This resource from Capella University defines the key components of prior learning assessments (PLA) and provide strategies to make the implementation and sustainability of the PLA process successful.
NAPE's report shares challenges and promising practices of the IM STEM initiative, which uses a collective impact model to create systems changes in state-level agencies and organizations with the goal of providing diverse students access and opportunities for success in STEM and CTE.
The report, published by the U.S. Department of Education, uses survey data collected from State CTE Directors to examine how state CTE funding is distributed to local secondary and postsecondary programs. States can use this resource to evaluate strategies and best practices
This report from REL Northwest explores student participation and outcomes in secondary CTE programs in the state of Oregon.
This report from the American Enterprise Institute explores the policy and media environment surrounding the reauthorization of Perkins V.
This report by Bellwether Education Partners and American Student Assistance provides a comprehensive assessment of work-based learning policies across the country.
This resource by Credential Engine recommends actions states can take to increase credential transparency. Credential transparency ensures that learners, education leaders, and the business community have the information they need to make informed decisions.
This resource developed by JFF is a guide to aid stakeholders in the task of researching and putting together the appropriate knowledge base needed to design and communicate about career pathways experiences that are aligned with local labor markets.
This advance CTE policy brief offers strategies and best practices for designing strong statewide policies that remove barriers for participation in early postsecondary education opportunities in postsecondary credential and degree programs.
This Advance CTE policy brief is designed to help states build better career pathways and offers promising practices for enhancing the career preparation ecosystem by leveraging labor market information (LMI) to align programs to high-skill, high-wage and in-demand occupations.
