The Arkansas Department of Education: Division of Career and Technical Education and Division of Higher Education will be hosting 16 regional Perkins V feedback meetings during the month of September. The feedback sessions are hosted in partnership with the revision of the Arkansas State Perkins V Plan. The current state plan will expire June 30, 2025 and is undergoing revisions at this time to align with the education and workforce needs of Arkansas. 

The department is requesting that each Perkins sub-recipient send the following individuals to one regional meeting of their choice.

• K-12: School District Leader
• K-12: School Building Leader
• K-12 & Post-Secondary: CTE Coordinator
• K-12 & Post-Secondary: CTE Educator(s)
• Post-Secondary: Central Administration
• Post-Secondary: CTE Administration
• Post-Secondary: Faculty
• Business and Industry Partners
• Parents/Guardians
• Community Members
• Other Stakeholders as determined by sub-recipients

Click here to see the schedule for regional meetings.

Click here to register for the regional meetings.

We look forward to engaging with educational leaders, educators, and business/industry partners on the future of Career and Technical Education within the state of Arkansas.