Research Studies, Surveys And Reports
Research Studies:
National Research Center for Career and Technical Education
Programs of Study: A Cross-Study Examination of Programs in Three States
The Impact
of Career and Technical Education in Tennessee:
- Economic Impact of Secondary and Post Secondary Technical Education
- Systemic Impact Of Secondary Career and Technical Education
- Executive Summary - The Economic Impact of Secondary and Post Secondary Career and Technical Education in Tennessee
- Career and College Advice to the Forgotten Half
Studies of School Dropouts in Tennessee:
- A Contextual Analysis of the Dropout Problem in Tennessee
- Student Dropout Focus Group Study
- Career and Technical Education: Alternative Strategies to Reduce the Dropout Rate
Study on Methods of Curriculum Integration in Tennessee:
A Study for the General Assembly of Tennessee
(Public Chapter No. 354; HB 1225, SB 1385)
- A Study on Proper and Effective Methods of Academic and Career/Technical Curriculum Integration
- Postsecondary Transitions - Identifying Effective Methods and Practices
Harvard Study: Pathways to Prosperity
http://www.aypf.org/events/pathways020211.htm
Surveys:
Employer Expectations Survey:
Increasing Minority Participation in CTE:
WCCTE-CTE Survey: Increasing Minority Students' Participation in the CTE Program as a Program Concentrator
Other Resources
Advisory Panel/Committee Resources:
- Local Advisory Panel/Committee Information Handbook
- Graduation Rate Comparison by Years
- Characteristics of an Outstanding CTE Program
Special Education Resource Guide: www.tn.gov/education/cte/ad/rubric/doc/spec_nds_students.pdf
A Working Model for Student Success: The Tennessee Technology Centers
www.tn.gov/education/cte_council/doc/wkg_model_studentsuccess.ppt
Local Workforce Investment Area Information:
- LWIA Demand Occupations June 2007 - Lists occupations meeting the demand criteria in each LWIA with their median wages, annual openings and education level
- Counties in LWIAs - Lists counties in alphabetical order with their LWIA
- Department of Labor Annual Report, 2010 - Lists both the LWIA's median wage for All occupations and 20% above the median for all occupations.
- Demand Career Tips Card - Takes users in seven steps to the page on the The Source Internet System which has links to specific types of information.
- Jobs4TN
2006 Resource Guide to Career and Technical Education in Tennessee
Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education
Biennial Reports
Governor Bill Haslam
