Susan Leon

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Strategies for Teaching Finance to CTE Students --> Evaluate Progress, Foster Financial Responsibility

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Strategies for Teaching Finance to CTE Students --> Comprehensive Curriculum with Resources and Materials

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Strategies for Teaching Finance to CTE Students --> Learning Objectives and Teaching Methods

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Strategies for Teaching Finance to CTE Students --> Introduction to Financial Literacy in CTE

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It is critical that educators understand some of the basic principles of managing Perkins. The first one that comes to mind is the procurement and purchasing process. Many instructors are key decision-makers in choosing supplies and equipment, especially in CTE where they are usually the industry expert. These educators need the basic financial practices of their school and/or district outlined specifically so they understand the rules, paperwork, and time it takes to receive the desired supplies and equipment for their classrooms and labs. 

The cost principles simply make sure that money is being spent in an ethical, aligned way. Money should ultimately be used to support CTE students, instructors, and staff. The alignment with LNA for Perkins makes sense. 

Perkins spending rules support the goals of Perkins funding. The bill and its associated dollars are to help support CTE efforts, so I see the rules to ensure supplanting isn't happening as ultimately beneficial to CTE, fiscal responsibility, and the amount that states/national entities need to contribute. 

It did not surprise me as I have been around Perkins and heard my admin and other coworkers talk about it. I think one of the challenges of Perkins at an LEA/State level is the varying needs and wants of districts. I think about rural, metro, suburban, secondary, post-secondary, economic differences, etc. of all the different LEAs in my state. Their approach to working within all the rules and regulations is different and the state must work with them/assist for the best support for that LEA's students.