I believe the spending rules supports Perkins and the actual purpose of the program. Designed to be a supplement and focused on providing prominent educational support and resources to underserved communities. 

No, I was not surprised at the laws and regulations set in place to navigate Perkins V.  

Yes, it is crucial for educators to understand management standards of Perkins funds, as these standards directly influence classroom practices and ensure a safe, productive learning environment for all students; following federal requirements can impact everything from classroom structure and discipline strategies to the way teachers assess student progress, ultimately aiming to provide equitable education for all in a timely manner. (Perkins V) span secondary and postsecondary education and strive to reflect state, regional, and local labor markets. CTE programs help to underpin America’s workforce and seek to
engage young people and adult learners at an economy of scale needed… >>>

It is important to keep in mind that all things Perkins are CTE, but not all things utilized within CTE may be funded with Perkins funding. Please know that Perkins funding is not designed to be the full support of the local CTE program(s), simply a compliment to local resources. It is critical to understand that Perkins budget requests must fit within what Perkins allows, yet because the funds are federal dollars, there are additional regulations that apply to all federal funds, which we also much comply with. Providing high-quality CTE to students requires a strong commitment of significant resources including funding an… >>>

Spending rules under the Perkins Act can sometimes hinder the goal of fully developing academic and technical skills in CTE students, as certain restrictions can limit flexibility in how funds are used, potentially preventing schools from addressing specific needs and tailoring programs to local industry demands; however, when designed effectively, spending rules can support this goal by ensuring funds are directed towards high-quality CTE programs and initiatives that prioritize both academic and technical skills development. If rules too tightly define how funds must be spent, it can prevent schools from utilizing resources in the most effective way to address unique… >>>

I think it's very important to understand the management rules are to ensure products and services are being procured according to regulations in a timely manner and monitored and disposed of properly.

It ensures that funds are spent appropriately and entities are accountable to be good stewards of the funds in accordance with Perkins and Federal regulations to improve CTE programs.

No, it did not surprise me.  Federal funding usually does require lots of regulations.

Teaching is a difficult job. Coaching teachers requires a lot of skill, expertise, great ability to listen, ask questions and earn the teachers trust.

I know that I have a lot to learn. It is pretty obvious that the coach-teacher relationship is very important. The perceptions that the coach has of herself correlates directly to the level of satisfaction that teachers have of their job.