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Montana Perkins Implementation
  • district level CLNA (Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment)
    • biennial
  • Advisory Committee meetings with community partners
    • suggest what students need to be taught
  • locally developed career pathways based on Montana Career Pathways
    • OPI approves
      • required:
        • 1 foundational class in specific program area (1 year)
          • teacher must have OPI mandated teaching credentials
            • Advanced Opportunity Grant monies available
          • a second class in specific program area (1 year)
            • teacher must have OPI mandated teaching credentials
              • Advanced Opportunity Grant monies available
            • offer or working towards offering:
              • Work Base Learning opportunities
              • dual credit opportunities
              • CTE Student Organization
              • industry recognized credential opportunities
            • schools must provide access in all program areas to all special populations
            • provide Performance & Accountability data
              • senior follow-ups