Which of the following is NOT a focus of Perkins IV?

The focus of Perkins IV, officially known as the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, centers on enhancing the quality of career and technical education (CTE). It emphasizes accountability, improving academic achievement for students in CTE programs, and strengthening the links between secondary and post-secondary education.

Enhancing career-specific training for students is indeed a vital aspect of career and technical education; however, Perkins IV’s more explicit focus lies in improving overall educational systems, ensuring that education translates effectively into employability and continuity between different education levels, rather than merely enhancing specific types of training. More than solely career-specific training, the act prioritizes creating a comprehensive framework for ensuring that education aligns well with economic needs and student success across broader contexts.

Thus, while career-specific training is certainly a component of CTE, it is not one of the primary focuses outlined in Perkins IV, which is more concerned with systemic improvements and accountability within educational programs.