Perkins Program FAQ

Perkins FAQ are intended to provide technical assistance to local coordinators but should be shared with all institutional staff that contribute to implementation of the local program.

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About Perkins

1. Authorizing Legislation (Perkins IV Law)
2. Purpose of Perkins

Program Management

1. Annual Plan Approval
2. Commitment of Funds
3. Local 5-Year Plan
4. Consortia
5. Site Visits

Use of Funds

1. Required Use of Funds and Permissive Use of Funds
2. Administrative Funds
3. Establishing New Programs (CP/TC/Associate)
4. Programs of Study
5. Professional Development

Data, Accountability, Performance Targets

1. Core Indicators of Perforamnce
2. Participants/Concentrators/Exiters
3. Improvement Plans and Sanctions
4. Special Populations

Financial Oversight

1. Coordinator Role
2. Reimbursement
3. PAR (Personnel Activity Report)
4. Inventory Management

1. Perkins Coordinator Handbook
2. Perkins Postsecondary Website www.adheperkins.com
3. Arkansas Department of Workforce Education http://dwe.arkansas.gov/
4. Arkansas Department of Workforce Services-Discover Arkansas www.discoverarkansas.net