ODE Career-Technical Education 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which performance metric does Ohio use to measure the effectiveness of its CTE programs under Perkins V?
- Student GPA averages
- Core Performance Indicators (CPIs) (Correct answer)
- Annual Yearly Progress scores
- State Report Card letter grades
Correct answer: Core Performance Indicators (CPIs)
Perkins V requires states to measure CTE program quality using Core Performance Indicators such as graduation rates, credential attainment, and postsecondary placement.
Question 2: What role do Ohio's Joint Vocational School Districts (JVSDs) play in CTE delivery?
- They replace traditional high schools for all students
- They are specialized districts that provide CTE instruction to secondary students from multiple school districts (Correct answer)
- They exclusively serve adult learners seeking retraining
- They administer Ohio teacher licensure examinations
Correct answer: They are specialized districts that provide CTE instruction to secondary students from multiple school districts
JVSDs are standalone CTE districts that serve students from multiple sending school districts, typically offering half-day career-technical programs.
Question 3: What is the significance of the Ohio Means Jobs initiative in relation to CTE?
- It funds international exchange programs for CTE students
- It connects CTE students and graduates with employment resources and in-demand job opportunities in Ohio (Correct answer)
- It provides textbook grants to CTE programs
- It administers the Ohio teacher licensing exam for CTE instructors
Correct answer: It connects CTE students and graduates with employment resources and in-demand job opportunities in Ohio
Ohio Means Jobs supports workforce development by connecting residents—including CTE graduates—with job listings, career resources, and employer partnerships.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes a CTE Concentrator in Ohio's accountability reporting?
- A student who completes at least two courses in a CTE program sequence (Correct answer)
- A student enrolled in only one elective CTE course
- An adult enrolled in a community college CTE program
- A teacher who specializes in more than one CTE career field
Correct answer: A student who completes at least two courses in a CTE program sequence
A CTE Concentrator is defined as a secondary student who has completed at least two courses in a single CTE program sequence, making them the primary unit of measurement for Perkins accountability.
Question 5: What type of agreement allows Ohio CTE students to earn college credit for courses completed in high school?
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- College Credit Plus (CCP) agreement
- Dual Enrollment Compact
- Articulation and Dual Credit Agreement (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Articulation and Dual Credit Agreement
Articulation and Dual Credit Agreements between Ohio CTE programs and postsecondary institutions allow students to earn college credit for qualifying secondary CTE coursework.
Question 6: Under Ohio law, what minimum qualifications must a CTE instructor typically hold to teach in a career-technical program?
- A four-year degree in any field and an Ohio teaching license
- An Ohio Resident Educator License and five years of teaching experience
- Relevant industry experience and an appropriate Ohio CTE teaching license or alternative license (Correct answer)
- A master's degree in education and Praxis II certification
Correct answer: Relevant industry experience and an appropriate Ohio CTE teaching license or alternative license
Ohio CTE instructors are often required to have documented industry experience in their field along with an appropriate ODE-issued teaching license, recognizing the vocational nature of CTE.
Question 7: What is Ohio's primary online resource platform that students use to explore career pathways and build an academic plan aligned with CTE programs?
- Ohio Virtual Academy
- OhioMeansJobs K-12 (Correct answer)
- Naviance
- Ohio eTranscript Exchange
Correct answer: OhioMeansJobs K-12
OhioMeansJobs K-12 is the state's career exploration and planning platform where K-12 students create academic/career plans aligned with Ohio career-technical pathways.
ODE Career-Technical Education 2
Which performance metric does Ohio use to measure the effectiveness of its CTE programs under Perkins V?