Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 120.djvu/766

 PUBLIC LAW 109–270—AUG. 12, 2006

120 STAT. 735

‘‘(i) effective integration and use of challenging academic and career and technical education provided jointly with academic teachers to the extent practicable; ‘‘(ii) effective teaching skills based on research that includes promising practices; ‘‘(iii) effective practices to improve parental and community involvement; and ‘‘(iv) effective use of scientifically based research and data to improve instruction; ‘‘(B) support of education programs for teachers of career and technical education in public schools and other public school personnel who are involved in the direct delivery of educational services to career and technical education students, to ensure that such teachers and personnel stay current with all aspects of an industry; ‘‘(C) internship programs that provide relevant business experience; and ‘‘(D) programs designed to train teachers specifically in the effective use and application of technology to improve instruction; ‘‘(6) develop and implement evaluations of the career and technical education programs carried out with funds under this title, including an assessment of how the needs of special populations are being met; ‘‘(7) initiate, improve, expand, and modernize quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology; ‘‘(8) provide services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective; and ‘‘(9) provide activities to prepare special populations, including single parents and displaced homemakers who are enrolled in career and technical education programs, for high skill, high wage, or high demand occupations that will lead to self-sufficiency. ‘‘(c) PERMISSIVE.—Funds made available to an eligible recipient under this title may be used— ‘‘(1) to involve parents, businesses, and labor organizations as appropriate, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of career and technical education programs authorized under this title, including establishing effective programs and procedures to enable informed and effective participation in such programs; ‘‘(2) to provide career guidance and academic counseling, which may include information described in section 118, for students participating in career and technical education programs, that— ‘‘(A) improves graduation rates and provides information on postsecondary and career options, including baccalaureate degree programs, for secondary students, which activities may include the use of graduation and career plans; and ‘‘(B) provides assistance for postsecondary students, including for adult students who are changing careers or updating skills; ‘‘(3) for local education and business (including small business) partnerships, including for—

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