May 2015



Eddie Tyler,SuperintendentJulia Bryant,Career & Technical Education, CoordinatorThe Baldwin County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Jennifer Sinclair (251) 937-0306 To file a complaint of discrimination write the Baldwin County Public School System, Human Resources Department, Jennifer Sinclair, 2409 North Hand Avenue A, Bay Minette, Alabama 36507 or call (251) 937-0306. Baldwin County Public Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword...................................................................................................................................................4Career and Technical Education Directory................................................................................ 5 Mission Statement................................................................................................................................. 6 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................7- 8 Section I: Students Program Enrollment & Requirement for Enrollment............................................................ 9Enrollment/Class Size ......................................................................................................................... 9 Services to Students with Disabilities .........................................................................................10Career and Technical Student Organizations ....................................................................10-11Live Work Policy....................................................................................................................................11Safety Policy .....................................................................................................................................11-13 Section II: Curriculum and Instruction Program Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Course Offerings ............................................................................................................................. ... 14 Curriculum........................................................................................................................................ .... 14 Required Grading format for MS & HS……………………………………………………….. 15-19Work-Based Learning Experiences……………………......................................................... 19-20Teacher Credentialing/Program Certification…………………………………………….…….. 21Entering a Credential in iNow 8.5……………………………………………………………….. 22-24Credential Chart with Evidence & Third Party Certification………………………..…25-26 Section III: Program Certification Business Industry Certification .....................................................................................................27 Section IV: Utilization of Community Resources Advisory Committee...........................................................................................................................28 Community Involvement .................................................................................................................28 Section V: Professional Personnel Qualifications .........................................................................................................................................29 Extended Contracts............................................................................................................................. 29 Section VI: Financial Support Instructional-Related Expenses......................................................................................................30Use of Funds for Non-Career and Technical Purposes ........................................................ 30 Travel Funds .......................................................................................................................................... 31 Section VII: Reports, Records, and Files Reports ......................................................................................................................................................31 Records (Student and Program) ....................................................................................................32 Section VIII: Facilities, Equipment, and Materials Facilities ....................................................................................................................................................32 Equipment ............................................................................................................................................... 33 Acquisition of Equipment...................................................................................................................34 Replacement and Redistribution of Business/Marketing Computers ..........................35Warranty………………………………………………………………………………………………………….35Equipment Maintenance and Repair ...........................................................................................35 Five-Year Proposed Plan for Equipment Replacement .......................................................36 Bid and Purchasing Process .............................................................................................................36 Section IX: Cooperative Education—Work Based Learning Work-Based Learning--Cooperative Education Link ...........................................................36 Section X: JROTC Mission/Philosophy ...........................................................................................................................36 Appendix Definitions ..............................................................................................................................................38 Live Work Policy ..................................................................................................................................43 Safety Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………….45Work Based Learning Education Policies & Procedures……………………………………..46Advisory Committee ...........................................................................................................................51 Example Advisory By Laws…………………………………………………………………………..…..52Advisory Committee Program of Work ......................................................................................54 CTSO ..........................................................................................................................................................55 CTSO Program of Work .....................................................................................................................57 Example: Annual Facilities Check Form ...................................................................................58 Work-Based Learning--Cooperative Education Link ...........................................................59Budget Request .................................................................................................................................... 60 Needs Request Form .......................................................................................................................... 61Credential CRI Estimate Form………………………………………………………………………..…62Travel Expense Form...........................................................................................................................63 BIC Industry Awareness Employer Verification Form ........................................................ 64 Electronic Documents and Reports ..............................................................................................65 Computer Inventory Form…………………………………………………………………………..……66Equipment Inventory Form…………………………………………………………………………...….67Equipment Delete/Transfer Form…………………………………………………………………..…68Teachers on Extended Contract Program of Work..................................................................69 Preventative Maintenance Schedule .............................................................................................70 Credential Waiver Form..................................................................................................................... 71 JROTC Navy Certificate of raining/Completion.........................................................................72 JROTC Air Force Certificate of Completion .................................................................................73 CTIP Administrative Code/Information…………………………………………………………......74CTIP Example…………………………………………………………………………………………………...76CTIP Blank Form……………………………………………………………………………………………....77Connect 2 Business-Kuder Feature…………………………………………………………………....78FOREWORD This publication has been prepared by the Career and Technical Education Division to provide information on Career and Technical Education Programs. The Baldwin County Career and Technical Education program is administered by the Baldwin County Board of Education to comply with the state plan developed in compliance with policies, state and federal laws, and to achieve quality in Career and Technical Education programs. Baldwin County Public School System’s Career and Technical Education Division provides leadership for program administration and development at the secondary level. Local Career and Technical Education administrators/supervisors are assigned by the system as needed. It is the responsibility of the division to monitor for compliance and evaluate the effectiveness of all programs. The policies in this publication were developed to ensure compliance and quality in Career and Technical Education programs in the Baldwin County Public School System. Visit our website: CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATIONCENTRAL OFFICE STAFF DIRECTORY Julia Bryant, Coordinator .................................................................251-580-1602 Tiffaney Plato, Career Technical Education Resource Consultant ................ 251-580-1614 Career Preparedness, Webpage-Publicity, Academy at the Fairhope Airport, Core Indicator Reports, Data Shirley CarpenterExecutive Administrative Assistant...............................................251-580-1601 Support Staff Morrell Baxter, Baldwin Career Coach..........................................Foley, Daphne High Joli Jones, Baldwin Career Coach ……….........................................Baldwin County, Spanish Fort HighAngie Dunham Coastal Community College Career Coach ………………………Robertsdale, Fairhope High Beverly Foster Coastal Community College Career Coach..................................Elberta, Orange Beach High and Virtual SchoolState Department of EducationRefer to the website for contact information: alsde.edu Click “Department Offices” Click “Office of Career & Technical Education/Workforce Development Mailing Address: PO Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101Physical Address: Gordon Persons Building 50 North Ripley St. Montgomery, AL 36104 MISSION STATEMENT:Career and Technical Education The mission of Career Technical Education in Baldwin County is to produce a literate, life-long learner who is a visionary and productive, aware of self, accepting of cultural differences, sensitive to others and who applies knowledge to make morally responsible decisions in an ever changing global society. This mission will be accomplished by providing a challenging, relevant, multicultural, integrated curriculum taught by a caring, competent, motivated, and accountable staff. The mission of Career Technical Education department is to collaborate with SAWDC (South Alabama Workforce Development Council) Baldwin County Economic Alliance and the Community to advice, assist and support the Baldwin County Public School System in order to improve planning, operation and evaluation of the Career Technical Education programs. It Starts With Us! INTRODUCTION Career and Technical Education is competency based, applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, life skills, work attitudes, employability skills, and occupation-specific skills through organized educational programs of sequenced courses. These courses are based upon the State Board of Education approved Career and Technical Education courses of study and provide technical skills and academic knowledge necessary for success in current or emerging employment sectors and preparation for further education. Alabama’s Career and Technical Education program is designed to keep abreast of the rapid changes in business and industry by offering students a rigorous array of coursework to help prepare them for advanced learning and a wide range of career opportunities. Rigor in the course of study is derived from two primary sources–academic and industry-specific workplace knowledge and skills. Rigor in the workplace is evidenced by the knowledge and skills required for students to achieve, maintain, and advance in employment in a particular pathway. The level of academic and workplace rigor is a function of the degree to which each career and technical education program prepares students for high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand careers. For select career opportunities, credentials and certifications have been established that validate the rigor of the curriculum to parents, students, and business and industry. In addition, articulation agreements in partnership with postsecondary institutions have been developed to allow for a seamless transition for students pursuing opportunities for continued education. Alabama’s growing economy has created the demand for an increased number of quality employees. The Career and Technical Education program of studies, through the implementation of this course of study, equips students with the life skills and knowledge necessary to meet this and other demands by preparing them for lifelong learning. The content of Career and Technical Education is based on the sixteen career clusters identified by the United States Department of Education for providing a framework for arranging curriculum and instruction around groups of similar occupations. Within the clusters, separate content standards have been developed for fifty career pathways. BCBE offers the following of the sixteen career clusters are listed below: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Business, Management, and Administration, Marketing, Sales, and Services Education and Training Government and Public Administration/JROTC Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics PURPOSE The purpose of Career and Technical Education is to prepare citizens for optimum quality of individual and family life and to be more competitive in the today’s economy. These goals are to be achieved through effective integration of Career and Technical Education and academic skills necessary to succeed in a diverse, global, and technological society. DELIVERY The goals of Career and Technical Education shall be achieved through the following delivery systems: School-based learning is conducted in area Career and Technical Education Centers, middle schools, and high schools. These courses provide competency-based instruction and knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society; prepare for employment; and continue further educational preparation. Work-Based Learning provides students with opportunities to be career ready, build career awareness, explore career options, and develops critical thinking skills. WorkBased learning encompasses the following: Clinical Experiences; Cooperative Education; Education and Training Internship (Paid or Unpaid); Entrepreneurship; Industry Tours or Job Fairs; Job Shadowing/Mentoring; Youth Apprenticeship; School-Based Enterprises; and Supervised Agricultural Experiences. Career and Technical Education student organization (CTSO) activities are an integral part of each instructional program. These delivery systems enable students to: Make informed career choices Develop attitudes, habits and values needed to succeed in the home and work place Apply generalized job skills associated with a broad range of related occupations Apply academic training in practical problems and projects related to the home and work place Transfer to further education or training and Apply knowledge and skills necessary for optimum quality of life for individuals in personal, home and community living SECTION I — STUDENTS A. PROGRAM ENROLLMENT No student will be denied access to Career and Technical Education programs or services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, limited English speaking ability, disability, or economic condition. The Baldwin County Public School System shall provide to all students, including those who are members of special populations and parents of such students, information concerning the following: opportunities available in Career and Technical Education; requirements or eligibility for enrollment in Career and Technical programs; specific courses available; and employment opportunities. The local system will provide information described above, beginning at the middle school level, to any individual when appropriate, and assist in the preparation of applications relating to such admission. B. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT Career and Technical Education programs are designed to develop skills and prepare students for employment or additional training shall be made available to students in grades 9 through 12. Family Studies and Community Services, Career Technology Education, and Business, Management and Administration courses are designed to assist students in improving personal, family and community living, and providing experiences in which to make sound decisions regarding career preparation may be offered to students in grades 7 and 8. Students 15 years of age and placed below grade level may be enrolled in career preparation programs. C. ENROLLMENT/CLASS SIZE Career and Technical Education programs should have a minimum class size of 15 students but shall not exceed the capacity and safety of the facilities and equipment. Cooperative Education programs will engage students to be employed in appropriate training stations paid or non paid. D. SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Each student with disabilities as defined by IDEA, shall have a Career and Technical Education assessment prior to placement into a Career and Technical Education program. An interest inventory from KUDER may be considered part of the Career and Technical Education assessment process. Assessment data resulting from the Career and Technical Educational assessment shall be reflected in the IEP for placement into a career preparation program. The Career and Technical Education program teachers shall participate in all IEP meetings where students are to be placed for the following school year. A Career and Technical Education Implementation Plan (CTIP) shall be developed as part of the IEP process prior to the student entering the program if modifications are required. The plan will remain on the file with the Career and Technical Education teacher while the student is enrolled in the program. Each plan will be evaluated annually using student performance objective criteria as prescribed in the plan. (Example of CTIP in Appendix) E. CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS All students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs shall have the opportunity and be encouraged to become members of the Career and Technical Education student organization (CTSO) relating to the instructional program in which they are enrolled and to participate in activities sponsored by the state and national organizations. Student organization activities shall be implemented as an integral part of each respective CTE instructional program, and the activities shall be incorporated into the school schedule so as to allow students to participate. Each Career and Technical Education teacher shall serve as an advisor or co-advisor for the Career and Technical Education student organization related to the program area in which the teacher is employed and equally share in the planning and implementing of all activities. Local CTSO sponsors and students are expected to participate in CTSO conferences and competitive events as stated in BIC documentation. CTSO travel funding: We will not use district funds for individual program field trips. We will pay for transportation for four officers from each CTSO chapter to attend JLDC. We will pay transportation costs for all qualifying competitors scheduled to compete in a “live event or live work” category at Local, District, Regional, and State Competitive Events. These are only Alabama recognized, sanctioned, sequential events. Note: It is suggested the Students qualify at the lower level to move to the next level. In the event of a chapter winning recognition the officers or substitutes will represent the chapter at the next level of competition. The local chapter of the Career and Technical Education student organization shall be affiliated with and have active status with the respective state and national organization. All required documentation related to club activities shall be completed according to state and national guidelines. The following documentation should be included in the current BIC binder: CTSO minutes from meetings, CTSO officer list, CTSO Program of Work, official roster, copy of check verifying payment of membership dues, documentation of CTSO activities (competitive events, community service, and meetings). Refer to current BIC document for complete details. CTSO dues should not exceed $25 per year. Dues include: local, state, national membership. F. LIVE WORK POLICY Live Work may be performed only when tasks are directly related to the skills taught in the classroom as part of a sequenced course of study. Tasks should not be taught out of sequence in order to accommodate live work. Programs using live work as part of the Career and Technical Education Instruction program shall follow Baldwin County Public Schools local board approved policies addressing work requests, approval from whom the work may be conducted, school liability, financial procedures, and any restrictions on live work. The policy stipulates that neither the local board, school, nor school employees shall receive economic benefit from live work and that such work shall not be conducted in competition with private enterprise. (Policy in Appendix) G. SAFETY POLICY Safety cannot be stressed enough. Safety in the classroom, lab, and on field trips is the responsibility of the teacher with support from the administration. Safety rules and procedures are at the discretion of each local board of education and all personnel must follow local safety policy. The Career and Technical administrator will review and approve each Career and Technical program’s written safety policies. The approval should be as required by Business and Industry Certification (BIC). Safety instruction shall be given prior to laboratory work, work-based learning, and at other times as needed. Programs shall be operated in compliance with federal, state and local health and safety requirements. Adequate supervision shall be provided by the Career and Technical Education teacher whenever the Career and Technical Education facilities are being utilized. Supplies and equipment shall be stored in a systematic and safe manner. Safety rules will be posted in each lab. All students will pass a safety test prior to using equipment. (Passing = 100%)Teachers and students will adhere to all safety practices at all times. Students will sign Safety Guidelines/Review sheet. Safety: Classroom and Lab School systems are required to provide a safe environment for all students, whether in the traditional and comparatively safe setting of regular classrooms or the high risk areas such as lab settings. The Career and Technical administrator will conduct annual facilities evaluation. During this evaluation, the classroom and lab are assessed for safety and maintenance concerns. At a minimum, the following procedures should be implemented in each classroom and lab. Teach a safety unit regarding the operation of equipment prior to its use. Document this instruction in a lesson plan and place documentation in each student’s folder. Post safety reminders in a conspicuous place around equipment. Provide adequate pre-instruction in a high-risk situation. Report faulty or damaged equipment and discontinue use until repairs are made. Provide a safe arrangement of classroom furniture and equipment. Ensure that all electrical connections, wiring, and equipment are safe. Ensure that all equipment guards are in place. Mark safety zones around hazardous equipment. Safety: Field Trip(s) or CTSO Conference(s) The Baldwin County Public School System Board and/or the local school administration must grant necessary permission for a field trip or CTSO conference. LEA’s policies and procedures for requesting permission for a field trip or CTSO conference must be followed. Teachers are encouraged to do the following: Know what dangers the particular trip might present and how to avoid them. Inform students in advance concerning rules and regulations to be observed. Provide for greater supervision than that which would be considered adequate on the school premises. Use certified school personnel as chaperones, with their numbers to be determined by the number of students, the students’ ages and physical and mental abilities and the hazards they are likely to encounter. Male chaperones are required for one or more male students; female chaperones are required for one or more female students. Be sure that tours through establishments such as factories are under the direct supervision of a qualified employee of the company. Use school or public transportation (follow BCBE travel and field trip policies) when travel is necessary. Use parental permission slips as a safety device, but don’t be deceived—they do not absolve the LEA’s legal responsibility. Avoid water activities. If they are involved, be sure to have a trained lifeguard on duty. Be prepared at all times to answer the court’s question: What positive steps did you take to prevent this accident from occurring? Field trip forms for out-of-county should be submitted to the school Administrator and approved by the BCBE Board of Ed appropriate staff. (Policy in Appendix)SECTION II — CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION A. PROGRAM PLAN The Career and Technical Education Division of the Baldwin County Public School System receives the authority to spend state and federal funds via the approved local application process. Developed concurrently with the State Plan for Career and Technical Education, the local application plan also serves as a program improvement plan. Program changes must be submitted with appropriate justifications to the Coordinator of Career and Technical Education. New programs should be based upon Workforce Development Region 7 data and justified by a needs assessment which includes employment data, student interest, and involvement of the local advisory council/committee. Complete the designated application for Baldwin County Public Schools (LEA) – “New Career and Technical Education Instructional Program” to add or expand a program. (The appropriate LEA form will be completed in conjunction with the local administrator.) Complete the designated “Program Termination or Conversion”, LEA Form, if you are closing a program or a program is being converted to another program or service. (The appropriate LEA form will be completed by the LEA administrator.) B. COURSE OFFERINGS Each Career and Technical Education course must be aligned with the respective state approved course of study (COS). The Career and Technical Education Division of the Baldwin County Public School System publishes a listing and description of the Career and Technical Education courses offered. Additionally, all course descriptions including content, are published annually through the Academic Guide for High School Students. C. CURRICULUM Based on current BIC document, each teacher shall have a current syllabus, course outline, course goals, course description and lesson plans based on the course of study. Course Syllabus for each course listed on each teacher’s Daily Schedule (BIC): Syllabi are to include all components required by the latest BIC document. Based on current BIC document, Lesson Plans covering all COS content standards in each course listed on each teacher’s Daily Schedule for the full instructional year unless this is a new course offering. New course offering require lesson plans to current date plus an additional two weeks. Lesson plans are to include all components required by the latest BIC document. Evaluation of the program of work should be done annually. Classroom assessment procedures for determining student attainment of outcomes may include: student career portfolios end of program tests training plans and agreements (Cooperative Education) Instruction Instruction shall include a conducive welcoming classroom environment, provide state minimum equipment, textbooks (if available and applicable for subject taught), and instructional resource materials which, insofar as possible, replicate the workplace. Simulated Workplace model concepts should be implemented in technical programs and other CTE programs if possible. Students shall be engaged in hands-on, applied learning experiences to include project based instruction. Students shall be evaluated for achievement and job readiness. (Grading Policies will be reflective of the BCBOE Policy see below.)Required Grading Format for Middle and High SchoolsThe following grading format requires all middle and high school teachers of core courses and electives to set up their gradebooks by using three broad categories. Within the guidelines listed below, teachers must define how much each category in a gradebook will count. Within each category, activities can be made to count more or less than others by assigning different points for those activities. For example, within the Formative and Summative Assessments category, a quiz should be assigned a lesser point value than a chapter test. Please note the three broad categories and their respective ranges of category percentages below:Formative and Summative AssessmentsInside of ClassworkOutside of Classwork50-70%10-40%0-20%Teachers at North Baldwin Center for Technology and South Baldwin Center for Technology should use the following three broad categories and their respective ranges of category percentages:Formative and Summative AssessmentsPractical ApplicationProfessionalism50-70%10-40%0-20%Please note the following:Grading MUST reflect student mastery of course of study standards.Grades DO NOT reflect compliant behavior.Homework assignments (outside of classwork) must be based on what was taught in the classroom. Homework is a REINFORCEMENT activity, not an introduction to new material.Homework should never determine whether a student passes or fails a class.Formative assessments should be given frequently each week to monitor student understanding of what is taught.Formative assessments have a lesser point value than summative assessments.More than one type of assessment should be given per grading period.Examples of assignments that can be placed in each category:Formative and Summative AssessmentsInside of ClassworkOutside of ClassworkShort quizzesProjectHomeworkProjectPortfolioProjectOral PresentationOral PresentationJournalPortfolioLogNotebookChapter TestJournalLogUnit TestNotebookReportReportLab ActivityEssayEssayEssayGroup ProjectPerformance TestReportArtworkMusical Presentation at SchoolBell RingerMusical PresentationGroup ProjectCooperative AssignmentArtworkGroup ProjectPhysical ActivityArtworkDisplayDRESS-OUT IN PEFor teachers at North Baldwin Center for Technology and South Baldwin Center for Technology:Formative and Summative AssessmentsPractical ApplicationProfessionalismShort quizzesJob PerformanceSimulated Workplace Job Skills (attendance, worth ethic, safety)ProjectHands-on ActivitiesOral PresentationPortfolioChapter TestUnit TestReportEssayPerformance TestMusical Presentation at SchoolGroup ProjectArtworkPhysical ActivityDisplayRecording and Communication of Grades:Open communication with students and parents should be maintained concerning grades. Teachers are encouraged to keep students and parents apprised of student progress.If teaching on a 7 or 8 period schedule, at least one numeric grade must be posted WEEKLY in the Formative and Summative Assessments category and the Inside of Classwork category. If teaching on an A/B schedule, at least one numeric grade must be posted BIWEEKLY in the Formative and Summative Assessments category and one grade must be posted WEEKLY in the Inside of Classwork category.Outside of Classwork: If a teacher assigns five or less assignments to the Outside of Classwork category, please make sure the category weight is minimal or do not use the category at all. If a teacher gives no Outside of Classwork assignments, the computer will automatically calculate the grade based on the items in the other categories, for a total of 100%.Students who take a class that requires outside performances or activities (e.g., band concerts, athletic events, choir concerts) are expected to attend these events. Teachers must include their expectation of attendance at such events in their syllabi. Such activities must be recorded in the Outside of Classwork category. Note: The principal will receive mid-quarter reports that monitors the number of assignments in each category.If a student fails two major assessment grades during a grading period, some form of communication between the teacher and parent is required (e.g., phone call, parent/teacher conference, email). Requests from parents for a progress report or current average should be answered within two working days of the request, but this should not interfere with the instruction of other students.No student can be academically penalized or denied a grade report because of fees owed or textbooks lost or damaged. However, high school students must clear all outstanding obligations prior to receiving the official diploma from the school.Setting Up Categories in the iNow Gradebook:The required grading “method” (category by points) has been set in the iNow gradebook. Gradebooks will be electronically monitored several times throughout the school year to ensure compliance with the required grading method. The three required categories are also set in the iNow gradebook.Please complete the following steps to name the three required categories and to define the percent value of each category in the gradebook. * Use the exact name of each category, as mentioned in the tables above.Open gradebook, click on a course and then click on categories.Click add – type the name of the category, tab and enter the percentage, click ok.Follow this process for all 3 categories.This is what the categories tab will look like once the 3 categories and percentages have been added: (Please remember that the total percentage of all categories should be equal to 100%.)Teachers must follow steps 1 and 2 for all the courses that are in the gradebook.Midterm and Final Examination Policy, Grades 7-12:Each course offered will have a midterm and final exam.The midterm exam will test all material taught during the first half of the course.The final exam will be comprehensive (covering the first and second halves of the course). All students are required to take midterm exams.In an effort to encourage students to do well on Scantron Performance Series tests, the ACT, and the WorkKeys exam, exemptions from final examinations in core content courses can be earned if all waiver criteria are met. Exam Exemption Requirements for Students in 7th-10th Grades in ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY:Students may be exempt from final exams in reading and social studies/history if they meet or exceed their spring Scantron Performance Series learning targets in reading, andStudents have a “B” or higher average in their English and social studies/history classes, andStudents have no more than 3 total unexcused absences (beginning on the first day of school), andStudents have no suspensions or expulsions.*Exception: All students who score in the 4th quartile in reading on the Scantron Performance Series spring test are exempt from final exams in reading and social studies/history (unless items #2, #3, and #4 are not met).Exam Exemption Requirements for Students in 7th-10th Grades in MATH AND SCIENCE:Students may be exempt from final exams in math and science if they meet or exceed their spring Scantron Performance Series learning targets in math, and Students have a “B” or higher average in their math and science classes, andStudents have no more than 3 total unexcused absences (beginning on the first day of school), andStudents have no suspensions or expulsions.*Exception: All students who score in the 4th quartile in math on the Scantron Performance Series spring test are exempt from final exams in math and science (unless items #2, #3, and #4 are not met).Exam Exemption Requirements for Students in 11th Grade in ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY:11th grade students who earn a benchmark score in English on the ACT are exempt from final exams in English and social studies/history (ACT English benchmark score is 18), and11th grade students have a “B” or higher average in their English and social studies/history classes, and 11th grade students have no more than 3 total unexcused absences (beginning on the first day of school), and Student have no suspensions or expulsions.Exam Exemption Requirements for Students in 11th Grade in MATH AND SCIENCE:11th grade students who earn a benchmark score in math on the ACT are exempt from final exams in math and science (ACT math benchmark score is 22), and11th grade students have a “B” or higher average in their math and science classes, and 11th grade students have no more than 3 total unexcused absences (beginning on the first day of school), and Students have no suspensions or expulsions.Exam Exemption Requirements for Students in Grade 12 in ALL CORE CONTENT AREAS:12th grade students who earn a silver or higher level on the WorkKeys exam are exempt from all final exams, and12th grade students have a “B” or higher average in their English, math, social studies/history, and science classes, and12th grade students have no more than 3 total unexcused absences (beginning on the first day of school), and12th grade students have no suspensions or expulsions.To Calculate Course Grades for Students:For the first semester, the midterm grade should be a “stand alone” item in the gradebook and is worth 5% of the first semester grade. Example: 1st quarter average (47.5%) + 2nd quarter grade (47.5%) + midterm (5%) = first semester averageFor the second semester, the final exam grade is a “stand alone” category in the gradebook. Example: 3rd quarter average (47.5%) + 4th quarter average (47.5%) + final (5%) = second semester averageFor students who are exempt from final exams, check “EXEMPT” under “STUDENT AVERAGES”. Final course grade: first semester average + second semester average ÷ 2 = final course average*This explanation of how grades are calculated must be included in each course syllabus. Work-Based Learning Experiences Supervised Agriscience Experience Program. SAEP is a program for students which consists of all learning experiences related to instruction which requires development beyond and, in some instances, during the normal school day. Systematic instruction and supervision are provided by teacher, parent, employers, etc. Work experience programs may be conducted on a farm, in a home, in a business, or at school-owned facilities. Health Science (HS) Health Science Clinical Internship standards are identified in the Alabama Course of Study and are a structured component of the Career and Technical Education Health Science curriculum Successful completion of a 1 credit (Foundation course and or Human Anatomy) in Health Science coursework is required prior to the placement of a student in a HS Clinical Internship The HS Clinical Internship is designed to provide supervised experiences in an approved setting and should be completed in a hospital, extended care facility, rehabilitation center, medical office, imaging laboratory, or other approved setting Health Science Clinical Internship is unpaid work experiences The HS clinical experiences are uniquely designed to meet the students’ career objectives, gain knowledge, apply previously learned theory and skills in an actual health care setting The HS teacher will monitor student progress through site visits, student evaluations, and communication with the approved clinical site designee. Prior to HS students being assigned to clinical experiences, the HS teacher must ensure that the clinical internship students meet the following criteria: Be in good academic standing with good attendance and have an acceptable discipline record as determined by the HS teacher Be capable of performing the tasks of the clinical placement as identified on the Skill Performance Competency Evaluation Form completed by the HS teacher Obtain current CPR certification Purchase the contractual clinical malpractice liability insurance--annually Purchase and wear the required professional clinical attire specified by the HS teacher Provide current immunization record to HS teacher that meets the requirements set by the local health care agency Must sign a HS Student Clinical Internship Confidentiality Statement and other forms/documents as required by the HS teacher, local education agency, and training site Must agree to follow all clinical/class rules and guidelines as provided by the HS teacher Must sign the Health Science Clinical Internship student participation and method of transportation agreement A Health Science completer who takes the Prometric Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant exam must be a graduating senior. c. Work Based Learning--Cooperative Education Programs Guidelines. See Work-Based Learning Manual for complete information. alsde.edu For questions and concerns contact Julia Bryant. Office 580-1602 TEACHER CREDENTIALING / PROGRAM CERTIFICATION With each career cluster, there are multiple industry credentials available. Based on the skills set taught, all of the CTE courses are aligned with business and industry standards. It is recommended that teachers obtain a credential(s) which corresponds to their area of CTE. Teachers who have credentials are better equipped to prepare students for credentialing.The most current list of approved industry credentials can be found on the Alabama Department of Education’s website at: alsde.edu/sec/wfdCTE Teachers will complete the Career Ready Indicator Data Gathering Form at the beginning of each school year. Teachers should submit this form to Julia Bryant by September 1 of each school year. This form requests the following information:(CRI Estimate Form in Appendix)What specific industry credential will be pursued by your students this school year?How many students will attempt to complete this credential this school year?What is the cost per student for this credential?From what company or agency will the credential be purchased from? Before purchasing the credential, what method will be used to determine the preparedness of the students?CTE Teachers will have until May 1, of each school year, to have administered the credential exam for their students. CTE Teachers will be responsible for entering and reporting the credential earned in iNow for their students. To enter a credential, refer to the following steps:TO ENTER A CREDENTIAL Open a student’s profile page from the gradebook or by a direct student search. Click on the “Career Tech” tab. Click “Add” under the “Student Credentials” area. The dialog below will open. Fill in each of the required fields. Be sure to put a check in the “Passed” box. It does not auto-fill and the credential will not be counted if it is left blank.Leave “Credential Earned Non-Public System” blank and leave “Location Earned” blank.“System Earned” and “School Earned” should auto populate with the name of the school and system, but verify they are correct before clicking “Create.”A completed entry will look like this. After clicking “Create” you must agree to the statement. After agreeing to the statement, the student record will be updated and will look like this. Note the “Career Tech Credentialed” box ix now checked. This was formerly located on the custom tab.E.Required Evidence of Credential by Alabama State Department of EducationThe Alabama State Department of Education makes random audits of systems for evidence of data, this includes Career Technical Education Certifications. CTE Teachers are required to maintain a copy of the certification document provided by the third party vendor certifying the credential awarded to the student.CTE Teachers will provide a folder with a copy of the credential/certification (certificate or card) document earned by each student to the registrar. This document will become a part of the student cumulative file.The Chart on the next page is a listing of all current CRI’s and the Third Party Vendor for Certifications:Credentials/Certification-Evidence & Third Party Vendor for AssessmentBaldwin Career and Technical EducationProgram/PathwaySchoolCredentialEvidenceAgriculture Food & Natural ResourcesGeneral ScienceBaldwin County HighDaphne HighElberta HighFoley HighAdult Beef Quality Assurance CertificationCertificate Beef Quality AssuranceAgriculture Food & Natural ResourcesAgri Construction-General AgriscienceDaphne HighFoley HighNCCER CoreNCCER CORE CARD Agriculture Food & Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Management-Plant SystemsNorth & South Baldwin CTR for TechnologyDaphne HighRobertsdale HighIntegrated Pest ManagementUrban Forestry TechnicianLandscape ManagementTurfgrass ManagementCertificateGreen Industry Air Force JROTCBaldwin County HighDaphne HighFoley HighSpanish Fort HighThree Years in JROTC and meet specific criteria in programCertificate AF-JROTCAutomotive TechnologyNorth & South Baldwin CTR for TechnologyASECertificateBusiness Management AdministrationBaldwin County HighDaphne HighRobertsdale HighMicrosoft Imagine AcademyCertificationsMOS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookCertificateCertiportBusiness Management AdministrationDaphne HighASK CertificationCertificate Business InstituteEducation & TrainingFairhope HighFoley High AECTP-Alabama Educator Certification Testing ProgramCertificateETS PRAXISEmergency & Fire Management ServicesSouth Baldwin CTR for TechnologyNational Fire Protection Agency Standard NFDA 1001 CertificationCertificateAlabama Fire CollegeHospitality & TourismDaphne HighFoley HighSouth Baldwin CTR for TechnologyCertified Guest Service ProfessionalServSafePro Start Certificate of AchievementComplete Level I & II Pass ExamCertificateAmerican Restaurant and Lodging AssociationHealth Science (includes Sports Medicine)Baldwin County HighFoley HighNorth & South Baldwin CentersSpanish Fort HighBLS Healthcare Provider-Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)-Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)-Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Lifeguard CertificationCertificateNational Healthcare AssociationHeating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & RefrigerationNorth Baldwin Center for TechnologyEPA 608Environmental Protection AgencyCardHuman ServicesSpanish Fort HighRobertsdale HighElberta HighServSafe Manager CertificationCertificateHuman ServicesCosmetologySpanish Fort HighRobertsdale HighElberta HighNorth & South Baldwin Center for TechnologyCertified Guest Service ProfessionalHair Styling LicenseCertificateAmerican Restaurant and Lodging AssociationNaval JROTCRobertsdale HighElberta HighThree Years in JROTC and meet specific criteria in programCertificateNavy JROTCMarketingBaldwin County HighFoley HighCertified Guest Service ProfessionalCertificateAmerican Restaurant and Lodging AssociationPLTW EngineeringFoley HighAutodesk InventorCertificateCertiportSTEM-EngineeringFairhope HighSpanish Fort HighSolidworksCertificateDS SystemsTechnical Education(Welding, Carpentry, HVACR)North & South Baldwin Centers for TechnologyAcademy at Fairhope Airport NCCERNational Center for Construction Education and Research CoreCARDNCCER CORESECTION III — PROGRAM CERTIFICATION (BIC, Business Industry Certification) Certified programs validate that graduates meet business and industry requirements through strong, comprehensive curriculums, and that they possess skills based on national standards. Employers can expect quality work and professionalism from program graduates. Program certification will allow Career and Technical education programs to meet specified education and industry criteria such as: Alignment of curriculum with industry standards Certification of teachers to industry standards Through business/industry certification, programs must meet certain expectations. To achieve these expectations, standards have been set to serve as a basis to measure quality. This set of standards provides a framework for assessing quality and program improvement. See the current BIC document at alsde.edu to download the latest version. Programs are reviewed annually with BIC Compliance and will begin recertification every 5 years with the exception of NCCER which will follow a 3 year review cycle. Teachers being reviewed should refer to the state department website for the current version of the BIC document (where appropriate) and the specifics for choosing appropriate business/industry representatives for the review team. The BIC 5-year cycle can be found at the same location. Programs will be evaluated by LEA CTE staff. Compliance Reviews are conducted annually to ensure that all BIC guidelines are being implemented throughout the school year. All components of BIC should be kept up-to-date in the Program BIC binder. (A timeline for documentation and changes in this procedure will be announced at a later date) AS CHANGES OCCUR TO BIC DOCUMENTATION FROM THE SDE TEACHERS WILL BE NOTIFIED. AT THAT POINT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEACHER TO ADHERE TO BIC REQUIREMENTS. SECTION IV — UTILIZATION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES A. ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Career and Technical Education program can be more effectively organized and conducted with the advice and counsel of voluntary business representatives. These representatives offer an important public relations potential and external support of educational policies. Each Career and Technical program within the school should have its own advisory committee. (There should also be a system-wide career and technical education advisory committee.) (BIC) Committees shall meet as often as necessary to keep the program current, holding a minimum of two meetings per year. It is expected that one meeting per semester be held. Written guidelines for the operation of the advisory committee have been developed. Membership consists of a minimum of five broadly based members from business and industry persons related to the specific CTE program being reviewed. All representatives shall sign in and a copy of participant signatures attached to the minutes. A roster of members should be on file in the BIC binder. The roster should include business address, phone number, fax number, etc. Two meetings were held during the past 12 months with written minutes of each meeting on file in the BIC binder. Advisory committee recommendations for student credentialing should be documented in minutes from one of the past two meetings. Fifty-one percent or more of the membership were present for each meeting. Committee approved Program of Work on file in the BIC binder. Program of Work includes (1) time lines, (2) activities, (3) objectives, and (4) committee member responsibilities, (5) alignment of program/course offerings with Workforce Development data Program of Work was implemented B. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Career and Technical Education personnel shall establish and maintain cooperative working relations with leaders in related industries, business, organizations, and agencies as evidenced by a community resource file. Purposes, policies, and program information for Career and Technical Education shall be made available to students, parents, faculty, and other citizens of the community. SECTION V — PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL A. QUALIFICATIONS Personnel employed to teach Career and Technical Education subjects who have not had previous teaching experience or student teaching shall follow the new guidelines provided by the State Department of Education. Refer to the Teacher Certification contact at the State Department of Education. Career and Technical Education personnel shall meet Alabama certification requirements for their respective Career and Technical Education assignment. Personnel are required to obtain a minimum of 50 clock hours of professional development (10 clock hours equal 1 CEU) or 5 (CEUs) over a five year period of time to renew their teaching certificate. Individuals holding an administrative/instructional leader certification must earn Professional Learning Units (PLUs) rather than Continuous Education Units (CEUs) professional development clock hours regardless of his/her position (principal, assistant principal, supervisor, teacher). Career and Technical teachers must annually obtain Business/Industry awareness hours based on the following: (1) eight hours for each program teacher who has a nine month contract (2) sixteen hours for each program teacher who has an extended contract. (3) New program content knowledge gained by teacher to be taught to students is identified in the documentation. (4) Documentation has authorized signature. (BIC) B. EXTENDED CONTRACTS Career and Technical Education personnel employed on extended contracts beyond nine months will develop a written program of work containing goals and objectives for the extended period, specific duties and responsibilities, and the method of evaluation for local administrative approval. This report should be submitted by the last day of school of the current school year. This section does not apply to JROTC employment contracts. JROTC contracts are dictated by federal law and governed by Department of Defense regulations. SECTION VI – FINANCIAL SUPPORT A. INSTRUCTIONAL-RELATED EXPENSES Career and Technical Education programs shall be provided financial support for instructional supplies, materials, equipment and approved travel. All Career and Technical Education programs shall be provided local financial support for maintenance (Maintenance of effort) in an amount of not less than $300 per teacher, plus $3.00 per student based upon enrollment from the previous scholastic year. These funds shall be in addition to the amounts otherwise allocated by the state legislature. All Career and Technical Education funds should be spent as soon as possible upon notification of amount to be received. Teachers should keep up with their individual expenditures and balances. All monies from CTE should be spent before the end of the school year. Each teacher shall develop an annual written budget for instructional supplies, materials, and equipment—including: teacher allocation, maintenance of effort money, additional revenues, CTSOs and expenses. The budget should be combined for multi-teacher programs. The budget must include the principal’s signature. (BIC) B. USE OF FUNDS FOR NON-CAREER AND TECHNICAL PURPOSES Federal Career and Technical Education funds shall not be used to support non-career and technical personnel, non-Career and Technical activities, non-career and technical administrative activities, or other non-Career and Technical purposes. (Career and Technical Education personnel shall participate in routine, non-teaching duties and special projects expected of all other professional personnel). Maintenance of Effort at the 1995 level is required for the State Foundation Program. C. TRAVEL FUNDS When available, travel expenses may be provided for in-service education programs, professional meetings and related activities required of Career and Technical Education personnel and not required for all teachers. A budget must be submitted and approved for travel reimbursements. Travel must be approved by the Career and Technical Division before travel arrangements are made. All travel request documents should be signed by the teacher and principal before submitting to the Career and Technical office. CTSO travel funding: District funds will not be used for individual program field trips. CTE will pay for transportation and registration for four officers from each CTSO chapter to attend JLDC. CTE will pay transportation costs for all qualifying competitors scheduled to compete in a “live event or live work” category at Local, District, Regional, State competitions. These are only Alabama recognized, sanctioned, sequential events. Travel expenses cannot be provided for rented cars/vans. To receive reimbursement, travel form/reimbursements must be submitted with original hotel, parking and or registration receipts, within 10 days of return from approved activity. *All approved travel forms must be returned to the Career and Technical Division for reimbursements. Co-op coordinators and Health Science Internship teachers travel should be submitted to the Career and Technical Division by the 10th of each month. (Travel cannot be held from month to month.) In-country travel—calculate mileage from assigned worksite to destination (not from home) Career and Technical Education instructors should consult the local travel policy for additional guidelines on travel. Please note: Hotel Receipts must be original and itemized with your signature.Per diem-actual days on the trip will be reimbursed.Reimbursements will not be made for the following: alcohol, tips for valets, etc. Hotel reimbursement will only cover the Conference Rate or $150. SECTION VII — REPORTS, RECORDS, AND FILES A. REPORTS All reports required by the State Department of Education, Baldwin County Public Schools and the Career and Technical Division (approved by the state and local superintendent, to meet state and federal regulations) shall be submitted on schedule to the designated office. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: R1 (CO-OP only) Follow up/PlacementEquipment/Computer Inventory-must be maintained in BIC Notebook Needs request Student credential Certificate or Card Maintained and Copy to RegistrarExtended contract Program of Work (10/12 month employees only) Copy of Student Malpractice Liability Insurance (Health Science only) submitted to local school principal. B. RECORDS (STUDENT AND PROGRAM) A file or (electronic)shall be maintained for each Career and Technical student which will contain: Planned coursework to complete student secondary path in Career Tech (Education Plan/Kuder Electronic Portfolio) Completed interest inventory—ACPS-Kuder Safety assessment addressing the unique needs of the program Indication of 100% proficiency on safety assessment Students that receive accommodations/modifications have a Career Tech Implementation Plan Records are secured and confidential (may be electronic but must be produced upon request)As applicable: records of the career objective; Supervised Agriscience Experience Cooperative Education Reports Health Science Student Confidentiality agreement o Health Science CPR card (current copy) Health Science Skill Performance competency evaluation form Health Science student immunization record Student organization activities Forms related to any legal requirements Completed course work Copy of Student Credential Certification/Documented Card etc.And any other pertinent information as required by the local administrator or state Career and Technical Education staff. (BIC) Business and Industry binder (BIC) shall be maintained and updated on a continuous basis and will be reviewed by the local Career and Technical Division annually. ALSDE reviews are conducted every 5 years (Subject to change 2019-2020). There should be one binder per program and should contain only the current school year’s documentation. SECTION VIII – FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS A. FACILITIES Usage of facilities. Facilities for Career and Technical Education programs shall be designed, constructed, and equipped to provide a favorable climate for learning in a safe environment. Facilities for Career and Technical Education programs shall be free of architectural barriers which could limit accessibility to the program by handicapped students. Facilities and equipment shall meet all local, state, and federal safety requirements. Supplies and equipment shall be stored in a systematic and safe manner at all times. Adequate supervision shall be provided by the Career and Technical teacher whenever the Career and Technical Education facilities are utilized. CTE labs may be used by other programs (credit recovery, summer programs, etc.) but, CTE teacher cannot be displaced from their labs for such programs. CTE teachers should make contact with teachers using their labs to discuss lab upkeep and expectations. Maintenance of facilities. Facilities for Career and Technical Education programs shall be clean, attractive and organized in a manner that is favorable for learning at all times. Facilities for Career and Technical Education programs shall be operable and ready for teaching and learning at all times. Repair requests should be completed at the local school. Requests not done by local custodial staff should be sent to the system’s central maintenance department following system-wide established procedures. Facilities should be maintained continually and will be reviewed annually by CTE staff B. EQUIPMENT Career and Technical Education (CTE) will update, replace, and discard tools, equipment, and computers which cost at least $300 or more and are not consumable, on a rotating schedule as allowed by funding. The overall purpose of the procedure is to ensure that Career and Technical equipment used in the classroom is up-to-date. The goals are to: Ensure that appropriate equipment is available for each classroom as listed on the Alabama State Department of Education CTE equipment list; Ensure that all teachers have access to computers of sufficient capability to support basic computing needs in fulfillment of their work responsibilities; Establish a budget which provides basic equipment and technology resources for CTE teachers; Update the specification, acquisition, and distribution of new equipment and redistribution or disposal of old equipment. A current state list of minimum equipment by program area may be found on the ALSDE website. (BIC) A complete inventory of equipment and furnishings shall be made annually and a copy submitted to the specific area supervisor by the established deadline—May 1 of the current year. Inventory is to be amended as equipment is purchased or removed and a new, updated copy should be submitted to the Career and Technical office. In the event of stolen or damaged equipment requiring an insurance claim, teachers shall notify the building level principal, the area supervisor and director; and follow system guidelines for reporting claims. Damaged, destroyed or disabled equipment needing to be removed from a program shall be added to the appropriate Fixed Asset Removal form (Furniture and Equipment transfer) and forwarded to the area supervisor and director in the Career Technical Education office. The school administration is responsible for scheduling pick up of equipment being removed from a school. Equipment for repair should be tagged appropriately and locked-down (for large equipment) and not in use for safety concerns. C. ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT All equipment and computers purchased by a teacher or department in Career and Technical Education is the property of CTE unless purchased using local funds. Each year, CTE will distribute a needs assessment to all CTE teachers to assess equipment and computer needs. Once the needs assessment forms are received, CTE administrators will review the forms to identify the equipment and computer needs of teachers. Equipment and computer needs will be prioritized for purchase. A review will then be made as to which items are to be purchased consistent with sources of funding available to teachers. The CTE administrator will compare the needs request to the minimum state requirement. All new equipment purchased with CTE funds should be labeled with a county label or highly suggested (with a permanent marker, paint pen, etc.) in a conspicuous place with the following information. ”CTE” Year of purchase D. REPLACEMENT AND REDISTRIBUTION OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPUTERS Computers purchased or replaced using federal or local school funds are the property of Baldwin County Public School System, not the individual teacher. CTE teachers with PC Computer or MAC labs will surrender a computer for each computer replaced. This includes monitors, keyboards, and CPUs that were purchased as a part of the original purchase. Recycled equipment will not be considered as part of the 5-year replacement cycle. All computers slated for redistribution will be assessed by the Education Technology Department with teacher input to determine the feasibility of use. If computers are deemed appropriate for redistribution the company receiving the bid will: Clean and re-image computers; Load appropriate software on the computer; Deliver to requesting teachers and install computer If computers are deemed inappropriate for redistribution, the computer will be picked up by the Education Technology Department for disbursement and or storage in the warehouse. Computers will be repaired under warranties, those out of warranty will be addressed by the ET Department to determine if we repair or replace.Teachers should defrag and clean up student information at the end of each school year. E. WarrantyWhen a teacher receives any new equipment, it the responsibility of the teacher to complete the warranty card and mail to vendor in order for the warranty to be valid. F. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR If equipment is still under warranty, the teacher (or principal’s designee) shall contact the company responsible for repairs. For equipment that is no longer under warranty, the teacher shall, communicate with the Building Grounds Manager and or Principal to submit maintenance or repair requests online on the school district’s work order website (SchoolDude). If the item cannot be repaired by BCBE Maintenance Department and requires outside vendor, contact the Career and Technical Coordinator to discuss the nature of the problem and to determine who will make the repairs and shall proceed to get the repairs completed. Each teacher shall develop a periodic maintenance performance schedule for cleaning, greasing and oiling equipment, changing filters, draining water from air compressors, etc. and follow it. (BIC) Equipment for repair should be tagged appropriately and locked-down (for large equipment) and not in use for safety concerns. The director or director’s designee shall periodically inspect labs and classrooms to determine if tools and supplies are properly stored, equipment is kept in good repair and properly used, safety requirements met, etc. It is the responsibility of the CTE Coordinator and each teacher to work to see that facilities, equipment, and instructional materials are kept in good working order and in safe, operable condition. H. FIVE YEAR PROPOSED PLAN FOR COMPUTER REPLACEMENT The five year proposed replacement schedule of the Career and Technical Education Division is thoroughly thought-out and structured in its assumptions. The plan assumes an average life span of five years per computer. A contingency factor for unforeseen problems, emergencies or failures is not included or factored. Having this five year replacement schedule gives teachers information essential to long term budget planning. Computers will be replaced on a five year replacement as funds are available. I. BID AND PURCHASING PROCESS The local administrative office has on file written procedures adopted by the local board of education which provides for the bidding and purchasing of materials, equipment, and supplies. SECTION IX – COOPERATIVE EDUCATION—WORK BASED LEARNING See Work-Based Learning Manual for complete information. alsde.edu For questions and concerns contact Julia Bryant. Office 251-580-1602 X – JROTC EDUCATION A. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of JROTC is ―To motivate young people to be better citizens. JROTC is a service to our nation, in that it provides Cadets the motivation and skills to improve physical fitness; remain drug free; think critically and creatively; communicate effectively; work as a team member; graduate from high school; pursue meaningful careers especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and become successful citizens. JROTC works to instill in students in secondary educational institutions, the values of citizenship, service to the community and the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. It incorporates 21st Century learning, supportive of school-wide expectations for learning results promotes healthy lifestyles, develops leadership, strengthens positive self-motivation and enhances global awareness to include providing a historical perspective of military service. JROTC is considered a “credentialed” course and cadets who successfully complete 3 or 4 years of JROTC may qualify for advanced placement in Senior ROTC and Active & Reserve Components of the Armed Forces. Cadets will receive a certificate from either the Air Force or Navy JROTC programs upon graduation qualifying them for these advanced placement positions Special Notes: Naval Science courses are offered only at Robertsdale High they will also serve students from Elberta High. Air Force courses are offered at Baldwin County, Daphne, Spanish Fort, and Foley High Schools. No military obligation or service connection is incurred by students due to or because of Junior ROTC training. See the Appendix for JROTC Certificates. APPENDIX DEFINITIONS Advisory Committees. A committee of 5 or more skilled and knowledgeable individuals from related business or industry sector at the local system level organized to advise on current job needs and relevance of Career and Technical Education program offerings in meeting these needs and to provide consultative services in the development and approval of local applications for state and federal funding. Career and Technical Center. A Board approved specialized school serving more than one high school with five or more occupational programs to be used exclusively or principally in serving persons for study in preparation for entering the labor market or preparing for further education. North and South Baldwin Career and Technical Centers Articulation. The process of arranging instructional programs so that an efficient plan is developed between middle school and high school programs, high school and Career and Technical center programs, and secondary and postsecondary programs. Apprenticeship. Program designed to place students in business or industry environments in order for them to gain skills that prepare them to enter the workforce either at the apprenticeship site or in a related area. (Work-Based Learning - Paid or non paid work experience.) Business/Industry Certification. Business/Industry certification of Career and Technical programs promotes quality instruction in Career and Technical Education. The ALSDE will determine the appropriate certification for all programs. Any program for which a nationally recognized business/industry credentialing process is available will follow that credentialing process as approved by the ALSDE. Any program for which national business/industry credentialing is not available will follow the credentialing process as described in the General Business/Industry Certification Guidelines. Once a program is awarded business/industry certification, it will remain a “certified program” for five years or as determined by the national agency provided the program continues to maintain the standards by which it was certified. Recertification to industry standards will be required on the schedule set by the national certification agency or every five years if certified according to ALSDE requirements. Business/Industry Awareness hours. Hours obtained annually of new knowledge related to program area content, skill proficiency, and/or equipment. 9 month employees are required to complete 8 hours and 10/12 month teachers are required to complete 16 hours. Career Pathway. A path individual students select in planning his/her sequential plan of study for high school that leads to postsecondary study and/or career entry. Career Clusters. Groups of several career majors generally viewed as having a common set of foundation knowledge skills, and attitudes related in practice. (e.g. Human Services, Information Technology, Architecture and Construction, Business, Management, and Administration, etc.) Career Objective. A written identification by occupation and appropriate codes by a student of the type of work in which he/she wishes to engage. Career and Technical Education Funds. Federal funds or foundation program funds provided for Career and Technical Education in grades 7-12. Career and Technical Implementation Plan. A component of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the Career and Technical Education student with a disability who needs modification in the Career and Technical Education program. Career and Technical Education Student Organizations (CTSO). An organizations that function as an integral part of the Career and Technical Education instructional program with state and national affiliation that provide instructional support. Clinical Experience. Assignment to a specific work unit in a hospital, long-term care facility, clinic, or community health agency as part of an approved Healthcare Science Technology program. Competency-Based Instruction. Instruction designed to develop and measure student achievement and proficiency against predetermined standards that encompass skills, knowledge, and attitudes. Concentrator. A student who completes a planned sequence of 2 courses designed to meet a Career and Technical Education State Course of Study for that student’s career objective. (Students completing 3 or more CTE courses in a CTE program are considered a program completer.) *****Subject to change with Perkins VCooperative Education/Work based Learning. An organized method of instruction in a Career and Technical Education program wherein classroom instruction is coordinated with a planned series of work-based learning experiences related to student’s career objective. (140 hours of work based learning) Cooperative/WBL Teacher-Coordinator. An individual certified in Career and Technical Education Cooperative Education that coordinates a program of study and practice that provides legal employment for students, with organized work-based training, and correlated school instruction. Course of Study. The Board approved minimum required content for Career and Technical Education and/or specific Career and Technical Education programs including general topics and content standards, to be utilized by LEA’s for instructional planning and implementation. CRI. Career Readiness Indicator. CRIs are part of a school’s accountability measure. Credential. A local, industry recognized certification. CTSO. Career Tech Student Organization. Disadvantaged. A person (other than students with disabilities) with academic or economic deficiencies and requires special services, assistance or other programs in order to succeed in CTE programs. An “academic disadvantaged” person is one who lacks reading, writing, or mathematical skills, or performs below grade level. An “economic disadvantaged” person is one whose family income is at or below the national poverty level, or whose parent(s) is receiving public assistance, or who himself/herself is institutionalized or under state guardianship. Health Science Clinical Internship Student Eligibility Criteria. A form identifying specific guidelines necessary for student eligibility and participation in the Health Science Program. Health Science Clinical Internship Student Participation and Method Of Transportation Agreement. A form providing permission for students to participate in the Clinical Internship class and identifies mode of transportation to and from clinical site. Health Science Skill Performance Competency Evaluation Form. A form identifying specific areas of mastery to complete the Clinical Internship class and apply for credentialing. Health Science Student Confidentiality Agreement. A form that provides students with an understanding regarding confidential information in a health care setting. Internship. Program designed to place students in business or industry environments in order for them to gain skills that prepare them to enter the workforce either at the apprenticeship site or in a related area. (Work-Based Learning – Paid or unpaid work experience.) 28. JROTC. Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps LEA. Local Education Agency. Live Work. Work done by students as part of their training program without pay and under direct supervision of school. Such work can be done in school or on a job location and includes service, repair or production jobs of all kinds related to the objectives of the CTE course. Non-traditional. A program selected by one gender in which 25% or fewer of the students are of the same gender. Parenting Laboratory Experiences. Laboratory experiences are required in both yearlong and semester courses that provide opportunities for students to interact and care for children in a school-based or community-based children care facility. The purpose of laboratory experiences is to provide the student with knowledge, understanding, and skills needed for effective parenting. Participant. A student who has earned only one Carnegie unit in a specialized Career and Technical Education program. Positive Placement. Placement of program completers in employment in the field for which trained or related field; continuing education; or military service. Program. A grouping of occupations having a common core of knowledge, skills, and attitudes among required tasks. (e.g. Administrative Support) Program of Work. (1) An organized list of tasks to be performed by teachers on extended contracts. (2) An organized list of tasks to be performed by the Program Advisory Committee. (3) The annual activities of each local chapter (CTSO) including objectives and strategies. Special Populations. The term includes individuals with disabilities, educationally and economically disadvantaged individuals (including foster children), individuals of limited English proficiency, individuals who participate in programs designed to eliminate sex bias, and individuals in correctional institutions. Student Career Profile. A list of the career competencies accompanied by a documentation of student proficiency. (Educational Plan; including Interest Inventory) Training Agreement. A written agreement delineating responsibilities of student, parents or guardians, employers, and school related to Cooperative and Health Science education. Training Plan. A written plan for each cooperative education student delineating the learning experiences and job tasks to be performed at the job site and in the classroom. Work-Based (Community-Based) Learning. Placement of CTE students in paid or unpaid work experience in local work sites as a component of instruction which is planned through coordinated efforts of educators and employers integrating both academic and CTE. Workbased students are generally paid for employment whereas, Community-based students are unpaid. Advisory Committee A program advisory committee that consists of a minimum membership of 5 persons, convening at least 2 times a year and providing counsel, assistance, and information from the community served by the Career and Technical Education Program. The committee is broadly based and included employees and/or representatives for consumers’ interest. (BIC) Advisory Committee Required Documentation Minutes from 2 meetings held within the last 12 months—meeting deadlines—April 15, of the current year. Advisory committee recommendations for student credentialing should be documented in minutes from one of the past two meetings. 51% or more of the membership must be present for each meeting Current year’s approved program of work o Timeline showing dates of implementation - Activities - Objectives Committee member responsibilities Alignment of program/course offerings with Workforce Development data Roster of members including each person’s name, business address, and occupation/job title Operation guidelines (sample in Advisory Committee Handbook on State Dept website CTE section) SAMPLE BYLAWS FOR A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE SECTION A: PURPOSES Article I. The (school system) Career and Technical Education advisory committee shall be designated and appointed by the (school system superintendent and/or Career and Technical administrator). Article II. The advisory committee may direct its advice toward the Career and Technical Education administrator, teachers, the principals or the board of education. It shall limit its activities to matters that directly concern the Career and Technical Education program. Article III. It shall be the duty of the advisory committee to: Help maintain good public relations between the Career and Technical Education program and the community. Assist the administration in determining the needs of the community. Advise the administration about resolving general problems related to the Career and Technical education programs. Help adapt the Career and Technical Education programs to changing manpower needs in the community. SECTION B: MEMBERSHIP Article I. Number of members: The committee shall consist of not fewer than five members. Article II. Method of selecting members: These members may be chosen from a large sampling of individuals who shall be nominated by a selection committee. The school administrator and representative may serve on the nominating committee to help select the committee members and submit those names to the (school system) for approval. Article III. Representation: Members shall be selected in such a way that they represent a cross section of the business community and five members must be related to the Career and Technical programs in the system. Article IV. Length of terms: The committee members shall serve for three (3) years. One-third (1/3) of the members will retire annually. In starting a new committee, the members may serve for not more than two (2) years before a system of rotation is begun. Article V. Beginning of term: The term of a new committee member shall begin on September 1. Article VI. Re-election: A committee member is not eligible for re-election until he/she has been off the Committee for one year. Article VII. Loss of membership: An individual will automatically lose membership if he/she fails to attend three consecutive meetings without presenting in advance a valid excuse for his/her absence the committee chairperson. Members will not send alternates if they, themselves, cannot attend meeting. Article VIII. Selection of replacement members: New members to replace those retiring from the Committee shall be selected by the procedure stated in Article II, Section B. SECTION C: OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES Article I. The officers shall be chairperson and vice-chairperson. A system representative will serve as secretary. Article II. The officers shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the committee members at the September meeting. Article III. The chair person shall be elected from a group of members who have served on the existing committee for at least one year. Duties shall be as follows: To preside at all committee meetings. To serve as chairperson of the executive committee. To appoint special committees which may include persons other than the committee members? Article IV. The vice-chairperson shall perform the duties of the chairperson during his/her absence. Article V. The duties of the secretary shall be: To keep attendance records of committee members. To keep a record of all meetings. To distribute minutes of the committee meeting and copies of other committee documents to committee members, (school system) members and others who may be concerned. The school facilities and office staff shall be available for this purpose. Article VI. The duties of the Career and Technical administrator shall be: To prepare the meeting agendas. To reproduce meeting minutes for distribution. To make arrangements for all meetings. To notify members of date, time and place for meetings. To prepare progress reports for the committee. SECTION D: MEETINGS Article I. The committee shall meet as a minimum semi-annually with special meetings being called by the chairperson and/or Career and Technical administrator when necessary. Article II. The meetings shall not last for more than two hours unless so voted by the committee members. SECTION E: CHANGES IN THE BYLAWS Article I. Changes in the Bylaws may be suggested by a two-thirds majority vote of the committee membership. Suggestions shall be passed by the (school system) before being adopted by the committee. CTSO Student organizations are an integral part of Career and Technical Education programs and shall be affiliated with the respective State and National organizations. CTSO Required Documentation (Found in the BIC document) Member Roster Copy of check proving payment of dues to State and National organizations Program of Work (must include the following) o Timelines o Co-curricular activities for current instructional year o Responsibilities for each program area teacher CTSO Minutes of meetings during previous 12 months CTSO Officer List Documentation of CTSO activities - Competitive Events - Community Service - Local/Region/District/State/National CTSO meetings CTSO PROGRAM OF WORK GUIDELINES PURPOSE A Program of Work enables a chapter to plan and implement well-rounded and diversified activities that will accomplish the goals of the chapter. The State Executive Council prepares a Program of Work for the State Association, and each local chapter prepares a Program of Work for the school level. Developing a Program of Work is a learning activity that involves all chapter members. HOW TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM OF WORK Develop the Plan. Decide on the chapter’s goals for the year. There are many methods to determine the goals. Some chapters have the officers develop the goals, which are then presented to the membership for input and approval. Another method is to have all of the members develop the goals. This can be accomplished by having small groups of members decide on two or three goals and then have the groups present these to the other members, having each member suggest goals in writing or orally. Whatever method is used should guarantee that each chapter member has the opportunity to present his/her ideas to the chapter. Set the Goals. Decide on the activities to reach the goals. One method to determine appropriate activities to achieve the goals is to create committees for each goal. Each chapter member should be on a committee. The committees meet and then present to the entire chapter, for approval, several activities for each goal. Implement the Activities. After the activities are decided upon, the committees write the description of each activity. The description should include the following:Name of activity Purpose of activity Details of activity Publicity and promotion Planned Budget Planned Evaluation procedures Be sure to include the steps to be followed in conducting the activity, which is responsible for each step, and the time framework for completing each step of the activity. The worksheets should be presented to the entire chapter for approval, and then finalized plan is posted so all members can follow the activity. Evaluate the Plan. Evaluation is an ongoing process. Often, timelines and other requirements have to be revised. At the completion of the activity it is critical that the chapter members, in order to discover what works and what does not, evaluate each specific activity. 551249045-61595Career / Technical EducationFacilities Review Form00Career / Technical EducationFacilities Review Form Program: ______________________ School: ___________________ Review Areas Yes NoDate request submittedcommentn/a1Safety signs are visible for all needed practices2Plumbing is adequate 3Lighting is adequate 4Heating/cooling is operational5Ventilation is adequate6Organized and clean7Handicapped access8Electrical plugs are adequate9Door and windows are in good condition10Safety zones marked (this will be observed during Comprehensive Monitoring)11Safety signs in place (this will be observed during Comprehensive Monitoring)12Safety Guards in place on all machines (this will be observed during Comprehensive Monitoring)13Safety eyewear is used in shop (this will be observed during Comprehensive Monitoring) Instructor’s Signature________________________________Date:_______ Room #_______________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Administrator’s SignatureDateCOOPERATIVE EDUCATION& HEALTH SCIENCEFORMS See Work-Based Learning Manual for complete information. alsde.edu Professional Development or Student Organization Budget Request2019 – 2020160020019240500Title of Workshop or Student Organization Event:________________________________________________Place of Event Budget Total34575754445001009650444500*Only Regional and State Events will be considered for approval, you will need to request financial support from Business and Industry and or raise funds for National Competitions.There will be no reimbursement for mileage for driving a personal vehicle to student organization competitions, funds will be budgeted for transportation by Charter Buses to State Competitions.Teacher Name:Program Name:Budget amount forSubs @ $100.Include the number of days you will need a substitute.Per Diem Rate x DaysPlease check mark if you are requesting transportation by School busPlease mark if a Bus driver is neededBudget amount forHotelBudget amount for RegistrationBudget amount forMaterials & SuppliesTotal Budget forThis workshop:59055013843000Approved: Coordinator of Career Technical EducationCredential CRI DATA Estimate Form (Due Sept 1)What specific industry credential do you intend to pursue for your students this year?Credential name: _________________________________________________Factors for consideration and choosing the credential include:Workforce demand for the training the credentialDirect input from your local advisory councilThe relevance of the credential as it relates to your programThe correlation of the credential to the training provided in your program as part of your curriculumAttainability of the credential as compared to the amount of time and level of training you were able to provide to your studentsHow many students do you expect to attempt the credential this year?Number of students:_______________Factors to consider when determining this number include:Your personal experience and the experiences of your peers with preparing students for this credentialThe interest level and preparedness level of the studentsThe amount of instructional time available to you to use for preparing students for entail What is the cost per student of this credential?Cost per student credential:________________From what company or agency will you purchase the credentials?Name of company:_________________________________________________Before actually purchasing the credentials, how will you determine which students are ready to sit for the exam?Method to be used for determining preparedness BEFORE tests are actually purchased:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Options for this include but are not limited to:Teacher made pretestPretest developed by the credentialing agencySkills demonstration ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS The documents that have been referenced in this handbook can also be found at one or more of the following locations. alsde.edu BIC Equipment lists Advisory Committee Handbook CTSO information R-1 CTE Publications Links to all CTE related websites for documents and reports of Study (COS) Plans of Instruction (POIs) Program matrices and available Student Credentials Cooperative Education qualifying courses up report ACPS Kuder Interest Assessment Skills Confidence Assessment Work Values Assessment COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY FORM—COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY(Computers, Printers, etc.) PROGRAM NAME: SCHOOL:52959006985001371600698500528637521272500138112520320000TEACHER’S NAME: DATE: BRAND NAMEMODEL NO.SERIAL NO.PROPERTY NO.*CONDITIONYEAR OF PURCHASEAPPX. VALUEQUANTITYCONCERNS/PARTS NEEDEDLOSTADDITION*CONDITION:A = Very Good, needs no repairs or partsB = Good, needs minor adjustmentsC = Fair, needs minor repairsD = Poor, needs parts and adjustmentsTEXTBOOK INVENTORY Maintained with Destiny-you must account for all your books at the end of the school year! *additional forms and reports can be found on the ALSDE website - EQUIPMENT INVENTORYPROGRAM SPECIFIC INVENTORY(Hospital Beds, Hand Tools, Technology Modules & Components, etc.) PROGRAM NAME: SCHOOL:52959006985001371600698500528637521272500138112520320000TEACHER’S NAME: DATE: BRAND NAMEMODEL NO.SERIAL NO.PROPERTY NO.*CONDITIONYEAR OF PURCHASEAPPX. VALUEQUANTITYCONCERNS/PARTS NEEDEDLOSTADDITION*CONDITION:A = Very Good, needs no repairs or partsB = Good, needs minor adjustmentsC = Fair, needs minor repairsD = Poor, needs parts and adjustmentsBALDWIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATIONEQUIPMENT TRANSFER/DELETION FORMMaterials Management DivisionSCHOOLNAMEDESCRIPTION OF ITEMSERIAL NUMBERIDNUMBERTRANSFERTOTEACHER’S NAME*REASON DELETED*Teacher’s name or individual responsible for equipment.32004006096000Please check one of the following: TRANSFER320040010858500 DELETIION Principal’s or Administrator’s Signature Date64770061595Send "ORIGINAL" to Steve Rockwell, Materials Management, Central Office-----------------------------Send copy to Career/Tech Ed Department, COS00Send "ORIGINAL" to Steve Rockwell, Materials Management, Central Office-----------------------------Send copy to Career/Tech Ed Department, COS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE School: Teacher: Date: Date: The following table indicates the preventative maintenance process and procedures used to assure fully functional equipment in the Career and Technical Education Division. Action(s) Frequency Process Person(s) Responsible Date Reviewed/ Completed Inventory equipment to determine operational status. Prepare work order if necessary. Beginning of each semester/ on-going Submit work order to appropriate school administrator or bld grounds manager or to the equipment vendor if necessary. Teacher Survey classroom for safety compliance and safety notification signs. On-going Correct safety violations and report issues to school administration-- integrate into lessons and student activities. Teacher Principal Instruct students on the use and care of equipment. On-going Develop lessons on use and care of equipment. Teacher Clean work area; eliminate potential hazards, secure lab. Daily Conclusion of class—integrate into lessons and student activities. Teacher Examine equipment. Daily Clean/dust equipment to maintain proper working condition. Teacher/ Custodial Staff Monitor latest updates from manufacturer to assure proper functioning and maintenance of equipment. Quarterly/ As needed Download updates for computers, contact vendor for other equipment issues or updates. Teacher Mechanized Equipment: perform routine maintenance. As necessary Change oil, oil filters, air filters, etc., as required by equipment owner’s manual or according to industry recognized standards. Teacher Students Attend staff development opportunities for training for equipment, software, maintenance, etc. As necessary Enroll through STI-PD for CTE PD. Teacher Executive Secretary Submit needs request. 4th quarter Submit needs request to Shirley Carpenter Submit equipment inventory. 4th quarter Submit inventory for all equipment to Shirley Carpenter Teacher Executive Secretary -304-18469Baldwin County Public School System Career and Technical Education Career and Technical Education WAIVER FORM FOR CREDENTIALING TEST ___________ School-Year School Name: _________________________________________________ Program Name: _______________________________________________ Teacher Name: _______________________________________________ As part of the Career and Technical Education Program Credential, your son/daughter is eligible but not required to take the ___________________________________________________________________ test at the end of the program. The cost of the test is paid for by the Career and Technical Education Division—at no cost to the parent/guardian. __________I waive the opportunity for my child to take the Career and Technical Education Credential. __________I give permission for my child to take the Career and Technical Education Credential. _____________________________________ __________________________________ Signature of student Date ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Teacher Signature Date ................
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