Perkins V Needs Assessment Survey 2021

Thank you for participating in this Perkins V survey! Your input is very valuable as we evaluate Career and Technical Education (CTE) and what it should look like in Kentucky for the 21st Century and beyond. We hope to be BOLD in supporting innovation, preparing students for future high-wage, high-skill careers, and helping to meet the needs of the State’s workforce.

This survey tool is being administered to a wide variety of stakeholders including individuals who represent certain special populations, to employers of industries and businesses who provide jobs for our students, to educators from secondary and post-secondary institutions and to Workforce Investment Board members. Due to this wide spectrum of representatives, you may not be able to answer each question as some may not apply specifically to you. Please complete the survey with your best answer and respond with Not Applicable where appropriate.

This survey is anonymous but if you are willing to provide contact information for the purposes of follow-up to better understand your answers, you may provide those details below. Please proceed to the survey and thank you for supporting Kentucky Career and Technical Education!

1. You may remain anonymous but if you are willing for us to contact you in future for follow-up please provide your name, phone number and email address below

2. Identifying Stakeholders - Educators/Employers/WIB. Please check each answer that describes your role - you may represent more than one category of stakeholder listed here.

3. Identifying Stakeholders - Representative of a Special Population. Please check each answer that describes your role - you may represent more than one category of stakeholder listed here.

4. Please choose the best answer or answers that indicate your county/school district

5. Demographic Details - Gender

6. Demographic Details - Race/ethnicity

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

The following group of questions will help provide information for the Local Needs Assessment for CTE Programs.

7. Student Performance

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE students are well prepared to obtain an industry-recognized credential.	CTE students are well prepared to obtain an industry-recognized credential.: Strongly Disagree	CTE students are well prepared to obtain an industry-recognized credential.: Disagree	CTE students are well prepared to obtain an industry-recognized credential.: Agree	CTE students are well prepared to obtain an industry-recognized credential.: Strongly Agree	CTE students are well prepared to obtain an industry-recognized credential.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE Programs of Study link to postsecondary programs	CTE Programs of Study link to postsecondary programs: Strongly Disagree	CTE Programs of Study link to postsecondary programs: Disagree	CTE Programs of Study link to postsecondary programs: Agree	CTE Programs of Study link to postsecondary programs: Strongly Agree	CTE Programs of Study link to postsecondary programs: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE Programs of Study link to family sustaining occupations.	CTE Programs of Study link to family sustaining occupations.: Strongly Disagree	CTE Programs of Study link to family sustaining occupations.: Disagree	CTE Programs of Study link to family sustaining occupations.: Agree	CTE Programs of Study link to family sustaining occupations.: Strongly Agree	CTE Programs of Study link to family sustaining occupations.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE Programs of Study prepare students for college degrees.	CTE Programs of Study prepare students for college degrees.: Strongly Disagree	CTE Programs of Study prepare students for college degrees.: Disagree	CTE Programs of Study prepare students for college degrees.: Agree	CTE Programs of Study prepare students for college degrees.: Strongly Agree	CTE Programs of Study prepare students for college degrees.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know

8. Classes, Equipment and Facilities

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable or Do Not Know
There are a sufficient number of CTE programs in our school or district.	There are a sufficient number of CTE programs in our school or district.: Strongly Disagree	There are a sufficient number of CTE programs in our school or district.: Disagree	There are a sufficient number of CTE programs in our school or district.: Agree	There are a sufficient number of CTE programs in our school or district.: Strongly Agree	There are a sufficient number of CTE programs in our school or district.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
The number of students allowed per class is sufficient.	The number of students allowed per class is sufficient.: Strongly Disagree	The number of students allowed per class is sufficient.: Disagree	The number of students allowed per class is sufficient.: Agree	The number of students allowed per class is sufficient.: Strongly Agree	The number of students allowed per class is sufficient.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
The size of the classroom space is sufficient.	The size of the classroom space is sufficient.: Strongly Disagree	The size of the classroom space is sufficient.: Disagree	The size of the classroom space is sufficient.: Agree	The size of the classroom space is sufficient.: Strongly Agree	The size of the classroom space is sufficient.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
There is equal access to facilities for all CTE students.	There is equal access to facilities for all CTE students.: Strongly Disagree	There is equal access to facilities for all CTE students.: Disagree	There is equal access to facilities for all CTE students.: Agree	There is equal access to facilities for all CTE students.: Strongly Agree	There is equal access to facilities for all CTE students.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
There is equal access to equipment for all CTE students.	There is equal access to equipment for all CTE students.: Strongly Disagree	There is equal access to equipment for all CTE students.: Disagree	There is equal access to equipment for all CTE students.: Agree	There is equal access to equipment for all CTE students.: Strongly Agree	There is equal access to equipment for all CTE students.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know

9. Scope

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable or Do Not Know
The CTE curriculum meets industry expectations.	The CTE curriculum meets industry expectations.: Strongly Disagree	The CTE curriculum meets industry expectations.: Disagree	The CTE curriculum meets industry expectations.: Agree	The CTE curriculum meets industry expectations.: Strongly Agree	The CTE curriculum meets industry expectations.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
The CTE curriculum has rigorous and relevant content for the subject area.	The CTE curriculum has rigorous and relevant content for the subject area.: Strongly Disagree	The CTE curriculum has rigorous and relevant content for the subject area.: Disagree	The CTE curriculum has rigorous and relevant content for the subject area.: Agree	The CTE curriculum has rigorous and relevant content for the subject area.: Strongly Agree	The CTE curriculum has rigorous and relevant content for the subject area.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
The number of required courses in a sequence should be no more than two courses.	The number of required courses in a sequence should be no more than two courses.: Strongly Disagree	The number of required courses in a sequence should be no more than two courses.: Disagree	The number of required courses in a sequence should be no more than two courses.: Agree	The number of required courses in a sequence should be no more than two courses.: Strongly Agree	The number of required courses in a sequence should be no more than two courses.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
The number of required courses in a sequence should be at least three courses.	The number of required courses in a sequence should be at least three courses.: Strongly Disagree	The number of required courses in a sequence should be at least three courses.: Disagree	The number of required courses in a sequence should be at least three courses.: Agree	The number of required courses in a sequence should be at least three courses.: Strongly Agree	The number of required courses in a sequence should be at least three courses.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
There are early postsecondary opportunities for students in our CTE programs	There are early postsecondary opportunities for students in our CTE programs: Strongly Disagree	There are early postsecondary opportunities for students in our CTE programs: Disagree	There are early postsecondary opportunities for students in our CTE programs: Agree	There are early postsecondary opportunities for students in our CTE programs: Strongly Agree	There are early postsecondary opportunities for students in our CTE programs: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Advisory committees contribute to the development of our CTE programs.	Advisory committees contribute to the development of our CTE programs.: Strongly Disagree	Advisory committees contribute to the development of our CTE programs.: Disagree	Advisory committees contribute to the development of our CTE programs.: Agree	Advisory committees contribute to the development of our CTE programs.: Strongly Agree	Advisory committees contribute to the development of our CTE programs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know

10. Quality

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE programs lead to industry recognized credentials.	CTE programs lead to industry recognized credentials.: Strongly Disagree	CTE programs lead to industry recognized credentials.: Disagree	CTE programs lead to industry recognized credentials.: Agree	CTE programs lead to industry recognized credentials.: Strongly Agree	CTE programs lead to industry recognized credentials.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE programs increase academic achievement.	CTE programs increase academic achievement.: Strongly Disagree	CTE programs increase academic achievement.: Disagree	CTE programs increase academic achievement.: Agree	CTE programs increase academic achievement.: Strongly Agree	CTE programs increase academic achievement.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE programs lead to high-skill, high-wage, and/or in-demand occupations.	CTE programs lead to high-skill, high-wage, and/or in-demand occupations.: Strongly Disagree	CTE programs lead to high-skill, high-wage, and/or in-demand occupations.: Disagree	CTE programs lead to high-skill, high-wage, and/or in-demand occupations.: Agree	CTE programs lead to high-skill, high-wage, and/or in-demand occupations.: Strongly Agree	CTE programs lead to high-skill, high-wage, and/or in-demand occupations.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE programs prepare students for current workforce needs.	CTE programs prepare students for current workforce needs.: Strongly Disagree	CTE programs prepare students for current workforce needs.: Disagree	CTE programs prepare students for current workforce needs.: Agree	CTE programs prepare students for current workforce needs.: Strongly Agree	CTE programs prepare students for current workforce needs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE programs prepare students for future workforce needs.	CTE programs prepare students for future workforce needs.: Strongly Disagree	CTE programs prepare students for future workforce needs.: Disagree	CTE programs prepare students for future workforce needs.: Agree	CTE programs prepare students for future workforce needs.: Strongly Agree	CTE programs prepare students for future workforce needs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know

11. Progress Towards Implementation

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Current CTE programs have sufficient enrollment of students.	Current CTE programs have sufficient enrollment of students.: Strongly Disagree	Current CTE programs have sufficient enrollment of students.: Disagree	Current CTE programs have sufficient enrollment of students.: Agree	Current CTE programs have sufficient enrollment of students.: Strongly Agree	Current CTE programs have sufficient enrollment of students.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Business and industry are involved in CTE programs.	Business and industry are involved in CTE programs.: Strongly Disagree	Business and industry are involved in CTE programs.: Disagree	Business and industry are involved in CTE programs.: Agree	Business and industry are involved in CTE programs.: Strongly Agree	Business and industry are involved in CTE programs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
All students have the same opportunities in the CTE programs.	All students have the same opportunities in the CTE programs.: Strongly Disagree	All students have the same opportunities in the CTE programs.: Disagree	All students have the same opportunities in the CTE programs.: Agree	All students have the same opportunities in the CTE programs.: Strongly Agree	All students have the same opportunities in the CTE programs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Students have the opportunity for work based learning through CTE programs.	Students have the opportunity for work based learning through CTE programs.: Strongly Disagree	Students have the opportunity for work based learning through CTE programs.: Disagree	Students have the opportunity for work based learning through CTE programs.: Agree	Students have the opportunity for work based learning through CTE programs.: Strongly Agree	Students have the opportunity for work based learning through CTE programs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Our school has at least one fully developed Program of Study.	Our school has at least one fully developed Program of Study.: Strongly Disagree	Our school has at least one fully developed Program of Study.: Disagree	Our school has at least one fully developed Program of Study.: Agree	Our school has at least one fully developed Program of Study.: Strongly Agree	Our school has at least one fully developed Program of Study.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know

12. Recruitment, Retention, and Training of Faculty and Staff

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE faculty are well trained for their programs.	CTE faculty are well trained for their programs.: Strongly Disagree	CTE faculty are well trained for their programs.: Disagree	CTE faculty are well trained for their programs.: Agree	CTE faculty are well trained for their programs.: Strongly Agree	CTE faculty are well trained for their programs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE faculty are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.	CTE faculty are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Strongly Disagree	CTE faculty are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Disagree	CTE faculty are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Agree	CTE faculty are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Strongly Agree	CTE faculty are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE faculty stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.	CTE faculty stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Strongly Disagree	CTE faculty stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Disagree	CTE faculty stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Agree	CTE faculty stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Strongly Agree	CTE faculty stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE faculty receive quality professional development.	CTE faculty receive quality professional development.: Strongly Disagree	CTE faculty receive quality professional development.: Disagree	CTE faculty receive quality professional development.: Agree	CTE faculty receive quality professional development.: Strongly Agree	CTE faculty receive quality professional development.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
All CTE programs are well staffed with faculty.	All CTE programs are well staffed with faculty.: Strongly Disagree	All CTE programs are well staffed with faculty.: Disagree	All CTE programs are well staffed with faculty.: Agree	All CTE programs are well staffed with faculty.: Strongly Agree	All CTE programs are well staffed with faculty.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE staff are well trained for their programs.	CTE staff are well trained for their programs.: Strongly Disagree	CTE staff are well trained for their programs.: Disagree	CTE staff are well trained for their programs.: Agree	CTE staff are well trained for their programs.: Strongly Agree	CTE staff are well trained for their programs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE staff are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.	CTE staff are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Strongly Disagree	CTE staff are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Disagree	CTE staff are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Agree	CTE staff are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Strongly Agree	CTE staff are knowledgeable of the needs of industry.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE staff stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.	CTE staff stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Strongly Disagree	CTE staff stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Disagree	CTE staff stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Agree	CTE staff stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Strongly Agree	CTE staff stay in their position or a related position for five years or more.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE staff receive quality professional development.	CTE staff receive quality professional development.: Strongly Disagree	CTE staff receive quality professional development.: Disagree	CTE staff receive quality professional development.: Agree	CTE staff receive quality professional development.: Strongly Agree	CTE staff receive quality professional development.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
All CTE programs are well staffed.	All CTE programs are well staffed.: Strongly Disagree	All CTE programs are well staffed.: Disagree	All CTE programs are well staffed.: Agree	All CTE programs are well staffed.: Strongly Agree	All CTE programs are well staffed.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know

13. Progress Toward Improving Access and Equity

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Every student has access to CTE programs.	Every student has access to CTE programs.: Strongly Disagree	Every student has access to CTE programs.: Disagree	Every student has access to CTE programs.: Agree	Every student has access to CTE programs.: Strongly Agree	Every student has access to CTE programs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
CTE programs collaborate with special education programs.	CTE programs collaborate with special education programs.: Strongly Disagree	CTE programs collaborate with special education programs.: Disagree	CTE programs collaborate with special education programs.: Agree	CTE programs collaborate with special education programs.: Strongly Agree	CTE programs collaborate with special education programs.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
All CTE students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations.	All CTE students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations.: Strongly Disagree	All CTE students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations.: Disagree	All CTE students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations.: Agree	All CTE students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations.: Strongly Agree	All CTE students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Career exploration is done in grades 5 - 6.	Career exploration is done in grades 5 - 6.: Strongly Disagree	Career exploration is done in grades 5 - 6.: Disagree	Career exploration is done in grades 5 - 6.: Agree	Career exploration is done in grades 5 - 6.: Strongly Agree	Career exploration is done in grades 5 - 6.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Career exploration is done in grades 7 - 8.	Career exploration is done in grades 7 - 8.: Strongly Disagree	Career exploration is done in grades 7 - 8.: Disagree	Career exploration is done in grades 7 - 8.: Agree	Career exploration is done in grades 7 - 8.: Strongly Agree	Career exploration is done in grades 7 - 8.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Career exploration is done in grades 9 - 12.	Career exploration is done in grades 9 - 12.: Strongly Disagree	Career exploration is done in grades 9 - 12.: Disagree	Career exploration is done in grades 9 - 12.: Agree	Career exploration is done in grades 9 - 12.: Strongly Agree	Career exploration is done in grades 9 - 12.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know
Career exploraton is done in Post-Secondary.	Career exploraton is done in Post-Secondary.: Strongly Disagree	Career exploraton is done in Post-Secondary.: Disagree	Career exploraton is done in Post-Secondary.: Agree	Career exploraton is done in Post-Secondary.: Strongly Agree	Career exploraton is done in Post-Secondary.: Not Applicable or Do Not Know

14. Identifying Gaps and Barriers - have you encountered any barriers to pursuing a technical education? If so would you be willing to share what barriers you have faced in the space below

15. We know that some groups of individuals do not participate in technical education at the same rate as other groups. Can you describe why you think this occurs? for example, you were unaware of what programs are offered; financial barriers, unavailability of childcare; lack of transportation, etc.

16. Identifying Local Need - Please use the space below to tell us about any local needs or concerns.

17. How has the Covid-19 global pandemic impacted your ability to provide CTE and what needs have you identified that would mitigate these issues? Please list the specific issues and problems your students have faced during this time and what equipment, professional development or instructional aids would be helpful.

18. Please use this space for any additional comments you would like to share.