2015 – 2016
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Exploration of Career and Technical Occupations
Program Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Diversified Education

Secondary – Middle School	
Program Number	9100210	
CIP Number	10989999EX	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	ANY VOCATIONAL FIELD OR COVERAGE
COOR WK EX @7 7G
ANY FIELD WHEN CERT REFLECTS BACHELOR OR HIGHER	
CTSO	N/A 	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this program is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of Exploration of Career and Technical Occupations.  To give students initial exposure to the skills and attitudes associated with occupations in a diverse range of careers.  

The content of this course will consist of the content contained in two or more existing exploration courses and may include instruction in making a career choice and the basic employability skills needed to locate, secure, and maintain employment.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

The intended outcomes for this course will be those outcomes that are selected from other exploration courses and may also include instruction in making a career choice and in the basic employability skills needed to locate, secure, and maintain employment.

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml