NAPE provides professional development, technical assistance, and resources of effective strategies for increasing access and success of special population students in career and technical education. Special population students as defined in the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act include:
- single parents and single pregnant women
- displaced homemakers
- students with disabilities
- English language learners
- economically disadvantaged students, including foster children
- students pursuing nontraditional careers
Creating Opportunities for Special Populations Students—This brochure was created to help local and state educational agencies build programs that will bring the greatest return on their investment—the success of all students who participate in and complete career and technical education programs.
Perkins IV Implementation Q&A: Programs and Services for Special Populations
Training for State and Local Staff
- Special Populations Coordinators
- Title IX Coordinators
- MOA Coordinators
