VTEA: Vocational Education National Programs

FY 2006 Program Performance Report

Strategic Goal 2
Discretionary
VTEA, Section 114
Document Year 2006 Appropriation: $9,164
CFDA 84.051: Vocational Education_National Centers for Career and Technical Education

Program Goal: Increase access to and improve programs at the high school, and
community and technical college levels that raise academic
achievement, strengthen workforce preparation, and promote
economic development and lifelong learning.
Objective 1 of 2: The use of rigorous research findings to inform program direction and
improve state and local practices, through the identification of research-
based education practices and communicating what works to practitioners,
parents and policy-makers, will increase.
Measure 1.1 of 4: The percentage of research studies conducted by the National Center for
Research in Career and Technical education with rigorous designs as defined by the
Department's definition of evidence-based research. (Desired direction: increase)
Actual
Year Target Status
(or date expected)
2002 71 Measure not in place
2003 83 Measure not in place
2004 100 100 Target Met
2005 100 100 Target Met
2006 100 (February 2007) Pending
2007 100 (December 2007) Pending
2008 Set a Baseline (February 2009) Pending
Source. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational Education, independent review panel.
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Explanation. During 2006, Perkins programs are being reauthorized.

Measure 1.2 of 4: The number of customers receiving electronic materials or information from
the National Centers for Research and Dissemination in Career and Technical Education.
(Desired direction: increase)
Actual
Year Target Status
(or date expected)
2000 273,546 Measure not in place
2001 1,569,999 Measure not in place
2002 3,004,898 Measure not in place
2003 6,054,535 Measure not in place
2004 2,300,000 19,904,845 Target Exceeded
2005 2,300,000 32,393,646 Target Exceeded
2006 2,300,000 (February 2007) Pending
2007 2,300,000 (December 2007) Pending

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 2008 0 Not Collected Not Collected
Source. U.S. Department of Education, National Centers for Research and Dissemination in Career and
Technical Education Performance Report, grantee submissions.
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Data Quality. The number of customers is a duplicated count of individuals receiving information through
the Centers.
Explanation. The FY 2005 target was exceeded. Focused content and expanded outreach to the career
and technical education community resulted in increased interest, participation and utilization.

Measure 1.3 of 4: The number of customers receiving print materials or information from the
National Centers for Research and Dissemination in Career and Technical Education. (Desired
direction: decrease)
Actual
Year Target Status
(or date expected)
2001 131,254 Measure not in place
2002 219,729 Measure not in place
2003 13,567 Measure not in place
2004 100,000 326,757 Did Not Meet Target
2005 50,000 319,876 Made Progress From Prior Year
2006 25,000 (February 2007) Pending
2007 25,000 (December 2007) Pending
2008 0 Not Collected Not Collected
Source. U.S. Department of Education, National Centers for Research and Dissemination in Career and
Technical Education Performance Report, grantee submissions.
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Data Quality. The number of customers is a duplicated count of individuals receiving information through
the Centers.
Explanation.

The program did not meet its FY 2005 target. The Web site provides viewers with access to research-
based information in many forms, including the webcasts. Viewers frequently download documents or
webcasts for use in a variety of professional development and leadership activities. The actual data
reported is a composite of downloaded documents and printed materials.

Measure 1.4 of 4: The number of customers receiving materials or information (total, electronic
or print) from the National Centers for Research and Dissemination in Career and Technical
Education. (Desired direction: increase)
Actual
Year Target Status
(or date expected)
2000 273,546 Measure not in place
2001 300,000 1,701,253 Target Exceeded
2002 350,000 3,224,627 Target Exceeded
2003 6,068,102 Measure not in place

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 2004 2,400,000 20,231,602 Target Exceeded
2005 2,350,000 32,713,522 Target Exceeded
2006 2,325,000 (February 2007) Pending
2007 2,325,000 (December 2007) Pending
2008 0 Not Collected Not Collected
Source. U.S. Department of Education, National Centers for Research and Dissemination in Career and
Technical Education Performance Report.
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Data Quality. The number of customers is a duplicated count of individuals receiving information through
the Centers.
Explanation. The FY 2005 target was exceeded. The request and utilization of electronic materials
increased, while the number of requests for print documents decreased.

Objective 2 of 2: Improve and expand the use of accountability systems and effective program
strategies at the high school and postsecondary levels that promote student
achievement, performance and successful transition.
Measure 2.1 of 1: The percentage of states that have data systems with the capacity to include
information on all indicators and subindicators for secondary and postsecondary programs.
(Desired direction: increase)
Actual
Year Target Status
(or date expected)
2001 92 Measure not in place
2002 97 Measure not in place
2003 98 Measure not in place
2004 100 98 Did Not Meet Target
2005 100 98 Did Not Meet Target
2006 100 (May 2007) Pending
2007 100 (May 2008) Pending
2008 100 (May 2009) Pending
Source.

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Vocational Technical Education
Annual Performance and Financial Reports, grantee submissions.

Frequency of Data Collection. Annual

Explanation. The FY 2005 performance target was not met. This is due to a number of States having
difficulties locally. OVAE is providing technical assistance to States to increase their capacity and
performance. Two regional Data Quality Institutes (DQI) were held to provide States with guidance and
assistance and to encourage supportive partnerships between States. Through these institutes, States
were also provided resource materials, websites and contact persons to assist with their data collection
needs.

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