Career and technical education data is now more accessible than ever. Perkins V has placed an emphasis on highlighting CTE success and opportunities for continued growth while making data-driven decisions. In an effort to improve access to CTE data, the Department of Education has invested significant time and resources into a new Perkins Annual Report Card (Perkins-ARC).

The Perkins-ARC showcases data by career cluster, student population groups, and demographic information. The public now has access to CTE performance data alongside existing district accountability information found in the South Dakota Report Card. The Perkins-ARC also includes secured access for district CTE leaders to take a deeper look into their CTE performance including student-level rosters and unsuppressed data.