Employers would also be asked to assist educators in assessing student performance and evaluating programs through the use of local peer review committees. Funding for the Advanced Career Academies will be proposed for the 1998-99 budget. The standards and assessments will be continuously updated. Regional Peer Review Committees comprised of local business and education representatives will review programs and ensure compliance with the career competency standards and other evaluation criteria. Future funding of programs is dependent upon addressing peer review findings in subsequent regional career preparation plans.
Information is provided to parents on the opportunities available to students.
This information will also be continuously updated. The primary objective during the first year of this new initiative, is to organize for and develop a three-year regional plan. To be eligible for these implementation formula funds, local education agencies must be included in the regional plan.