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Core Indicators

The core indicator framework addresses four core indicators and 14 subindicators for establishing performance accountability systems for vocational and technical education.  This page allows you to access resources and materials to evaluate and improve state measures, measurement approaches, and the overall quality of state data. Please note that this information pertains to Perkins III.

Core Indicators and Subindicators

Core Indicator 1. Student Attainment
This indicator seeks to assess student attainment of challenging State established academic and vocational and technical skill proficiencies at both the secondary and postsecondary levels.
1S1 - Secondary Academic Attainment
1S2 - Secondary Vocational and Technical Skill Attainment
1P1 - Postsecondary Academic Attainment
1P2 - Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Skill Attainment
Core Indicator 2. Credential Attainment
This indicator seeks to assess student attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, a proficiency credential in conjunction with a secondary school diploma, or a postsecondary degree or credential.
2S1 - Secondary Completion
2S2 - Proficiency Credential with Secondary Diploma (Not required for 2000-2001)
2P1 - Postsecondary Degree or Credential
Core Indicator 3. Placement and Retention
This indicator seeks to assess vocational and technical education student placement in, retention in, and completion of postsecondary education or advanced training, placement in military service, or placement or retention in employment.
3S1 - Secondary Placement
3S2 - Secondary Retention
3P1 - Postsecondary Placement
3P2 - Postsecondary Retention (Not required for 2000-2001)
Core Indicator 4. Participation in and Completion of Non-Traditional Programs
This indicator seeks to assess student participation in and completion of vocational and technical education programs that lead to nontraditional training and employment
4S1 - Participation in Secondary Non-Traditional Programs
4S2 - Completion of Secondary Non-Traditional Programs
4P1 - Participation in Postsecondary Non-Traditional Programs
4P2 - Completion of Postsecondary Non-Traditional Programs