reVISION

Since 2012, the Nebraska Department of Education’s reVISION process has played a key role in advancing and modernizing Career and Technical Education (CTE) across the state.

Through these comprehensive local needs assessment (CLNA) process, schools and colleges are empowered to take a close look at their current CTE programs, identify opportunities for improvement, and align more closely with the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s workforce. By fostering stronger connections between education and industry, reVISION helps ensure Nebraska students are prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy. Districts and colleges that complete the reVISION process are eligible for additional reVISION Action Grant opportunities to support local CTE program improvement. These grants are available to eligible recipients or combination of recipients who have completed reVISION, whether or not they are part of a Perkins consortia.

Each district or college desiring to operate as an approved CTE program and receive federal or state CTE grant funds is required to complete the reVISION process and update it at least every two years. 

reVISION reFRESH is the process implemented every other year to update reVISION outcomes. reFRESH provides an opportunity to review the most recent reVISION outcomes, reflect on any available new data and information, re-engage with stakeholders, evaluate progress towards achieving identified goals and desired states, and determine if any modifications are needed to either annual budgets or approved applications. The results of successful participation in reVISION lead to stronger coordination across programs and ultimately, improved outcomes for students and Nebraska.