Priority 2 · Develop programs
Montana
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
Documented state signal
Current funding and pathway resources identified
Current or upcoming-cycle documents are identified; awards, remaining budgets, eligible purchases, and procurement still need confirmation. Some application rounds are closed.
Montana's CTE resources include FY2027 preliminary Perkins allocations, 2026 state vocational-education payments, and approved pathway materials.
FY2027 and 2026 materials; reviewed September 12, 2026
Workforce needs → Pearson solutions
Healthcare English and entry-role preparation · Childcare workplace literacy
State-specific evidence with direct product matches, limitations and proposed measures.
Open the workforce crosswalk →Policy implementation questions & Pearson product fit
Allocation-to-program fit
Amber · Needs assessment requiredThese are explicit needs to investigate, not confirmed deficits. State policy evidence and proposed product fit are shown separately.
- Career readiness gap to validate
- Which students have unmet needs documented in the local Perkins plan?
- CTE delivery gap to validate
- Which approved courses can be funded from the actual remaining allocation?
- Workforce alignment gap to validate
- Which regional employer priorities support the purchase?
Potential Pearson matches
- eDynamic Learning — Digital Curriculum
- Pearson CTE courseware
College credit + career pathways
Montana One-Two-Free
MUS distinguishes concurrent enrollment from Early College, which can be online or on campus, and college-only from dual credit.
Dual enrollment: evidence, gaps & resources →College & district relationships
From policy to participating institutions
2 curated partnership/program records in this state. Source dates and open questions travel with each example.
Explore college & district partnerships →Proposed commercial next step
Develop approved pathways with district and workforce partners using the current allocation record.
This action is an analytical recommendation, not a reported Pearson plan.