The Program Quality Initiative (PQI) Incentive Awards, established by Idaho Code 33-1635, provide additional funding for high-performing, approved secondary pathway programs in Business and Marketing, Engineering and Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Professions, and Trades and Industry. Refer to the FAQ section in regards to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and Career Technical Centers (CTCs) being ineligible for PQI Incentive. Eligibility is contingent upon the percentage of students completing and passing the Technical Skills Assessment (TSA) and Workplace Readiness Assessment (WRA). Funds must be used for specific purposes such as instructional materials, equipment, professional development, and services related to the eligible CTE program pathway, with recipient Local Education Agency (LEA)s required to submit expenditure reports. Please refer to the Allowable Uses of Added-Cost Funds document on the Educator Portal. Awards are authorized in the fall, and expenditure reports are due by March 15.
The Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE) offers multiple grant opportunities to support, enhance, and reward CTE programs.
Resources
Program Quality Initiative/WRI Grant Quick Sheet
Section 33-1635 – Idaho State Legislature
IDAPA 55 – Division of Career Technical Education.book (idaho.gov)
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Hayley Goodwin Grants Oversight Coordinator
208.429.5549
Chet Andes Assistant Director
208.429.5523
Adrian San Miguel
Chief Program Officer
208.429.5542
Janine Hodges Program Quality Manager, FFA State Advisor
208.429.5510