June 4, 2024
Dear Colleagues:
2024 marked a pivotal moment in the implementation the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) as States had the option of submitting new four-year State plans or making minor or substantial revisions to existing plans laying out a vision, goals, and accountability metrics for their career and technical education (CTE) delivery systems. To support states in the implementation of their revised or new plans, the Division of Academic and Technical Education (DATE), in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), is hosting its annual Data Quality Institute (DQI) from September 10-12, 2024, in-person at the U.S. Department of Education - 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.
The 2024 DQI –Supporting the Next Phase of Perkins Implementation - will focus on key data-related topics States are currently addressing and will provide participants with an opportunity to learn from their counterparts throughout the country. The three-day event will kick-off with a half-day “Perkins 101” session targeted for new State Directors and CTE staff (or others wanting a ‘refresher’). On day two, participants will learn strategies to strengthen data collections systems and analysis and about actions aimed at ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and validity. Specifically, we will focus on helping States gain access to the State Wage Interchange System (SWIS) to collect post-program employment data for CTE concentrators. Day three will provide participants with an opportunity to share strategies related to data for special populations and indicators of performance that are most difficult to collect and report on. Throughout the event, participants will hear remarks from OCTAE leadership including Assistant Secretary Loyd and Deputy Assistant Secretary Rhine.
Registration for the 2024 DQI is free and open to State Directors and their staff. States should contact their Perkins Regional Coordinator for the registration link. Registrants will receive an email confirmation that includes suggestions for local lodging at a reduced government rate.
Below is a high-level schedule for the event to be used for making travel arrangements. A detailed agenda will be sent to all registrants in advance of the event.
Day 1 – September 10, 2024 12:00-4:00pm
Day 2 – September 11, 2024 7:30am-3:30pm
Day 3 – September 12, 2024 8:30am-12:15pm
The capacity of this event is capped at 120 people.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 DQI!
Kind regards,
Sharon Miller