MN Perkins Five Years From Now....

In repsonse to a question posed by Ginny K. towards the end of our meeting in DC (and I thank you all to make the meeting such a success), I am writing out the following statements. Not quite an elevator speech, but I think still understandable. Any modifications, suggestions, and amendments highly appreciated.

Every high school CTE student will:

1. Pass the NCLB tests in reading and Math at the proficiency level
2. Graduate bein fully prepared to enter a post-secondary institution of their choice without the need for remediation
3. Acquire, attain and retain basic technical skills and knowledge to enter post-secondary institution of their choice so that they continue along a self-chosen personal career path

Every post-secondary CTE student will:

1. successfully complete a program of their choice and enter meaningful employment in an occupation that permits continuing along a self-chosen personal career path
2. successfully graduate from a program of their choice
3. Acquire and attain the technical skills and knowledge necessary to fully succeed in the 21st century global economy