: Health Science Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology; Arts, Communications, and Information Systems; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business, Management, and Administration; Human Services.
Presentation (.pdf)
To get the Statewide Report for this webinar, contact sheri.hutchinson@minnstate.edu or jared.reise@minnstate.edu.
Webinar Recording (1 hr 13 min)
Presenter(s): Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State
Required attendance: Perkins Leaders Only. Not intended for CTE or consortium partners.
Learning Outcomes:
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Understand why reallocation of funds is necessary
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Understand the approval process for reallocation spending
Presentation (pdf)
Webinar Recording (1 hour)
Topic: Completing Your Perkins Local Application
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter: Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State
Description:
This session will cover changes to the Pekins Local Application (due May 1, 2026). It is important that consortium leaders attend this session to better understand these new changes and requirements in the forms.
Registration: No registration is required. A link to join this session has been sent to the Perkins Leaders LISTSERV.
Topic: How to Submit Your Local Application to the MN Pekins Portal TEAMS Site
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter: Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State
Description:
This session will walk you through the necessary steps to how to submit your application to the TEAMS site. We will also walk through how the TEAMS site is structured and how you can locate your previous year documents you submitted to us. These are read-only files. Each Perkins consortium is expected to maintain their own original, editable copies of all forms and documents submitted to the state.
Registration: No registration is required. A link to join this session has been sent to the Perkins Leaders LISTSERV.
Topic: Transitioning to Postsecondary Education - Supporting the Success of Students with Disabilities
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter: Minnesota State Staff
Description:
"Am I ready for college?" "What's the difference between accommodations in college and high school?" "How do I ensure my child is ready for college and to be on their own?" These are just a few of the many questions that students,
parents, and counselors may ask about helping a student with a disability successfully transition to postsecondary education. Come hear about the history of this resource guide, the transition to a web-based resource and share your feedback and wish list for the future of this resource.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Learn about the history of the project and the audiences served
- Understand the components of the website
- Share feedback about content and navigation, and contribute to a wishlist of other relevant information added over time to the website
- Recommend communications channels for sharing this resource
Registration: No registration is required. A link to join this session has been sent to the Perkins Leaders LISTSERV.
TBD
CEUs from the MDE BOSA are no longer being offered.
You may find previous monthly webinars in the section below.
September 12, 2024
In place of the September 12 webinar, we will upload a prerecorded presentation on the APR completion.
Topic: Annual Performance Reporting Requirements and Submission
Presenter: Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State
Watch the recording (20 min.)
October 2024
Topic: Postsecondary Accountability (Part I)
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Katie Vaccari, Minnesota State
Who should attend? Postsecondary Perkins Leaders; optional for Secondary Perkins Leaders
Registration: No registration required. invitations are sent out to the Perkins Leaders LISTSERV.
Description:
This session will review 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 in October, focusing more specifically on the Perkins V Postsecondary reports available in Power BI. It will include an overview of the information in the reports and a demonstration of how to access and use the reports in Power BI.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand Perkins V Postsecondary data structure, accountability definitions and reporting timelines. Know where to find/review your consortium’s accountability data.
- Understand how State Determined Performance Levels (SDPLs) are established.
- Know how they are used to evaluate performance (i.e., Improvement Plan required).
- Understand what it means to be on Improvement Plan Status.
- Know where to find/review your consortium’s summary performance reports and determine if your consortium is on an Improvement Plan for an indicator.
Presentation (.pdf)
Watch the recording (55 min.)
October 2024
Topic: Secondary Accountability
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Kari-Ann Ediger, MDE
Who should attend? Secondary Perkins Leaders; optional for Postsecondary Perkins Leaders
Registration: No registration required. invitations are sent out to the Perkins Leaders LISTSERV.
Description:
This session will provide a review of Perkins V secondary accountability definitions, a high-level overview of the data collection process and timeline for reporting, as well as an update regarding the State Determined Performance Levels (SDPL’s/targets) –particularly the new Science indicator targets.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how State-Approved Programs, Data reporting, and Accountability are all tied to both the Federal and State legislation.
- Learn how Participants & Concentrators are tied to funding allocations for consortia, and why reporting accurate data is critical.
- Understand Perkins V secondary accountability definitions and reporting timelines.
- Be familiar with where to access and review your consortium’s accountability data as well as continuous improvement reports that are available.
- Learn about the process for establishing state and local State Determined Performance Levels (SDPLs).
- Know how SDPL’s are used to evaluate performance (i.e., when an Improvement Plan is required).
- Understand what it means for your consortium to be on Improvement Plan Status and what action leaders will need to take, as well as criteria for requesting adjustments.
Watch the recording (54 min.)
Directions to view comments in PDF: Select Review Comments.
Secondary Accountability Presentation (.pdf)
October 10, 2024 (No webinar)
October 24, 2024
Topic: Postsecondary Accountability Power BI Training (Part II)
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Russell Dahlke, Minnesota State
Who should attend? Postsecondary Perkins Leaders; optional for Secondary Perkins Leaders
Registration: No registration required. Invitations are sent out to the Perkins Leaders LISTSERV.
Description:
This session will focus more specifically on the Perkins V Postsecondary reports available in Power BI. It 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.
Learning Outcomes
- Know how to request access to the Perkins V Reporting app.
- Know how to log in to Power BI from Office 365 and find the Perkins V Reporting app.
- Understand the reports available in the app and when/how to use them.
Presentation (PDF)
Watch the recording (37 min)
November 14, 2024
No webinar this month due to the 2024 CTE Summit.
December 10, 2024
Topic: RealTime Talent Series Statewide Kickoff
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Presenters: Erin Olson, RealTime Talent
Description:
RealTime Talent will present on the labor market needs, opportunities, and critical career pathways for continued development leading into 2025. This information will be presented in six regional reports and shared in a series of four webinars, featuring insights by region.
Objectives
Understand regional labor market trends, including talent demand by career field and likely workforce shortages
Explore how labor market demand may impact enrollment, industry, career advancement, and needed programs of study by region
Understand specific talent opportunities and regional strengths in each of the six career fields: Health Science Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology; Arts, Communications, and Information Systems; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business, Management, and Administration; Human Services
Presentations and Handouts
Presentation (PDF)
2024 Statewide Report (PDF)
Webinar Recording (1 hr 32 min)
December 12, 2024
Topic: Northwest and Northeast MN Region
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Presenters: Erin Olson, RealTime Talent
Description:
RealTime Talent will present on the labor market needs, opportunities, and critical career pathways for continued development leading into 2025. This information will be presented in six regional reports and shared in a series of four webinars, featuring insights by region.
Objectives
Understand regional labor market trends, including talent demand by career field and likely workforce shortages
Explore how labor market demand may impact enrollment, industry, career advancement, and needed programs of study by region
Understand specific talent opportunities and regional strengths in each of the six career fields: Health Science Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology; Arts, Communications, and Information Systems; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business, Management, and Administration; Human Services
Presentations and Handouts
Presentation (PDF)
Northwest MN Report (PDF)
Northeast MN Report (PDF)
Webinar Recording (1 hr 25 min)
December 17, 2024
Topic: Central and Twin Cities MN Region
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Presenters: Erin Olson, RealTime Talent
Description:
RealTime Talent will present on the labor market needs, opportunities, and critical career pathways for continued development leading into 2025. This information will be presented in six regional reports and shared in a series of four webinars, featuring insights by region.
Objectives
Understand regional labor market trends, including talent demand by career field and likely workforce shortages
Explore how labor market demand may impact enrollment, industry, career advancement, and needed programs of study by region
Understand specific talent opportunities and regional strengths in each of the six career fields: Health Science Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology; Arts, Communications, and Information Systems; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business, Management, and Administration; Human Services
Presentations and Handouts
Presentation (PDF)
Central MN Report (PDF)
Metro Area Report (PDF)
Webinar Recording (1 hr 28 min)
December 19, 2024
Topic: Southeast and Southwest
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Presenters: Erin Olson, RealTime Talent
Description:
RealTime Talent will present on the labor market needs, opportunities, and critical career pathways for continued development leading into 2025. This information will be presented in six regional reports and shared in a series of four webinars, featuring insights by region.
Objectives
Understand regional labor market trends, including talent demand by career field and likely workforce shortages
Explore how labor market demand may impact enrollment, industry, career advancement, and needed programs of study by region
Understand specific talent opportunities and regional strengths in each of the six career fields: Health Science Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology; Arts, Communications, and Information Systems; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business, Management, and Administration; Human Services
Presentations and Handouts
Presentation (PDF)
Southwest MN Report (PDF)
Southeast MN Report (PDF)
Webinar Recording (1 hr 30 min)
January 9, 2025
Topic: Completing Your Reallocation
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Minnesota State and MDE Staff
Required attendance: Yes
Presentations and Handouts
Presentation (PDF)
Webinar Recording (36 min)
February 13, 2025
Topic: Completing Your Local Application
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Minnesota State and MDE Staff
Required attendance: Yes
Presentations and Handouts
Presentation (PDF)
Webinar Recording (1 hr 3 min)
March 13, 2025
Topic: How to Submit Your Local Application to the MN Pekins Portal Site
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Presenters: Minnesota State and MDE Staff
Required attendance: Yes
Presentations and Handouts
Presentation (PDF)
Webinar Recording (58 min)
April 10, 2025
No webinar this month. Please use the time to write your Perkins plans and meet with your state team for technical assistance.
For more information
Contact Yingfah Thao, Director of Professional Development, Career and Technical Education, at yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu