Career and Technical Education
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) — Read the Act
The purpose of this federal act is to develop more fully the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills of secondary and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs and programs of study.
State Plan
The State of Maine is required to have a Perkins V State Plan outlining how federal CTE funds will be used.
Accountability
State of Maine performance levels for Perkins V, including the Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) due January 31st each year.
Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA)
Sub-recipients of Perkins are required to submit biennial local needs assessments through Grants4ME.
- FY27 CLNA Overview TrainingRecording
- FY27 CLNA Accountability Data TrainingRecording
Maine DOE Federal Program Resources
See the Maine DOE Federal Programs Resources website for the federal grant management handbook, trainings, and other resources.
Perkins Formula & Distributions by Fiscal Year
- 2019–2023 Archive
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- Transition Plan
- Stakeholders
Contact
Melissa Sherwood
Perkins Grant Manager
Phone: 207-816-2023
Email: Melissa.Sherwood@maine.gov